Offshore

McMoRan and Energy XXI estimate 2 trillion cubic feet in shallow Gulf find

The Houston Chronicle reported January 11 that McMoRan Exploration Co. and Energy XXI have announced initial readings suggesting one of the largest oil and natural gas discoveries in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico in decades.

January 2010 Vol. 237 No. 1

Trelleborg Offshore Buoyancy Goes Deeper Than Ever

The first drill riser buoyancy modules capable of withstanding nearly 5,000 psi (c. 350 bar) pressure at 11,000 feet (c. 3,350 meters) below the surface have been developed and manufactured by Trelleborg Offshore.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Oilfield Equipment Tracking Project Launched

Geoforce, Inc. has launched the largest oilfield equipment tracking and management deployment in the Gulf of Mexico on behalf of Gator Tank Rentals Inc.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Study Projects Strong Work-class ROV Operations Market

Annual oil and gas industry expenditure on work-class ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) operations is likely to reach $3.2 billion by 2014 - with African and Asia Pacific expenditures overtaking that of Western Europe.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Expro’s Team Completed Well Cast Job In Gulf

The well integrity services team from international oilfield service company Expro has completed the first Well Cast job for a major customer on one of the Gulf of Mexico’s largest producing wells.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Buoyancy Modules For Gulf Of Mexico Deep Water Project

Deep Down, Inc. received a $1 million order to manufacture 70 metric tons of buoyancy products for a project in the Gulf of Mexico.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Bisso Marine Acquires New SAT System

BISSO Marine acquired a 12-man portable Saturation Diving System with a working depth of 1,000 feet.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Aker Solutions To Supply Equipment For Noble Drillships

Aker Solutions has been contracted to provide a comprehensive package of drilling equipment, including derrick and pipe-handling components, for use in upgrades planned for Noble Corporation's three Brazil-based drillships.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Technip Wins Ghana Deep Water Projects

Technip has won two lump sum contracts from Tullow Ghana Limited for development of the Jubilee oil field in depths ranging between 1,200-1,700 meters.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Subsea 7 Wins Petrobras Contract

Subsea 7 Inc. was awarded an engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning (EPIC) contract valued at US $250 million by Petrobras for the Roncador field, offshore Brazil.

December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12