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Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded a series of decarbonisation contracts with a value of c.$100m for flare gas reduction and carbon efficiency project solutions across the largest oil fields in Iraq. Wood will deliver brownfield engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and modifications solutions to enhance operational efficiency and minimise …

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TotalEnergies has announced the first oil from the fourth development phase of the Mero field on the Libra block, located 180 kilometers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin. Launched in August 2021, this new phase called “Mero-4” will connect 12 wells to the new Alexandre …

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NesmaKent Energy Company (NKJV), a pioneering joint venture between Nesma & Partners (N&P) and Kent, has signed a strategic contract with Aramco to lead the commencement of phase one of the National EPC Champion Initiative. This milestone marks the commencement of the first Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract, reinforcing NesmaKent’s role as a key partner …

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Decom Engineering (Decom) has relocated its head office to Aberdeen to be closer to key clients and for easier access to the skills market. The specialist cutting technology provider supports the oil, gas, renewables and infrastructure sectors on decommissioning projects and provides inspection, repair and maintenance services, as well as pipe coating removal.  The strategic …

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STATS Group has developed Mechanical Pipe Connectors which are qualified and DNV type-approved for installation on titanium pipework. Following an R&D programme, the pipeline intervention specialist designed the connector to address increased demand in the Norwegian oil and gas sector.  Titanium is better suited to high-stress corrosive environments found in the Norwegian North Sea where …

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Burckhardt Compression recently assisted PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTT) in reducing maintenance costs and improving operational reliability at PTT’s Rayong plant in Thailand. The team addressed technical issues on PTT’s LDPE production line by executing rapid diagnostics and precise repairs on a Hyper Compressor K10. PTT, a leading polymer manufacturer, was experiencing operational …

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The offshore construction programme for ScottishPower’s biggest-ever renewables project is officially underway with the installation of the first foundation for the green energy company’s £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm. Standing at 83.89m tall, 10.6m in diameter and weighing 1,800 tonnes, the monopile also represents a new offshore wind industry record – becoming the …

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In the demanding environment of ultra-deep waters, where reliability is paramount, Parkburn Precision Handling Systems and Scantrol AS have joined forces to deliver a groundbreaking solution. This collaboration has enabled Stabbert Maritime Group’s Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) Ocean Guardian to achieve flawless operations since delivery over 2 years ago. Daniel Stabbert, Chief Technical Officer at …

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Pipeline technology specialist STATS Group (STATS) has appointed Vikas Shangari as Global Sales Director after an extensive global recruitment process. Mr Shangari will lead STATS’ global sales strategy across all of the group’s nine international locations, spanning the Middle East, North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe. He joined STATS in 2011 as Country Manager …

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Following on from earlier success in the Norwegian North Sea over the past two years, AIS is pleased to announce another substantial project award for insulation covers. Previously, AIS secured a Subsea Production System (SPS) contract for the same project in 2023/2024, and delivered insulation for Christmas Trees, Flow Control Modules, and Manifolds. Requiring multiple …

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