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Decom Engineering has developed a pioneering ‘neutrally-buoyant’ Chopsaw which has proven its capabilities on a landmark North Sea’s decommissioning project. The subsea cutting specialist was tasked by offshore contractor Allseas with designing a Chopsaw specifically for the unique challenges posed by the conductor removal scope for the Brent Charlie platform decommissioning campaign, which required 40 …

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International energy transition specialists Well-Safe Solutions has been awarded two new contracts totalling $25m USD for approximately 170 days of firm work, using the Well-Safe Protector jack-up and Well-Safe Defender semi-submersible. The scopes comprise of well decommissioning activity in the UK Continental Shelf for Spirit Energy and an additional global operator. Both include options for …

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Reactive Downhole Tools (Reactive) has announced receipt of API Q1 Certification – a first for the well completion solution provider.   A testament to the high-quality standards the globally established provider is known for, the API Q1 Certification was delivered to Reactive’s Abu Dhabi facility. The certification is a result of Reactive’s commitment to developing and …

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Neste and Finland’s national ice hockey league, Liiga, have started a collaboration in which the majority of Liiga teams will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for their bus transportation during the 2024–2025 season in Finland. With the switch from fossil diesel to Neste MY Renewable Diesel, Liiga targets to reduce a substantial part of its …

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Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for cleaner, increased fuel production at the Dung Quat Oil Refinery in Quang Ngai Province, Central Vietnam.    Under this contract with Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR), Wood will upgrade and expand the state-owned refinery …

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Photo: Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd’s vessel Colorado Express has successfully bunkered a B25 bio marine fuel blend comprised of ExxonMobil’s Premium HDME 50™ fuel, a 0.10% sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) fuel, and waste-based fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) derived from used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME). The ‘drop-in’ blend met the requirements of ISO 8217:2017 with …

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Zenith Energy, the leading well engineering consultancy and project management company with offices in Aberdeen, Perth Australia, Dakar Senegal and Abu Dhabi, has announced it has secured a six-figure well management contract with Central European Petroleum. Zenith has been contracted to provide full well management including all well engineering, procurement, supply chain management, services contracting, …

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In a significant step towards establishing eco-friendly maritime practices, South Korea successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) of ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at Busan New Port on 4th October. This groundbreaking achievement marks a crucial advancement in the nation’s commitment to developing a sustainable ship fuel supply chain. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) …

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In a move that could reshape the logistics backbone of Qatar’s booming energy sector, Cargostore Worldwide and HALEYS Group Middle East have officially joined forces to expand their offshore Cargo Carrying Unit (CCU) rental business. This strategic partnership is poised to deliver a reliable supply of certified, high-quality DNV 2.7-1 Containers, including refrigerated reefers- meeting …

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Equinor has signed an agreement with EQT Corporation to acquire additional non-operated interest in the Northern Marcellus formation in the US. Equinor will pay USD 1.25 billion to EQT in the transaction. Under the agreement, Equinor is acquiring 100% of EQT’s remaining working interest in Northern Marcellus gas units primarily operated by Expand Energy. The …

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