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China on its way to become a shipbuilding superpower
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Gazprom and E.ON discuss joint projects
The meeting participants considered the current status and development prospects for the Russian-German cooperation in the energy sector.
In particular, the parties addressed the progress with the Nord Stream gas pipeline construction, pointed out the successful cooperation within Severneftegazprom and paid attention to the issues concerning Russian gas supplies to Germany. In addition, Alexey Miller,Johannes Teyssen and Klaus Schaefer discussed execution of new large-scale infrastructure projects.
Background
E.ON AG is Europe's largest investor-owned electric power and gas company. Since February 2003 E.ON Ruhrgas AG (before July 1, 2004 Ruhrgas AG) has been a subsidiary of E.ON AG and is responsible for the group's gas business in Europe, including natural gas production, marketing, transportation and storage.
On October 2, 2008 Gazprom and E.ON AG signed the Agreement on joint participation in the Yuzhno-Russkoye oil and gas field development project, in June 2009 – the agreement on asset swap in natural gas production and marketing.
Pursuant to the agreement, Gazprom received a 49 per cent stake in Gerosgaz, a 2.93 per cent stake holder in the Company. As a result of the deal, Gazprom received the full property rights to this stake from E.ON Ruhrgas. In its turn, E.ON received 25 per cent of Severneftegazprom shares (thus bringing its stake to 25 per cent less three ordinary registered shares and three preferred non-voting shares).
E.ON Ruhrgas AG also partners Gazprom in the Nord Stream gas pipeline construction.
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Statoil: First fast - track on track
The Visund South seabed template at Grenland Group’s yard in Tønsberg last week. (Photo: David Burke)
Statoil’s first fast-track –project – Visund South – is moving ahead as planned. The seabed template has commenced its journey out to the field located south of Gullfaks in the North Sea.
“We submitted the plan for development and operation of Visund South in January. Now, four months later, we’ve built the first seabed template for the first fast-track project. We’ve come a long way towards cutting the time from discovery to production in half,” says Kjetel Digre, who is responsible for project implementation in Technology, Projects & Drilling.
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| The Visund South seabed template at Grenland Group’s yard in Tønsberg last week. (Photo: David Burke) |
“We submitted the plan for development and operation of Visund South in January. Now, four months later, we’ve built the first seabed template for the first fast-track project. We’ve come a long way towards cutting the time from discovery to production in half,” says Kjetel Digre, who is responsible for project implementation in Technology, Projects & Drilling.
Kjetel Digre, responsible for project implementation in Technology, Projects & Drilling
The Visund South seabed template was placed on a barge at Grenland Group’s yard in Tønsberg last week. It will be installed on the field between the Gullfaks C and Visund platforms in June.
Visund South is expected to come on stream in 2012.
The template is the first to have been built from a standard catalogue for subsea equipment.
This will form the basis for the continuing development and use of the standard catalogue in the fast-track portfolio.
“We’ve been working closely with the supplier industry to develop standard equipment for this part of our field development portfolio. This means that we can start to build equipment more quickly and develop smaller finds more efficiently,” says Halfdan Knudsen, who heads up the fast-track portfolio on the NCS.
Halfdan Knudsen, heads up the fast-track portfolio on the NCS
It has taken less than a year to build the Visund South structure from the signing of the contract for subsea equipment with FMC.
Subsea 7 will carry out the actual installation on the seabed.
Visund South field installation will take place at the same time as that on the Marulk development, which Statoil is carrying out on behalf of operator Eni. This will mean increased efficiency and cost savings for both projects.
Statoil’s high health, safety and environment (HSE) standards are fully integrated at all fast-track project development stages.
“HSE integration at all fast-track development stages is crucial to our success. I believe that all of our efforts to standardise and industrialise field developments through the fast-track process will bring us a predictability that will impact safety in a positive way,” says Digre.
Source: Statoil
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Hawkes Ocean Technologies Makes Underwater Airplanes
With their unique ability for underwater flight and unprecedented range, speed and maneuverability, Hawkes DeepFlight submersibles make it easier and more cost effective to explore parts of the ocean that were previously out of reach — offering the potential to significantly expand scientific knowledge of the ocean that covers nearly three-fourths of the Earth’s surface. In fact, Hawkes is currently completing DeepFlight Challenger, the world’s deepest submersible that will be used by the Virgin Oceanic Five Dives project to venture to the bottom of the world’s oceans. Additionally, Hawkes is furthering the development of its DeepFlight winged submersibles and is working on its fifth generation DeepFlight vehicle.
Digital Prototyping Enables Team to Develop New Ideas
“It is impossible to overstate the importance that Autodesk Inventor software has played in our operations,” said Graham Hawkes, founder and chief engineer of Hawkes. “The ability to design in 3D doesn’t just make us more efficient at realizing our ideas — it enables us to come up with entirely new ideas in the first place. It has completely changed the way we do things.”
The DeepFlight series of manned craft represent a fundamental advance in the way submersibles operate, transforming them from “underwater balloons” that use ballast to rise and sink, to craft that are capable of underwater flight -- much the same way that the original aviators made the leap from hot air balloons and blimps to fixed-wing aircraft.
Hawkes relied heavily on Autodesk Digital Prototyping software to design the DeepFlight Super Falcon, a fourth-generation winged submersible capable of carrying two passengers that weighs a fraction of the weight of a conventional two-seat submersible.
By taking advantage of Inventor 3D mechanical design software, Hawkes was able to design the Super Falcon in parallel with another submersible model with a team of just four engineers. By contrast, one of its first generation submersibles — designed without Inventor — required a team of more than 10 engineers.
“Digital Prototyping enables Hawkes to make very effective use of its resources as it dreams up previously unimagined forms of underwater transportation,” said Robert “Buzz” Kross, senior vice president, Manufacturing Industry Group at Autodesk. “Their innovative submersibles are sure to fire the public imagination and provide inspiration for a new era of exploration and discovery.”
Source: Businesswire
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CB&I Awarded Engineering Contract for Golden Eagle Offshore Platforms
CB&I announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $150 million by Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited for the detailed engineering of two fixed platforms for the Golden Eagle field in the U.K. sector of the North Sea.
CB&I's scope of work includes detailed engineering design for the topsides facilities of a wellhead platform and a production utilities and quarters platform. CB&I's contract is expected to be completed by year-end 2012. CB&I recently completed the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the project.
"This award builds on our decades of experience in the offshore industry," said Philip K. Asherman, President and CEO. "Following our successful completion of two projects in the Buzzard field, we are pleased to extend our relationship with Nexen for additional work in the North Sea."
Source: CB&I
Source: CB&I
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FUGRO: Geophysical & Geotechnical Contract Awards Mexico
Overall value of the contracts is estimated to be around USD 44 million (approximately EUR 31 million). Work is starting immediately.
Fugro provides the people, equipment, expertise and technology that support the exploration, development, production and transportation of the world’s natural resources. Fugro also provides its clients with the technical data and information required to design, construct and maintain structures and infrastructure in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.
Services that are provided locally, are supported by a global knowledge base and resource pool of experienced personnel. The services are often offered in combination in order to achieve the optimum results for the clients.
Fugro operates as an independent service provider and has no commercial or other direct interests in the projects of its clients. As Fugro is often involved in the early exploration and development phase of (potential) projects, confidentiality about Fugro’s engagements is essential in many cases.
Fugro’s clients operate in many locations and under different conditions. To be able to meet their needs in the best possible way, Fugro’s organisational structure is decentralised and client-oriented, delivering a wide range of services in a variety of operating environments and conditions. Fugro delivers these services from a global network of offices and facilities.
Fugro strives to achieve strong market positions based on (in-house developed) technologies, high-value services and a strong international or regional presence.
Fugro was founded in the Netherlands in 1962 and is listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange of NYSE Euronext since 1992. Fugro was included in the AEX-index as of September 2008.
Fugro grows organically and through acquisitions, and by the end of 2010 employed some 13,500 staff in more than 50 countries.
Source: Fugro
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Ecore: Astep change in VLOC design
Based on existing technology, the Ecore concept represents a step change in VLOC design. Powered by two-stroke dual fuel ME-GI engines, this concept features a more ballast friendly hull shape, a large centre cargo hold layout and introduces a highly efficient self-loading system.
According to DNV project manager Pål Wold, these elements will not only improve the VLOC’s performance but also help lower fuel costs and corresponding emissions. “Working closely with our partners, we recognised that significant improvements can be achieved on both the machinery and hull side by using existing technology,” he says. “Our goal was to combine proven systems and design concepts to demonstrate how fuel costs can be reduced and loading efficiency improved.”
Pål Wold notes that while Ecore may challenge existing ideas on the design of VLOCs, the concept is built on real data. The project team sent out a survey to shipowners, cargo owners and brokers to ensure the project was consistent with market demand, and designed the vessel for a recognised trade – iron ore between China and Australia. “Ecore is grounded in market reality and applies existing technology to real-world issues,” he says.
For example, the cargo centre-hold layout and midship-form was developed to minimise the need for ballast, and enable more efficient cargo handling and allow space for LNG tanks to be stored below the main deck. The self-loading system enables the shore-based loader to operate at a single point along the vessel, which is safer and reduces the time spent in port. At the same time, the ME-GI gas engines developed by MAN Diesel & Turbo make it possible to utilise both conventional fuels and LNG, thus providing a solution which will be robust in a range of fuel price scenarios.
While Pål Wold acknowledges that LNG fuel creates challenges with regard to bunkering and re-training onboard personnel, Ecore’s analysis of the competence issue have revealed that solutions are being developed. “Engine makers – including MAN Diesel & Turbo – are already developing training modules to build competence,” he says.
The Ecore project demonstrates, that significant saving can be achieved, with regard to reducing fuel cost and increasing loading efficiency, when existing technology is used in an innovative way.
Source: DNV
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Hyundai & Daewoo eye NOL orders
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering may win large containership orders from Singapore’s Neptune Orient Line (NOL).The liner company is gearing up to spend more than $1.5bn on containership newbuildings comprising 10 vessels of 13,000 teu and two of 10,000 teu at the two yards.
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Source: Asiasis
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Samsung to sign 4,700TEUs
Industry sources say Hanjin is paying around $60m per ship and will take delivery of them in late 2012 and early 2013.
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Source: Asiasis
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World's shipowners seek naval mandate to sink pirate motherships
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Source: SeaNews
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Cosco faces loss of $1bn rig contract from Sevan
Shipbuilder Cosco Corp could suffer from a $1.05bn loss of contract to build two oil rigs from its customer Sevan Marine, which is currently facing severe financial difficulties. The Norwegian oil services group Sevan Marine said on Thursday it had cancelled its planned $275m rights issue and was seeking restructuring as it could not meet its project liquidity and financing requirements.[Read More]
Source: Seatrade Asia
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Petrobras To Invest $27 Billion In Brazil Exploration Through 2015
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Source: Foxbusiness
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Awilco: WilPhoenix and WilHunter are delivered
Awilco Drilling PLC confirms that the WilPhoenix and WilHunter are delivered from the Remontowa Shipyard in Poland following extensive rig upgrading and re-classing projects. WilPhoenix is currently en route to its drilling location. WilHunter is undergoing its last preparations before departure to its drilling location and is expected to leave today. Both rigs are expected to have about a week's mobilisation to their respective drilling locations in the UK North Sea.
Awilco Drilling has previously announced its contract with SPD and Nautical Petroleum PLC for WilHunter for the first well of the multi well, multi client 2011 SPD drilling program. The firm part of this contract value has been increased from approximately USD 5 million to approximately USD 11 million.
Source: Awilco
Source: Awilco
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Fairstar Heavy Transport orders OCTOPUS-Onboard for two new builds
Fairstar Heavy Transport NV is the leading provider of marine heavy transport solutions involving high-value cargoes for the offshore energy and construction industries. The Forte is planned for delivery in the first half of 2012. The Finesse is expected to be delivered around October 2012. The two vessels will be a more then welcome addition to the existing fleet, the Fjell and Fjord.
The vessels will be equipped with OCTOPUS-TMS-3, which is a part of the OCTOPUS-Onboard functionality. TMS-3 is used for real-time measurement of ship motions, velocities and accelerations in any virtual sensor location. In this way operational limits and critical conditions can clearly be identified.
Source: Amarcon
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OOCL and NYK Finalize Charter Agreement for Four 13,000 TEU Vessels
NYK and OOCL are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement for the charter of four 13,000 TEU ships. OOCL has exercised its option to order an additional four 13,000 TEU ships on top of the original order of six. Out of the ten ships, four will be chartered to NYK for a period of three years. The first charter ship will be delivered to NYK in 2013.
Both parties intend to deploy these ten ships within the Grand Alliance service network to allow for a service upgrade.
Source: NYK
Both parties intend to deploy these ten ships within the Grand Alliance service network to allow for a service upgrade.
Source: NYK
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