Table of ContentsPort of FourchonPort Fourchon thrives despite the economyDeepwater activity stays the course amid pullback.
LA 1 coalition, levee district trying to get Washington’s attentionEmissaries of two prominent alliances in Lafourche Parish are trying to get the ear of Washington, but for entirely different reasons.
No job shortage in Lafourche ParishIn stark contrast to much of the US, in Lafourche Parish “help wanted” signs are as prevalent as the bayou and shrimp boats.
Two new offshore facilities proposed for Port FourchonIf Edison Chouest Offshore and local businessman Jim Moncus have their way, Port Fourchon soon could be home to two new offshore facilities.
Halo goes high-tech to optimize safetyHalo LLC is using advanced technology as an integral component of its “Life First” safety initiative.
DepartmentsCommentNew company, techniques highlight seismic surveyThis year’s annual Seismic Vessel Survey includes the entrance of a new company -- Polarcus -- and brings the list of new vessels for 2009 and beyond to eight, according to the survey by Gene Kliewer, Technology Editor, Subsea & Seismic.
Global dataGLOBAL DATAGLOBAL DATA
Global E&P BriefsGLOBAL E&PDeepwater investment continues to rise, and should exceed $35 billion annually by 2013, according to a report from analysts Douglas-Westwood.
Offshore EuropeOFFSHORE EUROPEEni Norge has chosen Sevan’s cylinder-shaped FPSO for its Goliat development in the Barents Sea.
Gulf of MexicoGULF OF MEXICOMinimizing uncertainty is one of six keys to commercially develop Lower Tertiary fields in the US Gulf of Mexico, suggested Richard D’Souza, Granherne Americas/KBR, in his presentation at the Deep Offshore Technology International Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subsea/Surface SystemsSUBSEA SYSTEMSTwo market data research companies recently addressed the condition of the subsea market.
Vessels, Rigs,UpgradeVESSELS, RIGS, & SURFACE SYSTEMSKeppel FELS has delivered the semisubmersible Development Driller III to Transocean, the jackup Mærsk Resolve to Mærsk Drilling, and the world’s first FDPSO Azurite to Prosafe Production.
Drilling/ProductionDRILLING & PRODUCTIONBrazil’s largest independent oil and gas company in terms of offshore acreage has launched its initial exploratory campaign.
GeosciencesGEOSCIENCESAsia/Pacific: New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd. has contacted the Pacific Titan about running a 500-km (311-mi), 2D seismic survey over Petroleum Exploration Permit 51311 offshore Taranaki southwest of the Kupe development.
Business BriefsBUSINESS BRIEFSProspectiuni has appointed Timothy Branch as VP of business development. Branch previously served as country manager for Petroleum GeoServices in Morocco.
Beyond the HorizonGoing green demands global solutionsSeismic industry is not exempt
Geology & GeophysicsNew seismic company, vessel plans highlight surveyAcquisition technology drives changes in industry practice
Worldwide Seismic Vessel SurveyWorldwide Seismic Vessel Survey
Special Report: MediterraneanEastern Mediterranean Tamar discovery reveals potential gas-rich play in Levantine basinRegional analogies also offer prospects for deeper oil
SubseaSubsea boosting, processing sustain momentumAdvances, new applications create opportunities
SwedenHigher capacity, smoother discharge improve supply vessel cargo handlingHopper and blow-pump bulk handling systems from MacGregor Selfunloaders increase storage capacity for offshore supply vessels (OSVs).
Syntactic foam wrap helps protect casings against HP/HT damageTrelleborg CRP has introduced CFW+, an upgraded version of its crushable foam wrap for use in high-pressure/high-temperature wells.
Mooring group sees signs of recoveryAnchor chain manufacturer Ramnäs has landed its biggest order ever. The order is to supply chain to Hyundai Heavy Industries for mooring Total’s Usan FPSO off Nigeria.
Stabilized antenna expected to improve satellite coverage on seismic vesselMaritime communications specialist C2SAT has sold its first VSAT antenna for use on a seismic ship, Wavefield Inseis’ Malene Ostervold.
Supply vessel specialist building expertise in ice operationsTransatlantic, the only Swedish shipowner operating offshore supply vessels, is gearing up to be a player in the arctic offshore market, according to business manager for offshore/ice-breaking, Stefan Eliasson.
Micro-seismics technique sheds light on fracturing operationsA technique to visualize hydraulic fracturing operations has been developed by Guideline Oil Drilling Technology.
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