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    The semisubmersible platform over 45 years: from the Argyll field in the North Sea (left) (Photo from Hammett et al, OTC 28121, 1977) to the Appomattox platform in the Gulf of Mexico (right). (Photo courtesy Shell)
    Examination of three of Gulf of Mexico deepwater projects – Na Kika, Atlantis, and Delta House – can illuminate some of the key design and installation issues facing operators...
    Feb. 24, 2020
    (Courtesy Universal Subsea Inc.)
    The Defender subsea isolation cap was recently installed on the Bulleit well in the Gulf of Mexico.
    Universal Subsea Inc. says that its patent-pending Defender subsea isolation cap was successfully installed to the Bulleit subsea well, operated by Talos Energy in the Gulf of...
    Feb. 24, 2020
    (Courtesy William Hackett)
    The SSL5 minimizes the time and distance travelled to the next point of engagement.
    William Hackett says that it has taken a major step forward with the launch of SSL5, incorporating its patented quad pawl mechanism – positioned as the safest and most efficient...
    Feb. 24, 2020
    (Courtesy Baker Hughes)
    The hybrid composite flexible pipe reduces overall system complexity.
    Baker Hughes has developed new designs for flexible pipe, moving from purely metallic strength to a carbon fiber composite pressure armor layer, marking a major step-change in...
    Feb. 24, 2020
    (Courtesy Cortez Subsea)
    The Stinger Deployed Diverless Connector has been developed to conduct pipeline tie-ins using an ROV.
    Welding is the predominant method for fabricating pipe systems across the subsea industry. But there are several applications where traditional welded pipe connections become ...
    Feb. 24, 2020
    (Courtesy Neodrill)
    Installation of the CAN-ductor on Siccar Point Energy’s deepwater Cambo field appraisal well.
    In February 2018, a CAN-ductor (CAN with integrated conductor) was deployed on Siccar Point Energy’s Cambo field appraisal well.
    Feb. 21, 2020
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    The floating production market has rebounded quite well, led by a steady flow of new FPSO orders over the past few years.
    Feb. 21, 2020
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    The offshore drilling market has improved slightly over the last month.
    Feb. 21, 2020
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    Integrated subsea contracts showed strong growth in 2019, with a record-high of 150+ subsea trees awarded under such deals, according to Rystad Energy.
    Feb. 21, 2020
    (Courtesy Hess)
    The Liza Destiny in operation at the Liza field offshore Guyana.
    ExxonMobil has brought onstream Liza Phase 1, Guyana’s first offshore oilfield development.
    Feb. 21, 2020
    (Photo by Øyvind Hagen/courtesy Equinor)
    Troll C is one of various Equinor-operated platforms under consideration for electrification.
    Equinor is targeting a 40% reduction in carbon dioxide and methane emissions by 2030 from its fields and related facilities offshore and onshore Norway.
    Feb. 21, 2020
    (Courtesy Magseis Fairfield)
    Magseis Fairfield has won two consecutive deepwater ocean bottom node projects in the Gulf of Mexico by an undisclosed repeat customer. The surveys will be carried out in the Mississippi Canyon and Garden Banks areas and will cover a total area of more than 347 sq mi (900 sq km). Work will be undertaken by the node handling vessel REM Saltire and is scheduled to start in 2Q 2020.
    The advent of the new year has brought cautious optimism to those concerned with the state of E&P in the US Gulf of Mexico.
    Feb. 21, 2020
    (Courtesy Woodside)
    Conceptual image of the Sangomar Phase 1 project. Not to scale.
    Woodside has awarded Subsea Integration Alliance an EPCI contract for Phase 1 of the deepwater Sangomar field development off Senegal.
    Feb. 21, 2020
    (Photo credit Charlie Xia/courtesy SBM Offshore)
    The MPF1 sailing to Singapore for topsides installation.
    Last month SBM Offshore’s first completed Fast4Ward hull arrived at the Keppel yard in Singapore after a 2,300-nautical mi (4,260-km) journey from the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding...
    Feb. 21, 2020
    (Courtesy Maersk Drilling)
    The block 48 well will reportedly mark a new world-record water depth of 3,628 m (11,903 ft). It will be drilled by the Maersk Voyager.
    Total has confirmed a three-well exploration contract offshore southwest Africa for the seventh-generation drillship Maersk Voyager, after a conditional award last year.
    Feb. 21, 2020
    (Courtesy DEME Group)
    DEME Offshore says it has installed its 2,220th wind turbine. This milestone was achieved when the company’s jackup vessel Sea Installer installed a 7-MW turbine at the 714-MW East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm in the UK.
    The United States has only one offshore wind energy farm, but that could change soon, and in a big way, according to a recent CNBC report.
    Feb. 21, 2020
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    The latest personnel changes and company news for the offshore oil and gas industry.
    Feb. 21, 2020
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    The number of offshore assets reaching their end of life, globally, is rising, meaning decommissioning projects are a real eventuality for many operators.
    Feb. 21, 2020