MV The Judge, a new vessel from international security specialist Pilgrims, has increased the company’s ability to provide safe passage for clients working in West African waters
Technology
ABB to power FPSO offshore Angola
Bumi Armada Berhad has commissioned ABB to supply electrification and automation systems for an FPSO on an Eni-operated oilfield development project offshore Angola
‘Subsea processing essential to enable prolonged production’
A research paper released by DNV GL shows a bright future for subsea processing while outlining the pros and cons of moving towards an ‘all subsea’ solution
Seadrill buys West Polaris drillship for US$540mn
Seadrill has entered into an agreement with Seadrill Operating, subsidiary of Seadrill Partners, to acquire Seadrill Polaris, which operates the West Polaris (UDW drillship) in Angola for US$540mn
GE expands manufacturing capacity in Nigeria
GE has increased the workshop area at its Onne facility in Nigeria’s Rivers State by 40 per cent as well as begun manufacturing subsea wellheads there