Aerial drones are used in Vattenfall's offshore activities for the inspection of wind turbine blades and are being tested for spare part delivery, while unmanned vessels are used for seabed surveys and for the inspection of foundations below the water level.
Shell Offshore Inc. and Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC), subsidiaries of Shell plc (Shell), have signed an agreement to increase their stake in the Ursa platform in the Gulf of America.
Allseas has taken the first step in enhancing Solitaire’s pipelay capabilities, awarding the first major contract for the Double Joint Factory (DJF) upgrade to Italian family-owned contractor Goriziane.
Petrobras informs that the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré (Búzios 7) has started production in the Búzios field, located in the pre- salt layer of the Santos Basin.
Total petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) saw a minor increase last year, according to last year’s "inventory" – the Resource Accounts for 2024.
DNV has launched a joint industry project to collaborate in delivering a recommended practice that provides clear guidance on the expectations for projects adopting a holistic approach to improve ground characterization for offshore wind developments.