Aberdeen-based AISUS has invested a six-figure sum in upgrading and developing cutting edge inspection technology as it looks to further broaden its range of services and increase its geographical reach to provide its customers with the most efficient, cost-effective technological solutions.

The Joint Industry Project (JIP), focusing on the development of a new design and certification standard for equipment for pipeline and cable offshore operations, aims to reduce uncertainty, cost, increase efficiency and safety throughout the lifecycle of the equipment.

Fugro, in conjunction with long-time associates, Constructora Subacuática Diavaz, S.A. de C.V., has been awarded a large survey contract by Mexico's national oil company, Pemex. Valued at approximately USD 10 million, the contract covers work between August and December 2017.

The Honghua Group Limited has awarded a $12 million front-end engineering design (FEED) contract to Wood for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) platform development in the West Delta area of the Gulf of Mexico.

Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has successfully accomplished the world’s first proven wireless transmission of reservoir pressure data to surface, from a recently abandoned subsea appraisal well which incorporated a rock-to-rock cement plug.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced that the Department is proposing the largest oil and gas lease sale ever held in the United States --76,967,935 acres in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

Aker Solutions has won an order valued at more than NOK 1.6 billion to deliver the largest umbilicals system ever.

Otto Energy Ltd. announces that the operator of the South Marsh Island 71 (SM 71) oil and gas development, Byron Energy Limited, has completed the installation of the 500 foot 4-inch oil and 7,000 foot 6-inch gas pipelines on October 21, 2017.

What do the offshore HVDC platforms DolWin alpha, BorWin alpha and DolWin beta in the German section of the North Sea have in common? The only right answer would be: all three power conversion platforms were fully inspected by Den Helder-based Bluestream, one of the leading providers of innovative inspection services for the offshore oil, gas and wind industry.

Rowan Companies plc ("Rowan" or the "Company") (NYSE: RDC) has announced that ARO Drilling, a 50/50 joint venture with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company ("Saudi Aramco"), commenced operations on October 17, 2017.

Otto Energy Limited (ASX:OEL) announces that drilling of the ST 224 #1 well has commenced within the South Timbalier 224 (‘ST 224’) lease in the Gulf Of Mexico shelf. Drilling is targeting a large, amplitude supported, high CGR (condensate gas ratio) gas condensate exploration prospect located in the prolific Bul. 1 trend. Otto holds a 25% working interest in ST 224 which is operated by W&T Offshore.

MHWirth AS, a company owned by Akastor ASA, has received a contract from Wood Group Canada Inc for delivery of a drilling package, including equipment, engineering and services for the West White Rose Project offshore Canada.

Sparrows Group has strengthened its operations in the Middle East, securing two crane contracts with Dubai Petroleum, one for maintenance services and the other for the delivery of rental cranes.

Add Energy, an international energy consultancy provider, has partnered with Transborders Energy (TBE) and joined forces with TechnipFMC and MODEC to create a unique and fast deployment business model for the FLNG (floating liquefied natural gas) industry that will free up small-scale stranded resources around the world and establish a new concept in global gas field development.

Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has launched a new extreme high pressure tubing conveyed perforating (TCP) gun system, delivering the largest perforation hole area available for frac and gravel pack completions.

Global subsea excavation specialist James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) is embarking on its 80th decommissioning/salvage job in the Gulf of Mexico.