Ground breaking optimization and efficiency technology for offshore marine support operations has been developed for the oil and gas industry.
The innovative software, which has been developed by PlanSea Ltd., a spin out company from Robert Gordon University (RGU), has been applied by Nexen to remove significant cost from its North Sea operations.
Working with PlanSea, Nexen was able to simulate 65 weeks of its full North Sea marine operations using different schedules and combinations of its platform supply vessel (PSV) fleet. The results showed that significant reductions in fleet size and improvements in vessel utilisation could be achieved by re-organising its operations.
PSV Frigg Viking in Aberdeen Harbor. Photo credit: Jim Cargill
Nexen’s Managing Director UK and SVP Europe, Ray Riddoch, is delighted with the progress Nexen has made. He said: “In order to live at a low oil price, operators need to make a step change in eliminating waste in the supply chain and this requires a step change in thinking about new modes of operation. Through working with PlanSea, we have been able to enhance vessel utilization and so reduce our North Sea PSV fleet from four vessels to two, resulting in a 2016 saving of some £6.5M.”
Prof. John McCall of RGU whose expert team at the university developed the system, explained: “Our system uses advanced algorithms to optimize vessel utilization while still meeting all operational objectives. We have spent several years working with industry partners to model supply vessel operations so that we can be confident we have captured all of the constraints and delays that make offshore logistics such a complex task.”
PlanSea Managing Director, Jim Cargill, is optimistic about the potential for the newly proven technology. He said: “The ability to accurately identify feasible ways in which reduced fleets can operate and validate that in realistic simulation is a game changer. There is a tremendous opportunity for the industry to collaborate with shared PSV fleets, potentially taking 40% - 50% out of resource costs. In the North Sea that could mean continued viability for assets that are struggling to break even in the current environment. Looking forward to a recovery in price, the value of savings made now will increase - as activity rises the cost base will rise at a slower rate as efficient fleet sizing is maintained.”
Stephen Marcos Jones, Business Excellence Director, Oil & Gas UK, was supportive of the initiative. He added: “Oil & Gas UK launched the Efficiency Task Force in September last year to drive forward efficiency improvement across the industry, as such we are delighted to see this collaboration by PlanSea and Nexen achieving these great results. Their work together shows how taking an innovative approach and harnessing technology can drive efficiency improvements and is another small step in the transformational change required by industry to ensure the sustainability of the UK Continental Shelf.”
Margaret Copland, Senior Wells & Technology Manager, at the Oil & Gas Authority also welcomed the news. She said “As Operators and the Supply Chain work hard to reduce costs there is a recognition that harnessing new technology to help collaboration and reduce costs is essential to allow the industry to prosper. Technologies such as digital have the potential to transform the industry and this example of utilizing algorithms and machine learning to optimize vessel utilization is part of that journey. The progress that Nexen and PlanSea have made in utilizing software technology to make significant savings in offshore supply costs is therefore very encouraging.”
Add Energy, an international energy consultancy provider, has been awarded a contract worth £120,000 with a leading upstream gas operator in Oman.
The contract has secured jobs at the company’s Aberdeen office and enabled sustainability of its Oman office and in country partnership.
The scope of work will see Add Energy provide the plant with equipment specific maintenance strategies and procedures, which will enable maintenance execution and planning to be optimized. The project will be carried out with an aim of reducing equipment downtime, by mitigating failures due to maintenance which is inadequate or without full coverage.
Peter Adam, Add Energy managing director, commented: “We are thrilled to be have been awarded this contract from a world class upstream gas operator in Oman. Having completed previous contracts in the region, the Middle East has always been a focus for Add Energy and we look forward to working closely with our client in the coming months.
“This contract signifies that while cost cutting continues, operators still need to invest in initiatives that are driven towards efficiency and streamlining operations.”
The project will be carried out by Add Energy’s asset and integrity management division in both Aberdeen, UK and Muscat, Oman. Work is due to start in September 2016.
Harris CapRock Communications has received the TMT News’ 2016 Telecoms Award for its leadership in maritime and energy wireless communications. The TMT News award recognizes service providers and technology innovators in the telecoms sector. The winners were selected by 136,000 subscribers and industry professionals.
“The Maritime and Energy Wireless Solutions award acknowledges Harris CapRock’s contributions to the industry and our ability to deliver advanced communications around the globe,” said Tracey Haslam, president, Harris CapRock. “It is an honor that so many people recognized our organization based on the value of service we provide.”
Subsea 7 S.A. (the Group) (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) announced on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, together with Det norske oljeselskap and Aker Solutions, the formation of an alliance.
Subsea 7: Monica Th. Bjørkmann, Vice President Sales and Marketing, North Sea and Canada Aker Solutions: Geir Glømmi SVP Subsea Norway Det norske: Olav Henriksen SVP Projects. Photo courtesy: Det norske
The alliance combines Det norske's exploration and production know-how with Subsea 7's capabilities in the engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning of subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) and Aker Solutions' expertise in front end engineering, brownfield modifications and subsea systems. It will enable the operator and suppliers to work as one integrated team to find the most cost-effective solutions for developing Det norske's entire Norwegian subsea field portfolio.
The companies will form an integrated project management team with experts from each. This will enable continuity from one field development to another and facilitate a reuse of solutions and technology that will lower costs, reduce development time and promote safe and more efficient work methods amid a focus on continuous improvement. All parties share both risks and rewards.
The alliance accord comes after Det norske in June announced a four-year framework agreement with Subsea 7 for SURF services and with Aker Solutions to provide subsea production systems and services for the operator's oil and gas developments in Norway. The scope of these framework contracts has a potential value of about NOK 2.8 billion, of which approximately NOK 2 billion is Subsea 7's share and NOK 800 million is Aker Solutions' portion.
Chief Executive Officer Jean Cahuzac of Subsea 7 said "This is an innovative way of collaborating with an operator and another supplier, working together as one integrated team across developments will promote greater sharing of knowledge and best practices."
The official signing of the Cat Propulsion Dealer Agreement with Louisiana Cat commenced on August 22, 2016. Louisiana Cat is the first Caterpillar Dealership in the Americas to reach all requirements for training and technical sales and support to become a Gold level dealer for the full line of Cat Propulsion equipment.
Erika Hamrick, Cat Marine Regional Sales Manager Americas officially recognizes Robert “Bobby” Webb, CEO at Louisiana Cat as the first Cat Propulsion Dealer in the Americas (left) Official document signing at the Reserve, La headquarters by Erika Hamrick and Bobby Webb. Also pictured is Mike Jennings, General Manager (right)
“This is truly a milestone for Louisiana Cat! By having a fully integrated Caterpillar propulsion solution available to our customers with the same promise of reliability is a real differentiator in the marketplace. We can now leverage our decades of experience with marine engines and raw horsepower with a very natural extension of our expertise through the shaft and to the propeller. We are excited to be the first dealer in the Americas to achieve this goal through qualification in a rigorous technical sales and support training over the last year and a half,” said Mike Jennings, Louisiana Cat Power Systems Division General Manager.
Louisiana Cat is very excited to add these products to our line of propulsion offerings to more completely meet the customer’s need for a single source for complete propulsion systems. This expansion of the marine product line from the engine and generator to the entire marine propulsion system package will help maximize uptime, while reducing operating costs for offshore platform service and towing vessels, inland river cargo & transportation vessels, fishing & governmental vessels.
Offshore accommodation and workspace solutions specialist, HB Rentals, has invested in excess of £750,000 into new product lines in response to customer demand.
The company has added hazardous area workshop containers to its rental fleet which are multi-functional with the combination of standard features and fit-out options. This offers a wide range of applications ranging from mechanical workshops, electrical workshops, rigging lofts and storage containers.
The new DNV 2.7-1 certified workshops come with ATEX Zone 1 electrics, lighting, heating and air conditioning, allowing them to operate in a hazardous area. Standard features also include workbenches, vice and caged shelving with the option of an extendable lifting beam and hoist.
In addition to the workshop containers, HB Rentals has invested in refrigeration / freezer containers, which are also DNV 2.7-1 certified. The containers feature stainless steel hygienic surfaces for easy cleaning and wash down, dual temperature settings for refrigeration or freezing and automatic sensor lighting.
Featuring Carrier’s marine refrigeration plant, the containers can operate in environments ranging between -30°C to +50°C and also have a removable floor grid for easy cleaning.
Norman Porter, managing director HB Rentals Limited, commented: “We are thrilled to be adding these two new product lines to our portfolio of rental equipment. So far we have received a healthy level of enquiries and already have success with a number on contract in the North Sea.
“We are continuing to diversify our business to meet the changing customer requirements and our investment in this new equipment is a testament to our on-going commitment to the industry.”
Hydrographic survey and diving equipment specialists, Unique Group, has selected subsea vehicle positioning and navigation technology from Sonardyne International Ltd, to add to its expanding equipment rental pool.
The SPRINT Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Syrinx Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) will be held at the company’s regional headquarters in Aberdeen and made available to support survey and construction projects using ROVs and AUVs in water depths up to 4,000 meters.
Introduced onto the market over 10 years ago, Sonardyne’s SPRINT makes optimal use of acoustic aiding from data sources including USBL, LBL and DVL and pressure sensors to improve the accuracy, precision and reliability of subsea vehicle positioning. Unique will be one of the first rental companies to own Sonardyne’s recently launched third generation SPRINT which features dual outputs to support Survey and ROV teams, a small titanium housing and upgradeable performance levels to suit users’ operational requirements.
Sonardyne’s Syrinx DVL provides tight beam-level aiding to SPRINT INS allowing for unprecedented positioning performance, even if one or two DVL beams are unavailable. As a standalone instrument, fully linear signal processing, low noise electronics and adaptive bottom lock, enables Syrinx to operate at altitudes up to 50 percent higher than conventional 600 kHz DVLs with the high resolution performance of a 1200 kHz DVL, all whilst navigating over undulating and challenging terrain of any type.
To complement their SPRINTs, Unique has selected 4,000 meter rated Syrinx DVLs which can be mechanically mated with 3rd generation SPRINTs to make installation on vehicles straightforward, an important consideration when equipment is being mobilized for short term projects.
“The specifications for SPRINT and Syrinx are individually very impressive but when they are combined, it’s clear to see that they provide outstanding levels of performance in a single offering for ROV guidance and survey,” said Andy Doggett, Director at Unique Group’s Survey Equipment division. “The decision to invest was therefore a simple one for us – and one which allow our clients to complete their projects in less time and for less cost.”
Endeavor Management announces that it has opened participation in its latest Joint Industry Project (JIP) – Best Practices for the FPSO Industry.
In today’s price environment, understanding the best practices for managing, designing and executing projects is essential. On FPSOs this need is critical due to the numerous interfaces, contractual boundaries, and challenging regulatory, flag state and class requirements. Understanding the best practices in these areas should lead to streamlined projects with a stronger chance of achieving success.
Photo credit: SBM Offshore
This JIP proposes to utilize Endeavor’s Expert Advisory Group to gather information from each of the participants, evaluate that information, develop and propose metrics, hold lessons‐‐‐learned sessions to rate practices and achieve alignment on the best practices, and then to document this effort for participants.
The Issues to be examined include:
Endeavor proposes to conduct this JIP on a representative cross section of the stakeholder segments involved in delivering an FPSO: Oil and Gas Operators, leased FPSO providers, Shipyards / Fabricators, Engineering Companies, and Class Organizations. Ideally at least 2 to 3 players from each of these groups would become Member Companies. Collaboration on best practices across this industry cross section should yield significant improvements in alignment and the opportunity to reduce costs.
Bruce Crager, Executive Vice President of Endeavor Management, stated, “The challenges facing FPSO owners, operators, and contractors are significant in the present environment. With this JIP we expect to find the best approaches to building and operating existing and future FPSOs.”
Endeavor Management is an international strategic advisory firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. Endeavor collaboratively works with their clients to accelerate growth by creating a deep understanding of customers and engaging client’s employees in executing strategic transformation. Endeavor has a 40-year history working with clients that span the globe and are leaders in their industry.
Leading global deck machinery specialist ACE Winches has completed a scope of work [for Technip] as part of a subsea infrastructure project in the Loyal field, west of the Shetland Islands. Quad204 is the redevelopment of the Schiehallion and Loyal fields, located 175 km west of Shetland and 15 km north of the Foinaven field.
The complete project will see an existing floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel replaced with a larger, purpose-built FPSO to accommodate new field tie-ins. The development of additional wells and the installation of new subsea infrastructures in neighbouring fields are also planned.
QUAD204 – Schiehallion. Photo courtesy: BP
The bespoke solution from ACE Winches includes a hydraulic drum winch, overboard system and spooling gear, designed and manufactured at the company’s facilities in Aberdeenshire and developed in collaboration with the end client, in line with its requirements for riser installation on board the FPSO. The system was designed by ACE Winches’ skilled engineering division, which has previous experience of working on large-scale subsea projects.
Challenged by limited deck space, the company developed a package that houses the hydraulic drum winch, with a safe working load of 150te across all layers, an overboard system and spooling gear into the winch base frame. The winch package includes closed loop hydraulic power units, located nearby.
A custom-made compact winch was designed to accommodate the limited space and meet the required performance characteristics for riser installation, while the overboard system provides access to the tower, with ladders and walkways included.
All the equipment was fully tested at ACE Winches’ test bed facility, with testing simulating full operational mode at full performance and brake load holds. All tests were carried out to DNV specifications for lifting appliances. The equipment will shortly be mobilised to the client.
Richard Wilson, Chief Operations Officer, ACE Winches said: “The limited deck space presented us with a challenge, but we overcame it with an innovative design which delivers a high quality solution that obtains maximum use and efficiency from the area available."
Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, has appointed Paul Shrieve as chief executive officer (CEO) of North Sea Offshore Operations, Marine and Offshore.
Paul, is based at the company’s Aberdeen office, and has more than 15 years experience in senior management in the oil and gas industry, including roles at Senior Vice President at other TIC organizations and as Managing Director at ATL Consulting Services, which was acquired by Bureau Veritas in 1999. The appointment marks a return to the company for Paul, who was Vice President of North Sea Oil and Gas from 1999 until 2006.
Paul Shrieve, CEO, Bureau Veritas
Paul rejoining Bureau Veritas earlier this year reaffirms the company’s long term commitment to the North Sea, and the business has been recently restructured to provide an enhanced, more streamlined service for customers. Five new Client Technical Services Manager roles have been created that will allow customers to have a single point of contact who can provide leadership in all areas of planning, financial control, technical, operations management and communication.
The company’s Aberdeen office has also welcomed 10 new members of staff this year with further hiring plans for 2017.
Paul commented: “I am thrilled to be back with Bureau Veritas at such an exciting time. The new restructure will allow us to develop deeper and broader client relationships as well as allow continued development opportunities for our staff.”
“As part of the company’s growth plan, we hope to bring a wider range of compliance services across the whole project life cycle from concept to decommissioning. Despite current market conditions, it is essential we continue to invest in our industry and that is exactly what Bureau Veritas plans to do.”
Bureau Veritas employs around 66,500 people globally, with 3,000 in the Marine and Offshore (M&O) division and 75 in M&O North Sea Offshore Operations, which are based in the UK and Norway. Despite the challenging conditions facing the oil and gas industry, Bureau Veritas, which sponsored the Innovation in Safety category at this year’s Offshore Safety Awards, sees the North Sea as a key area for business growth.
Paul added: “We have a renewed energy and focus on service delivery towards our clients, challenging our existing activities to ensure we are supporting our clients to face the current operating environment.”
“We have increased the level of client engagement, both current and prospective, looking for opportunities to develop more of a partnership relationship rather than a client/supplier relationship.”
“Internally, we have been investing in training despite the challenging market conditions to make sure our staff are well equipped to support client needs and equally, respond to market demand for a wider range of services being delivered by Bureau Veritas at a local level.”
CGG announced on Tuesday, that the Fast Trax™ Reverse Time Migration (RTM) data from its Encontrado multi-client mega-merge project covering the Perdido fold belt has been delivered on time to the industry and the Comision Nacional de Hidrocarburos (CNH) ahead of Mexico’s December Licensing Round.
The Fast Trax results are available now for license on a non-exclusive basis, with final imaging datasets expected in the summer of 2017.
The Encontrado reprocessing project is a unique merge of over 38,000 km2 of wide-azimuth data from over nine previously acquired and processed surveys, covering some of the most prospective areas of the Gulf of Mexico, including the Great White and Trion discovery to the north and Corfu and Ixcuta further south. Over 35,000 km2 of the data is in the Mexican Gulf of Mexico. The data is being processed through an advanced high-end sequence, including bandwidth extension and 3D deghosting, 3D SRME and advanced imaging using TTI RTM and Kirchhoff migrations. Tomography and Full-Waveform Inversion (FWI) are being used to enhance the velocity model.
Jean-Georges Malcor, CEO, CGG, said: “At a time when Mexico is opening up its oil and gas sector to new players, CGG is capitalizing on the wealth of local experience it has gained in high-end deepwater acquisition and processing to help them make better decisions, faster. We have therefore timed delivery of our Encontrado Fast Trax results to give the industry a previously unavailable, very large regional overview of the exploration blocks being offered in Mexico’s Licensing Round based on ultramodern subsurface images.”
Equipment that simulates acoustic positioning operations on dynamically positioned (DP) rigs and ships, has been supplied by Sonardyne Brasil Ltda. to vessel control and automation company, GE Power Conversion for their new training school in Macaé.
The Sonardyne Marksman hardware and 6G Sim software will be used to provide student DP Officers (DPOs) with an understanding of the important role acoustic positioning has in assisting a vessel to remain in a specified location whilst underwater operations are being conducted.
The Sonardyne Marksman acoustic simulator equipment supplied to GE will help train the next generation of Brazilian DP Officers.
DP is the automated control technology that enables a deep water mobile drilling unit, well intervention, survey or construction vessel to maintain a predetermined heading and position, fixed or moving, using its own thrusters and propellers.
To counteract the effects of wind, current and wave action, all DP systems require aiding from position and motion sensors in order to calculate the required steering angle and thruster output needed to keep the vessel in the required position. Subsea acoustic positioning, along with satellite navigation, surface-based lasers and high performance attitude sensors form the primary suite of sensors that a DP system is interfaced to.
Sonardyne’s Marksman system calculates a vessel’s position relative to an array of transponders deployed on the seabed. The technique is known as Long and Ultra-Short Baseline (LUSBL) and it provides an accurate and highly stable position reference for DP vessels where remaining in a specified location is a critical operational requirement.
The Sonardyne equipment now installed at GE’s Macaé facility includes a Navigation PC running the Marksman LUSBL application, along with 6G Sim, a software application that simulates an array of transponders on seabed transmitting signals up to the surface. The system has been interfaced with GE’s well-proven ‘C’ series DP desk to provide DP operators with an onshore training experience that is realistic as possible to being offshore.
Commenting on the supply of Marksman to GE, Mark Carter, Global Business Manager for DP and Drilling at Sonardyne said, “Our technologies are deployed in all of Brazil’s deep water fields, helping to survey pipelines, install structures and drill wells.” He added, “Simulator-based training, like that offered by GE in Macaé and ourselves in Rio das Ostras, not only helps maximise equipment performance, it also reduces operational risk. We’re delighted that GE has selected Marksman to help train the next generation of Brazilian DPOs.
For more information on Marksman LUSBL, click here
Claxton, an Acteon company, has successfully introduced the latest modular versions of its conductor recovery tower and SABRE™ abrasive cutting system to increase efficiency and flexibility in decommissioning and late life projects.
First developed in 1999, SABRE™ has proven to be an invaluable industry tool and has been successfully used in some of the world’s most significant abandonment campaigns. Its abrasive jet exits the tool at transonic speeds – making light work of even composite materials such as cemented casings.
Photo courtesy: Claxton
Using a jet of naturally occurring cutting components (garnet, water and air), SABRE™ has a low environmental impact. The system can be deployed from various vessel types or platforms, allowing the simultaneous abrasive cutting of multiple well casings without impacting adjacent infrastructure.
The latest version is fully NORSOK Z-015 compliant, has a reduced system footprint and is modular in design, making it be adaptable to a wider range of applications and deck layouts and thus minimizing complexity. Its cutting manipulators suit all standard casing sizes down to 6-5/8”; it can operate at pressures of up to 20,000 psi and includes a packer system to improve cutting performance.
The modular approach and philosophy for SABRE™ also influenced new developments for the Claxton conductor recovery tower. The tower can handle and recover tubulars from production tubing to 30” casing during well abandonment. Designed for operational speed and reduced rig-up complexity, the system increases efficiency offshore. By having a small, lightweight yet powerful system, Claxton can also extend the operational window of the unit and move from well to well quickly and effectively.
Matt Marcantonio, R&D Manager, Claxton, said: “The concept for both the new SABRE™ deck spread and conductor recovery tower was to improve efficiency and flexibility. “The systems are now fully modular and can be adapted to a wide variety of deck layouts and locations. The latest version of SABRE™ was first used in July on an 8m x 8m weather deck footprint on the Horne and Wren Platform in the Southern North Sea - where the abrasive cutting system successfully severed two multi-string wells.
“The developments are the result of a great deal of work and innovation across the organization. We are extremely proud to have raised the bar including making the SABRE™ system fully NORSOK compliant to Z-015. This enables us to use SABRE™ on installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It is also already booked out for a number of campaigns through 2016 and 2017.”
Claxton has grown significantly over the years in order to respond to clients’ operating needs. The company’s integration strategy means it can offer comprehensive decommissioning packages for the following applications: platform wells (rigless, rig-based or combined simultaneous operations), subsea wells, and casing recovery (drilling support operations).
For a case study on the Horne and Wren project, click here.
Unique Group’s India office has been selected by Trelleborg’s offshore operation as one of its agents in India. As a part of the agreement, Unique Group’s base in India will offer the full range of solutions from Trelleborg’s offshore operation to customers within the region.
The decision was based on Unique Group’s successful track record and their dedicated, proactive team in the region.
Trelleborg’s extensive range of innovative solutions is taking performance to new levels
Andy Hey, Key Account Manager at Trelleborg’s offshore operation, commented, “We are glad to partner with Unique Group’s India office as they have been our value added partner for the Middle East region for several years now. As they are renowned for their global presence, seamless sales and support structure along with a broad client reach, we are confident that Trelleborg’s offshore operations will have an even greater presence in the Indian market over the years to come.”
Sharad Kumar, Managing Director at Unique Group’s India office further added, “Our team in India is continually growing its presence in the region. India is a strategic market for the offshore industry and our partnership with Trelleborg will help us strengthen our global reach and help expand our innovative portfolio of services in the Indian subcontinent.”
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. Using advanced polymer material technology, Trelleborg’s offshore operation provides high integrity solutions for the harshest offshore environments and specializes in the development and production of polymers and syntactic foam, for all levels of the offshore industry.
This new partnership supports Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive market segments.
Quest Offshore Consulting links venture with Calash Ltd. to assist the expansion of its services to the USA, with the opening of offices in both Houston and New York City. A Calash/Quest Consulting combination will offer enhanced services to US based private equity, debt, and wider investment community, with a focus on strategic due diligence across the energy sector, targeted at the US onshore and offshore oilfield service and E&P markets. The Houston and New York offices build upon Calash's current locations in Aberdeen, London, and Sydney.
Quest Offshore Consulting is dedicated to strategic due diligence services related to mergers and acquisitions working with major financial clients globally including a focus on U.S. private equity. Quest also provides customized analysis to help Energy businesses, government agencies and other groups make strategic data-driven decisions led by both qualitative and quantitative research. Quest Consulting's industry expertise and wide array of knowledgeable contacts across the supply chain will continue to serve as key assets for the new venture.
Calash is an award winning energy advisory firm providing strategy, business advisory, data analytics, and M&A support services. The company provides services to Investors & Lenders, Executive Management, Corporate Finance and Other Advisors, having completed over 500 projects across the energy sector globally. Calash is comprised of a team of energy industry experts that have deep practical experience of owning and working in service and E&P companies, running day to day operations and growing business value within the energy sector.
The expansion into the USA market will enhance Calash's strategic and business advisory consulting services in the US market, allowing Calash to provide services including restructuring support, market entry strategy, asset valuation, and commercial and operational support.
Quest Offshore Consulting is enthusiastic to join Calash, LLC to expand our strategic service offering across The Americas and provide an established beach head to the collaborative venture from Quest's corporate office in Houston (Sugar Land) along with integral support to the New York City office where we can provide enhanced services to our growing client base of financial firms.-Paul Hillegeist, President & COO Quest Offshore Resources, Inc.
"Over 80% of our existing clients have operations in the USA. Calash's expansion into this key energy market reinforces our objective to support our clients globally, ensuring we provide relevant, cost effective services" - Alan Evett, Founder and Group Managing Director of Calash.
Calash, LLC (the US trade name) is a partnership between Calash Ltd. and Quest Offshore Consulting, LLC. a division of Quest Offshore Resources, Inc., Calash is a strategic consulting and transaction support advisory firm and its long association with Quest makes this move a natural extension for Calash.
Harris CapRock Communications launched its OnePath long-range wireless radio to address the growing demand for bandwidth in the cruise, energy and commercial maritime industries.
The OnePath radio offers a unique mode of connectivity that is complementary to Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) technology, providing higher throughput and increased redundancy.
The radio enables a fully secure, localized wireless data/voice network complete with traffic management. It provides first/last mile connection and can close links in excess of 160 km with appropriate heights. Licensed or unlicensed spectrum options are available with throughputs of up to 400 mbps. It is equipped with operating modes for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point applications.
“The OnePath radio solution offers best-in-class throughput performance and spectrum efficiency and is lightweight, rugged and easy to deploy,” said Matthew Broida, vice president, marketing, Harris CapRock. “It offers extremely low latency to ensure rapid delivery of high bandwidth applications including VoIP, real-time video, teleconferencing and sensor traffic.”
The OnePath radio is part of Harris CapRock’s One Clear Path promise – offering a robust, always-on communications experience delivered by a secure, optimized network that is supported by a worldwide redundant infrastructure.
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