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ABS Energy News MCE Deepwater Development OTC
An ABS Publication, Produced for the ABS Energy Project Development Department
Archived Issues of Energy News

January 2008

Stories Include:

  • China's First Deep Water Rig
  • Apexindo Receives Habitability Notation
  • MIS Jackup Trio for ABS
  • Offshore Safety Focus at International Maritime Conference
  • Regulatory Guidance for Offshore Supply Vessels
  • Middle East FPSO Conversions
  • World's Largest Gantry Crane Tai Sun
  • Renewed Interest in Floating Concepts for Handling Stranded Gas
  • ABS Vice Chair for Centre for Marine CNG
September 2007

Stories Include:

  • ABS Takes on Deepwater Ports CE Role for USCG
  • Ultra Deep GOM Drilling Reaches Record
  • MODUs Highlight Dubai Seminar
  • First Drilling Rig to Earn Habitability Notation
  • ABS Certifies MODEC’s HSE Program
  • Diamond’s Ocean Scepter Launches
  • ENSCO 8500 Semisub Awarded to ABS
June 2007

Stories Include:

  • Strong FPSO Market
  • World’s Deepest Spar to be Installed with CVA Assistance from ABS
  • MODU Committee Adopts Changes
  • Cossack Pioneer Seeking Life Extension
  • Scorpion Awards Five Jackups to ABS
  • N-Notations for Offshore Units Operating on Norwegian Continental Shelf
  • Sophisticated Pipelay Vessel to be Built to ABS Standards
March 2007

Stories Include:

  • ABS to Class First FSO Newbuild in Vietnam
  • Technical Innovation Unlocks the World’s Subsea Energy Vaults
  • Aging Rigs Benefit from AIM
  • Richardson Appointed Vice President Energy Development
  • Expansion of the ABS Project Management Approach
  • Meet OED Manager Joe Rousseau
  • Local Hiring Boosts ABS Presence in Angola
November 2006

Stories Include:

  • China Yards Expanding In Offshore Construction
  • ABS Classed Semi Sets Deepwater Mooring Record
  • Diamond Gives ABS Vote of Confidence
  • ABS Awarded Five Petrobras Semisubmersibles
  • Transocean Semi Undergoes Survey
  • First Conversion of a Compressed Gas Liquid Carrier from a Suezmax Oil Carrier
  • Technical Paper at Gastech 2006 Outlines Ship Design and Operational Challenges For Arctic Environments
July 2006

Stories Include:

  • First Jackups to be Built in United Arab Emirates
  • Single Point Mooring Experience Secures ABS Class for More Buoys
  • Anchoring Technology First for GOM FPU
  • Independence Hub Arrives in U.S.
  • ABS Supports Qatar's Maritime Excellence
  • World's First CNG Research Center
  • ABS Keynotes at OSEA
April 2006

Stories Include:

  • ABS Selected to Class New GSF
  • Specialized Offshore Vessel to ABS Class
  • ABS Classing 71 MODUs on Order
  • Major Increase in Floating Production Systems
  • Class Perspective on Arctic LNG Carriers
  • Harmonic Distortion a Factor in Designing Electrical Power Systems
  • ABS President and COO Kicks Off OTC Topical Luncheons
  • Safety & Security Discussed at Platts LNG Conference
December 2005

Stories Include:

  • ABS Selected by Woodside for Asset Base Classification and Verification
  • Chevron’s Tahiti Truss Spar among First to Utilize ABS’ Revised Guide for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations
  • Yoho First Complete ‘Risk and Reliability’ Classed FSO
  • Chevron Chooses ABS for Blind Faith Semisubmersible
  • West Africa Newbuild Agbami FPSO Awarded to ABS
  • ABS Busy at KeppelFels Yard in Singapore
  • ABS Chairs Session at Composite Conference
August 2005

Stories Include:

  • Jackup Orders Approaching 40
  • ABS Classing Semi-Submersibles for SeaDrill and Maersk Contractors
  • New Petrobras Non Ship Shape FPSO Receives AIP
  • Satellite Services Platform Offers Alternative to FPSO/FSO
  • BHP Awards ABS Neptune and Shenzi TLPs
  • Aluminum Alloy for Ultra Deep Risers
  • Assessing Fatigue in Offshore Structures
June 2005

Stories Include:

  • Jackups on Order to ABS Class
  • CSI LNG Containment System Certified
  • VCSA and ABS Linked for Sucess
  • Guidelines for Use of Composite Materials on Offshore Structures
  • Risk-based Inspection Planning Presented at OTC.05
  • Class Criteria for Newbuild FPSOs Presented at FPSO Forum
  • New and Updated Offshore Guides

March 2005

Stories Include:

  • ChevronTexaco Tahiti Truss Spar for Deepwater GOM Installation
  • New LNG/LPG Niche LNG FPSO Concept Receives ABS Review
  • ABS Establishes Additional Survey Offices in Cameroon and Brazil
  • ABS Advises on the Role Of Class in the Design, Operation & Construction of LNG Ships and Terminals
  • APL’s Submerged Turret Loading Buoy System for LNG Imports Honored for Emerging Innovation/Technology
  • Novel Buoy Concept Receives AIP
  • Offshore Hull Preservation Software

December 2004

Stories Include:

  • Independence Hub to be ABS Classed
  • New LNG Tank and Carrier Design Earns ABS
    Approval in Principal
  • ABS Joins Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (SIGTTO)
  • ABS Establishes Qatar Headquarters
    for Middle East Region
  • ABS Advises Industry on Safe LNG Transport
    at Hart's Global LNG Conference in New Orleans

October 2004

Stories Include:

  • Asymmetrical Semisubmersible Design
  • ABS Secures Classification Contract
    for World's Deepest Platform to Date
  • Hybrid Platform Stabilizing Concept Tackles Issue of
    Deepwater Motion
  • ABS Advises Industry on
    Evolving Standards for Jackup Stability
  • FPSO Fatigue and Strength Assessment
  • Regional Focus: Brazil

June 2004

Stories Include:

  • ABS Joins Think Tank of Gas Storage Innovators
  • ABS Signs Kazakstan MOU
  • New CNG Guide Speeds Approval of Pioneering Gas-to-Market Strategies
  • Ultimate Strength Assessment Improves Safety in Offshore Design
  • New Subsea Guides Provide Clarity, Depth
  • ABS Participates in Expansion of Southeast Asia Development
  • Caspian Sea Round-Up
  • Concrete Expands Options for Offshore LNG Terminals

March 2004

Stories Include:

  • ABS to Class First Offshore LNG Deepwater Port Buoy
  • ABS Launches Energy Project Development Group
  • New Publications Support Dynamic Analysis, Fatigue Analysis
  • ABS Guides Marco Polo into New Waters
  • ABS Brings Risk-Based Inspection to Offshore West Africa


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