Claxton Engineering

A surge in offshore drilling activity in British waters shows renewed confidence in the offshore sector, according to a new report from accountants, Deloitte.

Iraq has finally overtaken Iran as the second largest oil producer in The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) according to the International Energy Agency.

A UAE-based rig builder put Claxton’s flexibility to the test recently when it asked the company to provide modified riser tension systems for two new jackup drilling rigs at very short notice.

The 2012 East Anglia Dragon Boat Festival took place at Oulton Broad, near Lowestoft on a very sunny Sunday at the end of May, and once again attracted many teams from around the region.

As with many industries in the Asia Pacific region, the economic growth and development of the offshore sector especially in India and China has significantly grown to meet the increasing demand for a dependable energy supply.

Providing tailored engineering services for custom applications and modifications of existing equipment to suit the operating needs of clients is second nature to Claxton Engineering.

When a support vessel accidentally struck a platform in the North Sea the resulting damage was fortunately limited. One effect of the collision, however, and an indication of its force, was a severe kink in one the platform's 20-in. conductors.

A recent report by GlobalData has shown that the refining sector in the Asia-Pacific region is set to grow, driven by rising demand for refined products in the region, especially in China and India.

Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, is supplying a Norwegian client with a complete subsea drilling riser package.

The addition of a new well slot to a major operator's gas platform in the UK Irish Sea was able to substantially extend the production life of the facility. As is often the case offshore, a project such as this was not without its problems.