C-Innovation is accepting resumes for a Welding Technician at our Mandeville, La., facility.
C-Innovation (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has signed a new three-year contract with bp for field development, and inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) work.
The contract, which has options for two one-year extensions, is for the provision of two subsea construction vessels, C-Constructor and MV Holiday, and access to a vast fleet of specialized subsea and supply vessels. It also includes project management, engineering, equipment, logistics, and port services. The C-Constructor and Holiday are both light construction vessels equipped with 150 MT subsea cranes and two Schilling UHD work class ROVs each.
The multi-year commitment of two dedicated IMR construction vessels is another major milestone in the longstanding relationship between both parties that exhibits C-I’s industry leading capability to provide tailored offshore service packages to meet its clients’ needs.
Ryan Combs, C-I’s bp Program Manager, said, “This multi-year contract in the Gulf of Mexico secures the C-Constructor and Holiday to support a diverse array of subsea activities including construction, inspection, survey and decommissioning projects. C-I will act as the contracting lead from front end engineering to offshore execution. A crucial factor in winning this award is C-I’s access and integration of the unmatched resources available within the ECO family of companies. This new award is the continuation of a well-established relationship with bp and demonstrates our ability to deliver on our commitments and continuously improve our services year after year.”
The Chouest group is pleased to announce its acquisition of ROVOP, a leading remotely operated vehicle (ROV) company. With this acquisition, Chouest, alongside its subsea service company, C-Innovation, will now control a fleet of over 100 ROVs and 6 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
Bringing ROVOP under the Chouest umbrella not only expands Chouest’s service offerings but also provides ROVOP with enhanced resources. ROVOP will benefit from the support and capabilities of other Chouest companies, including its vessel-based operations, Caltex Oil Tools, Bram Offshore and C-Innovation, allowing it to better serve existing clients and attract new business with expanded service offerings.
“ROVOP has established a reputation for excellence in the ROV industry,” said Dino Chouest. “This acquisition is a key part of our strategy to enhance our integrated subsea services. We are excited to welcome ROVOP’s talented team into our family. Their expertise and capabilities are crucial as we expand our portfolio and continue to offer industry-leading solutions to our clients.”
This acquisition marks a significant step in Chouest’s expansion and demonstrates its commitment to enhancing its technological capabilities and service offerings across the globe. Chouest is eager to embark on this journey with ROVOP, reinforcing its position as a leader in the subsea services industry.
“We look forward to integrating with the Chouest family and leveraging their global resources to enhance our capabilities and expand our reach,” said Neil Potter, CEO of ROVOP. “This is a remarkable opportunity for growth, innovation and delivering even greater value to our clients.”
The integration of ROVOP into Chouest’s operations will begin immediately, with full integration expected to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency across all entities involved.
C-Innovation is accepting resumes for Senior Pilot Technicians. A qualified candidate would have a minimum of 3 years of experience with 360 days and 100 pilot hours as a Pilot Technician I (PT1).
C-Innovation (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has announced the completion of its 46th well intervention in the Gulf of Mexico.
C-I, a leader in providing turnkey intervention services for the global subsea industry, also successfully completed three new riserless zone perforations, an industry first in both deepwater and high-pressure operations. The well intervention program provides increased efficiency along with faster response times for emergent situations through the quick mobilization and deployment of a vessel. C-I specializes in downhole operations, including production injection and integrity logging, caliper measurements, and setting water shut-off and zone bypass plugs. With more well intervention operations planned for 2023, C-I has played a pivotal role in increasing output for operators in the Gulf of Mexico.
George Wilson, riserless light well intervention project manager, C-I, said, “We are very proud to be a part of increasing oil production in this challenging geo-political climate. Riserless interventions on vessels offer both time and cost advantages over riser interventions. C-I’s program offers the added benefit of dedicated dock space with advanced fluid tracking for faster between-well maintenance.
”C-I’s well intervention program, which made its debut in 2017, has performed 31 hydraulic interventions and 15 mechanical interventions. The mechanical interventions included a total of 85 successful wireline runs, both e-line and slickline. C-I recently completed its longest mechanical intervention on board the vessel, Island Venture. With 79 days offshore, the operation included 22 e-line and slickline runs, as well as 22,205 barrels of fluid pumped into the well.
Wilson added, “C-I is a fully integrated service provider for our clients. Our turnkey solutions for well interventions alleviate the hassle of coordinating and managing the multitude of subcontractors needed to address complex jobs."
