Business Developments & Projects
Fugro to start geotechnical survey work at Dogger Bank South West site
The Fugro Quest vessel, operated by Fugro, is en route to the northeast coast of England to begin geotechnical survey work on the site of the proposed Dogger Bank South (DBS) West, one of two proposed DBS offshore wind farms. Fugro Quest, launched in 2022, left Falmouth on 23 July 2024 to initiate g
Prysmian to use €450M EIB funding for new cable production lines
Italian cabling giant Prysmian has secured €450 million in funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) that will be used for building new production lines for extra-high-voltage submarine cables, lines for high-voltage onshore cables, and other technical improvements to existing lines. The inves
All inter-array cables in place at first Dogger Bank Wind Farm phase
Delivery partners have completed the installation of over 328 kilometers of 66 kV inter-array cables for Dogger Bank A, the first phase of the UK’s Dogger Bank Wind Farm, marking the completion of all inter-array cable work for this phase.
GasLog’s 174,000 cbm LNG carrier named in South Korea
The newest vessel to join the GasLog fleet, LNG carrier GasLog Italy, was officially named at Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, South Korea.
Aker BP forges alliance with SLB to digitally transform subsurface workflows
Aker BP will use the Delfi digital platform to implement new cloud-based digital solutions.
Subsea7 taking steps to eliminate hydraulic leaks with advanced electric tools
Subsea7 has performed what it says is the first offshore trial of an initiative aimed at eliminating hydraulic leaks in subsea diving operations through the development of advanced electric tools. Subsea7 partnered with Scottish specialist in subsea electric innovation Impaq Technologies, who develo
300th LNG cargo comes to Poland’s terminal as further expansion continues in the background
Poland’s Świnoujście LNG terminal has received its 300th liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment since starting operation in late 2015.
MPCC takes delivery of final 5,500 TEU methanol-ready boxship from Korea
MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has taken delivery of the final 5,500 TEU methanol-ready containership from HJ Shipbuilding & Construction.
Plans for German hydrogen core network gain ground
Transmission system operators (TSOs) have submitted the official application for the development of the German hydrogen core network to the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA).
Shell awaits Valaris rig to embark on North Sea drilling ops
Shell is anticipating the arrival of Valaris’ heavy-duty jack-up rig, which is now on its way to the Southern North Sea to undertake drilling activities at a gas prospect on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Scottish company bags funding to develop over-the-horizon USV
Scottish subsea surveys and inspections provider Sulmara has secured funding from the Aberdeen-based Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) to develop an over-the-horizon (OTH) uncrewed surface vessel (USV) with the ability to launch and recover towed sensor packages.
KBR’s technology selected for hydrogen and ammonia project in Oman
Shell has chosen KBR’s ammonia synthesis loop technology for its Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman.
WATCH: Asso.subsea done with work for last phase of Cyclades interconnection
Asso.subsea has completed its work for the fourth phase of the Cyclades interconnection project in Greece which enhances supply security and addresses stability issues for the Cyclades’ electrical system through the connection to the Greek mainland power transmission system. The project, done in col
Another first foray taking Noble rig to new location thanks to drilling gig offshore Poland
Noble Corporation has won a new assignment for one of its jack-up rigs, enabling it to work off the coast of Poland for the first time.