Business Developments & Projects
Vertical lay-up machine commissioned at TKF’s new cable factory
The new cable factory Twentsche Kabelfabriek (TKF) built in Eemshaven is preparing for full operation as the company completed a type test run in March, producing a three power core-type test cable, and with the vertical lay-up machine (VLM) delivered by PASSER now commissioned and undergoing final
Yara pens ammonia supply deal with Indian energy firm
Yara Clean Ammonia, a subsidiary of Yara International, and Greenko ZeroC, AM Green’s company, have signed a term sheet for the supply of renewable ammonia from AM Green’s ammonia production facility in Kakinada, India.
Yara International, Kongsberg Digital join forces on digital twin technology
Norwegian industrial software provider Kongsberg Digital and compatriot fertilizer company and ammonia player Yara International have entered into a two-year agreement under which Kongsberg Digital will develop digital twin technology for Yara’s factories in Herøya in Norway and Sluiskil in the Neth
Subsea7 and OneSubsea get more work for ‘one of Türkiye’s largest energy projects’
Subsea Integration Alliance, a strategic alliance between OneSubsea and Subsea7, has secured a contract deemed as “large” with the Turkish Petroleum Offshore Technology Center (TP-OTC) for a natural gas project in the Black Sea in Türkiye. An initial contract was awarded in May 2023 to a consortium
North Sea oil & gas operators raise the decarbonization bar with potential investments of nearly $3.8 billion
North Sea Transition Authority has spotlighted up to £3 billion ($3.76 bln) of emissions reduction schemes proposed by North Sea companies.
First foray into Spanish waters takes Noble rig on multi-well P&A gig
Noble Corporation has secured a new deal for one of its jack-up rigs off the coast of Spain, where the rig will carry out plug and abandonment (P&A) activities.
Rovco and Vaarst to bring on board over 150 subsea roles by end of 2025
UK-based providers of tech-powered offshore wind solutions Rovco and Vaarst are planning to recruit over 150 specialist subsea roles across their offices by the end of 2025. Rovco unveiled its intention to recruit over 100 new roles across its Aberdeen and Edinburgh offices by the end of 2025 to sup
Electrification of North Sea field lends a helping hand to Poland’s energy giant in slashing emissions
Poland’s Orlen has welcomed the recent partial electrification of an Equinor-operated gas field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
ORE Catapult’s survey reveals strong interest in advancing wave and tidal energy in Scotland
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has carried out an in-depth survey, on behalf of Crown Estate Scotland in 2023, gathering insights and ideas from individuals working to develop and commercialize the upcoming wave and tidal technologies and projects.
TotalEnergies gives more work to UK firm for its North Sea oil & gas assets
TotalEnergies has decided to prolong a contract with PBS for integrated services delivery to its North Sea portfolio.
Thumbs-up for Equinor and Vår Energi to fortify emergency preparedness in Barents Sea
Equinor and Vår Energi have received consent from the country’s offshore safety regulator for contingency planning in the Barents Sea.
Intertek to deliver hydrodynamic modeling for Tidal Lagoon Challenge
As a part of the Welsh Government’s Tidal Lagoon Challenge, London-based Intertek has won a research project to deliver hydrodynamic modeling expertise.
North Sea platform incident: Serious regulation breaches come to light following worker injury and gas leak
Equinor has been served with a notice of order by Norway’s offshore safety regulator after a probe into an incident.
UK firm takes its work-class ROV to Mexico
UK’s Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract with a Mexican subsea company for the delivery of one of its work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROV). FET reported that its Subsea Technologies product line had won a contract from AQUA Exploracion for one of its Ultra Compact Perry XLX