Business Developments & Projects
UECC bunkers biofuel for 1st time on time-chartered vessel
Norwegian provider of shortsea RoRo transportation United European Car Carriers (UECC) has bunkered sustainable biofuel on a time-chartered vessel in collaboration with Dutch biofuel provider GoodFuels and vessel owner NYK. GoodFuels delivered the B30 blend, 470 tonnes of VLSFO and sustainable biofu
Electrolyzer facility HySynergy hits several milestones
Danish green hydrogen provider Everfuel has announced that several milestones were attained towards completing the 20 MW HySynergy phase 1 electrolyzer in Fredericia, Denmark. The company said it obtained environmental approval for the hydrogen plant from the Danish Environmental Ministry, and it ma
Another multi-million dollar deal for TechnipFMC – this time off Norway
TechnipFMC has secured a significant iEPCI contract with OMV for a gas development project on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
Danish firm wins another five-year deal with TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies has handed out a long-term deal to Denmark’s Semco Maritime for the provision of field support personnel.
More shallow gas pilot wells on Aker BP’s drilling agenda
Aker BP has received consent from Norway’s regulator for drilling shallow gas pilot wells in the North Sea off Norway.
Centrica taps Wood to explore low-carbon hydrogen production hub in East Yorkshire
UK’s Centrica Storage has teamed up with consulting and engineering firm Wood to evaluate the feasibility of transforming its Easington gas processing terminal into a low-carbon hydrogen production hub. Based in East Yorkshire, the hub will be integrated with Centrica’s Rough field redevelopment and
Argeo secures new patent for tracking and detection of pipelines and power cables
Argeo Robotics, a fully owned subsidiary of marine survey contractor Argeo, has been granted a patent from the Norwegian Industrial Property Office for a subsea electromagnetic remote-sensing system for tracking of buried cables and pipelines below the seafloor.
Green light for Gassco to start decom and disposal of North Sea gas pipeline
Norwegian offshore safety regulator has given Gassco consent to carry out the removal phase of a gas pipeline in the North Sea off Norway.
Australian research centers join forces with CorPower Ocean on wave energy hydrodynamics project
Marine Energy Research Australia (MERA) has teamed up with CorPower Ocean and Australia Ocean Energy Group (AOEG) to perform an extensive study focused on wave energy hydrodynamics, which could result in driving performance, reducing cost and accelerating commercialization of wave energy technology.
OMV CEO staying put for two more years
OMV has reappointed its current Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), extending its stay in this role.
Aker BP all set to use Noble rig at North Sea field
Aker BP has received consent from Norway’s regulator to use one of Noble’s rigs for operations on a field in the North Sea off Norway.
Fugro to explore ground conditions for future French offshore wind farms
Fugro has secured a contract with France’s Directorate General of Energy and Climate (DGEC) and Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE) to perform a ground investigation campaign set to support the development of future wind farms in French waters. The acquired geo-data will be used by pre-selected
Court’s ruling on UK’s $1.15 bln funding for Mozambique LNG project stands
UK’s Supreme Court has rejected the application from the environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth to appeal its case against a government decision to help fund the Mozambique LNG development project led by French energy major TotalEnergies. The ruling comes after the Court of Appeal dismiss
Norway goes on oil & gas spree and gives its blessing to projects worth over $18.5 billion
Norway has greenlighted 19 oil and gas projects on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) with investments totalling more than NOK 200 billion (over $18.5 billion).