Business Developments & Projects
Equinor secures the all-clear for North Sea drilling ops with Transocean rig
Equinor has received consent from Norway’s regulator to use one of Transocean’s semi-submersible rigs for drilling ops in the North Sea.
EMEC streamlines consenting for its Billia Croo wave energy test site
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has been awarded a site-wide section 36 consent at its grid-connected Billia Croo wave test site off the west coast of Orkney in Scotland.
Saipem unveils new solution for offshore energy operators
Saipem has joined forces with MCS to launch a new asset integrity management system for offshore energy operators.
Politicians urged to set ambitious green fuel regulations
More than 40 signatories representing the entire value chain of green fuels, including Danish Shipping, have sent a joint letter calling on politicians to aim for a proactive and ambitious regulation in the present FuelEU Maritime trialogue. Associations and companies including fuel suppliers, end-u
OSM Maritime and Thome reveal merger plans
Ship management companies OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group have agreed to a merger of the two companies. The combined company will be named OSM Thome. “By joining our resources in OSM Thome, we will become an even better partner to our customers. With our emphasis on safe and efficient operations
GTT obtains AiP for its LNG membrane tank maintenance optimisation solution
In the Framework of Class Survey, Lloyd’s Register, a provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to the French LNG containment specialist GTT for the use of an innovative digital solution for sloshing activity ass
Equinor gearing up to drill Norwegian Sea prospect
Equinor has received consent from Norway’s regulator for exploration drilling in the Norwegian Sea, using one of Odfjell Drilling’s rigs.
DNV certifies first Danish CO2 storage project
Project Greensand, a CO2 storage project being developed in Denmark, has received safety certification from DNV for its pilot phase. DNV has confirmed that the safety of the design and components meets Danish legislation as well as Danish and international standards. The awarding of the Statement of
Energean on track to ramp up its oil & gas output once new projects come online
Energean is set on reaching its medium-term production target by boosting output from a field off Israel and bringing new projects on stream.
Nauticus Robotics kick-starts its international expansion with new operating bases
Nauticus Robotics has started its international expansion strategy for 2023 and beyond with the initiation of its operations in Norway and the United Kingdom.
HYON to implement hydrogen fueling tech in Northern Xplorer’s zero-emission cruise ship
Norwegian hydrogen bunkering specialist HYON has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with compatriot cruise venture Northern Xplorer for the implementation of its hydrogen fueling technology. Their collaboration will see HYON implement its hydrogen fueling technology in Northern Xplorer’s zero-emission
Ocean Installer makes a comeback
Norway-based Havfram Subsea is reclaiming the Ocean Installer brand following the announcement of the sale of its offshore wind business line. Havfram’s subsea business was known as Ocean Installer from the company’s inception in 2011, with the 2020 name change reflecting its diversification into th
Construction starts on CMA CGM-backed sailing cargo ship Neoliner
Construction has been launched on the first 136-meter main sail-powered merchant ship, also known as the Neoliner, which is being developed by the French start-up NEOLINE Armateur. The ship is being built by the RMK Marine shipyard based in Turkey. The Neoliner will be the first one equipped with a
Gen2 Energy and Norsk e-Fuel to boost green industry in Norway
Norsk e-Fuel, an industrial consortium for creating sustainable fuel, and Gen2 Energy, a Norwegian green hydrogen company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the development of Mosjøen as a key location and workplace for the green industry in Norway. The collaboration