Business Developments & Projects
Equinor’s vice president of E&P leaving role and energy industry
Equinor’s executive vice president for Exploration and Production International has resigned to take on the CEO role at a diamond company.
UK operator buys two batches of Dutch North Sea assets
A UK-based operator has agreed to buy the Dutch North Sea businesses of two different oil and gas companies.
Fugro puts preliminary marine route survey for Mediterranean link into fifth gear
The preliminary marine route survey for the second Malta-Sicily electrical interconnector is well underway as Fugro completed the geophysical survey near Malta, InterConnect Malta reports. Fugro Italy finalized the geophysical survey near Malta last week using smaller vessels to reach shallow waters
KCI, Smulders to jointly design and build green hydrogen production units
The Netherlands-based engineering company, KCI, and Belgian manufacturer of offshore wind substructures, Smulders, have entered into collaboration on offshore green hydrogen production platforms. The two companies have teamed up to offer end-to-end solutions for the offshore hydrogen market and will
Port of Antwerp-Bruges renewing Europa Terminal as it eyes becoming a climate-neutral port
Europe’s second largest seaport Port of Antwerp-Bruges and terminal operator PSA Antwerp gave the official green light for the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal. The renewal process, which will cost 335 million euros, is expected to take nine years and will be carried out in th
In focus: Vessel decarbonization efforts pick up steam
The offshore energy industry is showing its strongest commitment and ramp-up in efforts to reach net-zero targets as soon as possible and get the energy crisis worries off its chest. Cutting vessel emissions has always been an integral part of the equation. With hybrid power solutions and different
Seaflex and Toledo Solar form floating solar partnership
Seaflex and Toledo Solar have established a collaborative partnership and strategic alliance to further advance floating solar technology and strengthen their position in this increasingly attractive renewable energy sector.
Holland Shipyards to build 4 autonomous, all-electric ferries for Sweden
Dutch shipbuilder Holland Shipyards Group has signed a contract with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) for the delivery of two plus two autonomous all-electric ferries.
UK opens its first oil and gas licensing round since 2019 to boost energy security
UK government has launched the 33rd offshore oil and gas licensing round, making 898 blocks and part-blocks available in an effort to boost the country’s energy security.
Technical challenges postpone launch of Baltic Pipe receiving terminal
Commissioning of Baltic Pipe’s receiving terminal in Western Jutland is set to be further delayed due to technical challenges. This, however, will have no impact on the gas volumes sent to Poland. The receiving terminal for gas from Norway’s Europipe II should have been commissioned this Saturday, 8
EPC contract in place for Brunsbüttel LNG terminal
French concessions and construction company VINCI has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build Germany’s first regasification terminal at Brunsbüttel at the mouth of the Elbe on the North Sea. VINCI signed a contract through its subsidiary Cobra IS and in a consort
Neptune to maintain higher gas exports to UK
Oil and gas company Neptune Energy has extended the period of higher gas production from the Duva offshore field in Norway.
SSE, Equinor plan 1.3 GW Dogger Bank D offshore wind project
SSE Renewables and Equinor are looking into building what would be the fourth part of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, whose three phases (A, B and C) are currently under construction. Surveys are now underway at an offshore site where the partners want to develop Dogge
Shell revealed as buyer of UK gas asset
Reabold Resources has disclosed that Shell is the oil and gas major, which is in the process of acquiring Corallian Energy.