Business Developments & Projects

Gazprom to go into Russian pilot hydrogen projects
Russian gas company Gazprom is planning to engage in pilot hydrogen production and use projects based in the country.

Works get underway to transform Pembroke Port into Welsh marine energy hub
Works to redevelop areas within Pembroke Port and create the infrastructure needed to support the development of a world-class marine energy hub have started.

Serica kicks off production from UK North Sea gas field
Upstream oil and gas company Serica Energy has started production from its Columbus field, located in the Central North Sea.

Industry reacts: Starting gun fired for tidal to establish itself in the UK’s energy mix
The UK’s tidal energy industry has welcomed the government announcement of ring-fenced funding for tidal stream energy, deeming the move as ‘absolutely pivotal’ for reinstating the industry on its journey to large-scale power generation in the UK.

Inmarsat equips SEA-KIT USVs with connectivity solution
Satellite communications provider Inmarsat has installed the new connectivity solution on SEA-KIT’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) Maxlimer using virtualised networks.

WATCH: Neptune installs manifold for UK North Sea project
Neptune Energy has completed the installation of the manifold and umbilical for the Seagull project in the UK Central North Sea.

Norwegians back flexible mineral core sampling solution with €1.1 million
Norwegian deep-sea mineral exploration company Adepth Minerals has received a NOK 11.7 million (approximately €1.1 million) grant from Innovation Norway for the FlexiCore core sampling solution.

Petrofac extends contract with EnerMech by three years
EnerMech has confirmed a three-year extension deal with Petrofac, taking their working relationship beyond the 10-year mark.

Altera and Bilfinger sign up for Craig International’s procurement services
Craig International has secured over £5 million by winning two contracts with Bilfinger and Altera for the provision of procurement services.

Sval Energi and Storegga looking into carbon storage potential offshore Norway
Sval Energi has joined forces with Storegga Geotechnologies to investigate carbon storage potential on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).

Brand new drillship joins Saipem fleet
A new ultra-deepwater drillship named Santorini has been delivered to Italy’s Saipem by South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries.

UK to invest £20 million per year in tidal energy in ‘game-changing’ move for the sector
The UK government will invest £20 million per year in tidal stream electricity as part of its flagship renewable energy auction scheme, kickstarting a brand-new chapter for the marine energy industry.

Aleron unveils crane-deployed subsea decommissioning tools (Video)
ROV solutions, tooling and products specialist Aleron Limited has launched two crane-deployed decommissioning solutions focused on the removal of subsea pipelines and their surrounding protection.

Synergy opens Hamburg office to support shipowners on decarbonisation, digitalisation journeys
Singapore-based ship manager Synergy Group has further expanded its global footprint with the opening of a new office in Germany.