Business Developments & Projects

Aker Solutions to modify Ekofisk topsides for Tommeliten Alpha tie-back
Aker Solutions has been awarded a large topside modification contract by ConocoPhillips for the Tommeliten Alpha project offshore Norway.

ION Geo to begin third phase of North Sea seismic survey
Texas-based ION Geophysical is about to commence a third phase of the Mid North Sea High 3D seismic data acquisition multi-client program.

Europe could gain €140bn from ocean energy by 2050, study suggests
ETIP Ocean has released results from the Gross Value Added (GVA) study stating that there is a significant benefit to be generated by supply chain activity servicing global (European and non-European) deployments of ocean energy to 2050.

Siemens to supply equipment for Equinor’s North Sea electrification project
Siemens Energy has won a contract from Aker Solutions to provide equipment for the electrification of Equinor’s Troll West project.

EU opens €10M innovation call for ocean energy and offshore floating solar technologies
The European Union’s key funding programme for research and innovation Horizon Europe has launched a €10 million call for projects related to innovative foundations, floating substructures and connection systems for ocean energy and offshore floating solar technologies.

Deltic Energy kicks off seismic survey over North Sea licences
The acquisition of 3D seismic data over Deltic Energy’s licence P2428 (Cupertion Area) and the surrounding areas has begun in the Southern North Sea.

GTT launches digital shipping solution LNG Optim
French LNG containment specialist GTT has launched LNG Optim, a new smart shipping solution to optimize vessel energy performance.

Hapag-Lloyd rolls out electronic bill of lading
German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has joined its global counterparts by introducing an electronic bill of lading to its worldwide clients.

Gazprom: Nord Stream 2 construction all done
Russian gas company Gazprom said that the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline had been fully completed.

Hydro and NFE ink 15-year deal for Brazil LNG supply
Norsk Hydro has finalized a 15-year agreement with New Fortress Energy (NFE) for the supply of LNG to the Alunorte alumina refinery in Brazil to reduce carbon emissions.

Value Maritime to install world’s 1st onboard CCS unit on ship in operation
Dutch maritime technology company Value Maritime has developed an onboard CO₂ capture and storage solution for the maritime industry that will be installed onboard an operational vessel.

Royal IHC’s subsea trenching vehicle to work in Gulf of Mexico
Royal IHC’s Offshore Energy division has delivered a multi-purpose subsea trenching vehicle to a UK-based company for operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Borssele series: Innovation site for the ever-evolving industry
The Borssele V offshore wind farm in the Netherlands has been producing electricity since February of this year, with its two turbines being able to power as many as 25,000 households – and the project’s contribution to a sustainable, clean energy future does not stop there.

Vard to fit two Simon Møkster’s PSVs with hybrid battery power
Vard Electro announced the signing of two contracts with Simon Møkster Shipping for hybrid battery power onboard Stril Orion and Stril Polar.