Deepwater Installation
TechnipFMC wraps up Seagull pipelay ops
Exploration and production firm Neptune Energy has announced the completion of the Seagull project pipelay operations. The project saw the installation of 4.7 kilometres of production pipeline with wash water piggyback line, undertaken by TechnipFMC’s pipelay vessel, Apache II, also with support fro
TechnipFMC names new head of Technip Energies
TechnipFMC has appointed Arnaud Pieton as President and CEO-elect, Technip Energies, effective immediately. As a result, the company has also appointed Jonathan Landes to the role of President – Subsea. Pieton has been with the company since 2004 and held multiple leadership positions, including vic
Porthos CCS project in play for €102M EU funding
The European Commission has proposed awarding 102 million euros in funding to the Porthos project. The Porthos project centres on the capture and storage of CO2 in the North Sea floor. If the European Parliament endorses this proposal, Europe will bear a substantial share of the investment in Portho
Aker Solutions scoops up Tommeliten Alpha contracts
Aker Solutions has won two contracts from ConocoPhillips for the Tommeliten Alpha development offshore Norway. The NOK 1.2 billion ($129.3 million) deal will see the company deliver the subsea production system. The scope of work includes 10 vertical subsea trees, two manifolds, wellheads, satellite
DEME commissions subsea drill for Saint-Nazaire OWF’s XL-monopiles
A tailormade subsea drill that will be used to install XL-monopile foundations at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm has been commissioned after passing Factory Acceptance Tests on 30 September. The drill, jointly designed by DEME Offshore and Herrenknecht, will be deployed at the French offshore
eDrilling scores DEMO 2000 funding
Sandnes-based drilling and well performance solutions specialist eDrilling has been awarded DEMO 2000 funding through Norwegian Research Council. Energy companies have for decades leveraged eDrilling’s AI, Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics software to optimize well construction and drilling
Nexans lands Sangomar umbilicals gig
Nexans has signed a contract with Subsea 7 to deliver 46 kilometres of umbilicals for the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal. For the purpose of the project, Nexans will utilise its specialized facility in Halden, Norway. The umbilicals will provide hydraulic, control and instrumentation services for
Laytrix explores CCS options
Teesside-based Laytrix, has secured funding award for a front end engineering design (FEED) study to investigate the feasibility of using its pipelay concept for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The adaptable and modular system focuses on the use of cost-effective vessels of opportunity re
TechnipFMC wins Payara subsea deal with ExxonMobil
TechnipFMC has won a ‘large’ subsea contract from ExxonMobil subsidiary Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) for the proposed Payara project. TechnipFMC will manufacture and deliver the subsea production system. The deal includes 41 enhanced vertical deep water trees and associated
Baker Hughes lands first vessel-deployed subsea mechanical wellhead cut
Baker Hughes has launched its vessel-deployed subsea wellhead cutting system – the Terminator. Using a first-of-its-kind mechanical wellhead removal method, the system has already proven its capabilities on Wintershall DEA abandoned exploration well in Norway. Romain Chambault, Europe vice president
Advanced Insulation boosts subsea portfolio with Bardot
Advanced Insulation is strengthening its subsea division with the acquisition of French-based SURF specialist Bardot. As part of the acquisition, a new company, AIS Bardot has been created. They will operate independently but collaborate with Advanced Insulation to bring a wider range of products to
Total moves Tyra project into the next phase following jacket installation
French oil major Total has installed two new jackets for the Tyra field redevelopment project located in the Danish North Sea.
Aker Solutions firms up Breidablikk subsea award
Aker Solutions has secured a subsea production system contract from Equinor for the Breidablikk development in the North Sea. The contract value is about NOK 2.5 billion, including options. It covers the delivery of four subsea templates and up to 23 subsea trees and associated components. Specifica
French trio aims to slash pipeline inspection costs
French tubular solutions specialist Vallourec is working with its compatriots Forssea Robotics and iXblue to develop a pipeline inspection solution combining subsea drones and the use of visual markers, removing the need for surface vessels. Traditionally, the inspection of subsea pipelines and stru