Operations & Maintenance
Nord Stream 2 Hits Sweden Setback
The Nord Stream 2 project has reached an obstacle in Sweden after its government reportedly disapproved of plans to lease harbours in Slite and in Karlshamn. The construction of this new twin pipeline system requires logistical support from harbours on the Baltic coast, including the above mentioned
Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand Submarine Cable Laying Work Begins
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) informed that the cable laying works for Malaysia – Cambodia – Thailand (MCT) submarine cable system have started in Cherating, Pahang. The cable laying from Malaysia to Cambodia and Thailand, spanning 1,300 kilometers is expected to be completed and in service by Q1 201
ALE Wraps Up Wikinger OWF Work
ALE, strategic heavy-lift services provider, has performed the final load-out for the Wikinger offshore wind farm project in Ferrol, Spain. ALE was contracted to undertake a variety of services for the Wikinger project across two project sites, Cadiz and Ferrol in Spain. The scope in Ferrol was divi
C-Kore Monitoring Tools for PTTEP
C-Kore Systems has been awarded another contract by PTTEP Australasia to supply them with four C-Kore subsea monitoring tools for an offshore operation in Australian waters. PTTEP has used the C-Kore devices on multiple deployments. The C-Kore units confirm the health or find faults in all electrica
Saipem 7000 to Scrap BP’s Miller Platform
Saipem has been awarded a new contract in the UK sector of the North Sea, for the decommissioning of the topsides and jacket of BP’s Miller Platform. The engineering, procurement, removal and disposal (EPRD) contract will see the Italian oilfield services player utilise its semisubmersible crane and
Swansea lagoon delay looms as NRW and TLP dispute continues
The construction of the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon could face a possible delay as Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) disagree on the effects the project could have on the fish in the area.
Van Oord to Construct Norther OWF
Van Oord has signed a contract with Norther for the Balance of Plant works for the Norther offshore wind farm, located 23 km off the Zeebrugge coast in Belgium. With a maximal capacity of 370 MW, Norther is set to become Belgium’s largest offshore wind project. After completion it will deliver renew
VBMS Secures Kriegers Flak CGS Cabling Gig
VBMS has been awarded a contract by nkt cables for the installation of approximately 50 km of 150 kV AC high voltage submarine cables for the Kriegers Flak Combined Grid Solution (Kriegers Flak CGS). The project, owned by Energinet.dk and 50Hertz, will connect the future Danish offshore wind farm Kr
SEENEOH prepares two berths for tidal testing
SEENEOH tidal test center has completed the construction of two tidal testing berths at the Garonne river, Bordeaux, France.
QSTAR Sets Up Barcelona Facility
Las Palmas-based QSTAR has established a subsidiary in Barcelona Port Forum from where the company will promote marine services and training in the national market and to other places of influence in Europe and Mediterranean. These new facilities have an ROV pilot training center, being the second t
Fugro Equator Goes on Its Last MH370 Search Mission
Following a re-supply in Fremantle on Monday, Fugro Equator vessel has embarked on a final swing in the search area for the missing MH370 flight. The vessel is continuing its search using the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). Fugro Equator’s mission in the remaining parts of the 120,000 square-ki
Cygnus Field Delivers First Gas
Engie E&P UK and partners Centrica and Bayerngas have seen first gas from the Cygnus development exported to the Bacton gas terminal in North Norfolk. Cygnus, located in licence areas P1055 & P1731, 150 kilometres off the coast of Lincolnshire, is expected to contribute 5% of UK gas production – sup
Tocardo wraps up scaled UFS testing
Tocardo has completed the tests of its scaled Universal Foundation System (UFS) at the MARIN research institute in the Netherlands.
Cooper Strikes Another Gas Sale Deal from Sole Field
Cooper Energy has signed a binding gas sales agreement with EnergyAustralia for the supply of 5 PJ per annum from the Sole gas field for a minimum of 5 years, with provision for a 3 year extension. The agreement is conditional upon completion of the transaction for Cooper Energy to acquire Santos’ V