Operations & Maintenance
ExxonMobil Gets Nod for New Subsea Well on Balder Field
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has given consent to ExxonMobil to use another subsea well, on the Balder field, designated E-29-AH. Balder field is located in block 25/11 in the North Sea, around 190 km west of Stavanger. In 2013, the PSA granted consent to use six new subsea wells on t
Minesto launches support platform, wing tenders
Minesto has opened tenders for the provision of deep water support system, manufacturing of wing, wing section, and test rig for wing testing for tidal power plant.
Aker Solutions’ Man Joins Det norske as SVP Improvement
Det norske oljeselskap has appointed Per Harald Kongelf as the company’s senior vice president Improvement. He joins Det norske from Aker Solutions Norge, where he has served as the regional head of Norway, and will take up his position with Det norske on 15 September 2016. Kongelf has an MSc from t
Sea Trucks Bags Contract Offshore Argentina
Sea Trucks Group has been awarded a contract from Enap Sipetrol Argentina for a pipelay construction for its PIAM Project in the Magallanes field, offshore Argentina. The scope of work covers engineering, project management and installation of three pipelines of various sizes ranging from 6 to 14 in
Cape Sharp Tidal deployment still on pause. Works continue
One of the tidal turbines to be installed in the Bay of Fundy by Cape Sharp Tidal will be moved to Halifax for final preparations in the coming days, while the company continues its outreach and consultation activities about the project.
Farstad Secures Short-Term Debt Repayment Delay
Norwegian shipowner Farstad and a majority of its secured lenders have entered into a standstill and deferral agreement, the company informed on Monday. Namely, the relevant lenders have agreed to a postponement of all amortisations of the Farstad group falling due to them in the period from and inc
Exmar Hires EM&I for Accommodation Barge Check-Up
Exmar has awarded EM&I, the asset integrity and IMR services provider, an ODIN contract for the diverless UWILD inspections on the Kissama accommodation barge operating offshore Cabinda, Angola. The award follows a win with Bumi Armada for the ODIN diverless UWILD for the Armada Olombendo FPSO which
Block Island Subsea Cable Lands in Rhode Island
Installation of a 20-mile subsea cable that connects Block Island to Rhode Island mainland and links the first U.S. offshore wind farm to the National Grid’s power system has been completed. “This significant milestone in developing renewable offshore wind generated energy is the result of years of
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (June 27 – July 03). NOPSEMA revealed a recent incident where a vessel lost position while diving activities were being conducted approximately 130 metres from a hydrocarbon facility offshore Western A
Rana Scores IMR Gig with Eni Congo
Ravenna-based diving and subsea services provider, Rana, has been awarded a contract by Eni Congo for the underwater inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) on 17 platforms offshore Congo. For this campaign, the company has chartered the diving support vessel DSV Toisa Paladin. The 104-meter vessel
Aibel Scoops Greater Enfield Prize
Aibel in Singapore has been awarded the E&P contract for modifications on Woodside Energy’s Ngujima-Yin floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) off Western Australia. The FPSO will undergo modifications to the topsides, hull and turret, along with installation of a new custom water flood m
WellConnection Adds ChemTech
WellConnection the inspection, maintenance and repair services (IMR) provider for drilling and subsea equipment on the Norwegian Continental Shelf has acquired ChemTech. ChemTech, located at Tananger near Stavanger, provides preparation for inspection and treatment of NORM (Naturally Occuring Radioa
Bernhard Schulte Names First Siemens SOV
Bernhard Schulte Offshore has held a naming ceremony for the first wind farm service vessel built by Ulstein Verft and chartered out to Siemens in Hamburg. The vessel’s godmother Sophie Schulte named the vessel WINDEA LA COUR, a tribute to Poul la Cour, Danish meteorologist and wind turbine innovato
Minesto invites tenders for L&R system
Swedish-based tidal energy developer, Minesto, has opened a tender for the concept development, design and fabrication of the launch and recovery (L&R) system for its Deep Green tidal kite.