Project & Tenders
Shropshire Union Canal Re-Opens Following £3M Repairs
The Shropshire Union Canal, Middlewich branch, in Cheshire, was re-opened on Friday, 21 December, following repairs to a major breach after a section of the 200-year-old embankment washed away into the River Wheelock below in March. As Canal & River Trust reports, more than 4,000 tonnes of stones wa
Equinor and Vissim Sign Marine Surveillance Deal
Equinor has contracted Vissim to deploy a surveillance solution for the ocean space surrounding all of its assets, as well as several third-party operated assets, on the UK and Norwegian Continental Shelves.
Neart na Gaoithe Passes First CfD Milestone
The 448MW Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind project has passed its 12-month Contracts for Difference (CfD) milestone, Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) said.
Black & Veatch, Keppel to work on conversion of FLNG for BP’s Tortue project
Black & Veatch and Singapore’s Keppel will work together to convert a Golar LNG-owned LNG carrier into an FLNG unit for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development.
Latest Video Update from the DWDR Development
Last week, the Port of Dover released the latest video update from the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development scheme. The project has been announced as the single biggest investment ever undertaken by the Port. Overall, the project includes the design and construction of two new berths inclu
New Cable Linking Poland and Lithuania Announced
Polish and Lithuanian transmission system operators, PSE and LITGRID, have signed an initial cooperation agreement for the construction of the new submarine HVDC cable, the ‘HARMONY Link’. The initial cooperation agreement establishes the principles of cooperation within the preparation phase of the
Construction of Nord Stream 2 pipeline goes on despite calls for cancellation
Pioneering Spirit has joined Nord Stream 2’s construction fleet and started pipelay works in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone.
Polarcus in 4D Shoot in Far East
Polarcus has entered into a memorandum of agreement with Sovcomflot GEO (SCF GEO) to provide 4D marine seismic acquisition services in the Far East for a major E&P company. The program requires two Polarcus ICE-1A class vessels and will start in Q2 2019. The project will run for approximately 3 mont
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (December 17 – December 23). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/12/17/equinor-starts-up-deepest-field-on-norwegian-continental-shelf/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/12/20/saipem-lands-1-2-billion-zohr-
Novatek inks Arctic LNG 2 equipment deal with Nuovo Pignone
Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer and LNG operator, Novatek signed an equipment supply for its Arctic LNG 2 project.
Bladt to Deliver Kriegers Flak Transition Pieces
Vattenfall has contracted Bladt Industries to deliver 72 transition pieces for the Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm.
All Set for Eastern Channel Dredging Project
Cowes Harbour Commission today issued a notice saying that dredge licences have been issued for dredging to begin of the new Eastern Channel from the 2nd January 2019. CHC expects that the main Eastern Channel dredge will be completed within 8 weeks. Once the Eastern Channel has been completed there
Petrofac Awards North Sea Inspection Contract to Oceaneering
Oceaneering has secured a three-year provision of inspection enactment services contract with Petrofac, growing its asset integrity portfolio within the U.K. Continental Shelf (UKCS). Oceaneering will retain its existing contract on one of Petrofac’s Duty Holder assets, while expanding its service s
VIDEO: BP sanctions Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project
BP and its partners have announced that the Final Investment Decision for Phase 1 of the cross-border Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development has been agreed.