Project & Tenders
DWDR Project January Update (VIDEO)
The Port of Dover today released the latest update on Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development project. DWDR is the single biggest investment ever undertaken by the Port of Dover and represents the next exciting evolution of the port, delivering long-term capacity for a key international gatew
Germany gives construction permit for Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Nord Stream 2 AG has received the construction and operation permit for the planned pipeline in German territorial waters.
EnQuest to Manage Decommissioning of Thistle and Deveron
EnQuest has agreed with BP to manage the decommissioning activities for Thistle and Deveron, located 275 miles north-east of Aberdeen, UK. The agreement follows EnQuest’s completion of the acquisition of 25% interest in the Magnus oil field from BP. Under the agreement with BP, EnQuest will receive
ADB to advise on Philippines’ $2 billion LNG project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to act as transaction advisor for the Philippines’ first LNG hub project in Batangas. The transaction advisory services agreement was signed by Takeo Koike, Officer-in-Charge o
W•SENSE Becomes NOC’s Innovation Centre Strategic Partner
W•SENSE has joined the National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) Marine Robotics Innovation Centre as a strategic partner. W•SENSE is an underwater wireless networking and communications systems developer. The new partnership will enable W•SENSE to collaborate and share expertise with the Centre’s other
Shell to sell its stake in Thai gas field
The Hague-based LNG giant Shell said on Wednesday that it will sell its stake in the Bongkot gas field and adjoining acreage offshore Thailand to PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) for $750 million before tax. The transaction is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2018, Shell said in its
Global Wind Service and GE Expand Merkur Collaboration
GE Renewable Energy has selected Global Wind Service (GWS) as a primary partner for the commissioning and completion scope for the 396MW Merkur offshore wind farm in the German North Sea.
KBR, Kvaerner JV fits accommodation modules on Johan Sverdrup topside
The JV between KBR and Kvaerner has installed four accommodation modules on Johan Sverdrup living quarters topside.
Safety regulator gives nod for Woodside’s offshore drilling plan
Australia’s oil and gas regulator NOPSEMA has accepted Woodside Energy’s environment plan for the operations at WA‐404‐P block offshore Western Australia.
BHGE and TechnipFMC join forces on LNG apps
TechnipFMC and Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE) have signed a new agreement to collaborate on the development of digital applications for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. The objective of the applications is to “improve LNG plant operators’ ability to reasonably predict when equipment will
Total preparing FID for Ikike field development in Nigeria
French oil company Total is reportedly preparing to make a Final Investment Decision for its Ikike field development offshore Nigeria.
Germany Sets Out Offshore Wind Tender Rules
Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the terms of the second competitive tender for grid connection and offshore wind farm compensation.
LOC to Advise Woen Jinn on Cable Lay Barge Conversion
LOC Renewables’ company Longitude Engineering has won a contract in Taiwan with the subsea cable installer Woen Jinn Harbor Engineering, under which it will assess the WJ#5 cable lay barge and advise on the specifications and conversion work required to fit the barge for offshore wind operations.
LOC Renewables to Help Woen Jinn Enhance Cable-Laying Capabilities
LOC Renewables has been contracted through Longitude Engineering to undertake a month-long feasibility study on behalf of Taiwanese subsea cable installer, Woen Jinn Harbor Engineering. The agreement will see the Longitude team assess a cable lay barge for Woen Jinn and advise on the specifications