Project & Tenders

RESOURCECODE set to launch marine data toolbox for ocean energy developers
The EU-backed RESOURCECODE project is set to launch a marine data toolbox which will provide ocean energy developers with a set of standards and functions for resource assessment and operations planning. The toolbox, produced with the support of Ocean Energy Era-Net Cofund, will be launched at a vir

Neptune to support high levels of gas output from Cygnus with series of contracts
Neptune Energy has awarded a series of contracts to support ongoing operations at its Cygnus Alpha and Bravo platforms in the UK North Sea.

Aker Solutions and Dril-Quip join hands for carbon capture and storage
Aker Solutions and Dril-Quip have entered into a collaboration agreement to offer subsea injection systems for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Under the agreement, Dril-Quip will provide Aker Solutions with CO2 injection Xmas trees and wellheads that will be fully integrated

Over $400 million of Valaris backlog hangs in the balance after TotalEnergies abandons project
Valaris has secured new contracts for its rigs, however, over $400 million of backlog related to a drillship contract in the Gulf of Mexico now hangs in the balance.

Odfjell Drilling to replace Seadrill as manager for another rig
Offshore drilling contractor Odfjell Drilling will be taking over the management of a jack-up drilling rig from Seadrill.

IOG frustrated as severe weather hampers UK gas project start-up
IOG is experiencing a further delay in the start-up of its Saturn Banks Project – Phase 1 due to stormy weather conditions.

In focus: Industry working to realise hydrogen and CCS markets potential via cross-sector collaboration
The interest in hydrogen and CCS value chains has been picking up, evident through various projects and collaborations revealed this week.

Malta launches tenders for pipeline to Italy in push to end gas isolation
A company from Malta has launched three tenders seeking services for a 159-kilometer long interconnector that will connect the island to Italy, ending its gas isolation with the connection to the trans-European Gas Network.

RVO to study morphological and scour conditions at IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Zone
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland; RVO) will open a tender for morphological and scour assessment of the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Zone in March, according to a prior information notice RVO issued on 14 February. The successful candidate will conduct a study into

Industry players team up for subsea storage solutions
NOV, a provider of technology solutions, has signed an agreement with a group of energy players in a joint industry project (JIP) to work on an economical subsea storage solution for the market.

Lukoil increases stake in BP’s Shah Deniz after closing Petronas deal
Lukoil has completed the acquisition of Petronas’ interest in the BP-operated Shah Deniz natural gas project in the Caspian Sea.

Germany’s 9 largest seaports call for new ideas to cut ship emissions
EU’s proposal to expand shore power is not the right strategy to obtain a sustainable reduction in emissions by shipping, German seaports believe.

Denmark seeks public input on environmental impact of North Sea field development
The Danish Energy Agency has sent for consultation an EIA report for the development and operation of a field in the North Sea.

Noble counts on meaningful growth ahead as rigs secure more work
Noble Corporation has secured more work for its rigs, including a conditional award for four drillships working for ExxonMobil in Guyana.