Project & Tenders
Government says no to UK-France interconnector
The development consent for the proposed AQUIND interconnector, a 2GW subsea and underground high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission project between France and the UK, has been refused.
BW Offshore gets rid of FPSO to transition to floating energy investments
BW Offshore has decided to sell one of its FPSO vessels as part of its strategy to transition to floating energy infrastructure investments.
In focus: Emission-reduction initiatives ramping up across offshore energy sectors
The COVID-19 pandemic may have transformed the way we live and work; however, the offshore energy sector seems to find its way through these challenges. A flashback to the week behind us reveals that new roadmaps to achieve net-zero goals are developed across various sectors, while new projects are
Neptune extends SeaMar vessel charter for IRM services
Offshore vessel operator SeaMar has secured a contract extension with Neptune Energy Netherlands for the diving support vessel (DSV) SeaMar Splendid.
ESB launches qualification system for geophysical surveys
Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has launched its qualification system for offshore geotechnical surveys and is now inviting applications. With this procedure, ESB intends to establish a qualification system to procure the scope of services pertaining to offshore geotechnical surveys for the
More OBN work on Magseis Fairfield’s to-do list
Norwegian survey services provider Magseis Fairfield is strengthening its backlog for 2022 with the new contract extension as well as confirmation of the recent conditional award.
Highest utilisation rate for Prosafe fleet since 2015
In 2021, Prosafe saw its vessel utilisation more than double when compared to the previous year and reach the highest rate since 2015.
European TSO seeks EPCI contractor to build artificial energy island
A European transmission system operator (TSO) is on the market for engineering, procurement, construction & installation (EPCI) services for an artificial energy island to be completed by August 2026.
Nexstep contracts Oceaneering for first-ever joint well decom campaign
Six oil and gas operators in The Netherlands have signed an agreement with Oceaneering Services in the first joint campaign to decommission mud line suspension (MLS) wells in the Dutch North Sea, which are wells that were once drilled for exploration purposes, but never became producing wells.
Bumi Armada agrees to sell three ice-class vessels to Russian player
Malaysia’s Bumi Armada has arranged to sell its stake in four subsidiaries holding three ice-class vessels to Russia’s Lukoil.
BOA Sub C gets busy in the North Sea
Norwegian offshore contractor BOA OCV has secured a new contract for the subsea construction vessel BOA Sub C with who it describes as a “large international contractor”. The scope of the contract includes construction and decommissioning projects in the North Sea. Commencement is expected in May fo
Serica gearing up for exploration drilling and well intervention in North Sea
Serica is planning to drill an exploration well in the North sea and undertake a well intervention campaign to boost production.
Fugro orders next-gen SEA-KIT XL USV
The Netherlands-based Fugro has ordered a SEA-KIT XL Class uncrewed surface vessel (USV) to support its future North Sea operations.
Zhejiang Energy to take 10% stake in Russian Yakutia LNG
Chinese gas distributor Zhejiang Energy will acquire a 10 per cent stake in Russia’s Yakutia LNG project for $5.67 billion.