Project & Tenders
DEME to Install Submarine Cable for Elia Modular Offshore Grid
Dredging International, part of the DEME Group, has secured the contract from Belgian transmission system operator Elia for the submarine power cable installation for the Modular Offshore Grid (MOG) in the North Sea. DEME will deploy its new fleet of vessels to carry out the works, including hoppers
Partrac Gets Hywind Metocean Monitoring Job
Partrac has been selected by Statoil to provide real-time wave and current measurement services for Hywind Scotland, the world’s first floating wind farm. Partrac has been contracted for a minimum of 1 year (with multi-year contract extension options) to manage the deployment and maintenance of the
VIDEO: Catcher FPSO on sea trials before sailaway
BW Offshore-owned floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel BW Catcher, built for Premier Oil-operated Catcher development in the UK sector of the North Sea, is undergoing marine trials in Singapore ahead of its departure to final offshore location. Earlier this week, Premier Oil laun
Dover Western Docks Revival Project VIDEO
VSBW – a joint venture between VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster – is making good progress with the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) project. The £250 million DWDR development is the single biggest investment ever undertaken by the port and represents the next stage of its evolution. DWDR will
Hill Head Seawall Project Progresses
Work is progressing well on the Hill Head Seawall Project in Fareham, Hampshire, according to the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership (ESCP) latest project update. ESCP reported that after all 150 meters of the metal sheet piles have been put in the ground, crews will now begin pouring concrete on th
Boskalis Buys Gardline
Royal Boskalis Westminster has acquired all shares of the Gardline Group (Gardline). The UK based company’s main activities include marine geophysical surveys, offshore geotechnical services and environmental surveys. With the acquisition Boskalis fulfils its strategic ambition to build a position i
Azinor spins drill bit at Partridge
Azinor Catalyst, the Seacrest Capital Group-backed E&P company focused on the UK Continental Shelf, has started drilling an exploration well at the Partridge prospect in the UK sector of the North Sea. Azinor informed that the 14/11a-2 well on the Partridge prospect was spudded at approximately 6.30
Siemens Taps DOF Subsea for Galloper Work
DOF Subsea has been awarded a contract for Skandi Constructor for Siemens on the Galloper offshore wind farm project in the North Sea. The contract ensures that the vessel is utilized until the end of the year, the Oslo-listed company noted. Siemens is to supply, install and commission 56 wind turbi
Innogy Awards O&M Contract to EDS HV Management
Energy company innogy has awarded high voltage engineering specialist EDS HV Management a contract for operations and maintenance (O&M) management on the high voltage network at Rhyl Flats wind farm. The contract, running from 1 June, followed a competitive tendering process. It will see Rhyl Flats
Minesto Finds New GBS Foundation Supplier
Minesto has awarded Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) the contract to construct the foundation for Minesto’s first commercial-scale tidal energy power plant. Minesto has completed the procurement of a new gravity-based structure (GBS) foundation construction supplier, following the announcement
Bluestream Bags Total IRM Deal
Bluestream has been awarded the inspection, repair and maintenance contract with Total E&P Nederland for 36 offshore sites. The contract is part of a long term frame agreement that has been in place since 2009. The work scope covers the subsea inspection of 29 platform structures and seven free stan
Eneco Extends Gearbox Supply Tender Call
Eneco Windmolens Offshore B.V. has re-issued an invitation to tender for a provider of turbine gearbox supply and refurbishment services on the Princess Amalia offshore wind farm (Prinses Amaliawindpark) in the Dutch North Sea.
Rotterdam Offshore Center Project Update
The Port of Rotterdam is making good progress with the construction of the new Offshore Center, said the port authority today. The Port Authority will be developing Rotterdam Offshore Center on a maximum of 70 ha of new land at Maasvlakte 2. The contract for the creation of new land has been awarded
VBA Wins North Lincolnshire Flood Defense Project
VBA, a joint venture comprising VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and Atkins, has won another local authority (RMA) contract through the Environment Agency’s Water and Environment Management (WEM) framework – this time for North Lincolnshire Council. The North Lincolnshire Lakes scheme located in S