Project & Tenders
Gazprom, Shell to study Baltic LNG project feasibility
Gazprom and Shell have signed an agreement to implement the joint feasibility study on the Baltic LNG project in the port of Ust-Luga.
Shell Hands Kvaerner Nyhamna Decom Job
Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with Shell for the disposal and demolition of the subsea compression pilot at Nyhamna. The scope of work consists of removal and demolition of approximately 2 200 tonnes of modules. The modules will be transported from Nyhamna to Kvaerner’s facilities at Stord fo
Sinotrans Sarens completes Yamal LNG job
Sinotrans Sarens JV said it has recently completed the transportation and load-out of 55 modules for the Novatek-operated Yamal LNG project in Russian Artic. Each of the modules weighed between 90 and 4.950 tonnes, with minimum dimensions of 20x10x9 metres and maximum dimensions of 43x33x45 metres.
Repsol Hires Archer for NCS P&A Ops
Repsol Norge has awarded oil services player Archer a four-year contract for the provision of plugging and abandonment (P&A) rig operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract scope includes permanent plugging and abandonment of the wells on the Gyda platform. In addition to the firm co
ABB to Modernize Baltic Cable HVDC Link
ABB has won an order from Baltic Cable AB, a subsidiary of Norway’s Statkraft, to upgrade the Baltic Cable HVDC power transmission link. The link goes under the Baltic Sea and connects the power grids in Germany and Sweden. As part of the modernization project, ABB will upgrade the control and prote
HydraWell Grabs UK Frame Deal
HydraWell has been awarded a frame agreement by an undisclosed supermajor to provide technology and services for plug & abandonment (P&A) and well repair operations on the UK continental shelf. HydraWell’s HydraHemera second generation high pressure Perf, Wash & Cement, PWC jetting system has been c
VIDEO: First module for Sverdrup drilling platform on its way to Norway
The main support frame (MSF) module for Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup drilling platform has sailed away from Thailand to its location offshore Norway. The Johan Sverdrup drilling platform will consist of three modules, built at three different yards. Oil services company Aibel recently completed the MSF
Venko Secures Offshore Wind O&M Contract
Following a competitive tender process, Venko Offshore has been awarded an offshore wind farm framework agreement for maintenance and integrity services to an undisclosed blue chip client.
GALLERY: Engie exports first gas from North Sea’s Cygnus Bravo
First gas has been exported from Cygnus Bravo, the satellite wellhead platform in the Southern North Sea’s Cygnus development, operated by Engie E&P UK Limited. On the morning of Tuesday, August 1 first gas from Bravo was exported 7km SE to Cygnus Alpha, which itself has been at a plateau of 250 mil
VIDEO: Topside for Statoil’s Mariner A platform lifted into place
Norwegian oil company Statoil has completed the installation of the Mariner A platform topside for its Mariner field development in the UK sector of the North Sea. Mariner is a heavy oil field characterized by dense, viscous oil. The development concept includes a production, drilling and quarters (
Norsafe nets Coral South FLNG lifeboats gig
Norway’s Norsafe has secured a contract with Eni of Italy to supply life-saving appliances for the Coral South floating LNG facility to be located in Area 4, some 50 kilometres of the coast of Mozambique.
Two New Wasa SHB 1010 Split-Barges Ready for Action
Wasa Dredging reported today that construction of the new 1010m³ self-propelled barges “Boann” and “Sinann” is now fully complete. According to the company, the new Wasa SHB 1010 split-barges have been delivered and moved to Rauma where “Boann” has already started working on a project. The two barge
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (July 31–August 6, 2017). USACE Awards Final Contract for Delaware River Dredging The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded final contract for Delaware River deepening project – Upper Reach B – to Norfolk Dredg
Martek Marine tech ordered for LNG-fueled Aframax quartet
Martek Marine has been contracted to provide emissions monitoring systems for the world’s first LNG-fueled Aframax tankers being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries for Russia’s Sovcomflot.