Project & Tenders
MacGregor tech ordered for German LNG-fueled research vessel
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been contracted to supply oceanographic winches and deck handling systems to an LNG-fueled research vessel being built by the Fassmer shipyard in Berne, Germany.
BP installs first Shah Deniz 2 platform topsides
Oil major BP has installed the Shah Deniz Phase 2 Quarters and Utilities (QU) topsides in the Caspian Sea. BP said that the float-over operations for the Shah Deniz 2 Quarters and Utilities (QU) topside started by the STB-1 transportation barge moving into the jacket slot. The float-over operation f
USPA Releases Chernomorsk Seaport Dredging Tender
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) has started a public bidding process for the maintenance dredging of the Chernomorsk seaport approach channel to the level of 16m. According to USPA, the project is estimated to be worth around $4.2 million. The total volume of dredging will be approximately
Russia to start transporting gas to China via Power of Siberia pipeline in 2019
Gazprom’s head Alexey Miller and Wang Yilin, chairman of the board of directors of CNPC signed a supplementary agreement to the SPA for Russian gas deliveries to China via the eastern route.
LNG bunkering station planned for Dunkirk terminal
EDF’s unit Dunkerque LNG terminal in France signed a deal with the port of Dunkirk to develop an LNG fueling station at the terminal.
Ramboll Gets New Barents Pipeline FEED Study
Ramboll will be carrying a FEED study for the pipelines connecting the Askeladd field to the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea. The Snøhvit development consists of two fields that are already producing: the Snøhvit and Albatross. The Askeladd field is the third discovery part of the Snøhvit developme
Minesto Terminates GBS Foundation Supply Deal; Seeks New Supplier
Minesto has decided to engage a new supplier for the construction of a gravity-based structure (GBS) foundation for the company’s first Deep Green installation in Holyhead Deep, as a consequence of the discontinuation by current supplier Ocean Resource. “We have taken immediate actions to ensure the
Total pens deal to develop Phase 11 of Iran’s South Pars gas field
France’s Total signed a contract with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) for the development and production of phase 11 of South Pars (SP11).
Part of Dawlish Warren Scheme Completed Ahead of Schedule
The £14 million beach management scheme moves a step closer to completion in Devon, the Environment Agency reported a few minutes ago. According to the EA, around the clock dredging and recharge works at Dawlish Warren has paid off, with the completion of the recharge of the western end of the beach
Statoil brings Gina Krog on stream
Norway’s Statoil has started production from the Gina Krog oil and gas field in the North Sea, offshore Norway. The production started at 17.02 CET on June, 30, 2017, Statoil informed on Monday. Statoil and the partners invested a total of some NOK 31 billion ($3.7B) in the development of the Gina K
Fugro Begins Saint-Brieuc Bay OWF Geotechnical Campaign
Ailes Marines has hired Fugro to undertake a complete geotechnical campaign at the Saint-Brieuc Bay wind power project, located off the Brittany coast, France. The project follows the conclusions of the unexploded ordnance (UXO) campaign by Fugro. According to Ailes Marines email statement, the geot
IJmuiden Sea Lock Project Update
The Port of Amsterdam today released an update on the new sea lock project at IJmuiden, the Netherlands. This month, OpenIJ will start with installing reinforcement steel for the floor of the outer lock head (number 1 in the picture). This is preparatory work for the pouring of concrete for the floo
Highlights of the Month: June 2017
MHI Vestas Launches 9.5 MW Offshore Wind Turbine MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has launched the V164-9.5 MW wind turbine to re-affirm the company’s drive to lower the cost of energy for offshore wind. Mating of Hywind Scotland Floating Turbines (Video) Statoil has shared a great video showing the mating
Highlights of the Month: June 2017
MHI Vestas Launches 9.5 MW Offshore Wind Turbine MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has launched the V164-9.5 MW wind turbine to re-affirm the company’s drive to lower the cost of energy for offshore wind. Mating of Hywind Scotland Floating Turbines (Video) Statoil has shared a great video showing the mating