Project & Tenders
Tennet to Award Borssele Alpha Platform Contract in Late 2016
The Dutch Senate has confirmed TenneT’s role as the developer and operator of the Dutch offshore grid. The Senate approved the amendment of the Electricity Act in connection with the development of offshore wind energy, providing the required legal basis. TenneT CEO, Mel Kroon, stated: “We are very
Statoil selects Sparrows for Mariner crane services
Norway’s energy giant Statoil has hired Sparrows Group for the supply of cranes and maintenance services on the Mariner field development project in the North Sea. Sparrows will supply crane operator personnel to support drilling, operations, maintenance and logistics, and will deliver maintenance a
PHOTO: NMDC’s New Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger
As we already reported last week, Royal IHC (IHC) and National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) have signed a contract for the construction of the first custom-build state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) in the Gulf area. The 6,000m³ TSHD is a tailor-made solution that combines shall
Swedegas, Kanfer Shipping in LNG MOU
Swedegas and Kanfer Shipping have signed a memorandum of understanding for collaboration in the transport of LNG by sea.
Shell to Bid at Upcoming Dutch Offshore Wind Tender?
Reportedly, the oil and gas giant Shell is delving into the upcoming offshore wind projects in the Netherlands. Shell’s representatives have attended information meetings regarding the Borssele I & II tender, which is scheduled to be open for applications in May. There are strong rumours that Shell
Polarcus Snaps Up Dolphin’s Streamer Package
Oslo-listed seismic contractor, Polarcus, has acquired a complete marine seismic in-sea acquisition system from bankrupt seismic player Dolphin Geophysical. Dolphin filed for bankruptcy in December last year after failing to secure financial support to keep the business afloat. The company’s UK busi
ETA Wins Wave Hub Contract
ETA, the subsea cable specialist engineering firm based in Hampshire UK, has been awarded a contract to supply power joints and dry mate connectors to Wave Hub, the wave energy test site located in Cornwall UK. ETA has strengthened its portfolio of clients building on its involvement in the Cape Sha
Fugro Provides ROV Drill Support for Western Isles Project
Fugro has secured a contract from Dana Petroleum to supply ROV drilling support services on board the Ocean Guardian MODU. Using one of its FCV 600 ROVs, Fugro will carry out drilling and completions projects at the Dana-operated Western Isles development in the northern North Sea. The scope of work
Italdraghe to Showcase at Bauma
Italdraghe SpA will be exhibiting at the 31st edition of the Bauma show that will be held in Munich, Germany, between April 11 – 17, 2016. In the Mining section, the company will be showcasing its cutter suction dredgers. Also at the event, Italdraghe will present its extremely popular excavator dre
Total, CNPC extend collaboration
France’s Total and China National Petroleum Company signed a strategic agreement to extend the cooperation between the two companies.
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (March 14 – March 20). Aker Solutions is reducing management and other staff of its subsea business in Norway. As many as 600 permanent positions at facilities in Fornebu, Moss, Tranby and Ågotnes may
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (March 14-20). Financial Institutions Tour Panama Canal Expansion The five international financial institutions partially financing the Panama Canal Expansion Program traveled to Panama last week to see the 96.6 p
Competitive Tendering Cuts OWF Grid Connection Costs by GBP 700M
Competitive tendering is cutting the costs for connecting offshore wind farms to British high voltage grid by at least £700m, according to new figures published by Ofgem today. Maxine Frerk, acting senior partner, networks, Ofgem, said: “The figures published today show that competition is helping t
DOF Subsea Scores Bjørnafjord Crossing Survey
DOF Subsea Norway has been awarded a contract by Statens vegvesen (The Norwegian Public Roads Administration) for a seabed mapping survey along the bridge route over the Bjørnafjord crossing. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration plans to construct an approximately 5km long bridge over Bjørnafjo