Subsea
Balticconnector Gas Pipeline Commissioned
The commissioning of Balticconnector – a gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia – was celebrated in Finland and in Estonia today. The ceremonies held simultaneously in Helsinki and in Paldiski were linked via a live stream. President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö, Estonia’s President K
Jifmar Snaps Up Delta Marine
Jifmar Offshore Services has continued its expansion in Scotland with acquisition of the Shetland-based company Delta Marine one year after taking over North West Marine. Thanks to this acquisition, Jifmar will now operate a fleet of nearly 40 vessels worldwide. It will also reinforce its position i
Fugro in Nearshore Geotechnical Survey Off Denmark
Danish consulting firm COWI has awarded Fugro a nearshore geotechnical site investigation for CPH City & Port Development’s Lynetteholmen megaproject in Copenhagen. Fugro’s site investigation will be used to inform the detailed design of the new artificial island, which will cover approximately 275
Aker BP Conducts First ‘Single-Trip Multi-Frac’ Campaign on Valhall
Aker BP has executed the first successful ‘Single-Trip Multi-Frac’ campaign on the Valhall field. According to the company, this specific method of well stimulation has never been done offshore before. The method significantly reduces the cost of the well because less time is needed for use of vesse
Vår Energi Marks Anniversary with Completion of ExxonMobil Assets Acquisition
Vår Energi is celebrating its first anniversary as a company, with the closing of the ExxonMobil acquisition. The acquired fields, mostly operated by Equinor, represent an additional daily production of approximately 150,000 barrels of oil equivalents (boepd) for the company. “The ExxonMobil portfol
DOF Subsea Scores Africa Job
DOF Subsea has entered into a 2-month long contract with an international energy client in Africa. The project will utilise Skandi Seven and start operations in direct continuation with the ongoing commitment for the vessel. DOF Subsea will during this project deliver integrated FSV services, projec
Solstad and SBM Agree Normand Installer Extension
Solstad Offshore has secured a charter extension deal with SBM Offshore for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Installer. The extension follows the frame agreement from August 2018, under which SBM committed to charter the Normand Installer for 105 days in 2020. The new deal will now see
New Long-Endurance Underwater Navigation Standards Set
New standards in long-endurance underwater navigation and automated subsea positioning have been set following the completion of a joint project led by Sonardyne International, with partners the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and L3Harris. The two-year, £1.4 million Precise Positioning for Persi
2G Robotics Launches ROV Micro Inspection Skid
2G Robotics has officially released the Micro Inspection Skid, a new laser survey skid for Inspection Class ROVs developed in partnership with iXblue and Nortek. The Micro Inspection Skid is available for vehicles including the Saab Seaeye Falcon and the Seatronics VALOR. The plug-and-play design co
Kongsberg in SAR Pact with Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue
Kongsberg Maritime has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue to develop new and innovative maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) technologies. The duo’s collaboration will cover five concept development areas for SAR: maritime operations, rescue operations, search on the surface o
STL Bags Subsea Crossover and Stinger Contract
Aberdeen-based engineering company Subsea Technologies Ltd (STL) said it has recently secured a contract to build and supply a subsea crossover and stinger. The contract from an undisclosed client, set a challenging time schedule for delivery, however, STL said that this was overcome by its experien
Aker Solutions Supports BP’s Cypre Development
Aker Solutions has received a contract to support the development of BP’s Cypre project, offshore Trinidad and Tobago. The contract will see Aker Solutions deliver front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the first platform in a potential series of future assets within BP’s Trinidad and Tobago (B
Tendeka Rolls Out Sand Control Solution for Failure in Wells
Tendeka has launched a new single trip sand control solution to address the issue of failure in wells . According to the company, the Filtrex remedial sand control system provides the flexibility to be installed thru-tubing, through the tightest of restrictions. Said to be the first of its kind, the
Neodrill and InterMoor Enter Global Cooperation Agreement
Neodrill has signed a global cooperation agreement with InterMoor, the global provider of mooring, foundations and subsea installation services. Effective immediately, the new partnership is a global non-exclusive agreement that will see InterMoor support Neodrill with project execution, installatio