Subsea
Shell Taps Magma to Qualify Cryogenic Flexible for LNG
Magma Global has signed a contract with Shell to develop and qualify a flexible single polymer composite (SPC) pipe for cryogenic applications of down to -196oC. Magma was selected for its high precision laser manufacturing capability and experience in development and qualification of composite pipe
Pragma Rolls Out Its New ESP Safety Valve
Aberdeen-based oil and gas production technology business Pragma said it has developed an advanced downhole safety valve to create an improved well control solution for cable deployed electric submersible pumps (ESPs) retrofitted to production wells. According to the company, the new valve will enab
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (September 23 – September 29). https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/09/23/alcatel-submarine-networks-buys-vessel-from-sealion-shipping/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/09/25/deepocean-delivers-its-first-f
Vår Energi Picks BHGE and Ocean Installer for Balder X Project
Vår Energi has awarded a contract covering engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of subsea systems (SPS/SURF) for the Balder X project to a consortium of the companies Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE) and Ocean Installer. This award is a key milestone in the ongoing Balder
EDS Completes Elia’s Modular Offshore Grid in Belgium
EDS HV Group (EDS) has completed testing, jointing and terminations for ELIA’s modular offshore grid (MOG) project in the Belgian waters of the North Sea. Sub-contracted by the cables manufacturer, Hellenic Cables, EDS performed the works on behalf of EPC contractor, DEME Group, and completed testin
Saipem Inks WEC Tech Development Deal with Wello
Italian offshore energy services major Saipem and the Finnish company Wello have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to optimize wave energy converter Penguin technology. The objective of the agreement is the development of future initiatives in the sector. Saipem will support Wello to optimi
ExxonMobil in $4.5 Bln Norway Assets Sale to Var Energi
ExxonMobil has signed an agreement with Vår Energi, a company owned by Eni and HitecVision, for the sale of its non-operated upstream assets in Norway for $4.5 billion. The sale is a part of the company’s previously announced plans to divest approximately $15 billion in non-strategic assets by 2021.
Triton Submersible for REV Ocean
Triton Submarines has sold its first Triton 7500/3 series submersible to Project REV Ocean – a not for profit foundation established and funded by Kjell Inge Røkke. The Triton 7500/3 will be the deepest diving acrylic pressure hull equipped submersible ever conceived and is capable of diving to 2,28
Hydratight MORSEAL Riser Repair for Shell Nelson
Hydratight has installed two MORSEAL enclosure clamps on the outer diameter of a riser connected to the Shell Nelson platform in the Nelson field located 80 kilometers north east of Aberdeen. These are the first MORSEAL installations for Shell in the North Sea. The MORSEAL clamps have been used to s
General Dynamics Intros New Autonomous UUV
General Dynamics Mission Systems has recently released the new Bluefin-12 autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle. This new vehicle builds upon the proven Bluefin autonomy and uses shared Bluefin Robotics’ core capabilities, increased mission modularity and embedded intelligence to complete users’ lo
DeepOcean Delivers Its First Floating Offshore Wind Project
DeepOcean, on behalf of Hengtong Group, has completed export cable installation for the first floating wind farm project in the Atlantic Ocean. This marks DeepOcean’s first project for the floating offshore wind industry. The scope of work included project management, engineering and execution of al
ECOsubsea to Provide Hull Cleaning in Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge
ECOsubsea, the Norwegian provider of hull cleaning technology, has secured contracts to clean in North European ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge. The cleaning system has now been approved for use in the two North European ports following around 500 vessel cleanings in Southampton and Norway and its pr
Cortez Subsea, AFGlobal Team Up to Bring New Technology to Market
Cortez Subsea and AFGlobal have strengthened their strategic partnership to bring the Stinger Deployed Diverless Connector (SDDC) technology to the market, aimed at reducing cost and risk of pipelay operations. The Stinger Deployed Diverless Connector has been developed to conduct pipeline tie-ins u
Kraken to Establish Joint Venture Named Ocean Discovery
Kraken Robotics has announced plans to establish a joint venture with a company owned by Kraken board member, Larry Puddister, for the provision of subsea services. The joint venture will be called Ocean Discovery and will operate in Atlantic Canada. It is expected that a definitive agreement coveri