The UK has proposed amendments to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme which would introduce floating offshore wind as a separate eligible technology with its own administrative strike price, providing a distinction from conventional, fixed-bottom projects. This would allow more potential for f
Tower Resources has managed to find a partner for its Thali block, located offshore Cameroon, ahead of an exploration well planned for June 2020. Tower is still in talks with other potential partners for the farm-out of a further interest in the block. The company said on Monday it had executed bind
GE Renewable Energy has contracted DHSS for vessel agency and port logistics services during the O&M phase of the Merkur offshore wind project in Germany. DHSS has been the service provider for GE since the start of the project’s construction phase in 2018 with regards to logistical services for the
Aker Solutions and National Oilwell Varco have joined Subsea 7 in the the award of contracts for the supply and installation of subsea infrastructure for the Barossa project, the last major facilities commitments ahead of a final investment decision (FID). Aker Solutions will supply the umbilicals a
Subsea 7 has been awarded a contract contract between $300 million and $500 million by ConocoPhillips Australia to deliver the SURF scope for the Barossa project, 300 kilometers offshore Darwin, Australia. Subsea 7’s scope of work includes project management, engineering, procurement, fabrication, t
Nexans has received an order to supply 180 km of 230 kV cables for the Marjan field on the eastern coast of the Arabian Gulf. Discovered in 1967, the Marjan field is one of the oldest and biggest offshore oil and gas fields in the Arabian Gulf. It is currently undergoing expansion under the Marjan [
Jumbo Shipping has secured a contract with DEME Offshore for the transport of foundations for the Hornsea Two offshore wind project. Jumbo will transport 165 monopiles from Rostock, Germany, and 135 transition pieces from Aalborg, Denmark, to Eemshaven, the Netherlands, with a K3000 class vessel. Ad
ConocoPhillips has awarded contracts for the supply and installation of subsea infrastructure for the Barossa project, located offshore Australia, ahead of a final investment decision for the project planned for the second quarter of 2020.
Finland’s technology group Wärtsilä said Tuesday it had been selected to supply the cargo handling system for a new 18,000 cbm liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel. The bunkering vessel is being built for Korea Line at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. Wärtsilä said in its statement that
Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet in Sweden has won a contract to undertake a major life extension programme on the survey and research vessel S/V Ocean Surveyor, owned by SGU, Sweden’s national geological survey agency. The vessel will undergo the life-time extension over the course of 12 months. It will inc
Shearwater GeoServices has secured an award of a large towed streamer 3D acquisition and Fast Track processing project in the Black Sea by Total E&P Bulgaria. The survey covers 5,500 sq. km in the Han Asparuh block 1-21 using Flexisource triple source together with Fast Track processing enabled by S
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) has announced the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $71.6 million. David Simonelli, President of Dredging commented, “Great Lakes is pleased to announce these important, coastal protection, maintenance and restoration dredging awards. Thes
Monaco-based LNG shipper GasLog has signed an annual contract to train their LNG carrier captains and officers in Siport21 Ship Simulation Center.
Subsea 7 has secured a contract, worth between USD 150 million and USD 300 million, by Murphy Exploration and Production Company – USA for the subsea installation services related to the Samurai, Khaleesi, and Mormont developments tying back to the King’s Quay semi- submersible. The King’s Quay host
