Offshore news
TWMA awarded waste management contract extension for Aker BP project
The contract covers integrated waste management services for Aker BP’s Valhall Flank North and Hod B field development projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
T.D. Williamson carries out isolation work offshore Nigeria
TDW completed the isolation working for a major operator through its local partner, Strides Energy & Maritime Ltd.
Wood secures offshore services contract extension with Equinor
Wood will work with Equinor to drive down costs, increase efficiency and improve sustainability across the company’s Snorre A, Snorre B, Visund, Grane and Martin Linge platforms.
UK Oil and Gas Authority begins sanctions investigation
The investigation will look into a possible failure by unnamed companies to maximise economic recovery from the North Sea.
Lundin Energy increases 2021 production guidance
The company's production guidance for 2021 has been increased to between 180 to 195 000 boe/d, from the original guidance of 170 to 190 000 boe/d.
Equinor, Vår Energi and Aker BP make oil discovery in North Sea
Recoverable resources from the discovery in production licence 554 are estimated at between 1.3 and 3.6 million m3 of oil equivalent, corresponding to 8-23 million boe.
Saipem, DSME JV to construct FPSO for Petrobras
The FPSO will be deployed in the Búzios field offshore Brazil.
Seabed Geosolutions awarded OBN project in Americas
The award is from an undisclosed company, with the project anticipated to start in 4Q21.
Neptune Energy deploys VR technology developed for astronauts on Gjøa platform
The technology, developed by PaleBlue and used to train astronauts travelling to the International Space Station, will reduce the need for offshore travel, lower costs and associated emissions and support safe operations.
EM&I awarded European patent for diverless HullGuard system
EM&I developed HullGuard specifically for FPSOs, MODUs, FSRUs and FLNG assets.