BiSN, a leading provider of permanent downhole sealing solutions, partnered with major operator Sasol in Mozambique to successfully qualify the effectiveness of Wel-lok™ technology for future rigless plug and abandonment and intervention operations. The collaboration aimed to establish the viability of using BiSN alloy via perforations to achieve rock-to-rock sealing and improve abandonment integrity. “Sasol believed that BiSN alloy is …
The recently redeveloped Bates Clean Energy Terminal at the Port of Blyth has been selected as the offshore construction base for RWE’s Sofia, one of the world’s largest single offshore wind projects. The Port of Blyth will provide RWE with a purpose-built facility to support the construction phase of their Sofia Offshore Wind Farm. The new build facility will include …
Aberdeen-based Repsol Sinopec has signed a deal with Liberty Industrial for the decontamination, demolition and site remediation of Nigg Oil Terminal. Planning and engineering work will begin by the end of the year with decommissioning work starting in 2023 with a goal of completion by 2025, at which point the terminal will be handed back to the leaseholder Global Energy …
Leading subsea controls specialist J+S Subsea Limited has marked its second anniversary by announcing another round of significant contract wins. The Kintore-based company’s busy 2022 has seen the award of work worth £2.5 million in the second half of the year, thanks to a healthy mix of frame agreements and ad hoc work. The news comes as the company marks …
Tie-up augments Proserv’s sand sampling system design and manufacturing capabilities with SMS’s real-time monitoring and analytics solutions. Global controls technology company Proserv has announced that it has signed an agreement with Aberdeen based sand and erosion monitoring, analytics and management experts SMS. The deal sees SMS become the exclusive agent and representative for Proserv’s sampling activities across Malaysia. The arrangement …
Industry and government must mobilize a clear roadmap to achieve UK climate targets by 2050 says DNV
DNV’s UK Energy Transition Outlook predicts country is not on track to meet mid-century net zero target Government must provide long-term policy clarity and stable environment so that industry, investors and society can act with confidence. Household energy expenditure expected to halve by mid-century, driven by increased electrification of domestic heating and passenger transport Building emissions will still be a …
06/12/2022
Ashtead Technology acquires Hiretech
International subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has further expanded its mechanical solutions service offering with the acquisition of Hiretech. Established in 2011, Hiretech is a management owned, Aberdeenshire-based equipment rental, service and maintenance company serving the international offshore renewables, decommissioning, and conventional energy markets. Through its multi-purpose fleet of marine and subsea equipment rental assets and skilled …
Well decommissioning services company Well-Safe Solutions have appointed Ruth Thomas as Subsurface Team Lead, with the company broadening its range of subsurface well plug and abandonment (P&A) design services in response to increased client demand. Ruth has over two decades of experience in providing subsurface support to assets in the UK sector of the North Sea for energy majors including …
ASCO has secured four new contracts for NORM decontamination and disposal services with major operators, worth more than £10million. NORM Solutions, part of ASCO’s environmental service division has won multi-year contracts with four leading operators to provide safe management and decontamination of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) on North Sea installations as they are decommissioned. NORM Solutions will handle the …
16/11/2022
J+S celebrates strong year with global award
Subsea controls engineering specialists J+S Subsea have lifted the Operational Support Company of the Year title in the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards. The Aberdeenshire-based business has taken the top spot in the awards, based on its quality of service, innovation and sustainability initiatives. Managing director Phil Reid said: “We pride ourselves on understanding customer drivers and priorities so receiving this …