London, UK, 08 September 2022: The HyTech consortium will be led by DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, in collaboration with Progressive Energy, Frontier Economics, Enertek International, Flex Process and Dave Lander Consulting to support BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) in the assessment of the feasibility, costs, and benefits of using 100% hydrogen for heating in the UK. The UK …
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has recently advised Italy-based Snam Group (“Snam”) on its acquisition of two Floating Storage & Regasification Units (FSRUs) from Golar LNG and BW Gas Cyprus Limited (“BW”). DNV performed the buyer’s technical and environmental Due Diligence for these important assets, the Golar Tundra and the BW Singapore, which will play a key role in Italy’s energy security …
International subsea rental equipment and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has announced its intent to expand its mechanical solutions service offering with the planned acquisition of WeSubsea. The transaction is expected to close during Q4 of 2022 and will be the Group’s sixth acquisition in the past five years, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its geographical presence and growing its capability …
International subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Bob Gillespie as Commercial Director. The appointment underlines the company’s strategic growth plans as it looks to strengthen its leading position in the global offshore energy market, expand its geographical footprint and enhance its product and service offering across its three service …
Allseas has won what it has described as the largest ever single decommissioning contract for the UK North Sea by weight with operator Taqa. The deal covers removal and disposal of several platforms across the Northern North Sea: Taqa’s Eider Alpha, Tern Alpha, North Cormorant and Cormorant Alpha installations. Read more here
Nicolas Foucart has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited, effective today, 1st September 2022. Mr Foucart replaces Jose Luis Muñoz who held the post from April 2020. Mr Muñoz is relocating to Spain upon being appointed Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) for Repsol in Madrid. Mr Foucart joined Repsol Sinopec in August 2018, most recently …
Allseas has won what it has described as the largest ever single decommissioning contract for the UK North Sea by weight with operator Taqa. The deal covers removal and disposal of several platforms across the Northern North Sea: Taqa’s Eider Alpha, Tern Alpha, North Cormorant and Cormorant Alpha installations. Read more here
Helix Robotics Solutions Inc., the U.S. Robotics division of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX), has extended its agreement with Bordelon Marine, LLC to charter the DP2 Jones Act-compliant Ultra-Light Intervention Vessel (ULIV) M/V Shelia Bordelon through June 2024. Helix currently primarily operates the vessel to support Offshore Renewables and Inspection, Repair & Maintenance (IRM) activities for clients operating in U.S. …
Stena Drilling has announced the creation of a new start-up venture, aimed at providing fully managed well construction and decommissioning. Stena Wells will provide a “completed cohesive package” of services spanning well construction and decommissioning using Stena Drilling’s existing offshore fleet, the company said. Read more here
A trio of energy companies have teamed up to look at turning a Southern North Sea gas platform into a home for seabirds. Alpha Petroleum, Energean and Orsted will explore whether the Wenlock installation can be repurposed as a nesting site for Kittiwakes. Read more here