# North Sea Oil & Gas News **URL:** \ **Category:** Offshore\ **Created:** [June 9, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681 "2021-06-09T12:22:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/1 "2021-06-09T12:22:31Z")
The UK Offshore Oil & Gas Industry is still international in nature. An Australian Engineering company gets a contract for work off Scotland: > **[Worley secures North Sea contract with Ithaca - Splash247](https://splash247.com/worley-secures-north-sea-contract-with-ithaca/)** > > Australian offshore engineering company Worley has been awarded a two-year contract to provide engineering and procurement services to stage two of Ithaca Energy’s Captain enhanced oil recovery project in the UK sector of the North Sea, around 130 km... The contract is with a UK company that is owned by Israeli and Korean companies: > **[Home Page](https://www.ithacaenergy.com/)** Worley itself is a product of mergers and acquisitions over many years and in now a multi-disciplined conglomerate with worldwide activity and ownership: > **[Home](https://www.worley.com/)** ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/2 "2021-06-09T15:36:21Z")
> **[Equinor extends Valaris jackup contract - Splash247](https://splash247.com/equinor-extends-valaris-jackup-contract/)** > > Offshore driller Valaris has been awarded a two-well contract extension with Equinor Energy for 2011-built jackup rig (formerly Rowan Stavanger). The rig is operating off Noway, and the extension is for a period of 120 days in direct continuation of... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2021, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/3 "2021-06-15T10:22:58Z")
> **[Saipem awarded Nova drilling contract by Wintershall - Splash247](https://splash247.com/saipem-awarded-nova-drilling-contract-by-wintershall/)** > > Germany’s Wintershall Dea has awarded a contract to Saipem for the 2012-built semisub rig to finalise the drilling campaign of six wells at the Nova field in the Norwegian North Sea. The award comes after the contract for the Seadrill-operated West... The Italian owned Scarabeo 8 has had a difficult birth and life: > **[Scarabeo 8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarabeo_8)** > > Scarabeo 8 is an ultra deepwater 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rig. It is owned and operated by Saipem. The vessel is registered in Nassau, Bahamas. > Scarabeo 8 is an ultra deepwater 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rigs. It is designed by Moss Maritime and its design type is CS50 MKII. The rig is able to operate at the water depth up to 10,000 feet (3,000 m), which is classified by the oil industry as "ultra-deepwater", and its drilling depth is 10,660 metres (34,970 ft). It ... ---
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> **[Equinor extends Wood offshore support contract - Splash247](https://splash247.com/equinor-extends-wood-offshore-support-contract/)** > > UK engineering firm Wood has been awarded an extension to its existing framework agreement with Equinor to support its offshore assets on the Norwegian continental shelf. The agreement, which has been extended to Q1 2023, will see Wood work with... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2021, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/5 "2021-06-18T10:00:46Z")
> **[UK: Offshore Worker Numbers Hit Pre-pandemic Levels](https://www.oedigital.com/news/488451-uk-offshore-worker-numbers-hit-pre-pandemic-levels)** > > The number of people working in the UK's offshore sector has increased to levels not seen since the national lockdown began in March 2020… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/5/0/50282f3c1b6950dd815bd05bac0036cfb34cffb2.jpeg) A couple of days after single-lift removal of the DP3 topsides from the Irish Sea for Spirit Energy, PIONEERING SPIRIT was in East Scotland to transfer the 5450 tonne structure to the Allseas cargo barge IRON LADY. The transfer operation was executed in calm conditions in the sheltered waters of the Firth Estuary, a couple of kilometres off the Edinburgh coastline. Load-in of the topsides to the CessCon facility at the Fife Energy Park will take place later this month. In Norway a strike has been avoided: > **[Offshore rig workers strike avoided in Norway - Splash247](https://splash247.com/offshore-rig-workers-strike-avoided-in-norway/)** > > There will be no strike on the Norwegian shelf as the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association and the three unions, Industri Energi, SAFE and DSO, agreed to the wage settlement for employees on the floating offshore oil drilling rigs. Following national... ---
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> **[COSL Drilling awarded Ithaca UK contract - Splash247](https://splash247.com/cosl-drilling-awarded-ithaca-uk-contract/)** > > COSL Drilling Europe, the European arm of China Oilfield Services Limited, has been awarded a contract by Ithaca Energy for the semisub drilling unit in the UK central North Sea. The contract is for well operations on the Abigail Well and the Captain... The European branch of the giant Chinese offshore contractor China Oilfield Services Limited, (COSL): > **[COSL](https://www.cosl.no/)** > > Rigs for the future ---
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Moving freely between projects in UK and Norwegian water save time and money: > **[MDL spread supports TFMC double lay campaign](https://www.ogv.energy/news-item/mdl-spread-supports-tfmc-double-lay-campaign)** > > Maritime Developments (MDL) flex-lay spread has completed two SURF installations for two of TechnipFMC’s North Sea projects. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/4/4/440d85dd6baa25d52c6877c34bb3999accfc4b7c.jpeg) The DEEP ARCTIC berthed in the Cromarty Firth PORT OF NIGG. Photo : David Meek (c) Deep Arctic is Norwegian built, owned and managed CSV/DSV, operates worldwide by TechnipFMC plc, a French-American, UK-domiciled global oil and gas company that provides complete project life cycle services for the energy industry: > **[BalticShipping.com](https://www.balticshipping.com/vessel/imo/9413822)** ---
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Low-emission drilling rig is a selling point when drilling for oil & gas in the North Sea: > **[Maersk Drilling scores jackup contract with OMV - Splash247](https://splash247.com/maersk-drilling-scores-jackup-contract-with-omv/)** > > Maersk Drilling has secured a one-well contract with OMV for the 2014-built low-emission jackup rig to drill a high pressure, high temperature exploration well in the Oswig prospect in the Northern North Sea basin offshore Norway. The contract is... ---
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Aker BP, Equinor, and Spirit Energy have affirmed the investment decision for development of the Hanz oil and gas discovery in the Norwegian North Sea: [https://www.offshore-mag.com/field-development/article/14222421/aker-bp-sanctions-hanzivar-aasen-subsea-tieback-offshore-norway](https://www.offshore-mag.com/field-development/article/14222421/aker-bp-sanctions-hanzivar-aasen-subsea-tieback-offshore-norway) ---
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> **[Island Drilling secures contracts from Petrofac and Maersk Decom - Splash247](https://splash247.com/island-drilling-secures-contracts-from-petrofac-and-maersk-decom/)** > > Norwegian rig owner Island Drilling has recently been awarded two contracts for its 2012-built semisub, . Petrofac has contracted the rig to conduct a workover on Tailwind Energy’s Orlando field in the second and third quarters of 2022. The deal... ---
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The North Sea demolition market get another big contender. Not that the Pioneer Spirit is new anymore, but yet another capability has been added to this remarkable vessel: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/5/2/52053ee3600dd7950b61b032e04ca954e8b48fa5.jpeg) > [@](#): > > PIONEERING SPIRIT’s Jacket lift system, capable of lifting and transporting the largest supporting structures, has entered the testing and commissioning phase. In-harbour trials include raising and lowering the 170-metre lifting beams individually and, when connected, simultaneously. This enables our engineers to calibrate load measurements and verify the control modes and safety systems. > Current tests focus on the starboard beam, increasing the upend angle in phases to 110 degrees, the angle the beams reach during commercial jacket lifts. Up to 60 degrees, the upend system does most of the work. From 60 degrees, the centre of gravity moves outside the vessel, and the derrick wires control the tilting. > During operations, the aft-mounted beams lift and support entire jackets weighing up to 20,000 tonnes. This innovative technology enables direct transfer of structures to and from the quayside and eliminates the need for support barges. Significantly shorter operating times translates to major emissions savings! > With this system, Allseas is close to realising its vision of a construction vessel, unrivalled in capability and versatility that provides the energy industry with a total solution for offshore work. Got a platform that need removing from a Gulf near you? Pioneer Spirit could nip over in the off-season in the North Sea and do the job quickly and safely. Topside lifted off in one piece over the bow and the jacket picked up over the stern. Both transported to shore for “green demolition”, or refurbishment and re-use. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2022, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/12 "2022-03-07T11:48:10Z")
> **[Subsea 7 lining up for large contract offshore Norway - Splash247](https://splash247.com/subsea-7-lining-up-for-large-contract-offshore-norway/)** > > Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has secured a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study from Equinor for the marine installations associated with the Krafla development project, offshore Norway. The awarded FEED study, which will begin immediately, is... Here is info re: Kafla Oil & Gas Field: > **[Krafla Oil and Gas Field, North Sea](https://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/krafla-oil-and-gas-field-north-sea/)** > > Krafla is an oil and gas field proposed to be developed south of the Oseberg oil field in the central part of the North Sea. ---
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First newbuilt EERV for Sentinel Marine to join the North Sea market for some time: > **[Sentinel Marine expands fleet with $81m of bank funding - Splash247](https://splash247.com/sentinel-marine-expands-fleet-with-81m-of-bank-funding/)** > > Offshore support vessel specialist Sentinel Marine has taken delivery of a new multi-role offshore support vessel, with two more set to follow this year, after a £62m ($81.3m) refinancing package, equally split between HSBC Equipment Finance and... ---
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From smp.no today: The giant on its way into Breisundet is the platform Njord A, which is on its way to the field northwest of Kristiansund. The platform was at 11 o’clock on Thursday on its way in Breisundet. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/1/3/139557b98656673f77d11e1ac20bdc2342a0c38b.jpeg) Under tow. **PHOTO:** STAALE WATTØ The floating steel platform has been in for maintenance and upgrading at the shipyard in Stord, and will return to the Njord field northwest of Kristiansund. **At Equinor Marine, Sunnmørsposten is informed that it is bad weather and the weather forecasts ahead that force the platform in.** **It is being towed and will be holding in the Sulafjord, in anticipation of better weather.** There is pilot on board: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/3/339d3bf97203800b493061a7b7babd9412ed2c6a.jpeg) When the weather improves, the platform will continue on to the destination for oil and gas production. The Njord field was in operation from 1997 until 2016. It is located 30 kilometers west of the Draugen field. The Njord field has been temporarily closed, while the platform and a storage vessel have undergone extensive rebuilding. **Njord A is now ready for further operation until 2040** , it is stated on Equinor’s website. The platform has an integrated deck with drilling and processing facilities and living quarters ---
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The Njord A tow is still WOW in Sulafjorden near Ålesund: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/4/849d7fcb5cf9849d1c8a823dda36dfff8d69442a.jpeg) Eye-catcher on the horizon: Here you see a Njord A lying just outside Hareid and Brandal on Sunday night, sheltered from the weather. **PHOTO:** OLE-OTTAR KARLSEN HØGSTAVOLL. It is the four anchor handlers Normand Prosper, Siem Pearl, Siem Opal and Magne Viking who tow the platform. Magne Viking was on a quick visit to Ålesund for bunker and supplies on Saturday: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/8/a81ec9871f5c3b3f7f2bd276ee2275d60ef0522d.jpeg) “MAGNE VIKING” arrived in Ålesund Saturday afternoon. Photos; Sven Arild Pedersen It’s big dimensions when you look down ar the Njord A platform: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/5/3548476cf4b18d944eaf82685b2f265b1a4d793e.jpeg) Enormous: Here you see a drone picture taken from above and down towards the deck of Njord A. PHOTO: JAN ARNE WOLD / ELISABETH SAHL / EQUINOR. The tow will continue North as soon as a weather window allows. It is on its way back to the Njord field, 130 kilometers northwest of Kristiansund and 30 kilometers west of the Draugen field. ---
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Weather has improved. Njord A heading out Breisundet this morning: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/0/30d00421cb076180e05ab74bce66839593d190f7.jpeg) Photo: Magne Lyngstad On her way to the Njord Field, soon to produce more oil & gas for a “hungry” Europe. UPDATE: Looks like they changed their mind. Now on the way back to Sulafjorden: > **[MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic](https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:5.9/centery:62.5/zoom:10)** > > MarineTraffic Live Ships Map. Discover information and vessel positions for vessels around the world. Search the MarineTraffic ships database of more than 550000 active and decommissioned vessels. Search for popular ships globally. Find locations of... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/17 "2022-04-03T21:42:25Z")
On second attempt they got as far as Freifjorden, near Kristiansund: > **[MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic](https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:7.906/centery:63.104/zoom:12)** > > MarineTraffic Live Ships Map. Discover information and vessel positions for vessels around the world. Search the MarineTraffic ships database of more than 550000 active and decommissioned vessels. Search for popular ships globally. Find locations of... The following from an article in Tidens Krav, which is behind pay wall: > [@](#): > > «Sunday afternoon,« Njord A »came into Talgsjøen and is now located between Frei and Årsundøya. There it is surrounded by a number of large offshore vessels: “Siem Opal”, “Skandi Hera”, “Siem Pearl”, “Magne Viking” and “Skandi Vega”. > > - The last few days we have been waiting for the weather just south of Ålesund. On Saturday, the weather forecast looked good, and we started sailing further out towards the field. However, the messages got worse over the day yesterday and we are now going inside Seivika and staying there until we get a new weather window with sufficient duration, says Sverre Kojedal, information manager at Equinor Drift Midt-Norge. > > The platform sailed from Stord on the morning of Tuesday 22 March, and the journey has taken some time due to the weather not playing out completely. When the connection is to take place on the field in the Norwegian Sea, there must be good weather over several days. > > - Will remain until we get a new weather window, says Sverre Kojedal in Equinor. ---
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> **[Equinor announces new oil and gas discovery in the North Sea - Energy Live News](https://www.energylivenews.com/2022/04/12/equinor-announces-new-oil-and-gas-discovery-in-the-north-sea/)** > > Preliminary estimates suggest between 25m to 50m barrels of recoverable oil equivalent ---
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> **[First gas flows between Denmark and Norway after Baltic Pipe North Sea...](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/first-gas-flows-between-denmark-and-norway-after-baltic-pipe-north-sea-construction-ends/)** > > Energinet has completed all work on the Baltic Pipe project in the North Sea, after several years of preparation and construction work. > [@](#): > > Although gas can now come ashore from the North Sea, it will be a few more months before consumers can benefit from the project. > The expansion of the receiving terminal in Nybro must be completed, as well as other parts of the project. > Baltic Pipe is scheduled for partial commissioning this October and full commissioning on 1 January 2023. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/20 "2022-05-05T13:20:34Z")
A bit further north, but near enough: > **[PGS secures large Norwegian Sea survey - Splash247](https://splash247.com/pgs-secures-large-norwegian-sea-survey/)** > > Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialist PGS has secured solid industry pre-funding for a large multi-client survey on the northwest shelf of the Norwegian Sea.  The Oslo-listed firm will mobilise the 2014-built for the survey, with a... [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681.md?page=2)