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DOF Subsea and Technip to build four pipelay support vessels
The joint venture owned by DOF ASA’s subsidiary DOF Subsea and Technip has been awarded four contracts by Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras). These contracts cover the construction of four new pipelay support vessels (PLSVs) and operation in Brazilian waters to install flexible pipes. The combined value of the contracts for the DOF Group is approximately NOK 10 billion.
Two of the PLSVs will have a 300-ton laying tension capacity and will be fabricated in Brazil with a high national content. The other two vessels will be designed to achieve a 650-ton laying tension capacity, thus enabling the installation of large diameter flexible pipes in ultra-deepwater environments, such as the Brazilian pre-salt. Vard Holdings Limited (‘VARD’), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialised vessels, will be in charge of the design and construction of the four PLSVs.
Under the DOF Subsea/Technip joint venture agreement, Technip will manage flexible pipelay and Norskan SA, a DOF ASA subsidiary, will be responsible for marine operations. Delivery of the PLSVs is scheduled for 2016–2017. Visit: www.dofsubsea.com Outokumpu has won a contract with Casa de Moneda de Mexico (The Mexican Mint) supplying coin blanks to support the Latin American marketplace. Outokumpu’s Mexinox facility, located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, is a regular supplier to Casa de Moneda for its Mexican currency bimetallic coin production. The new contract supports Casa de Moneda on its export business for stainless steel coin blanks.
Stainless steel is used for coinage in several countries, but is a relatively new offering for Latin America. The stainless steel application requires exceptional surface quality on both sides of the delivered strips as well as consistent gauge and hardness control. It is due to the mastery of such applications that Outokumpu was awarded this new contract.
Casa de Moneda’s Luis Sanchez comments on the Casa de Moneda-Outokumpu partnership: “As we continue to expand our business, we rely on the technical expertise, quality and expansive portfolio that Outokumpu offers.” Established in 1535, Casa de Moneda is America’s oldest mint. Visit: www.outokumpu.com
STRABAG lands new orders worth internationally €230 million
STRABAG SE has been very successful internationally in the past few months, as four new contracts have increased the order backlog by more than €230 million.
Oman’s Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources awarded STRABAG Oman LLC the contract to build a 1.2km flood protection dam near the city of Sur. The project also comprises considerable earthworks and erosion protection works in the drainage of the Wadi Canal. Also in Oman, the Ministry of Transport and Communication awarded STRABAG Oman LLC the contract to expand and upgrade the road between Wadi Minqal and Wadi Bani Jaber.
In Thailand, STRABAG has been commissioned to produce and deliver 1.73 million concrete sleepers within five years for installation at three railway construction projects. A sleeper factory will be built north of Bangkok within the coming year specifically for the €88 million project.
In Brunei, Japanese plant manufacturer Toyo Kanetsu K.K. has commissioned STRABAG International GmbH to plan and build a concrete outer tank for the interim storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Visit: www.strabag.com
Meyer Burger awarded contracts for over CHF 22 million
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has signed a strategically important contract with a leading solar wafer manufacturer in Asia for the delivery of water-based diamond wire saws. As a major supplier of monocrystalline silicon solar wafers for high performance cells, the customer is relying on Meyer Burger’s advanced diamond wire technology for the manufacture of wafers to reduce production process costs while opening up new perspectives for high efficiency cells.
Meyer Burger has also successfully concluded a contract with an important module manufacturer in Asia for the delivery of module equipment for the production of high quality, innovative solar modules. The state-of-theart module technologies include lamination, cell connection, handling and performance testing equipment as well as comprehensive customer training and support services.
The signing of these contracts confirms Meyer Burger’s view that the PV market is showing signs of recovery. Visit: www.meyerburger.com
WINNINGBUSINESS
Siemens to expand baggage handling system at Munich Airport Terminal 2
Siemens has received an order to expand the existing baggage handling system at Terminal 2 of Munich Airport from the Terminal 2 Company. The sorting capacity of the baggage handling system and the storage capacity of the early bag store system are to be increased by around 30% after completion at the end of 2015. The extension and conversion work will be performed during ongoing operation. The order comprises the layout, engineering, assembly, commissioning and integration of the system.
After completion of the new satellite building at Terminal 2, up to 11 million more passengers can be handled per year. “Thanks to the innovative Siemens technology, our baggage handling system provides top value in terms of reliability and availability. To ensure fast passenger handling in the future, too, we decided on a three-stage expansion of the system together with Siemens,” says Christian Wallner, executive board member at the Terminal 2 Company.
Siemens’ three-stage delivery comprises the extension of the existing baggage handling system by another 15km by 2015. This also includes the installation of two baggage carousels in the arrivals area, two removal carousels in the sorting area, and further conveying equipment. Visit: www.siemens.com
Tata Steel has won an order to manufacture 60,000 tonnes of high-quality rail for a new high-speed line linking the two holy cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
The new railway will allow millions of pilgrims to cross the 276 miles (444km) between the two cities at speeds of 200mph (320kmh). The line will cross desert, withstanding temperatures ranging from freezing to 50ºC, as well as sand storms, flash flooding and shifting dunes.
Gérard Glas, Rail Sector Head for Tata Steel, said: “This is a prestigious project which will see the holy cities being linked by rail for the first time. Tata Steel is delighted to be contributing to this high-speed line, which will have to overcome some major challenges presented by building a high-capacity rail line across some of the most extreme terrain in the world.”
Steel for the project will be made at Tata Steel’s Scunthorpe plant before being rolled into rail in lengths of 25 metres both there and at the company’s plant in Hayange, Northern France. Visit: www.tatasteelrail.com
Tata Steel rail contract to link Saudi Arabia’s two holy cities
Aker Solutions wins contract for Johan Castberg floater study
Aker Solutions has won a contract from Statoil to conduct an extended concept study for the floater for the Johan Castberg oilfield development in the Barents Sea. The contract, worth NOK 250 million, includes options for further work.
“This is an exciting opportunity to take part in the development of a major new oil field in northern Norway,” says Per Harald Kongelf, regional president for Norway at Aker Solutions.
Aker Solutions has previously conducted concept studies for the Johan Castberg field, which is estimated to hold between 400 million and 600 million barrels of oil. The Statoil-operated field is located about 240 kilometres north-west of Hammerfest. Visit: www.akersolutions.com
NCC to construct highway north of Oslo
NCC is to construct a four-lane highway in Hadeland, one of the major traffic routes between Oppland County and Oslo. The Gran-Jaren section of Highway 4 will be a total of 9.3km long. The order amounts to SEK 1235 million.
The highway construction also includes a 1.7km two-lane tunnel, two major overpasses, 11.4km of local roads and several structures and other projects along the highway. The highway project on the Gran-Jaren section will be implemented as a collaborative project by NCC Norway and NCC Sweden. Many infrastructure projects have expanded in recent years and NCC has the opportunity to capitalise on resources from throughout the Nordic region.
“With more than 18,000 employees, we have a clear advantage in this type of comprehensive infrastructure project. We have excellent potential to staff the projects and offer expertise,” says Håkan Tjomsland, business area head, NCC Construction Norway.
The project is scheduled for completion on 16 December 2016. Visit: www.ncc.se
