Contract Awards

Maersk picks up $100m contract from Total

Maersk Drilling has been awarded contracts for its drillship Maersk Valiant and semi-submersible rig Maersk Developer from Total E&P for an exploration and appraisal project in Suriname.

The two units will be employed for an estimated combined total duration of 500 days, with commencement scheduled in January and March respectively. The total value of the firm contracts is around $100m. “We’re thrilled to firm up these contracts, adding further to our long-standing relationship with Total for whom we have a great track record from our collaboration on a number of deepwater exploration projects. We’re happy to add to our presence in the exciting Suriname-Guyana basin and will be able to leverage the fact that Maersk Developer is already operating offshore Suriname to quickly start up operations including provision of a range of integrated services to maximise efficiency,” said COO Morten Kelstrup of Maersk Drilling.

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Glacier Energy secures significant PBS contract

Glacier Energy, a leading international provider of specialist products, services and engineering solutions for energy infrastructure, has been awarded a contract worth circa £1 million by PBS for the provision of export gas coolers for Total Exploration and Production UK’s (TEPUK) North Alwyn Platform, in the North Sea.

The scope of work includes the design, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing and supply of four shell and tube heat exchangers which will be carried out by Glacier Energy’s heat transfer solutions division, based in Aberdeen, UK. Work has already commenced on the units with four heat exchangers due for delivery in January 2021.

PBS is a new organisation based in Aberdeen which consists of three separate companies – Ponticelli UK Ltd, Brand UK Ltd and Semco Maritime Ltd. As of 1st May 2020, PBS has been awarded a five-year contract to provide general operations & maintenance services to all TEPUK assets in the North Sea.

Commenting on the award, Andy Scott, Director of Glacier Energy’s Heat Transfer division, said: “This is a significant award for the team that reinforces the strength of our design and manufacturing expertise, as well as our marketleading status in the heat transfer solutions field across the oil & gas, chemical and alternative energy industries.

“A key factor in securing this award was our close collaboration with the client and ability to provide a custom-engineered solution to eliminate potential and substantial modifications to the platform.

“We look forward to developing our relationship further with PBS and successfully completing the safe and efficient delivery of this project.”

At the core of the Glacier Energy brand, is the company’s deep-rooted capability amassed through the acquisition of some of the most technical and reputable brands in the industry. Formed in 2011, the company’s mission was to create a fresh alternative in energy services, providing customers with world-class technologies, exceptional service and enhanced value, all from one integrated provider.

In 2013, Glacier Energy acquired Ross Offshore, renowned specialists with decades of experience in the installation, repair, refurbishment and replacement of heat exchangers. This acquisition, a natural strategic fit for Glacier Energy’s offshore business, was then swiftly followed by the acquisition of MSL Heat Transfer in 2014, which strengthened the company’s capability in the design, manufacture and repair of radiators and coolers.

Today, Glacier Energy is made up of four divisions – heat transfer solutions, welding solutions, onsite machining solutions and inspection & NDT services. Operating throughout the UK, the company has a growing international presence with strategic partners operating in the Middle East, Caspian and USA.

Stork awarded maintenance contract by Sitech in the Netherlands

Fluor Corporation announced that Stork, part of Fluor’s Diversified Services segment, was awarded a 26-month maintenance contract extension by Sitech Manufacturing Services in the Netherlands. Fluor will book the undisclosed value in the fourth quarter of 2020.

“We are pleased that Sitech extended the contract with Stork to be their continued partner of choice for the coming years,” said Taco de Haan, president of Stork. “Stork and Sitech’s 25-year relationship exemplifies the importance of a successful business partnership. Both companies recognise the benefits derived from longterm partnerships that enable continuous performance improvement in safety, cost and overall plant asset performance.” Under this framework agreement, Stork will provide maintenance services and will execute projects and turnarounds. The scope of work includes mechanical, electrical and instrumentation services complemented by a portfolio of specialist services such as valves and rotating equipment maintenance and repair, high-voltage services, calibration, onsite machining and bolting, and heat treatment services.

Stork will deliver these services using its site office together with Stork’s nearby Solutions Center in Elsloo and Fluor’s local engineering capabilities. Services will be provided at various renowned asset owners at the Chemelot industrial complex site in Geleen, the Netherlands.

“This award renewal is another great indication that clients appreciate Stork’s strong performance in safety and delivery. Stork provides a broad portfolio of services for our clients in a very efficient one-stopshop approach,” said Alejandro Escalona, Stork’s regional vice president, Europe. “We look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship with Sitech and to continuously improve together.”

The framework agreement started in October 2020 and has extension options after the expiration date in December 2022.

Spirit contracts Maersk rig for North Sea Grove infill well

Spirit Energy will use the heavy-duty jackup Maersk Resolve to drill a new well in the Grove North East area of the UK southern North Sea.

Neil McCulloch, Spirit’s executive vice president, Technical & Operated Assets, said: “The infill well is planned to target the unappraised northeastern limb of the Grove field and has the potential of delivering 4.2 MMboe net additional reserves.

“Further, it could add five new years to the life of the Grove field and improve the prospect of additional opportunities in the area.”

The company had studied various alternate concepts, including horizontal, vertical and platform deviated wells, subsea tiebacks, and an appraisal well.

“Based on the subsurface, well technical complexity, value and strategic fit criteria, we have decided on a platform-deviated well,” McCulloch explained.

“We believe this is the optimal way forward and a robust well design has been developed – our team is experienced in drilling similar wells in the southern North Sea, including other wells in the Grove area.”

Grove’s gas is processed at the Markham J6-A facilities on the UK/Dutch median line, operated by Spirit and transported via the West Gas Transport pipeline system to the Den Helder terminal in the Netherlands for further processing.

Britain’s Oil & Gas Authority issued approval for the Grove NE well through its Well Operations and Notifications System process.

Maersk Drilling expects drilling to start in March and continue for 131 days.

The firm contract value is around $11.3 million, including mob/de-mobilisation, with an option to also P&A one well.

“The campaign at Grove will benefit from Maersk Resolve’s experience with safely and efficiently drilling challenging Zechstein formations as part of the rig’s latest assignment in Dutch waters,” said Maersk Drilling COO Morten Kelstrup. The Maersk Resolve completed a campaign offshore the Netherlands last October and is currently warm-stacked in Esbjerg, western Denmark.

Maersk picks up $100m contract from Total

McDermott bags NFS FEED job from Qatargas

Maersk Drilling has been awarded contracts for its drillship Maersk Valiant and semi-submersible rig Maersk Developer from Total E&P for an exploration and appraisal project in Suriname.

The two units will be employed for an estimated combined total duration of 500 days, with commencement scheduled in January and March respectively. The total value of the firm contracts is around $100m. “We’re thrilled to firm up these contracts, adding further to our long-standing relationship with Total for whom we have a great track record from our collaboration on a number of deepwater exploration projects. We’re happy to add to our presence in the exciting SurinameGuyana basin and will be able to leverage the fact that Maersk Developer is already operating offshore Suriname to quickly start up operations including provision of a range of integrated services to maximise efficiency,” said COO Morten Kelstrup of Maersk Drilling.

The LNG and energy engineer, McDermott International has been contracted to deliver front-end engineering and design (FEED) work for Qatar Petroleum’s North Field South (NFS) project.

The contract scope includes the replication of five offshore wellhead platforms.

The FEED contract will be executed from McDermott’s Doha office and work will begin immediately, the company said in its statement.

Tareq Kawash, McDermott senior vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “As oil and gas field development continues in the region, we are poised to build on this initial work to further support Qatargas as they progress the subsequent phases of the NFS project.” North Field South is part of Qatar Petroleum’s second phase of the North Field LNG expansion project, which will further increase Qatar’s LNG production capacity from 110 Mtpa to 126 Mtpa. The North Field East expansion project will increase Qatar’s LNG production capacity from 77 to 110 million tons per annum.Mathisen, responsible for aviation on the NCS for Equinor.