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Buzz-Words This year has almosT come To an end and wiTh This issue we are closing The ediTorial year of our inTernaTional magazine offshore indusTry. for me, 2018 will be The second full year as ediTor for this publication. Two full years means twelve copies, and when I look through these, I realise how comprehensive this market is.

Sure, the oil & gas industry and the offshore wind industry are the mainstays, but connected to these major segments are a lot of interesting sidelines, as so many different types of industries are involved. Apart from this, there is a lot going on in the offshore world that has nothing to do with O&G and wind. This always makes it a pleasure to search for interesting subjects that our readers can enjoy.

You can look at any subject from several different angles and by doing this I have learned a lot. What I have noticed is that each year seems to have its own hot topics. Last year, one of these was the impressive price decrease in the offshore wind industry. Everyone was talking about this, but today it seems like all of us are used to it and taking it for granted. In my opinion, this is pity, as this decrease shows how capable the industry is of constantly learning, improving and innovating.

I think this is something one should not forget.

For 2018, one of the ‘buzz-words’ was people. With the economy recovering, many industries are running at full capacity. As a result of this, demand for technicians with all levels of education and experience is high. On top of this, many engineers who started work in the offshore industry in the seventies have now retired or are about to, leaving a big gap that needs to be filled.

Finding the right people will be challenging, as many youngsters are not interested in opting for a technical education or job. I am sure it will help if students read our magazine every now and then at school. In doing so, and especially with this issue, they can learn about the most recent developments in areas such as FLNG, offshore wind, and recruiting, to name but a few.

Enjoy reading!

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CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION

16 First Steel for Borssele Offshore Windfarm in the Water

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FLNG/FPSO

8 Making the Case for FLNG

19 BP Receives OGA Approval to Develop Vorlich Field 34 A Second Wave

GERMAN OFFSHORE WIND

12 Key Partner for Succesfull Projects 38 New Handling Capacity for Cuxhaven 45 Touch Down in the German North Sea

OFFSHORE EQUIPMENT

36 Plenty to Celebrate for Reggiana Riduttori

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OFFSHORE VESSELS

42 Fit for Offshore 50 Why Big not Always Means Better OFFSHORE WIND

21 A Strong Mix of International Contracts 24 Industry Collaboration 46 Accelerated Innovation in Offshore Wind 54 Cutting the Wind

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OIL & GAS

30 Readying the Oil & Gas Industry for its Next Transition 48 Production Start at Oseberg Vestflanken 2

P&A

33 New Era for Well Abandonments 41 Well Integrity Monitoring System 53 3,000-Year-Life Cast Metal Seal RECRUITMENT, TRAINING & EDUCATION

22 A Lot to Choose

SPECIAL FEATURE

26 The Future is Now

REGULARS

1 Editors’s Note 5 News In Brief 59 People 60 Outfitters

62 Yellow & Finch Pages 64 Word On The Sea www.o f f s h o r e - i n d u str y.eu

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On the Cover Despite their mammoth size, monopiles and transition pieces are sensitive cargo when they are to be shipped.

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news in brief Innovative Way of Lifting Offshore Successfully Tested Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has successfully tested an innovative way of lifting. QUAD lifting enables HMC to integrally install and/or remove oversized topsides or jackets. “We are proud of the excellent test results from using two dynamically-positioned vessels, with four cranes, working in parallel: Thialf and Balder, two of the world largest semi-submersible crane vessels, both owned and operated by Heerema. As soon as Sleipnir, the largest semi-submersible crane vessel ever built, is in full operation, we are ready to perform the ultimate QUAD lift using our two giants with a combined lifting capacity of Thialf’s 14,000mT and Sleipnir’s 20,000 mT,” says Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven, CEO of HMC.

Christening Walk to Work Vessel Kasteelborg At the port of Den Helder, the Netherlands, the second of Wagenborg Offshore’s Walk to Work vessels has been unveiled. Kasteelborg, the name of the new Walk to Work Emergency Response and Rescue vessel, was christened by Marjan van Loon, President Director of Shell Netherlands.

In size, Kasteelborg is comparable with Kroonborg and they will work alongside each other. Kasteelborg will be deployed for emergency assistance and intervention, whereas Kroonborg will focus more on planned maintenance.

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news in brief Jack Up Barge Supports Combined Grid Solution Jack Up Barge (JUB) has successfully completed a support and supply contract for the hook-up and commissioning of two offshore platforms at the Kriegers Flak offshore windfarm. JUB won the contract after an EU-compliant tender; a process that immediately established a trusting relationship between the companies. The project involves several phases; the first is an AC Substation that will transfer power from the 600MW capacity Kriegers Flak windfarm onshore. The second platform is part of the so-called Combined Grid Solution (CGS); a joint project between Energinet and 50Hz. For the project, JUB modified 55.5m-long jack-up vessel JB-115. This involved the installation of a second access gangway and additional accommodation modules.

BP Starts Up Thunder Horse Northwest Expansion BP has announced that it has started up the Thunder Horse Northwest Expansion project in the Gulf of Mexico, four months ahead of schedule and 15% under budget. This upstream major project is the fourth one to begin production for BP globally so far this year. The new project is expected to boost production at Thunder Horse by an estimated 30,000 boe/d at its peak, taking gross output at one of the largest oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico to over 200,000 boe/d. Bernard Looney, Upstream Chief Executive at BP says, “Our business in the Gulf of Mexico demonstrates our upstream strategy in action. Leveraging our world-class position and facilities, we are bringing new barrels online rapidly and efficiently, and uncovering more opportunities nearby. We are focused on growing value and these projects in the Gulf are competitive with any opportunities we have worldwide. This is what we mean by growing advantaged oil.”

New Falck Safety Services and Fire Academy Training Centre Opened The new Falck training centre teaches and trains fire brigades from the public and (petro) chemical sector together with the offshore, maritime and wind industry in how to prevent incidents and thus provides an effective response to calamities or crisis situations. The new 6.5ha training centre is more than one hectare larger than the old one. It provides sufficient opportunity for future expansion and further development, based on the wishes of the industries and new insights into the field of safety.

The latest insights into education and training, safety, occupational hygiene, the environment and the safety training standards that apply to the industries have been leading in the realisation of this training centre

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news in brief Atlas Professionals wins recruitment contract with Siemens Gamesa

First Slip Joint Connection Deployed Offshore

Atlas Professionals has won a two-year contract to provide permanent technical personnel to the Dutch branch of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE). The recruitment agreement will make Atlas the provider of a range of skilled personnel for SGRE’s new and existing offshore windfarms in the Netherlands, including Borssele 1&2. “This contract award is the perfect start to the intensification of our relationship with Siemens Gamesa in the Netherlands”, says Joost Pellis, Strategic Manager Renewables at Atlas Professionals. “We will use our knowledge and experience gained over the years to ensure we supply the most competent and experienced professionals to Siemens Gamesa’s Dutch wind projects to help the company reach its goals.”

At Eneco’s Princess Amalia Wind Park off the coast of IJmuiden, the Netherlands, the first offshore wind turbine using the Slip Joint Connection has been successfully installed on a monopile. The Slip Joint is an alternative connection between a wind turbine and its foundation. Installation is done by simply sliding the turbine over the monopile without the use of grout or bolts. This simple mechanism allows for cost reduction and a shorter installation time. It is the first time a Slip Joint Connection has been deployed offshore.

The wind turbine will stay offshore for a year to test and collect data regarding this innovative connection, after which the gathered data will be processed and used for validating lab tests by both TU Delft and TNO.

Additional Logistic Hub for BOW Terminal in Eemshaven By signing the purchase agreement for a total of 22ha of land in Eemshaven, the Vlissingenbased company BOW Terminal has definitively decided to expand their future offshore wind activities with a new logistics hub in the Eemshaven, based in the northern part of Groningen, the Netherlands. The new terminal will be located directly along a 525m, mostly prioritised, quay at the Wilhelminahaven. The quay strength of this prioritised part will be upgraded to 10t/m2.

With a water depth of 16m, the Wilhelminahaven is the deepest in Eemshaven and is therefore suitable for deepwater vessels. The new BOW Terminal facility will be operational Q2 2019.

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FLNG / FPSO

EquipmEnt and procEssEs BEst practicE

Making the Case for FLNG WITH PeTrONAS’ FLOATING LNG PFLNG SATU ANd GOLAr’S HILLI ePISeyO FLNG ALreAdy OPerATIONAL, exMAr’S CArIbbeAN FLNG COMPLeTe ANd SeArCHING for a field to operate in, and Shell’s Prelude FLNG due to start up, it is safe to say that the time of floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is well and truly upon us. words by dAve PeNdLeTON, MANAGING dIreCTOr, UK, TreLLebOrG’S MArINe SySTeMS OPerATION

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ut as FLnG projects gather pace, driven by an increased awareness of the myriad of potential benefits they can offer for dealing with offshore and inaccessible gas fields, the equipment and processes on board must be able to match the demands of such operations. Nowhere is this truer than in the LNG transfer zone.

Hose Selection and Configuration

Shell’s Prelude is the world’s largest FLNG platform as well as the largest offshore facility.

The move of LNG production into remote offshore settings subject to harsh weather and tidal conditions has created its own array of challenges when it comes to the transfer of the product. The LNG transfer process must now also contend with the effects of winds, waves and currents in the open seas. Selection and configuration of a transfer solution is an essential element in solving this challenge.

While LNG has adapted the traditional loading arms to cope with this issue for over 20 years, the solution most widely considered by the oil industry to go beyond the limitations of side-by-side offloading has been the tandem offloading configuration, using floating hoses. Whereas side-by-side offloading configuration is used in less than 10% of existing FPSO’s globally, tandem offloading configuration is extensively used all over the world in the most demanding sea state conditions. This can be explained by its strong reliability record compared to

other solutions and the perception of lower risks on the safety perspective. Moving the tanker away from the side of the floating production unit significantly decreases the possibility of collision between the two vessels and the risk of escalation in case of accident, fire or blast on one of the vessels.

This configuration is becoming increasingly common for FLnG, where an LnG tandem offloading system using floating cryogenic hoses enables FLNGs to extend the safe distance between vessels and break the boundaries of LNG transfer in open seas.

Interface Management

In terms of ship-to-shore links, FLNGs have to be regarded as standard shore-based systems when interfacing to LNGCs. While these interfaces are well-defined and welladopted within the industry, there is an anomaly which hadn’t been addressed previously given that it wasn’t a concern for standard jetty-to-carrier transfer arrangements. This was to do with the possible requirements for tandem transfer of condensate products.

Until recently, even when loading at terminals, the requirements for linked shutdowns never really existed for condensate as there had been no industry guidance. A few terminals had taken notice of some Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) practice and installed ‘SIGTTO’ shutdown links. However, as no carriers visiting would

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Trelleborg specified a link integrity routine that would actively poll a handheld radio unit on-board the carrier from a fixed radio interface on-board the FLNG.

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have a counterpart to this system, they have been used via a pendant mode, which is the operator’s minimum possible level of safety.

each with differences in construction that could cause signal black spots or worse and have an active source of interference.

Radio-Based Shutdown System

Link Integrity Routine

FLNG condensate transfers will be carried out at distances approaching 100m from the stern of the FLnG to the bow of the tanker; this makes handling a physical link problematic. A number of FLNG applications have therefore requested that the person in charge on the deck of the tanker has a radio-based shutdown system. This would allow them to safely send a shutdown signal in the event of an emergency on the tanker and be kept updated as to the link status from the FLNG. In order to do this, a robust telemetry system was required, which allows direct communication via a dedicated marine ultra-high frequency (UHF) channel. The link had to ensure integrity during operation, typical industrial radio applications are based around fixed installations with indepth radio surveys carried out around the plant to ensure adequate radio signal quality and limiting sources of interference.

In this remote telemetry application, unknown lightering tankers will be calling,

radio emergency shutdown (eSd) links had been implemented for LNG transfers in Australia during the early 2000’s. However, due to local radio interference, these were changed to hardwired links for link integrity purposes and ongoing support. To ensure the link is functional and available, Trelleborg specified a link integrity routine that would actively poll a handheld radio unit on-board the carrier from a fixed radio interface on-board the FLNG. This poll requires the operator’s handheld to automatically respond within a pre-defined timeframe. Should a number of polls go unacknowledged (typically 10-15 seconds), the system on-board the FLNG enters a pre-eSd phase whereby the FLNG operator is made aware of this loss of link and can take steps to contact the tanker crew to check why the radio is out of range.

If after 20-30 seconds there has been no confirmation signal sent from the condensate tanker radio equipment, the FLNG control system will trigger an eSd

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Prelude FLNG is due to start operations soon on the Prelude and Concerto gas fields, 200km off the coast of Australia.

Tandem LNG offloading system with floating hoses.

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event, which in turn will stop the cargo transfer. This shutdown is primarily for safety. However, if the tanker operators contact the FLNG operators to explain why the link is not operational, a monitored inhibit over-ride can be set on the FLNG control system to allow the transfer to continue using a more manual shutdown process. to ensure that an Esd is not triggered accidentally by the operator, a simple yet protected mechanism is used requiring two buttons on the radio to be pushed simultaneously for two seconds. Once the eSd initiation is confirmed by the local handheld radio unit, the eSd signal is transmitted to the FLNG which again shuts down the transfer of liquid to the tanker.

This system has been limited to the condensate control system on-board the FLnG, and there is no way it can be used for standard LNG or LPG transfers, which should be equipped with well-defined ISO28460 fixed link shutdown technologies. However, there is scope in the future to look at this radio concept to see if enhancements can be made to make the installation on-board the shuttle tankers permanent, and

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therefore integrated into a larger automated shutdown control system.

Guidelines for Ship-to-Shore Shutdown Systems

Trelleborg collaborated with the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and CdI on the development of guidelines published in 2017 for linked shipto-shore shutdown systems for oil and chemical transfers, which provides recommendations that linked eSd systems should be used in just such product transfers. The industry is now beginning to act on these guidelines, which will allow operators to take full advantage of these automated systems.

As these examples show, as the FLNG sector grows, so too does the necessity for multifaceted loading and unloading transfers. It is essential that suppliers recognise that the expertise of the equipment supplier, just as much as the equipment itself, has the potential to shape workflows and maintenance in a way that maximises value for the customer. i. www.trelleborg.com

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In terms of ship-to-shore links, FLNGs have to be regarded as standard shorebased systems when interfacing to LNGCs.

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Key Partner for Successful Projects HArvESTinG EnErGy offSHorE comES wiTH iTS cHALLEnGES. wEATHEr, winD AnD wAvES ArE STronG forcES THAT AffEcT ALL ASpEcTS of An offSHorE winDfArm. Therefore, all the components of an offshore wind turbine need to be strong, longlasting, of excellent quality and built on a solid foundation.

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he foundations are the focal point in this story. Despite their mammoth size, monopiles and transition pieces are sensitive cargo when they are to be shipped from fabrication yards to project ports. The high value and the crucial impact they have on the project supply chain mean that the margin for error is non-existent. Expertise knowledge and skilful project management are vital when it comes to transporting equipment to offshore windfarms. German heavy-lift shipping specialist SAL Heavy Lift can very possibly be the answer.

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The scope also included direct transshipments to GeoSeas installation vessels MV Innovation and MV Sea Installer in Vlissingen (the Netherlands).

The 68 transition pieces weigh in at 370t.

Logistics Partner

After almost 40 years as a dedicated heavylift shipping specialist, SAL Heavy Lift has developed into a key partner for construction companies (EPCs) looking for a logistics partner to tie in with their supply chain and ensure successful project completion.

With a current fleet of nineteen specialised heavy-lift vessels and a lifting capacity ranging from 550t to 2,000t, SAL has proved to be a reliable business partner when it comes to the transportation of wind turbines and offshore foundations.

Windfarms and turbines are becoming bigger and bigger, and the monopile, the typical foundation of choice until now, has also grown substantially in size and weight.

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Big Elements

When Belgian marine contractor GeoSea contracted SAL to ship all foundations for the Hornsea Project One, it was clear that this project would require significant effort.

174 monopiles and 68 transition pieces formed the cargo that SAL was to collect at

ports near the fabrication yards in Rostock (Germany) and Aalborg (Denmark) and bring to the project port in Able Seaton (Teesside, England). The scope also included direct transshipments to GeoSeaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s installation vessels MV Innovation and MV Sea Installer in Vlissingen (the Netherlands).

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The project management and the engineering requirements for this project prove that a specialised heavy lift carrier was the right solution for the project.

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The monopiles have an average length of 63m and a diameter of 8.1m – comparable in size to the fuselage of an Airbus A380 – and each has a weight of 1,050t upwards.

The transition pieces weigh in at 370t each, with a height of 25m. In conclusion, these are big elements in a quantity that requires close attention to project schedules right across the value chain.

Flexible Transport Configuration The biggest challenge for SAL, however, was not the size of the foundations, but the requirements regarding the delivery frequency. SAL and their dedicated vessel, MV Svenja with its two 1,000t cranes, large deck and hold space, had to develop a flexible transport configuration to allow for monopiles in one shipment and transition pieces in the next, while spending the shortest amount of time possible on the change configuration. SAL’s lead Project Engineer, Sebastian Wenzel, states, “We mobilised MV Svenja with special seafastening systems for the transport of MPs as well as TPs. We can rapidly convert the vessel between the two types of cargo.” An important element to consider in this, is that monopiles are transported in a

horizontal position, resting in cradles, where transition pieces are transported upright and need special sea-fastening. “The flexibility of our concept gives us the opportunity to react to changing demands from GeoSea within the project, for example to transport TPs in a horizontal position at short notice,” Mr Wenzel adds.

The Right Solution

The project management and the engineering requirements for this project prove that a specialised heavy lift carrier was the right solution for the project and for GeoSea as contractor. Morten Hinrichs, Project Manager at SAL concludes, “Though the weight of the MPs is greater, and the dimensions differ from past projects, our Engineering Department was able to modify our existing sea-fastening and lifting equipment from former projects to carry out the current scope. This highlights our flexibility and our sustainable planning, and our ability to cope with the future requirements of the offshore wind market.”

The transportation scope will run for a total of more than 250 days. i. sal-heavylift.com

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First Steel for Borssele Offshore Windfarm in the Water

HSM Offshore has successfully completed the fabrication, shipment and installation of the 3,000MT steel jacket for the Borssele Alpha project.

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DuTCH COMPANy HSM BOASTS A TRACk RECORD OF MORE THAN A CENTuRy IN STEEL FABRICATION FOR THE CIVIL ENgINEERINg AND OIL & gAS SECTORS. THE COMPANy’S OFFSHORE DIVISION, HSM OFFSHORE, HAS SuCCESSFuLLy CONSTRuCTED AND DELIVERED PLATFORM, MODuLE AND JACkET PROJECTS FOR THE OFFSHORE OIL & gAS AND RENEWABLES INDuSTRIES.

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eing aware of the ever-increasing dimensions and weight of offshore substation platform topsides, HSM has invested in extending the length of their largest fabrication and assembly hall this year, from 80m to 100m. This allows for a volume increase of up to 13,000m3.

The company now has two 100m-long halls, which enhance their capabilities considerably, since the production of decks and modules, as well as the construction of larger decks, can now be accommodated simultaneously.

The reasons behind the hall extension also led HSM to upgrade their 50m-long load-out quay. New piles have been driven and the concrete slab is being renewed entirely. Once the upgrade works are completed, the quay will safely support loads up to 5,000MT. HSM Offshore is currently working on a number of projects simultaneously.

The 2,500MT topside for the Ørsted Borkum Riffgrund 2 was installed in June this year.

Tennet TSO Borssele Alpha Jacket

After being awarded the EPCIC contracts for the Borssele Alpha and Beta 700MW Offshore Substation Platforms in 2017 by TenneT TSO, HSM Offshore successfully completed the fabrication, shipment and installation of the 3,000MT steel jacket for the Borssele Alpha project this summer.

Prior to the transport and installation of the jacket, soil investigations, bottom levelling and rock dumping were carried out by HSM Offshore’s specialist subcontractors.

In 2019, a 4,000MT platform topside will be placed on the jacket, followed by the jacket for the Borssele Beta project. The Borssele Beta platform topside will be installed in 2020. After installation of the topsides, HSM Offshore will provide a jackup which will be placed next to the platform to provide accommodation and construction support during the hook-up and commissioning phase.

Completion of Ørsted Borkum Riffgrund 2 Offshore Substation

Earlier this summer, HSM successfully completed the delivery of the Ørsted Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore substation, featuring a HV transformer capacity of 450MW and combined platform weight of 5,500MT. Subsequent to last year’s installation of the jacket, the 2,500MT topside was installed on 25 June this year, followed by commissioning and handover to Ørsted. This was the first project that HSM Offshore had carried out for Ørsted, and the first in the German sector.

NAM L13-FI Monotower Platform Production Started

The L13-FI monotower platform that HSM successfully delivered to its long-term client NAM, recently started production from three wells – significantly ahead of schedule. This was achieved by a high level of standardisation and an extensive use of new technology, which allowed for a large amount

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of commissioning to be done whilst the platform was still situated at the HSM yard, including the remote operation of control systems for the NAM operations base in Den Helder. The minimal steady state power requirements of 700W are fully provided by renewable energy sources, comprising wind turbine generators and a large array of solar panels, connected to twin battery banks which provide redundancy.

This was the fifth monotower platform that HSM has built for NAM and Shell, following a four-platform contract in 2007.

Delivery of Subsea Crossover Manifold for Shell Clipper Project

40 years since HSM was awarded the prestigious contract for the Shell uk Cormorant underwater Manifold Centre, which weighed an impressive 2,500MT and was one of the very first major subsea structures to be employed in the North Sea, HSM was again entrusted with a subsea structure contract from this customer. The so-called ‘XO’ manifold structure was

delivered and installed this summer.

The structure will connect the Clipper South platform with Shell’s Clipper platform, to facilitate continued production of the firstmentioned field following the closure of the Theddlethorpe terminal, which was the original destination of the Clipper South gas.

New Certifications

Earlier this year, the company successfully qualified for the new ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards following extensive auditing by DNV gL. HSM is now certified for development design and construction of large multi-disciplinary projects involving heavy steel structures.

In addition, HSM has been certified for factory production control under the EN 1090-1:2009 standard as well as for the construction of heavy steel structures for offshore and civil markets under the ISO 3824-2:2005 standard, having been successfully audited by DNV gL.

company is certified for the Advanced Registration Questionnaire (ARQ) as well as for the FPAL Verify scheme, which involves bi-annual audits on the topics of Quality, Health & Safety, Environment and Competence & Training.

With a focus on the Scandinavian markets, HSM also has been registered in the Achilles JQS system. Achilles has specifically certified HSM for the Northern and Central Europe utilities scheme for the Offshore Renewables market.

In early 2018, the management system of HSM for CO2 awareness was successfully certified by DNV gL under the applicable NACE requirements for level 3. HSM is actively developing CO2 emission reduction initiatives, including the provision of charging connections for electrical cars and large-scale application of LED lighting fixtures. i. hsmoffshore.com

HSM has also been a member of the Achilles FPAL community for many years. The

The so called ‘XO’ subsea crossover manifold structure will connect the Clipper South platform with Shell’s Clipper platform.

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FLNG / FPSO Vorlich will be tied back to the Ithaca Energy-operated FPF-1 floating production facility.

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BP Receives OGA Approval to Develop Vorlich Field BP recently announced that they have received aPProval from the oil and Gas authority (OGA) tO prOceed with the vorlich development in the central north sea, which will target 30 million barrels of oil equivalent and is expected to produce 20,000 barrels gross of oil equivalent a day at peak.

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he eur 227 million project is part of a programme of North Sea subsea tie-back developments that seek to access important new production from fields located near to established producing infrastructure.

Vorlich, a two-well development approximately 241km east of aberdeen, will be tied back to the ithaca energy-operated FpF-1 floating production facility, which lies

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at the centre of Greater stella area production hub. ithaca has a 34% interest in Vorlich. the field is expected to come onstream in 2020.

Improving Project Cycle Time

ariel flores, north sea regional President at BP, said, “BP is modernising and transforming the way we work, with a focus on accelerating the pace of delivery of projects like Vorlich. without compromising safety, we want to simplify our processes, reduce costs and improve project cycle time to increase the competitiveness of our North sea business. this is increasingly important as competition for global investment funds gets stiffer. while not on the same scale as our huge Quad 204 and clair ridge projects, the vorlich development provides another exciting addition to our refreshed North Sea portfolio and further demonstrates Bp’s commitment to the north sea.”

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Ariel Flores, North Sea Regional President at BP.

Alligin

in april, BP announced its intent to develop vorlich and alligin, another project in its subsea tieback programme. Alligin (Bp 50%, operator; Shell 50%), a 20-million-barrel recoverable oil field in the Greater schiehallion area approximately 140km west of Shetland, is a two-well development which will be tied back to Bp’s Glen Lyon floating, production, storage and offloading (FpSO) vessel. i. www.bp.com

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A2SEA, part of GeoSea, will provide installation vessel capacity.

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Ørsted’s Borssele i & ii

A Strong Mix of International Contracts With Winning the tender of the Borssele i & ii offshore Windfarm in July 2016, Ørsted Was the first company to cross the levelised electricity mark cost of eur 100 per mWh.

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hen built in 2020, the windfarm will supply 750mW with 94 8mW siemens gamesa turbines. the danish operator recently announced the remaining suppliers and contractors. the company has chosen a strong mix of international companies for installing the windfarms.

167km of Cables

van oord has been awarded the contract for cable installation works. The company from the netherlands will be responsible for the transportation, installation, and burial of the

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94 inter array cables, which have a total length of 167km. The cables will be provided by french company nexans.

Construction and Installation

dutch supplier sif and german eeW spc will both deliver half of the 94 monopile foundations. Bladt Industries from Denmark and uk-based eeW osB will deliver 35 tps. the supplier for the remaining 24 tps will be contracted later this year.

Belgium specialist geosea will transport and install the foundations and turbines. This enterprise will also be responsible for the installation of the scour protection. They will be installed in water depths ranging from 14 to 36m. a2sea, part of geosea, will provide installation vessel capacity.

O&M Base

Ørsted has opted for the port of vlissingen as the location for its O&M base. The base

will be built by local contractor cordeel. the maintenance base will consist of a total floor area of 2,100m2. part of this will be used for offices, a workshop, and a warehouse. A jetty will provide space for four vessels. The first preparatory works have already started. delivery of the new facilities is expected by the end of 2019.

Right on Schedule

steven engels, the new general manager netherlands at Ørsted, comments, “it is great to see that our Borssele project is right on schedule. With the contracts for the foundations, we have finished the procurement process for the main, extensive contracts. We are now entering a new phase of the project: component fabrication and later offshore construction.” i. orsted.com

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RecR uitment, tRaining & education

Oceanwide offers services for a broad range of job functions in Europe and in the Gulf of Mexico.

A Lot to Choose oceanwide deals wiTh rapid growTh in deMand for Technicians The consTrucTion and o&M acTiviTies of The growing nuMber of offshore windfarMs require new knowledge, equipMenT, and skills, resulTing in a sMall landslide in The offshore MarkeT. All photos courTesy of oceanwide.

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ne of the big challenges that the industry is facing in this respect is finding staff. Today’s recruiting companies have to deal with a rising demand in technicians capable of constructing and maintaining the many turbines that need to be built.

Ørsted

One company that has responded to this challenge is Oceanwide. With its head office in vlissingen, the netherlands, this recruiter is literally on the front row of many new offshore wind developments in the North Sea area. The company was recently awarded with a considerable recruitment contract by Ørsted. “The contract is divided into two separate activities,” explains Mr Theo nieboer, Managing director at oceanwide. “first of all, we are going to provide Ørsted with wind technicians for

future o&M of the turbines for their 750MW Borssele I&II offshore windfarm.

We are recruiting, testing, and selecting the technicians and site staff that eventually will be employed by Ørsted. Secondly, we are going to provide Ørsted with temporary specialist consultant staff for the construction of all their planned windfarms in the Netherlands.”

Long-Standing Experience

Oceanwide already entered the market for offshore wind one decade ago. In those days, maritime crew were usually employed for the installation vessels, but soon the company also became involved in the recruiting of offshore wind technicians.

Mr Nieboer continues, “We have now been acting as a recruiting company for 42 years in the maritime, offshore O&G and for the past ten years in offshore wind as well. We

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offer our services for a broad range of job functions in Europe and in the Gulf of Mexico.”

Not Interchangeable

“For outsiders, recruiting in the offshore industry might be easy with O&G and the offshore wind acting as communicating vessels. But unfortunately, both markets are not as interchangeable as one might possibly expect,” states Mr Nieboer.

“Working conditions in the offshore wind are not the same as in the O&G sector, so it is not evident to switch to wind when there is no work for O&G technicians. At a platform, for example, people work in longer-term shifts, whereas in the offshore wind, especially in o&M, technicians are from home for much shorter periods.

Installations on a platform differ a lot from wind turbines, so even when someone wants to change jobs, he or she requires additional education.”

Promising Development

With the O&G market recovering and the emerging offshore wind market, the demand for skilled people is rapidly growing. “One of the challenges that the market is confronted with is the influx of new technicians, as many people will retire in the next few years, but this is not the only issue. as the world economy is recovering as a whole, more industries are eager to contract technicians,

so they have many to choose from.”

Mr Nieboer does however see a promising development. “A wide variety of nationalities on a vessel at various skill level is common in shipping, but this is hardly the case in the offshore industry. Especially when looking at higher level positions, the offshore industry focusses on Dutch employees in the Netherlands, UK companies prefer UK people, and so on. Just like in shipping, this will soon change, giving us the opportunity to make use of a much larger international database of skilled workers.”

Better Adjusted

In order to remain competitive, Oceanwide invests a lot in people and tools. Mr nieboer elaborates, “In our business, digitisation is becoming increasingly important as it gives us tools to search for good people worldwide. we therefore highly invest a lot to stay tuned to this. In our market, the best offer is a combination of speed, quality, and price, so we put ample effort into training our people so they are always up to date with new developments. With the aforementioned internationalisation in mind, it is important that national and international rules and regulations, also from an educational perspective, should be better adjusted to one another, so maritime and technical staff can transfer between sectors.” i. www.oceanwidecrew.com

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Mr Nieboer, Managing Director of Oceanwide.

Working conditions in the offshore wind are not the same as in the O&G sector, so it is not evident to switch to wind when there is no work for O&G technicians.

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ORE Catapult’s 7MW Levenmouth Offshore Wind Demonstration Turbine in Fife, Scotland.

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Digital twin for offshore winD

Industry Collaboration Bureau Veritas and the OffshOre renewaBle energy (Ore) Catapult haVe entered intO a COllaBOratiOn agreement tO jOintly deVelOp a Veristar aim3d digital twin Of Ore Catapult’s 7mw leVenmOuth OffshOre wind demOnstratiOn turBine in fife, sCOtland.

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It soon became apparent this powerful Digital Twin solution could have tremendous benefits for the marine renewable energy sector as well.

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igital twins can improve the operations and maintenance of offshore windfarms by combining real-world turbine operating data with numerical modelling to improve understanding and enable a risk-based approach to maintenance activities, thereby reducing unplanned activities, improving health and safety and reducing costs.

The Ultimate Goal

the operation and maintenance of offshore windfarm assets account for around 40% of the combined, undiscounted lifetime CapeX and OpeX costs. the costs associated with an unplanned outage resulting in loss of generation revenue, maintenance crew salaries and vessel charter could be up to eur 11,500 per turbine, per day or even higher. the ultimate goal of windfarm operators is to reduce unplanned downtime to zero, whilst reducing scheduled maintenance inspections to an absolute minimum as every invasive inspection carries the risk of inadvertently introducing further issues for the asset.

Best-In-Class

the aerospace industry has been using numerical models to analyse the performance of aircraft fleets from engines to the entire structure of the aircraft, for many years. data collected by real-time condition monitoring systems, together with manual inspection data, provide a full lifecycle view of the performance of the asset over time and enable a risk-based and reliability centred maintenance approach to aircraft maintenance to be developed, increasing safety whilst reducing overall maintenance costs. when Bureau Veritas marine and Offshore division was looking to develop the next generation of its Veristar asset integrity management software, it decided to partner with a best-in-class 3d modelling and digital twin solution provider, entering into an exclusive collaboration agreement with dassault systèmes in 2015

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and culminating in the launch of the Veristar aim3d asset integrity management solution in 2017.

Tremendous Benefits

initially, Veristar aim3d targeted traditional marine and O&g Offshore units, both fixed and floating, but it soon became apparent this powerful digital twin solution could have tremendous benefits for the marine renewable energy sector as well. Ore Catapult is already working with a number of partners to develop a Digital twin of the levenmouth turbine, focused around the collection of real-time operational sCada and condition monitoring data from several disparate systems. the collaboration agreement between Bureau Veritas and ore Catapult is to create a collaborative, interactive digital twin, including 2d diagrams and 3d representations of the wind turbine, where post-processed sCada and condition monitoring data, as well as manually collected inspection data, is to be brought back into a unified database of the turbine. the collaboration will address how this information is then presented, thanks to the collaborative digital twin, in the most intuitive manner to the operator, for datadriven decision-making and overall understanding of the asset condition and incoming threats.

State of the Art

its current condition status, and how to maintain it, directly from the Veristar aim3d central database.”

Chris hill, Operational performance director at Ore Catapult, comments, “as the offshore wind industry and its asset base matures, the ability for windfarm operators to be able to accurately monitor and predict the future performance and safety of their windfarm assets is critical.”

Critical Decisions

he contiues: “the digital twin enables all information on the condition and performance of a turbine fleet, from the initial starting conditions right up to the end of life conditions, to be monitored and recorded. having all this information in one central database, together with a full 3d graphical representation of the assets, allows an operator to make critical decisions about how to run the turbine, especially towards the end of its predicted life. it enables a risk-based inspection and reliability-centered approach to maintenance planning and the possibility for future life extension. implementing the Veristar aim 3d digital twin platform on Ore Catapult’s levenmouth demonstration turbine will enable Ore Catapult to develop and share digital twin best practices with the industry at large.” i. marine-offshore.bureaveritas.com i. ore.catapult.org.uk

ian finch, global Business development manager for marine renewable energy of Bureau Veritas, says, “using Veristar aim3d will enable Ore Catapult to benefit from a state of the art asset integrity management system tool where all as-built drawings, operating manuals, and maintenance procedures can be incorporated in the database and updated as needed throughout the life of the turbine. maintenance technicians can have instant access to data about the turbine, including

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A Q&A WITH IMAP NETHERLANDS AND CROWE PEAK

The Future is Now AT IMAP NETHERLANDS, A RENOWNED M&A CONSULTANCY THAT COVERS ALL MAJOR SECTORS, MANAGING PARTNER JAN-PIETER BORST AND DIRECTOR FRANK RUIJGROK ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSSING specifically on the international oil and gas industry. With many years of experience, they are experts at guiding companies which are in need of change or renewal, through the M&A process.

Frank Ruijgrok, Director at IMAP Netherlands.

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MAP Netherlands has a long-standing cooperation with Crowe Peak, a thriving international advice company that provides specialist advice and support for companies in the oil and gas industry. At Crowe Peak, Geert-Jan Krol, Partner IT-Advisory, and Peter de Heer, Partner International Tax, guide multinational businesses through the complex cybersecurity and European tax regulations.

Offshore Industry sat down with Mr Borst and Mr Ruijgrok of IMAP Netherlands as well as Mr Krol and Mr de Heer of Crowe Peak, to discuss the future opportunities, challenges and risks when doing business in the offshore industry.

Q: How would you describe the current situation in the offshore industry business?

Mr Borst: “Innovation is something the world has always embraced. It seems to be the holy grail to success regardless of the industry in which you find yourself. The world keeps moving faster than ever and the demand for innovation continues. The world as it is now, demands everything faster, better and more cost-efficient. We have become conditioned to have instant access to goods and data. Globalisation, the process of interaction and integration among companies, governments and nations, is influencing the global economy.

But bear in mind that at the same time, geopolitical risks have increased, causing global trade tensions and uncertainty in the oil and gas sector.”

Q: Does innovation automatically lead to market disruption?

Mr Borst: “Innovation and disruption are similar in that they are both makers and builders. While innovation satisfies a need in an industry, being disruptive is the act of

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offering better value in that same industry.

A company’s future depends on its ability to remain one step ahead.

Revitalising your market approach and cooperation with other stakeholders enables you to expand and fulfil new market opportunities.

Mr Ruijgrok: “Disruptors are innovators, but not all innovators are disruptors, in the same way that a square is a rectangle but not all rectangles are squares. We see that technological disruptions such as electric vehicles, ride-hailing, storage technology and solar PV technology are changing the energy and transportation sectors dramatically. It is the speed of adaptation that will determine the future.”

Q: What can firms do to reposition themselves for the future?

Mr Borst: “The energy transition is a transformation of the global energy sector from fossil-based to zero-carbon.

Repositioning is essential.”

Mr Ruijgrok: “We see that it is important to remain future-proof either by specialising in niche markets or collaborating in unexpected fields, as well as integrating in the value chain to reduce costs and create optimal economies of scale.

The future depends on capability, adapting to change, good leadership and going the extra mile. New icons of the industry need to have a strategy to satisfy the need of immediate gratification.”

Mr Borst: “We actively guide companies in the industry to collaborate with digital companies in order to anticipate energy transition.”

Q: The conjugation of the real world with the digital one (also called Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution) is here. Is the industry ready?

Mr Ruijgrok: “The first three industrial revolutions came about as a result of mechanisation, electrification and IT. The important pillars of the fourth revolution are: analytical technologies, artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies and the internet of things (IoT). They are a fact, not an imaginary future vision. Workforces need

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to be trained in the skills required by these new technologies for companies to stay economically equal and stable. This requires educational transformation and a merging of industries.”

Q: What is the biggest challenge for the industry going forward?

Mr Borst: “Talent scarcity can have a negative impact on the industry. Due to the downturn in 2014, the sector experienced a major reduction of approximately 400,000 experienced and valuable employees. The industry needs to focus on strategically developing (millennial) talent. Human Capital is the present and future. And the

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Peter de Heer, Partner International Tax at Crowe Peak.

in all industries. Critical devices are connected, and data is easily shared.

Digitalisation is already part of daily life, but we are not there yet. There is more to come and it is evolving at a much faster pace than it used to. Think about artificial intelligence, blockchain and other developments that will change the way we know business now. This future is already happening. We have noticed that companies in the oil, gas and energy sector want to adapt and that they are aware of the need to protect their systems and information. Yes, there are risks, but there is also awareness. The industry needs to get boardroom leaders together to find solutions to protect their data. Digitals systems are vulnerable to cybercrime. And the number of cyberattacks on businesses is increasing. According to Cybersecuritybeeld Nederland 2018, there is a continuous digital threat. The consequences of attacks and outages can be large and even disruptive for society.”

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Disruptors are innovators, but not all innovators are disruptors.

industry as a whole needs to create a more attractive working environment to attract and retain new talent. Scarcity of talent also means turning to alternative forms of work and being freelancer-friendly.”

Q: Do the established players in the industry remain at their positions?

Mr Borst: “As mentioned before, the future is in their present hands. Its either adapting or being left behind. We foresee a trend in collaboration between traditional oil and gas businesses and high technology companies. We are also witnessing a developing interest from investors who have regained faith in the industry.

The sentiment is positive. This is reflected in the substantial increase in transaction multiples. This is the moment to invest in a bright new future.”

Q: Is this digital transition already in full swing and are companies sufficiently aware of the risks that this entails?

Mr Krol: “Businesses rely on digital systems

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Q: Will privacy and cybersecurity be as important to organisations in the future as they are today?

Mr Krol: “We see ever-increasing awareness among people and organisations about privacy and cybersecurity, and how they impact businesses and daily life. We see this reflected in the investments that organisations make in IT security and privacy assurance. The maturity level is increasing and will gradually increase even more in the years to come.

The new reality, where a proper privacy and cybersecurity policy has become a hard requirement to do business, means companies need to think about their investments and make smart decisions for a sustainable future.

We expect that after GDPR, new laws and regulations will come into effect that force organisations to secure systems and data properly. There will be pressure on companies to comply with regulatory privacy and cybersecurity standards, as well as expectations from other stakeholders to be fully transparent and in control of privacy and security risks.”

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Geert-Jan Krol, Partner IT-Advisory at Crowe Peak.

Q: Will transformative and disruptive technologies shift the basis of competition?

Mr Krol: “We believe that smart decisionmaking lies at the heart of every organisation that performs well. The technology itself does not shift the basis of competition, it is up to the industry leaders to cope with the increasing pressure disruption brings. As Adam Bryant, managing director of Merryck & Co., explains in the Art of Smart Report 2018: “The stakes are higher. There is more pressure to get the answer right every time, and there are new challenges around every corner. What is our AI strategy? How do we disrupt our own legacy business? Which unforeseen competitor might blindside us?

Hard decisions are getting harder.”

Mr de Heer: “Being aware of the art and the many facets of decision-making will help businesses to stay ahead of competition in challenging times.”

Q: How does the international tax landscape develop and respond to change?

Mr de Heer: “Although there is no telling what the future holds, several aspects are certainly developing. Society basically expects multinational enterprises to pay their fair share of taxes. Although this is very subjective on the whole, you do see institutions and governments reacting to it (e.g. the legislation that followed from BEPS, including country-by-country reporting, master file and local file) and the EU anti-tax avoidance directives. Aggressive tax planning will be off the table in no time and the new challenge will be to be compliant with the increasing density of rules. Secondly, we see that society expects MNEs to be in control of their processes, including tax processes.

This can only be done with increased digitalisation. We expect the next three to five years to be very busy years for consultants, helping MNEs identify, improve and control these processes.

MNEs will experience that tax lawyers, who are traditionally not very involved in the basic processes of enterprises, will be involved in a much more comprehensive and direct way than they were in the past.

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coordination between client and consultant.”

Mr de Heer: “Multinational organisations will have to react quickly to the current developments. ‘The future is now’ drives smart decision-making for tomorrow’s international position. Do not let complexity surprise you.”

Q: If you could advise the industry in general, what would your advice be?

Mr Borst: “Embrace change, embrace technology – in the broadest sense – and embrace the fact that the future is happening now. Wake up and embrace that change is key. There is fundamentally a huge opportunity to seize.”

Mr de Heer: “If you believe in the value and potential value of people, you will see the upside to talent development and invest accordingly into your business’s future. The future is now.” i. www.crowe-peak.nl i. www.imap.nl

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Oil & Gas

Readying the Oil & Gas Industry for its Next Transition

The offshore indusTry has been Through some major upheavals since The oil slump of 2015, when The cosT per barrel Tumbled from The 2014 levels of eur 88 To jusT eur 32. add To ThaT The challenges of depleTing resources and mounting budget pressures, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear that offshore operators are having to deal with some fundamental shifts in business strategies and operating models.

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Local knowledge and relationships are key to good offshore service provision.

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hifting priorities in consumer demand for energy are driving changes. take natural gas, for example. according to the BP Energy Outlook 2040, natural gas currently accounts for approximately 25% of the world’s energy consumption and demand is predicted to grow annually at a rate of 1% globally until 2050.

Unprecedented Demand

Economic expansion across asia has ignited unprecedented consumption of – and demand for – energy as living standards rise. in china alone, natural gas consumption surged 19% year-on-year in the first eleven months of 2017. in response to that growing demand for natural resources, companies have taken to exploring and extracting in increasingly harsh and deep environments, where even the simplest of logistical tasks can be difficult, complex and costly. in tandem, the lingering effects of the downturn and increasingly stringent environmental regulations are driving the energy industry to turn its attention ever more towards the renewables sector. according to the BP Energy Outlook 2018, renewables are predicted to grow five-fold over the next two decades, jumping from a 4% share of the primary energy mix in 2016 to 14% in 2040.

Changing Outlook

the steep drop in oil prices has brought operational consequences for the sector, with losses spiralling into hundreds of thousands of euros due to offshore infrastructure projects not being signed-off, maintenance calls dropping off and a growing number of equipment lay-ups. and yet, despite such murky conditions, there is a growing sense of optimism sweeping across the sector. a sense that the worst may have passed. recent headlines appear to reflect slow, steady growth and stability in the market – in many ways reversing the negative trends that have persisted in the oil and gas industry. that cautiously upbeat mood was further reflected in a recently published KPmG

report which noted that 85% of oil and gas cEOs had confidence in the industry’s growth. moody’s 2018 outlook for the sector sounds a similarly optimistic note, reporting that upstream operators are starting to increase production, in turn helping midstream businesses and service providers. Overall, moody predicts relative stability for the integrated oil and gas business over the next 12-18 months.

Price-Driven

as the sector slowly picks up, one trend is set to stay: the emphasis on driving down expenditures. the sector is more keenly focused on price than ever before. driven by cost reduction, more and more tasks and projects are being outsourced that would have traditionally remained in-house. as a result, operators require service providers who can be trusted to provide key value-added services in support of their dayto-day operations. they also need providers with in-depth local knowledge of the offshore market as well as their partners’ and clients’ businesses.

Fuelling Productivity with Technology

like most industries, the oil and gas industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation. technology is increasingly being seen as a driver for business change, as reflected in the idc Futurescape’s Worldwide Oil and Gas 2018 predictions published in december 2017, which noted that “75% of all oil and gas companies will in future have at least one digital transformation initiative in full operation deploying cloud, big data and analytics, process automation, or internet of things (iot) for the organisation to advance their it environment.” in today’s world of constrained margins, offshore operators are actively seeking ways to transform their existing operating models to gain high efficiency and faster turnaround. data has become a commercial driver and a commodity for the sector in its own right with, for example, upstream

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Key value-added services, such as time-critical ship spares logistics and fender hire, are in increasing demand by operators.

streamline day-to-day operations, while ensuring cost-savings for customers. the company also explores other ways to commoditise data further and fastest, including work to apply iot systems to the Gac marine fleet supporting the offshore industry.

Looking Ahead

companies leveraging data insights to discover new oil fields or improve and optimise their processes. consequently, operatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expectations of their service partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; level of technology adoption is higher than ever before. Gac, a global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services, recognised this demand early and uses data to better

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cost pressures, competitive forces, technology advancements and global demand continue to challenge oil and gas.

Fundamental shifts in business strategies and operating models are compelling the industry to continuously seek different approaches to maintain strong profit margins. to do so, businesses in the offshore industry need service providers they can trust to provide real added value, whether it be in the form of local market knowledge or the ability to use data analytics and insights to streamline operations. service providers who can respond to the changing landscape flexibly and proactively will be the ones who differentiate themselves from the competition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and who will remain relevant as a vital support system for an industry in flux. i. www.gac.com

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P&A AkerBP Valhall Field.

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New Era for Well Abandonments largeSt BiSmuth Plug dePloyed BiSN, oNe of the gloBal leaderS in metal-to-metal downhole SealiNg SolutioNS, haS achieved a world first in conjunction with akerBP and altus intervention, through the successful deployment of the largestever bismuth plug.

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ollowing more than a year of development, BiSn’s award-winning wellok m2m technology, which can be utilised during well and rigless well abandonment, was deployed via e-line in collaboration with altus intervention in akerBP’s Valhall a-30 well in the norwegian north Sea.

Field Trial

the wel-lok m2m technology aims to bring substantial savings to operators by eliminating rig costs and carrying out the

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work rig-free. Conducted as a field trial, the tool was set to evaluate the effectiveness of bismuth as a permanent seal for P&a operations in lieu of cement. with 3,500kg of bismuth alloy, a gas-tight surface seal was created inside 18 5/8” casing through a section-milled window cut in the 13 3/8” casing, entering previously unchartered territory regarding weight, size and precise setting procedures.

Changing the Way

Paul Carragher, Ceo at BiSn, comments on the successful implementation: “this project is an important step towards the adoption of bismuth well-sealant technology. wel-lok m2m drastically reduces the rig time needed to complete well abandonments (P&a) through the use of thermite heaters to melt bismuth-based alloys. we are fundamentally changing the way downhole sealing is carried out, and through trials like this, we continue to break the mould of

traditional methods, changing the way operators look at well abandonment.”

Savings Potential

Speaking about the project, martin Straume, P&a engineering manager at akerBP says, “akerBP is proud to be at the forefront of the development of bismuth as a barrier element with respect to Plug and abandonment. in addition, this installation is proving that there is great savings potential in performing rigless P&a.”

Cathrine Bjaarstad, President norway & denmark, altus intervention adds, “this project clearly demonstrates altus intervention’s ability to deliver innovative solutions and assist operators in resolving downhole challenges, adding value to their operations whilst creating both cost and time-savings.” i. www.bisn.com

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FLNG / FPSO

Shell’s FLNG facility, Prelude.

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flng market Bursts Back to life

A Second Wave Based on WestWood’s latest analysis of sanctioned and upcoming projects, gloBal flng capital expenditure (capex) is projected to total eur 45.6 billion over the 2019-2024 period.

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s lng exports take a foothold in the us, investment in floating liquefaction facilities in north america will play a pivotal role in global FlnG expenditure over the forecast, accounting for 45% of expenditure. a combination of drivers, including perceived technological maturity, an improved macroeconomic outlook, and cost reduction in the supply chain, will support an increase in project sanctioning over the next 24 months.

Opening up the Market

Following a 22-month hiatus in project sanctioning, the FlnG industry is moving into a ‘second wave’ of developments, with the market opening up to a greater number of participants. the size and technical complexity/risk of early pioneer developments allowed only the largest

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nocs and iocs to move forward with projects on a balance-sheet financing basis. as more FlnG units become operational, project structures and financing more akin to the well-established FpSo sector are on the rise. this includes a move to syndicated project financing (e.g. as arranged for eni’s coral South unit) and construction Financing/Sale and leaseback structures (such as Golar’s hilli episeyo unit). increased gas demand driven by economic growth and fuel switching combined with ongoing concerns over energy security underpins the import vessels market. the key driver for the use of floating units remains the short lead-time from sanction to operation and consequently, tendering activity for FSrus is expected to remain strong over the 20192024 period.

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FLNG Market Forecast Key Conclusions

Over the 2019-2024 period, liquefaction vessels will account for 80% forecast expenditure, totaling EUR 36 billion. This investment will subsequently lead to the installation fifteen FLNG vessels and an addition of 47.9 million metric tonne per annum (mmtpa) to global export capacity by the end of the forecast period.

With the challenging market conditions seen over 2015-2017 starting to ease, forecast FLNG expenditure is expected to grow at a 14% CAGR, as operators seek to take advantage of the current competitive pricing structure within the oilfield services and equipment sectors.

Forecast liquefaction spend in Africa will total EUR 13.3 billion over 2019-2024, with 34% of this spend already committed.

Gas-to-power projects will account for a significant proportion of import vessel demand in Africa and Asia.

Strong global fundamentals for regasification vessels have prompted some leasing contractors to sign letters of intent (LOI) for optional units to be delivered in the latter years of the forecast.

A total of eighteen countries are expected to have their first floating import vessels installed over the forecast period.

Global Expenditure on FLNG Facilities by Region, 2013-2024.

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Presented by Westwood

As more FLNG units become operational, project structures and financing more akin to the wellestablished FPSO sector are on the rise.

The World FLNG Market Forecast 2019-2024 is presented using Westwood’s SECTORS data with detailed analysis and commentary on eight distinct regions with a twelve-year market view – historic data covering the period 2013-2018 and forecast data for 2019-2024. Westwood’s Sectors online data platform identifies project-by-project information, development timeline, and Capex details for both liquefaction and regasification vessels by service type.

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OffshOre equipment

The key to the success of RR Holland is their eye for detail and the good partnership they offer their customers.

Plenty to Celebrate for Reggiana Riduttori W-SERIES LAUNCHED AND DNV GL CERTIFICATION

REGGIANA RIDUTTORI (RR), AN ESTABLISHED ITALIAN MANUFACTURER OF PLANETARY REDUCTION GEARS, HAS LAUNCHED ITS NEW W-SERIES. THE W-SERIES PLANETARY WINCH DRIVES ARE AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR THE MARITIME AND OFFSHORE INDUSTRY. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF RR HOLLAND

The W-Series planetary winch drives can be connected directly or indirectly to either an electric or hydraulic motor.

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hanks to their compactness and ï¬&#x201A;exibility, they are a perfect drive for winch application. The smart design allows these winch drives to be integrated in winch drums. They can be connected directly or indirectly to either an electric or hydraulic motor. Typical applications include winches for port cranes, offshore cranes, truckmounted cranes, material handling and drilling machinery.

Even when assembled in the drum, the RR winches can be easily maintained, as all the interfaces are on the motor side. A guaranteed long lifetime and resistance to high radial loads and peak torques are just a couple of the many features of the W-Series. The gear units can be used with custom-made accessories to ensure a perfect and simple assembly on the application.

The W-Series can be equipped with either electrical or hydraulic motor connections

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OFFSHORE EQUIPMENT and negative brakes with backstop device. The double radial shaft seal protection ensures a safe and long-lasting product. These drives are available in two, three and four stages, as well as bevel options.

Due to the design, the ratio can be easily modified when necessary.

The T2 max static torque ranges from 58.000N·m to 1.100.000N·m, while the T2 fem ranges from 39.000N·m to 660.000N·m.

DNV GL Certification for Reggiana Riduttori

Reggiana Riduttori is now certified by DNV GL, with DNV GL Type Approval certificates for the RR 2000, PLUS (including the new W-Series) and A Series. RR has been found to comply with DNVGLST-0378 (Standard for offshore and platform lifting appliances), DNVGL-OS-E101 (Drilling plant) and IMO SOLAS 1974. Reggiana Riduttori can also deliver ATEX certified gearboxes.

RR Holland Celebrates 25th Anniversary In 2018, RR Holland, daughter company of Reggiana Riduttori, celebrated its 25th anniversary. The company started out in a small garage and expanded quickly over the years. They moved to a far bigger workshop in 1995, which was expanded further in 2011 to its current size of 1,500m2.

Today, RR Holland is a large Reggiana Riduttori establishment based in Oosterhout, the Netherlands, responsible for the sales and service of RR products (mainly) in the Benelux countries. Their large stock and modular system allows them to react quickly to market demands for planetary gearboxes and complementary products, such as electrical and hydraulic motors, valves, pipework, oil filling and tanks, as well as special coatings and capstan housings for the maritime and offshore industry.

The key to the success of RR Holland is their eye for detail and the good partnership they offer their customers. Their speciality is tailor-made engineering to ensure that the customer gets what he needs, at a good price and with a quick delivery time.

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Current facilities of RR Holland at Oosterhout, the Netherlands.

Schelde Exotech is a highly qualified and certified manufacturer of industrial equipment.

We build equipment, but we think in solutions. This is why we offer our clients high quality design approach, production techniques and choice of materials.

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German offshore wInd

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New Handling Capacity for Cuxhaven The recenT inauguraTion of The new berTh number 4 will give Terminal operaTor cuxporT 8.5ha more handling area in fuTure.

Ships with a draught of up to 14.30m can now moor here. The completion of the berth means more transhipment for the high-performance seaport, which leads the North Sea ports in the offshore sector.

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Facts and Figures Since July, the new berth has already been serving as a storage and transshipment location for monopiles and transition pieces for the offshore windfarm Deutsche Bucht.

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e are delighted that the new berth will further enhance the competi ti veness of the seaport and strengthen the profi le of Cuxhaven as a port locati on. Today we are celebrati ng the result of a great team eff ort and a producti ve cooperati on with Cuxport”, says Holger Banik, Managing Director of niedersachsen ports and Jadeweserport Realisierungs, at the opening ceremony.

Multipurpose Strategy

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• Excellent nauti cal positi on on the Elbe estuary, suitable for seagoing vessels to the Kiel Canal and to Hamburg.

• Opti mal hinterland connecti ons by road and rail.

• Sea Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz helicopter base nearby.

• Berths suitable for heavy-lift operati ons.

• Suffi cient draught (max 15.8m).

• Whole range of logisti cs opti ons: 3 berths for jack-up installati on vessels, mobile cranes, gantry crane (600t), RoRo ramps (up to 380t).

• Barrier-free heavy-duty road system from producti on faciliti es to terminals.

• 60ha of fully developed and available commercial and industrial area in close proximity to the terminals, and with opti ons for extension.

• Extensive training and qualifi cati on programmes at Off shore Safety Training Centre (BOSIET, HUET).

aft er a European-wide tender; the contract was signed in February 2016. The terminal operator had been working at capacity limit for quite some ti me. “True to our multi purpose strategy, our terminal areas can be used for the handling of many diff erent types of goods. We will be conti nuing with this approach with berth number 4, which off ers the possibility of handling heavy goods as well as breakbulk or rolling cargo”, explains Cuxport Managing director hans-peter Zint.

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GERMAN OFFSHORE PORTS

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This investment in infrastructure will enable Niedersachsen Ports and Cuxport to guarantee handling capacities for particularly heavy loads.

Leading Offshore Base Port

The inauguration ceremony marked the end of a two-year construction phase which, with a total investment of EUR 36 million, was completed within time and budget. This investment in infrastructure will enable Niedersachsen Ports and Cuxport to guarantee handling capacities for particularly heavy loads. Four heavy-duty blocks were used at the berth, which can each carry up to 20t/m2. “In recent years, the state of Lower Saxony has expanded the port of Cuxhaven into the leading offshore base port on Germany’s North Sea coast.

Completion of berth number 4 in Cuxhaven is a milestone in Lower Saxony’s ports”, states Lower Saxony’s Minister of Science and Culture, Björn Thümler, who addressed the opening ceremony.

Optimal Conditions

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In recent years, the state of Lower Saxony has expanded the port of Cuxhaven into the leading offshore base port on Germany’s North Sea coast.

location for monopiles and transition pieces for the Offshore Windfarm Deutsche Bucht.

The Cuxport multipurpose terminal is a joint venture in which Rhenus holds 74.9% of the shares and HHLA Container Terminals 25.1%. Apart from the privately operated Cuxport Terminal, the port of Cuxhaven also offers other facilities for the offshore industry. In recent years, more than EUR 80 million has been invested in the infrastructure of Offshore Base Cuxhaven, resulting in, among other things, Offshore Terminal I (completed in 2009) and Offshore Terminal II (completed 2012), dedicated to the offshore and heavy lift industry.

Additional private and public investments in the port area will be forthcoming in the next few years. Together with heavy-duty roads, and a heavy load platform for the

transshipment of completely assembled offshore systems, or offshore components, Cuxhaven offers optimal conditions for the offshore industry on the German North Sea coast. i. en.offshore-basis.de

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P&A

Well Integrity Monitoring System innovation bacKed to revolutioniSe decom environmental monitoring

Sentinel SubSea, an aberdeenbaSed Start-up which haS created a revolutionary well integrity monitoring SyStem, haS had itS technology tipped to become ubiquitous within the global decommissioning industry.

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he long-term well integrity verification specialist – which is being supported to accelerate its commercialisation by the Scottish enterprise high growth ventures team – has also announced it is working towards its first offshore field trials with a large independent uK operator. taking place during Q2 2019, the trials will see deployment of the technology in the north Sea. passively monitoring the subsea environment around a suspended or abandoned well for over 10 years without the requirement for intervention, its early detection of leaks aims to mitigate the potential environmental consequences of long-term issues following well plug and abandonment (p&a) activity.

Sentinel’s chief executive neil gordon explains: “the long-term integrity of suspended or abandoned well barriers is a critical component of the late life and decommissioning process. with well p&a activity representing a large proportion of north Sea decommissioning activity, the environmental and financial ramifications of a barrier failure cannot be underestimated. it is vital that the industry is able to demonstrate good environmental stewardship to all stakeholders and that is where Sentinel Subsea aims to help. “in providing an alert to well barrier failure, our solution provides the confidence for industry to adopt innovative decommissioning techniques that have the potential to make a huge contribution to the

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Sentinel Subsea: from left, Andrew Jaffrey, Chief Technology Officer; Neil Gordon, Chief Executive; Elliot Kinch, Business Development Director.

The technology’s early detection of leaks aims to mitigate the potential environmental consequences of long-term issues following well P&A activity. oil and gas authority’s 35% cost reduction target. the early-detection offered by our technology also has the potential to significantly lower clear-up costs.”

Sentinel Subsea was born out of the aberdeen’s grey matters programme, developed by Scottish enterprise and delivered in partnership with elevator. the

programme was established to drive entrepreneurship in Scotland’s energy sector by supporting experienced executives to develop ideas, form teams and create new start-up, high-growth potential companies. i. www.sentinel-subsea.com

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OFFSHORE VESSELS

VETh InTEGrATED L-DrIVE

Fit for Offshore ALWAyS LOOKInG FOr IMPrOVEMEnT, DUTCh COMPAny VETh PrOPULSIOn, WhICh rECEnTLy BECAME PArT OF ThE TWIn DISC GrOUP, OPTIMISED ITS L-DrIVE SErIES AnD LAUnChED ThE VETh InTEGrATED L-DrIVE. ThIS nEW AnD ExTrEMELy compact propulsion system was not long ago nominated for the Maritime Innovation Award and the Dame Design Award.

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t the Offshore Energy Exhibition, we spoke with Mr Guido Davids, Area Sales Manager at Veth Propulsion, to learn more about this product.

“One of the biggest advantages of the Integrated L-drive is that the space in the thruster machinery room can be limited because of the compact integrated design of the thruster,” explains Mr Davids. “Using a permanent magnet (PM) motor, instead of the commonly used asynchronous short-circuit motor, allows a much lower mounting height on board of a vessel.” According to Mr Davids, the difference in height can be up to 2.8m, which is a lot of vessel space that can be used for other purposes. “On average, a PM motor, which people might know from today’s use in among other things, electric vehicles, is 40 to 60% more compact than an asynchronous motor. Because the unit is so compact, the design of a vessel’s engine room, and thus the vessel as a whole, has a lot more flexibility.””

Deck Space

Two of the first Integrated L-drives were installed on the Volt Processor, a vessel built

by Damen Shipyards. Although this specific vessel is used in the aquaculture industry, the Damen’s Utility Vessel 4312 is also a type of vessel that fits for the offshore industry, thus a fine example of how the Integrated L-Drive improves the capabilities for offshore operations. For the offshore industry, open deck space is very important for the transport of equipment, components, and container units. Due to its compactness, the Integrated

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L-drive does not influence deck space. But there are more advantages of the unit’s compactness that are relevant for offshore vessels. “Our Integrated L-drive was the best solution for Damen to deal with the limited room below deck, caused by the specific design of the Volt Processor,” Mr Davids continues. “Vice versa, because of its compactness only few parts of the propulsion are under water, making the unit less vulnerable. Furthermore, accessibility during periodic servicing is very easy.”

Dynamic Positioning

As regulations concerning the exhaust of vessel engines require cleaner engines, demand for diesel-electric propulsions is on the rise. With the PM motor, the Integrated L-drive is a true fuel saver. Mr Davids, “The compactness of the motor results in lower weight (30 - 60% lighter compared with an asynchronous motor), which positively effects the fuel consumption of a vessel. For various jobs, offshore vessels often make use of dynamic positioning. Keeping vessels on a fixed location requires constant manoeuvring with running engines, and a lot of fuel can be saved with the electric L-Drive. Keeping this in mind, it is good to know that when compared with an asynchronous electric motor, an efficiency improvement of up to 5.2% can be achieved.”

Noise Reduction

Comfort on board of offshore vessels is becoming increasingly important, for both

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The integrated L-drive, available from 300kW to 2,350kW, is suitable for a broad range of vessels.

When compared with an asynchronous electric motor, an efficiency improvement of up to 5.2% can be achieved.

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Two of the first integrated L-drives were installed on the Volt Processor, a Damen Utility Vessel of the 4312 series.

crews and wind technicians on board. As the Integrated L-Drive has no gear transmission inside the ship, it generates less noise.

The PM motor is water cooled, which produces less noise compared with the air cooling of an asynchronous motor. In addition, the Integrated L-Drive is electronically controlled, which further reduces noise reduction.

Future-Proof

With its characteristics, the Integrated L-Drive is ready for the future. “Our patented concept is recognised more and more in the market, as many see its value.

The aforementioned features – compactness, fuel efficiency, and noise reduction – are combined with a robust design. “Compared with a conventional asynchronous motor, a PM motor contains fewer moving parts, reducing the risk of failures and resulting in less service hours,” adds Mr Davids. “Apart from this, the motor is built with technology that we have been familiar with for years now and it includes proven mechanical components.” The Integrated L-drive is available from 300kW to 2,350kW, making it suitable for a broad range of vessels.

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Twin Disc Group

With a wide variety in products for various maritime markets, Veth Propulsion is doing well. The acquisition of the company by Twin Disc Group was announced earlier this year. “Twin Disc was already distributing our products to selected Asian markets and the US. Becoming part of the Twin Disc group gives us a great opportunity to further expand in these markets and Twin Disc will be able to profit from our experience and excellent reputation in Europe,” Mr Davids concludes. i. www.vethpropulsion.com Mr Guido Davids, Area Sales Manager at Veth Propulsion.

On average, a PM motor is 40 to 60% more compact than an asynchronous motor.

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GERMAN OFFSHORE WIND

Touch Down in the German North Sea The BorWin Gamma Topside has Been successfully insTalled on iTs jackeT foundaTion in The German norTh sea. The mammoTh float-over installation procedure Was safely compleTed yesTerday afTernoon.

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eavy-lift vessel Xiang He Kou transported the 18,000t platform topside from Dubai shipyard Drydocks World to its installation site nearly 130km off the German coast. the vessel completed its voyage in the first week of october, having set off from the Middle east in early september. the topside is one of the largest offshore project platforms constructed in the Uae. at peak, more than 1,500 workers were engaged in the construction of the platform.

Scheduled for 2019

Petrofac, in consortium with siemens, were awarded the BorWin3 offshore-gridconnection project contract in 2014 by tennet. BorWin3 will connect the 500MW enBW Hohe see and the 400MW Global tech1 offshore windfarms to the German national grid. Petrofac is responsible for the construction and offshore installation of the platform. scheduled to go online in 2019, the platform will house a siemens HvDC converter station that will convert the alternating current produced by the wind turbines to direct current before transmitting it onshore to the German national grid.

Third Project

BorWin3 is the third project to be realised by tennet in DC technology off the coast of Borkum, alongside the BorWin1 and BorWin2 grid-connection projects. at its emden/east site, tennet is building a converter station with a substation to convert the energy generated at sea from

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BorWin3 will connect the 500MW EnBW Hohe See and the 400MW Global Tech1 offshore windfarms to the German national grid.

direct current into three-phase current and feed it into the power grid from there. in total, a distance of 160km must be bridged, whereby the wind power is first transported over a 130km-long subsea cable.

Safe and Efficient Delivery

Commenting on the completion of this major milestone, roberto Cecchini, Project Director at Petrofac says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;i am delighted that the topside has been safely installed at its home in the north sea. this is a major accomplishment and something that the various parties involved should be very proud of, specifically our client tennet and consortium partner siemens. the focus remains on safe and efficient delivery to complete the project in 2019.â&#x20AC;?

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BorWin Gamma after installation.

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Larger turbines and other types of foundations require other (larger) installation vessels.

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Accelerated Innovation in Offshore Wind The inTernaTional offshore wind indusTry has been developing rapidly in recenT years. The crisis in The offshore oil and gas indusTry and The ‘greening’ of businesses are Two of The reasons why many companies are increasingly focusing on this segment. Coupled with this, political and public opinion is steadily moving away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy. words by ronald van rijn, managing parTner and mirThe lanTman, consulTanT sTraTegy aT jbr, sTraTegy, corporaTe finance & resTrucTuring.

Paris Agreement

In the Paris Agreement section of the Climate Convention, agreements were made in an international context to limit global warming. an important part of this agreement is that global warming should not exceed 2°C, with the aim of limiting it to 1.5°C. In addition, the use of fossil fuels must be phased out, as fossil fuels are a major cause of co2 emissions. countries that have ratified the Agreement must each take individual measures to achieve their objectives.

Ambitious Targets

Since the beginning of the year 2000, the offshore wind industry in Europe has been

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developing slowly, with substantial growth only being realised after the year 2010. As of 2015, the offshore wind industry in Europe has really taken off. Germany and the United Kingdom are currently the most important European offshore wind markets and will remain so in the (near) future. In addition to these two countries, other European nations are also setting increasingly ambitious offshore wind targets.

Learning Curve

windeurope has developed three scenarios for offshore wind capacity in Europe up to 2030: • Low scenario: in this scenario almost 50GW of offshore wind capacity will be installed in europe.

• Central scenario: this scenario assumes more than 70GW of offshore wind capacity.

• High scenario: this scenario assumes more than 100GW of offshore wind capacity.

Europe is at the cradle stage of offshore wind development. however, it is no longer the only continentSwhere offshore wind activities are being executed on a large scale. The us and especially asia are taking major steps in developing offshore wind, benefiting from the learning curve that has already taken place in europe.

Due to the strong growth in the offshore wind industry, JBR sees innovative ideas and developments from both established parties as well as start-up companies.

Innovation

Due to the strong growth in the offshore wind industry, JBR sees innovative ideas and developments from both established parties as well as start-up companies. These include not only major technological developments such as floating offshore wind, which is now being applied cautiously within and outside europe, but also larger turbines and other types of foundations that require other (larger) installation vessels. Other relevant technological developments include such things as new buoys and more efficient data collection and interpretation. JBR not only keeps track of these innovative developments, but also actively helps

companies with general issues. For example, the company is currently guiding a client with an innovative product for raising capital, tailored to the worldwide offshore wind market.

A Tradition of More Than 30 Years

jbr strategy, corporate finance & restructuring is an independent consultancy firm with a tradition of more than thirty years in strategic issues, corporate finance and restructuring in the broadest sense, but with a special focus on six sectors: maritime & offshore, energy & environmental services, healthcare, food & agri, industrial markets and digital transformation & IT. The maritime & offshore sector has been one of the most important sectors for jbr for years. many companies in the netherlands and abroad, several of which are active in offshore wind, benefit from JBR’s assistance in corporate finance issues such as mergers and acquisitions, sales processes, divestments, capital and debt raising and succession planning. furthermore, jbr also handles strategic subjects such as (international) growth strategies, portfolio analysis, market analysis, building business cases and commercial due diligence. i. www.jbr.nl

As of 2015, the offshore wind industry in Europe has really taken off.

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FiRsT UnmAnnED PlATFORm On ThE nORWEgiAn COnTinEnTAl shElF

Production Start at Oseberg Vestflanken 2 On 14 OCTObER 2018, ThE OsEbERg VEsTFlAnkEn 2 FiElD in ThE nORTh sEA CAmE On sTREAm. REmOTEOPERATED FROm ThE OsEbERg FiElD CEnTRE, ThE nEW OsEbERg h PlATFORm is ThE FiRsT UnmAnnED PlATFORm On ThE nORWEgiAn COnTinEnTAl shElF (nCs).

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ith Oseberg H, we are taking a huge technological leap forward. The fully automatic, unmanned and remote-operated platform is digitalisation in practice, and I am proud of Equinor and its partners for having chosen this in-house-developed solution,” says Anders Opedal, Executive Vice President for Technology, Projects and Drilling at Equinor.

Delivered Far Below Budget

Recoverable resources at Oseberg Vestflanken 2 are 110 million barrels. The project was delivered far below budget, at EUR 687.9 million, which is more than 20% lower than the cost estimate of the plan for development and operation (PDO). The breakeven price is reduced from EUR 29 to EUR 17 per barrel, further strengthening a development that is already highly profitable.

Maintenance campaigns are to be carried out once or twice a year on the platform.

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The Oseberg field centre, from which the new unmanned Oseberg H platform is remoteoperated.

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to Oseberg H by a gangway.

“Oseberg h is the first platform of its kind on the norwegian continental shelf, with no facilities, not even a toilet. The topside weighs around a mere 1,000t, another example of simplification in practice. This platform only has the bare essentials,” continues mr Opedal.

The alternative to an unmanned wellhead platform would have been subsea wells. The new concept provides a competitive alternative for developing smaller discoveries.

“Oseberg h is a pilot and our first unmanned platform. We are further developing the concept and believe that the next version

will be even more competitive,” says Mr Opedal.

Extending Field Life Profitably

The eleven wells on Oseberg Vestflanken 2 will be drilled by the Askepott jack-up rig owned by the Oseberg licence. Nine wells will be drilled through the Oseberg H platform and two through an existing subsea template. Pipelines and subsea equipment have also been installed.

The nCs operators have for a long time been making considerable investments in a major infrastructure in connection with developing the big fields. Additional investments will yield a good return by phasing in smaller

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The project was delivered at EUR 687.9 million, more than 20% lower than the cost estimate of the plan for development and operation (PDO).

Facts & Figures Partners in the Oseberg Vestflanken 2 production license: Equinor Energy AS (49.3%), Petoro AS (33.6%), Total E&P Norge AS (14.7%) and ConocoPhilips Skandinavia AS (2.4%) Location: in the North Sea, some 8km north-west of Oseberg field centre Volumes: 110 million barrels of oil equivalent Depth: some 110m water depth Estimated productive life: until 2040

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Arne Sigve Nylund (left), Executive Vice President for Development and Production Norway and Anders Opedal (right), Executive Vice President for Technology, Projects and Drilling at Equinor.

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near-field oil and gas deposits through the existing infrastructure, and production of smaller volumes will be profitable while extending the field life and activity level of the big fields.

“With the Oseberg Vestflanken 2 development, we are continuing to expand the massive infrastructure at the Oseberg field. This is a key contribution to renewing and securing long-term NCS activity,” says Arne Sigve Nylund, Equinor’s Executive Vice President for Development and Production Norway.

Even after 30 years of production, Oseberg will play an important role on the NCS for decades to come, both as a major equity producer and as a hub for new additional volumes.

“In the Oseberg Vestflanken 2 development, innovation and high value creation go hand in hand, in line with our plans for the NCS,” concludes Mr Nylund. i. www.equinor.com

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The new Windcat 3.5 crew vessel has evolved out of the company’s current crew vessel design.

COMFORT GuARANTeeD AT INNOVATIVe WINDCAT 3.5

Why Big Not Always Means Better THe lATeST TReND IN THe OFFSHORe WIND INDuSTRy CAN Be DeSCRIBeD AS ‘THe BIGGeR THe BeTTeR’. THe SIze OF WIND TuRBINeS IS GROWING WITH almost every new project, resulting in the demand for larger equipment, cranes and installation vessels to install the giants. For CTVs, however, the opposite seems to be the case. all photos COuRTeSy OF WINDCAT WORKBOATS

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n line with the recent CTV trends , Windcat Workboats have recently introduced their Windcat 3.5 series. The combination of higher efficiency, more comfort and increased fuel saving has resulted in the nomination for the prestigious Dutch Maritime KVNR Shipping Award. “For people such as offshore wind technicians, comfort on board crew vessels is important. Many think that making vessels bigger is the answer to this”, says Willem van der Wel, of Windcat Workboats. “The problem is that in most cases, enlarging the size of a vessel leads to higher fuel consumption, and thus to higher costs and higher emission rates.

Being the designer, builder and operator of the vessels ourselves, we want to prevent these are two things whenever possible.”

Evolution

The new Windcat 3.5 crew vessel has evolved out of the company’s current crew vessel design. Mr van der Wel: “We developed the new vessel keeping the lessons learned from previous projects in mind. Aiming at the fast, safe, comfortable and efficient transport and transfer of offshore wind technicians, our design team came up with some interesting improvements. With the newly developed hull of the vessel, high speeds can be realised even in big waves. The new-shaped

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hull proves that it is possible to take big waves at high speed in a comfortable way.

In fact, the faster the vessel sails, the better”, Mr van der Wel explains. “And because of the fuel-efficient design of the hull, the higher speeds do not necessarily lead to a higher average fuel consumption.

Compared to other competing vessels in the industry, we can save up to 40% in fuel consumption and CO2 and NOx emissions.

By reducing costs, we not only help ourselves but we also help to reduce the cost of offshore-wind O&M activities.”

CarbonCube

The layout of the vessel is conventional, when looking, for instance, at the engine room and the wheelhouse. The innovation lies in the passenger compartment.

Mr van der Wel explains, “In order to make a lighter vessel, the compartment is built from fibre composite. This is a very strong and light material, which helps to reduce fuel consumption. On top of this, we have put the compartment on shock absorbers.

This eliminates the noise and vibration caused by the engines, optimising crew comfort.” For the development of the compartment, Windcat joined forces with Holland Composites, a Dutch company with an impressive track record in such fields as high-performance sailing boats. “Holland

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Composites has a strong reputation in building composite sailing boats, but in our market the aluminium hull is the bestproven concept, so, for now, the use of composite will be restricted to the construction of compartments”, Mr van der Wel states.

Up to 26 Technicians

In order to make a lighter vessel, the compartment is built from fibre composite.

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under the new european regulations, the vessel is allowed to carry 26 technicians.

“According to the new regulations, wind technicians are no longer considered as passengers. This means that we can take a maximum of 26 on board. Of course, this makes the use of the vessel extra flexible.

With this larger capacity, the vessel can be used even more flexibly and efficiently.

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Because of the use of composite, we had to arrange for new safety certifications, however, but now we are far ahead and in a unique position with regard to our competitors”, Mr van der Wel continues.

Windgrip

A feature of the Windcat 3.5, already successfully implemented on other vessels of Windcat Workboats, is the Windgrip. This patented system – designed and developed in-house – has several advantages in accessing offshore structures. A rugged and efficient self-tensioning system increases the ability of the vessel to transfer in greater wave heights and reduces fuel consumption whilst pushing on to offshore structures.

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of the Windgrip system: “Whilst pushing on in harsher conditions, savings in fuel will be made, as the force needed from the propellers to hold the vessel against the boat landing will be reduced. The savings can be up to 80% as the engine revs and load can be reduced and still give a safe and stable grip”.

Total Organisation The patented Windgrip – designed and developed in-house – has several advantages in accessing offshore structures.

Still, it is not just the vessel that makes the difference. “Designing and constructing a vessel is one thing, but the total organisation around the usage of the vessel is just as important,” Mr van der Wel says.

“For our customers, it is important that they can rely on us and our equipment, as time is money in the offshore industry. To give an example, when designing our own vessels, we always pay a lot of attention to the maintenance aspect as well. This forwardthinking enables us to change the engine of a vessel overnight!”

Economic Solution

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demand for crew vessels, even when deployment of the larger offshore support vessels increases. In many instances, contractors will use both types of vessels.

On large windfarms, for instance, a service operations vessel (SOV) will act as a base, while a crew vessel will sail from the SOV to the turbines for the transfer of technicians.

This way, the contractor will be able to work more efficiently and flexibly. And at short distances from the shore, our crew vessels will always be the most economic solution.

One down, Two to Go

Windcat Workboats is located in IJmuiden (the Netherlands) and in lowestoft, Suffolk (uK). From there, the company owns and operates a fleet of over 42 offshore crewtransfer vessels, mainly in the european offshore wind sector, but also in the oil and gas industry and outside europe. The size of the fleet and the variety of vessels ensures that the right vessel can be delivered to each project. So far, one Windcat 3.5 has been built and is in operation and two are under way, with the first one to be launched at the end of this year. i. www.windcatworkboats.com

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the woRld’s fiRst

3,000-Years-Life Cast Metal Seal RawwateR engineeRing Company has CReated the woRld’s fiRst 3000-year-life underwater cast metal seal. the metallurgy has been certified by bureau Veritas as fit-for-purpose for extreme life applications in the oil and gas industry, most notably for plugging and abandonment, qualified to the V0 (highest rating) of isO 14310.

bismuth is classed as a ‘byproduct metal’, being the byproduct from the much larger lead and silver extraction and refining industries. “there would not be enough bismuth to go around if cement was challenged head-on,” adds dr eden. “the global output of around 10,000t of bismuth annually would be wiped out in just two large field abandonments. it’s the niche market ultimately that is attractive, which will become a target for copycat actors. by opening up other industry sectors, we are keeping ourselves ahead of the competition.”

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“rawwater has been working in this field since 2000, and has built a large corrosion and creep database in respect of these underwater cast bismuth alloys,” says dr bob eden, managing director at rawwater. “Our strength lies in knowing the specific circumstances where these alloys can be used, though more importantly where they cannot,” he adds. “they are not a direct replacement for cement.”

Bismuth alloy solidifying in water.

the research completed by rawwater todate is nearing eur 4.4 million, and is supported by major oil operators, the uK government, the Oil & gas innovation centre and the nuclear sector. furthermore, a recently concluded project focused on the development of underwater molten alloy spray equipment to seal irregular surfaces. “that was a stretch objective,” says dr eden, “but it’s pointed to a whole new way of getting seals into awkward places.”

Dr Bob Eden, Managing Director at Rawwater.

in addition to the development and application of molten bismuth alloy seals for plugging and abandonment, rawwater is also creating new alloys to provide secure, high integrity, reversible metal seals for the nuclear industry. i. www.rawwater.com

Creation of a pressure vessel by coating a hen’s egg.

Underwater repair of a pressurised leak sealed with Rawwater’s Alloy 10, showing a raised ‘Instant Metal Patch’.

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JAN DE NUL STRENGTHENS POSITION IN OFFSHORE WIND

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THE CHRISTENING OF JAN DE NUL GROUP’S LATEST OFFSHORE INSTALLATION VESSEL TAILLEVENT RECENTLY TOOK PLACE IN THE PORT OF OSTEND. PAULINE STASSIJNS, GRANDDAUGHTER OF DIRECTOR DIRK DE NUL, BAPTISED THE VESSEL AND WISHED HER SUCCESS AND A SAFE JOURNEY.

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arlier this year, the Luxembourg marine contractor acquired the vessel, at that time named MPI Discovery, from the Dutch company Vroon Group. The Taillevent was built in 2011 and is specifically designed for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbines and their foundations. It is also perfectly suited to other offshore sectors, such as the oil & gas industry. The vessel is equipped with six spuds to lift the vessel out of the water, enabling her to work in stable conditions. Taillevent is 140m long and can operate in a water depth of up to 40m. The installation vessel furthermore has an on-board crane with a lifting capacity of 1,000t, as well as an auxiliary crane of 50t.

The christening of Jan De Nul Group’s latest offshore installation vessel Taillevent recently took place in the port of Ostend.

History Books

In 2015, Jan De Nul Group acquired the Vole au Vent as its first vessel for offshore wind activities. When naming vessels, Jan De Nul finds inspiration in history books. The Vole au Vent, was named after the creation of a famous patissier called Marie-Antonin Carême. While creating a new pastry, he is said to have exclaimed, “Elle vole au vent!” (“The cake is flying in the wind!”). With the Taillevent, the company has its second offshore wind vessel named with reference to culinary history. French chef Guillaume Tirel, the Bocuse of the fourteenth century, was nicknamed Taillevent when working as a young kitchen aid. Taillevent literally means ‘cutting the wind’, a name given to him by his colleagues because of his agility in the kitchen.

Looking for Chances The Taillevent was built in 2011 and is specifically designed for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbines and their foundations.

According to Mr Carl Heiremans, Senior Business Development Manager at Jan De Nul Group, the Taillevent was not acquired with certain objectives in mind. “Acquiring the vessel was an opportunity we could not withstand. Today, not many offshore jack up vessels can deal with 40m of water depth.

The equipment of the vessels is also fit for

Pauline Stassijns, granddaughter of Director Dirk De Nul, baptised the vessel and wished her success and a safe journey.

today’s and future offshore wind projects.

Within the growing renewables market, we constantly look for chances to improve our position, and the vessel perfectly fits within our plans to further expand and develop our offshore wind business.” The transfer between Vroon and Jan De Nul Group not only involved the vessel, but also its crew and a number of MPI’s employees. “Each vessel has its own characteristics. It is therefore very convenient for us that we could keep the existing crew on board,” explains Mr Heiremans. “The vessel and her crew must of course comply to our

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Being a family business, we are a handson company, and at least 10% of our staff has an engineering degree, which gives us the capacity to meet the expectations of the demanding offshore market.

“Offshore wind components might be growing in size, but both Taillevent and Vole au Vent can deal with this.”

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standards, but we only had to apply small modifications to the vessel for this, and meanwhile the crew is used to our working methods. So we are very happy with the fleet extension for now.”

Wikinger Offshore Windfarm

According to Mr Heiremans, the vessel already executed her first assignment for Jan De Nul Group in September: “We used the Taillevent at the Wikinger offshore windfarm to place a new 83t crane on top of the windfarm’s substation. This was

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obviously a relatively small job for the vessel, but it gave us a good first impression of how it works.” Looking at the future, more projects are expected. “Today’s offshore wind turbines are certainly growing in size, but this is no problem for our current fleet. And also in upcoming markets such as Asia, offshore windfarms require the same solutions for constructions that we are used to in our region.” Mr Heiremans is not afraid the Taillevent will soon become redundant because of new, bigger vessel taking over business. “Offshore wind components might

be growing in size, but both Taillevent and Vole au Vent can deal with this.”

Evident Role

The leading position of marine contractors with a dredger background is evident in the offshore renewables market. “In the early days, most offshore wind construction projects were taken care of by ship owners.

As the market grew, operators searched for turnkey solutions with companies that were capable of, and willing to, take on the total risk of a project,” explains Mr Heiremans.

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Preparations for Taillevent’s first job on the Wikinger offshore windfarm.

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Jan De Nul Group acquired the Vole au Vent as its first vessel for offshore wind activities in 2015.

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“This is when we became involved, as this risk-taking is a daily routine for us in the dredging market. It is good to be aware of the fact that contractors like us decades ago became modern and highly skilled organisations that come up with innovative solutions. Being a family business, we are a hands-on company, and at least 10% of our staff has an engineering degree, which gives us the capacity to meet the expectations of the demanding offshore market. There is a reason that many innovations in this industry come from this region. Marine

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contractors like Jan De Nul Group play a leading role in this.”

No Plans for O&M

Until now, Jan De Nul Group has focussed on constructing offshore windfarms. With the growing number of offshore windfarms, O&M activities are becoming increasingly important. But according to Mr Heiremans, Jan De Nul has no plans yet for picking a piece of that pie. “As a family-owned company, we are used to act fast and flexibly. The acquisition of the Taillevent is a

fine example of this. But one of our other values is that we do not act thoughtlessly, as we know our limitations very well. The O&M market requires a totally different approach.

Other companies are better equipped and skilled for this, so let them do their job. We will take care of our tasks. This has so far worked out well for both ourselves and our customers .” i. www.jandenul.com

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Maritime Charity Golf Event Raises EUR 6,700 for CliniClowns In September, around a hundred international maritime professionals took part in the annual Maritime Charity Golf Event, organised by Yellow & Finch Publishers in favour of the CliniClowns.

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his is the eight time the event has been organised by the maritime publishers. This year, at the beautiful Grevelingenhout golf course in Bruinisse, the Netherlands, participants of both the golf tournament and the clinic enjoyed a sunny day of sport, some good food and networking. Of course, there were some prices handed out, but the real winner was CliniClowns. At the end of the day, Charles Van Den Oosterkamp, Managing Director of Yellow & Finch Publishers, handed out a cheque worth EUR 6,700 to John Donks, representing CliniClowns, followed by a warm thank you by Mr Donks to all present.

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“We are extremely happy to have been able to raise this amount of money together with all the participants and sponsors,” Mr Van Den Oosterkamp stated, “I and my team hope to see you next year for another great day of golf and charity.”

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Yellow & Finch Publishers will continue their commitment to good causes and organise another Maritime Charity Golf event next year on 16 May. i. www.ynfpublishers.com

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Jon Beatty Managing Director

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UTEC has appointed Jon Beatty to lead its Geomarine business unit.

As Managing Director Mr Beatty is responsible for UTEC Geomarine’s range of geotechnical services, which, when combined with UTEC’s geophysical survey offering, provides a one-stop solution for seabed characterisation and sampling. He has more than 25 years of international experience with Schlumberger, having served in technical and management positions.

Patrick van Eijk has been appointed as Manager Production & Project Engineering. Mr van Eijk has been at Hatenboer-Water for ten years. Starting out as a project engineer, he showed his talent for technical leadership and over time advanced to a management position within the production facilities. He will now head both the production team as well as the Project Engineers. In his new role, he will be able to bring both divisions even closer.

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Elizabeth Paull

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The Supervisory Board of Fugro NV has announced its decision to appoint Mark Heine as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management. He will succeed Øystein Løseth who has decided to resign as of the end of 2018.

Mr Heine started his career at Fugro in 2000 as geodesist on various onshore and offshore survey projects. As of 2002, he has fulfilled several management roles in the Survey division.

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To help support and develop the firm’s business within the growing aquaculture and renewables industries, Sonardyne has welcomed Elizabeth Paull as new Business Development Manager.

Ms Paull, who is a Master of Oceanography and has an MBA, joins Sonardyne from subsea instrumentation and systems company Aquatec Group. At Aquatec, Ms Paull was Sales and Marketing Director.

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Neptune Energy has appointed Odin Estensen as Managing Director of its Norwegian business (Stavanger). Mr Estensen joins Neptune Energy from Norske Shell, where he was the Norway Operated Asset Manager. With more than 28 years’ experience in the oil & gas sector, he started his career with Schlumberger before joining Shell in 1990, where he went on to hold various senior roles.

UTEC has appointed long-term employee Greg Hammond to lead its StarNet business.

Mr Hammond takes on the role of Business Unit Director of StarNet, having been with UTEC for more than thirteen years. During this time, he has been instrumental in StarNet’s development, most recently as Business Development Manager. Previously, Mr Hammond supported the development of iSite, StarNet’s visual asset management solution.

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As the new Industrial Director, Russell Stevenson will lead the creation of two new national research and development centres.

Mr Stevenson joins the Oil & Gas Technology Centre following a 25-year career at Amec Foster Wheeler, which was recently acquired by Worley Parsons.

DEME’s Board of Directors has announced that on 1 January 2019 Luc Vandenbulcke will succeed Alain Bernard as the company’s CEO. Mr Vandenbulcke has worked at DEME Group for the past 21 years. He is the founder and CEO of GeoSea which, since its foundation in 2005, is one of the fastest growing and most successful activities of the DEME Group. Since 2011 Mr Vandenbulcke has also been DEME’s Deputy COO and member of the management team.

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The First Targetless Laser Sensor for Offshore Windfarms

Emerson has announced the release of Roxar Tempest 8.3, its integrated reservoir engineering suite for advanced reservoir management and flow simulation. The latest release takes automation a step further and focuses on increasing user productivity, for a superior understanding of the reservoir and its potential for return on investment. i. www.emerson.com

SceneScan Monopole is the first laser sensor developed for offshore windfarms which eliminates the need for fixed reflective targets to be installed. This technology is designed to increase safety on board service operation vessels (SOVs), where vessel positioning sensors, which rely on targets fixed to the structure, are often unreliable because of poor placement, poor quality, and obscurement from workers on the platform. i. www.guidance.eu.com

Mini ROV Capability for i-Tech Services

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i-Tech Services, a Subsea 7 company, has strengthened its underwater inspection and maintenance capability with the provision of new mini ROVs for performing subsea operations in challenging environments. Despite their compact size, the mini ROVs have high manoeuvrability and power-to-weight ratio allowing them to carry small tools and manipulators for operating effectively in strong currents. i. i-tech7.com

TWD has introduced a monopile seafastening that accommodates all foundations, without any changes to the support structure. The innovative seafastening consists of two supports fixed to the deck of the vessel either transversally, across the vessel, or longitudinally, from bow to stern. One side of the support is fixed rigidly upright while the opposite side frame is hinged at the base. Between the two sides, a special designed rope is slung in a crossover pattern, designed to avoid lateral movement of the monopile. i. twd.nl

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Orga Offshore Strickledeweg 13 3125 AT Schiedam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 208 5566 F +31 (0)10 437 8445 E offshore@orga.nl I www.orga-offshore.nl Contact: Cindy Jouvenaar - Heskes Driving innovation with safety always in mind Dutch company Orga has over 40 years’ experience providing customised explosion-proof safety lighting and aids with navigation solutions for the offshore oil and gas industries. Widely used around the world, Orga products meet all local and international code requirements providing robust, reliable and cost effective service in some of the harshest offshore environments.

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Must-Attend Occasions (Den Helder Airport), Miralda van Schot (Delta On October 16, we were invited to Institute) and Kees Wouters (One Peterson). attend the official opening of the new For us, the day ended with a pleasant gathering Falck training centre in the port of with the Business Club Rotterdam at the Rotterdam. This new training centre Boathouse in Rotterdam. is built for the education and training Together we can make of emergency response personnel we also attended the annual and professionals from a number of your offshore business Furthermore, general meeting of the IRO; this year at Van different industries, including the higha success.

Oord Rotterdam. The day after this meeting, risk industries. We were impressed by a joint NWEA – HHWE – IRO member meeting the new, up-to-date facilities, which on the subject of floating offshore wind took place in are, of course, designed and built in accordance with the very Scheveningen. Yet another newsworthy and stimulating latest standards. day, where we were informed about current and future developments.

Each year, for many of us, October is dedicated to the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference in the RAI venue If you would like to share your news and communication in Amsterdam. This year, it was once again a must-attend ideas, please feel free to contact us so that, together, we can occasion for the industry, with three days of showcasing reach your target group effectively and make your offshore innovations and new releases and making many valuable business a success. contacts. During the event it became clear that activities related to offshore wind and the decommissioning of Let us all go into 2019 with full power and energy. I hope to infrastructure are becoming increasingly important. However, see you at one of the many events next year! oil and gas production will remain at a high level.

The IRO meeting on 1 November was up north at Den Helder Airport. An imposing site and a good meeting with presentations from Conny van den Hoff and Nick Waterdrinker

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