Offshore Industry 2020 Issue 2

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WELCOME

A new reality WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, THE WORLD HAS TOTALLY CHANGED FOR ALL OF US. NORMALLY, AT THE RELEASE OF THIS ISSUE I WOULD HAVE BEEN BUSY PREPARING MY TRIP TO HOUSTON FOR ATTENDING OTC. I AM SURE THIS MUST HAVE BEEN THE CASE FOR MANY OF YOU. BUT PLANS HAVE CHANGED. NO ONE WOULD HAVE EXPECTED THIS. The industry was cautiously optimistic at the beginning of this year, with the market slowly recovering. Now, with the many uncertainties caused by COVID 19 and low oil prices, dark clouds are appearing, although everything depends on how long this situation will last.

Most of us are capable of withstanding business fluctuations, but the first priority for everyone now is to overcome the coronavirus which is a new reality for us all.

Looking at the coronavirus, the first signs in China show that economic and social life is slowly returning to somewhat normal proportions. Let us hope that this will continue to persist and that it will also be a positive indication for the rest of the world. Business is now being put on hold in most industries, and communication and marketing are at a low level. Shows are cancelled or postponed, contacting customers or prospects are restricted to phone calls and skype meetings. With the current uncertainties, it seems like a natural response to hold the purse strings now. Though one should not forget to at least maintain one’s market position. To do so, staying in touch with the market is important. We are certainly ready to assist you in this matter.

Not surprisingly, this issue of Offshore Industry was planned to pay ample attention to OTC Houston, and we will certainly make this up to you after the Summer. Nevertheless, there is still plenty going on in the industry and we have been able to produce some interesting stories, together with the help of many of you. Thanks a lot for this collaboration!

I wish you all the best. Stay safe and in good health, and hopefully we will meet again soon!

Kind regards, Rob de Kerf ACCOUNT MANAGER ROB@YNFPUBLISHERS.COM

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Collaboration on digital solutions Onshore precision offshore Expecting faster ramp-up to higher plateau production

Joining forces for carbon-free autonomous subsea vehicle residency

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Looking to offshore wind, 2019 was a record year for the sector with an impressive 6.1GW installed and now accounting for 10% of total wind installations globally. Read more on page 14.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Gould and Van Oord sign agreement for offshore wind services Gould, a Dutch service provider for the offshore wind industry, has been selected by Van Oord to act as their key logistic hub for the new Borssele III & IV offshore windfarm. For this, Van Oord will also make use of Gould’s offshore service base in Vlissingen.

The agreement contains berth facilities related to crew transfer vessels and survey vessels, providing onshore logistic services, storage and handling of tools and other related offshore equipment as well as marine coordination. Apart from this, Gould will also provide facility service to the Dutch contractor.

In addition, Gould has started the preparations of building a dedicated accommodation with 60 rooms for offshore windfarm technicians and management. The building will have direct quay access, so crew can transfer seamlessly from their crew transfer vessel to the hotel accommodation. For crew changes, the Gould facilities are located near direct road and rail connections to the surrounding airports. The construction of this accommodation is planned after summer 2020.

The Gould management has been involved in the offshore wind construction and port logistics since the beginning of 2007.

Gould is a private company with three core activities: Gould Wind Park Services, Gould Logistics and Gould Offshore Service Base. The services offered to Van Oord are a joint effort of the three entities in close collaboration with local suppliers.

For the Borssele I & II offshore windfarm project, cable solutions provider Nexans will be using the services of Gould as well. i. foundgould.com

Veth Integrated L-drive The most compact thruster ever

Rometal supplies carriers for Mammoet’s Focus 30 crane Structural steel specialist Rometal recently finished the construction of the upper and under carrier of Mammoet’s innovative 2,500t Focus 30 crane. Rometal was selected by the heavy lift specialists for its track record, attention to detail, and ability to deliver according to Mammoet’s innovative plans for the crane. Once completed, the fabricated parts will be delivered to Mammoet’s Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands for assembly and a stringent testing programme, ahead of the crane being available to the market later in 2020.

The Focus 30 has been designed in direct response to client demand for a better heavy lifting solution when working on congested sites. It will be quick to assemble on site in as little as ten days, and is capable of operating at ground bearing pressures as low as 6t/m2. i. rometal.nl

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NEWS IN BRIEF First steel umbilical tube order in Brazil’s Mero oilfield Sandvik has won the first large-scale stainless steel umbilical tube order in Brazil’s pre-salt Mero oilfield. The milestone contract is significant for the offshore Brazilian oil & gas industry, which typically uses thermoplastic hose umbilicals. It will consist of over 500km of Sandvik’s super duplex Sandvik SAF 2507 stainless steel umbilical tubes encapsulated by Prysmian Group.

As the Brazilian oil & gas industry moves further and deeper offshore, the need for more robust products able to withstand higher pressures, corrosion, and erosion is growing.

Sandvik SAF 2507 is an austenitic-ferritic stainless steel that performs well in highly corrosive conditions. It features high mechanical strength and good weldability. Umbilicals seamless tubes made from Sandvik SAF 2507 provide stronger structural reinforcement in smaller sizes compared to less durable thermoplastic technology. i. home.sandvik

KenzFigee expands footprint to the UK Following a growing demand for offshore expert equipment sales and support in the emerging markets such as decommissioning and wind energy, KenzFigee, a wellestablished supplier and service provider of innovative tailor-made cranes and equipment for the marine, offshore, and wind energy sectors, has expanded its services to the UK. KenzFigee (UK) aims to contribute to the success of its clients by providing specialist crane solutions, innovative offshore equipment systems, and support engineering services such as maintenance, refurbishments, and fast response repair directly from its hub in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Jan-Pieter Klaver, CEO of KenzFigee and Barry Stewart, Vice President The KenzFigee brand commands the entire supply of KenzFigee (UK). services of new build installations, from design through to completion, including engineering, planning & project management, logistics, construction, and servicing. i. kenzfigee.com

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NEWS IN BRIEF EDS HV Group wins O&M contract at EOWDC High voltage engineering specialist EDS HV Group (EDS), part of marine services company James Fisher and Sons, has been awarded a three-year O&M contract for Vattenfall’s Blackdog Substation at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), also known as Aberdeen Bay Offshore Wind Farm.

The scope of the contract will see EDS provide substation management services, including inspections and maintenance of the primary electrical assets and secondary auxiliary systems, at Blackdog 132kV/66kV Substation. EDS has over the years developed a close working relationship with Vattenfall, already providing O&M services across their entire portfolio of UK Offshore & Onshore wind farms, as well as providing services to Vattenfall sites across mainland Europe. i. edshv.com

ABB wins system contract for super-size WTIV ABB’s advanced power systems have been chosen for the first selfelevating wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) built in Japan, to support the nation’s fast-expanding offshore wind sector. The 28,000GT jack-up ship will feature ABB’s advanced power and control technologies.

The vessel, on order from builder Japan Marine United, is due delivery to Shimizu in 2022.

Using a 2,500t crane capable of a maximum lift height of 158m, the 142m WTIV will be able to transport and install seven 8MW wind turbines in a single voyage and operate in waters ranging between 10-65m deep. ABB’s scope of supply covers a closed ring configuration for the vessel’s DP operations, the delivery and system integration of generators, high voltage switchboard system, the variable speed drives and motors for main propulsion and bow thrusters, and the Power and Energy Management System (PEMS). i. new.abb.com

Jumbo Shipping secures contract on Hornsea Two Jumbo has been awarded a contract to support DEME Offshore in its scope of work on Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore windfarm, 89 km off the coast of Yorkshire, UK. Jumbo’s work in the project entails the provision of transportation for 165 monopiles from Rostock to Eemshaven and 135 transition pieces from Aalborg to Eemshaven with a K3000 class vessel.

In addition to shipping the monopiles and transition pieces, the project will see Jumbo undertake the project management for the transport scope, including the engineering and design of both transportation and cradles. When complete, Hornsea Two will be the world’s largest offshore windfarm, with a capacity of 1.4GW, sufficient to provide clean, sustainable energy to well over 1.3 million homes. Jumbo will commence transportation of the monopiles and transitions pieces in August 2020. i. jumbomaritime.nl | Read more on offshore-industry.eu

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NEWS IN BRIEF Unity secures multi-million-pound contract with Spirit Energy Unity, Europe’s largest provider of well integrity technology, services, and engineering solutions, has been awarded a threeyear contract by Spirit Energy to maintain wellhead equipment across twelve platforms in the East Irish Sea, Southern North Sea, and the Dutch sector of the North Sea. As part of the work scope, Unity will deliver surface wellhead and Xmas tree maintenance services offshore, covering around one hundred wells, as well as providing onshore equipment testing, repair, refurbishment, and storage from its base in Great Yarmouth. The contract, worth an annual seven figure sum, has two additional two-year extension options.

Spirit Energy’s Central Platform, located in Morecombe Bay, one of the assets to be supported by Unity

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Tekmar Energy awarded milestone CPS contract Tekmar Energy has announced a contract award from French cable installation specialist Louis Dreyfus TravOcean to supply TekLink cable protection systems (CPS) for Parc du Banc de Guérande Offshore Wind Farm (Saint-Nazaire). Saint-Nazaire is a 480MW offshore windfarm set for construction on France’s Atlantic Coast and owned by EDF Renewables and Enbridge. Saint-Nazaire will be the first commercialscale project installed in French waters and marks a significant milestone for the French offshore wind industry. Saint-Nazaire also marks Tekmar Energy’s first offshore wind project in France and the company’s first contract with La Ciotat-based Louis Dreyfus TravOcean.

Tekmar Energy will supply 160 patented TekLink Mechanical Latch CPS to protect the 33kV inter-array cables manufactured by Louis Dreyfus TravOcean’s Consortium partner Prysmian Group. i. tekmar.co.uk

Subsea UK partners with Big Blue Ocean Cleanup Subsea UK has teamed up with one of the world’s leading non-profit ocean protection organisations to promote and support initiatives to prevent pollution of our oceans. The trade body has partnered with Big Blue Ocean Cleanup to support its ocean protection project and raise awareness of the initiative across the UK’s underwater engineering industry. Big Blue Ocean Cleanup prevents pollution through initiatives such as offshore and beach cleaning, and educational programmes. The data collected through its academic research arm is used by businesses, governments, universities, and individuals to help keep the oceans clean. Subsea UK is backing Big Blue’s Ocean Protection Project and will be promoting it to its 300 members, encouraging them to sign up. The programme is aimed at companies looking to make a positive contribution to supporting the marine environment and preventing further pollution. i. subseauk.com | Read more on offshore-industry.eu

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Despite the energy transition, oil & gas will remain important sources until at least 2050.

Sander Vergroesen, Managing Director of IRO.

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Building bridges NAME CHANGE IRO

DUTCH TRADE ORGANISATION IRO RECENTLY DECIDED TO CHANGE ITS INTERNATIONAL BRAND. INSTEAD OF ‘ASSOCIATION OF DUTCH SUPPLIERS IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY AND OFFSHORE RENEWABLES INDUSTRY’, THE ORGANISATION IS NOW NAMED ‘ASSOCIATION OF DUTCH SUPPLIERS IN THE OFFSHORE ENERGY INDUSTRY’.

ALTHOUGH THE NEW NAME IS A LOT SHORTER AND LESS COMPLEX, THE DECISION FOR THE NAME CHANGE IS NOT DUE TO PRACTICAL REASONS, AS IRO’S MANAGING DIRECTOR SANDER VERGROESEN EXPLAINS TO OFFSHORE INDUSTRY. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF IRO.

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ur association originally focussed on the oil & gas industry”, Mr Vergroesen tells.

“The organisation was founded in 1971, representing government, education, and a broad range of sectors in oceanology such as mining, coastal engineering, oceanological instrumentation, and research institutes. The goal was to stimulate Dutch collaboration to gain a strong position in the development of offshore oil & gas fields. It was decided in 1991 to form an association existing exclusively of suppliers for upstream oil & gas activities and in 2016, as more and more of those suppliers also became involved in offshore renewable energy, this became part of our scope as well, resulting in the somewhat forced name ‘Association of Dutch Suppliers in the Oil and Gas Industry and Offshore Renewables Industry’.”

for example, oil & gas are no longer automatically on the agenda. Instead, innovation, IT, and sustainability are in favour, which is a shame, especially considering the fact that in many competing countries energy is still a spearhead industry, resulting in dedicated ministries for energy, among other things. Sometimes we seem to forget that the Dutch industry and knowledge centres have a lot to offer and are internationally leading, based on

their yearlong experience in oil & gas, as well as other offshore segments. This is something we should continue to promote abroad.”

Mixture of companies

Because of the aforementioned, the IRO decided to change its international branding in January. “As we represent the entire scope of offshore activities, we have decided to change our name to Association of Dutch

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Relevant now and in the future

Mr Vergroesen continues, “We distinguish a number of segments in the offshore industry today: oil & gas, renewable energy (wind, marine, solar), decommissioning and reuse, CCS, and hydrogen. Our participants, on average 400, are all active in at least one of these segments. For IRO it is evident that all those activities are relevant now and in the future. Despite the energy transition, oil & gas will remain important sources until at least 2050. What we notice today in our country among stakeholders at various levels is a reluctant attitude towards fossil fuels. When looking at Dutch trade missions

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IRO also works on export promotional activities such as organising the Netherlands Pavilion at international offshore-related exhibitions.

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It is hence important that we keep a constant eye on market developments, challenges, and opportunities. from October 2020 until April 2021. Since the focus of the Dutch pavilion will be sustainability in Water, Food, and Energy, our industry will be present to show our capabilities in this matter. Our presence will be combined with the participation of our Netherlands Pavilion at Adipec in Abu Dhabi.

Vulnerable situation Sander Vergroesen with VP and GM Procurement & Supply Chain Management of Saudi Aramco (Mohammed Al Shammary and Nassir Al Yami).

Suppliers in the Offshore Energy Industry.

Despite this name change, our mission remains the same: to facilitate networking among our members and initiate export promotion activities. As a mixture of large global market leaders and smaller, though highly innovative companies, our members need each other and therefore need to know each other’s capabilities and needs.

We help them by organising various events such as the so-called member meets, member meetings, and workshops. We also work on export promotional activities such as organising the Netherlands Pavilion at international offshore-related exhibitions and trade missions. It is hence important that we keep a constant eye on market developments, challenges, and opportunities. We have furthermore built a large international network to help promote our industry. In many countries, the offshore industry is more or less controlled by governmental organisations or governmentowned companies. One of our tasks in the export promotion is to facilitate our participants in building bridges towards those national governmental entities. For this effort, we work closely together with many Dutch embassies abroad. They are usually very collaborative in this matter.”

Unique position

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Plenty of reasons to celebrate. But before that, Mr Vergroesen prefers to concentrate on daily practice. “The North Sea is currently used by many Dutch companies in the industry for ample innovation projects.

This yields a unique position towards the competition. We are involved in the Nextstep project that focuses on the reuse of North Sea offshore oil & gas assets. These assets could play an important role, for example in the storage of CO2, the production of hydrogen, and renewable energy.” Mr Vergroesen continues, “Together with HHWE (Holland Home of Wind Energy), NWEA (the Netherlands Wind Energy Association), NMT (Netherlands Maritime Technology), and RVO (the Netherlands Enterprise Agency), we initiated Wind & Water Works, reflecting the expertise and professional approach of Dutch companies and government in the field of offshore wind energy. We are very active abroad in the area of export promotion. For instance, together with the Dutch embassy in Saudi Arabia we recently organised a trade mission to the IKTVA and Bahrain. During this event, we were one of the few delegations that had a chance to meet and talk with the Vice President and the General Manager Procurement of Saudi Aramco, which was a unique opportunity.

We are also making preparations for the World Expo in Dubai, which will be held

COVID-19 and the decreasing oil price have a great effect on the industry, and the IRO is keeping a watchful eye on what is happening. “This morning, before our interview, we were consulting our members on the options that were provided to us by the OTC organisation in Houston [this was before the announcement from the OTC Houston organisers about postponing the event until Q3 of this year; editor]. Together with them and our board, we made the well-considered decision to postpone the participation of our Netherlands pavilion to next year. Looking at the current world economy, Mr Vergroesen is cautious about his thoughts. “Last year, and even in the first quarter of this year, we witnessed a slight recovery of the industry. Companies in the entire supply chain were optimistic again and willing to invest. Proof of this are evident, including oil developments in Surinam and Mexico, offshore gas in Mozambique, the new offshore wind projects in Europe, Asia, and the US, the various initiatives taken in the area of hydrogen and CCS, and the upcoming decommissioning industry. This obviously still remains a highly vulnerable situation and unexpected issues such as the coronavirus, oil price decrease, and their impacts on the worldwide economy could sway this optimism. Just let us all hope that these effects will only be short term and will not lead to a new crisis in the industry, as this would be a disaster for many companies.” i. iro.nl

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Allseas acquires ship for deep-sea polymetallic nodule collection PARTNERSHIP WITH DEEPGREEN ALLSEAS HAS ACQUIRED THE FORMER ULTRA-DEEPWATER DRILL SHIP VITORIA 10000 FOR CONVERSION TO A

Ultra-deepwater drill ship Vitoria 10000 will be converted to a polymetallic nodule collection vessel and renamed Allseas Victoria.

POLYMETALLIC NODULE COLLECTION vessel. She is 228m long, 42m wide, and can accommodate 200 people.

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n partnership with DeepGreen Metals, Allseas is developing a deep-sea mineral collection system to responsibly recover polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor and transfer them to the surface for transportation to shore. The nodules contain high grades of nickel, manganese, copper and cobalt – key metals required for building electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies.

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Well-suited configuration

The ship will be converted to accommodate the pilot nodule collection system currently being engineered by Allseas. As a former drill ship, her configuration is well-suited for modifications that will enable the deployment at sea of a 4.5km long riser currently being developed by Allseas. After the nodules have been collected and taken to shore, they will be processed using a metallurgical flowsheet developed by DeepGreen.

New frontier

The strategic acquisition of the vessel represents a key milestone for the partnership, which leverages the worldleading offshore engineering capabilities of Allseas to propel DeepGreen’s mission to source the metals needed for a more sustainable future with less environmental and social impact. “Allseas is excited to be involved in the exploration of the deep ocean for these important metals”, says Allseas Founder and President Edward Heerema. “Deep-sea polymetallic nodule collection represents a new frontier and a new exciting chapter in Allseas’ history.

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With our offshore expertise and innovative capability, we can develop creative technical solutions for this new industry.”

Green transition

Allseas expects the vessel to be operational for pilot nodule collection tests by mid 2021. “To have partners like Allseas bring their engineering excellence and passion to help get this industry started makes us, and the industry, very fortunate”, states DeepGreen Chairman and CEO Gerard Barron. “The green transition is going to require hundreds of millions of tonnes of nickel, copper and cobalt, and our research shows that ocean polymetallic nodules could provide society with these critical minerals at a fraction of the environmental and social impacts associated with landbased extraction.”

Surface-to-seabed

In partnership with the world’s leading ocean scientists, DeepGreen is currently undertaking the world’s largest integrated

Nodules contain high grades of nickel, manganese, copper and cobalt.

ocean surface-to-seabed research program to fully understand the impact of collecting nodules from the ocean floor. In addition to generating new scientific knowledge of the Pacific Ocean, insights generated from this research will enable Allseas to design technology solutions that minimise environmental impact of nodule collection operations. i. allseas.com i. deepgreen.com

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Deutsche Bucht offshore windfarm.

Europe remains the largest market for offshore wind, accounting for 59% of new installations in 2019.

Photo courtesy of Van Oord.

Record year for offshore wind GWEC HAS PUBLISHED THE FIFTEENTH EDITION OF ITS FLAGSHIP GLOBAL WIND REPORT, WHICH FINDS THAT 60.4GW OF WIND ENERGY CAPACITY was installed globally in 2019, a 19% increase from installations in 2018 and the second-best year for wind historically. Total capacity for wind energy globally is now over 651GW, an increase of 10% compared to 2018.

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remains in the top spot with 9.7GW, accounting for nearly one-third of the 29.1GW of total global capacity. The report forecasts that this growth will continue, with over 355GW of wind energy capacity added over the next five years. This would mean that we would see 71GW of wind energy added each year to the end of 2024, with offshore wind expanding its share of total wind energy installations to 20% by that time. This forecast will undoubtedly be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, due to disruptions to global supply chains and project execution in 2020.

However, it is too soon to predict the extent of the virus’s impact on the wider global economy and energy markets.

GWEC Market Intelligence is monitoring the situation closely and will publish an updated Market Outlook for 2020-2024 in Q2 2020.

Consistent growth

The main driver of last year’s growth was market-based mechanisms, with auctioned

Global Wind Report 2019.

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wind capacity in 2019 surpassing 40GW worldwide, accounting for two-thirds of total new capacity and doubling auctioned capacity compared to 2018. The report identifies two major tools to further accelerate wind energy growth: shifting the focus from LCOE to building energy markets that support the long-term sustainability of the wind and renewable industries; and using emerging technological solutions such as hybridisation and green hydrogen to

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Offshore highlights – Europe remains the largest market for offshore wind, accounting for 59% of new installations in 2019, while the Asia-Pacific region accounted for the remaining 41%.

– China remains the overall leader in new installations for offshore wind, adding more than 2.3GW capacity in 2019, with the UK and Germany were in second and third place, installing 1.8GW and 1.1GW respectively.

– Offshore wind accounted for approximately 10% of new wind power installations in 2019, an increase from 5% in 2015.

– GWEC expects over 50GW of new offshore wind capacity to be installed from 2020-2024.

– Markets to watch for offshore wind include the US, China, and Japan.

open new opportunities for the sector.

Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC says, “The wind energy sector is continuing to see consistent growth, after having unequivocally established itself as a cost-competitive energy source worldwide. Established market players such as China and the US accounted for nearly 60% of new installations, however, we see emerging markets in regions such as South East Asia, Latin America and Africa playing an increasingly important role in the years to come, while offshore wind is also becoming a significant growth driver.”

The offshore wind market has grown from 3.4 GW in 2015 to 6.1 GW 2019, bringing its market share in global new installations from 5% to 10% in just five years. GWEC Market Intelligence expects the global offshore wind market to continue to grow at an accelerated pace (for details, see Market Outlook).

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Stronger measures

Mr Backwell continues, “Nevertheless, we are still not where we need to be when it comes to the global energy transition and meeting our climate goals. If we are to have any chance at reaching our Paris Agreement objectives, and remaining on a 1.5°C pathway, we need to be installing at least 100GW of wind energy annually over the next decade, and this needs to rise to 200GW annually post-2030 and beyond. To do this, we need to look past competitive LCOE alone, and ensure that regulation and market design are fit for purpose to support an accelerated rate of wind power installations. This will mean stronger measures to push incumbent fossil fuels off the grid and a shake-up of administrative structures and regulation to ensure we can go out and build.”

New innovations

Feng Zhao, Strategy Director at GWEC adds, “The wind energy industry is growing thanks to new innovations in business models and technology. In 2019, we continued to see

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more and more countries transitioning away from Feed-in-Tariffs to market-based mechanisms, as well as continued growth in the corporate PPA market. Additionally, new technology developments such as hybridisation and green hydrogen are increasingly being implemented in both mature and emerging markets to increase

the share of wind and other renewables in their energy systems. If policymakers and industry stakeholders embrace these new opportunities, we can accelerate the global energy transition to never-before-seen levels.” i. gwec.net

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Ocean Power Technologies’ PB3 PowerBuoy wave energy converter is pictured with innovative single-point mooring integrating power and data transmission connected to a subsea battery solution and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) charging station.

Joining forces for carbon-free autonomous subsea vehicle residency OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES (OPT), MODUS SEABED INTERVENTION AND SAAB SEAEYE ARE WORKING TOGETHER ON A GROUND-BREAKING solution for carbon-free subsea autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) residency.

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e believe a self-contained system powered by an OPT PowerBuoy, and exempt from existing ocean infrastructure has the potential to revolutionise the industrial use of AUVs and make long-term residency a cost-effective reality”, says George Kirby, OPT President and Chief Executive Officer. “Modus Seabed Intervention’s experience with advanced technology development efforts in subsea docking with Saab Seaeye’s hybrid AUV (HAUV) enables autonomous offshore operations and we believe it is a natural fit for our environmentally sound PowerBuoy ocean power and communications technology”, Mr Kirby adds. “We are looking

forward to working together to further support the growing offshore electrification market.”

Tremendous savings

Remote operation without the need for surface vessel support or complex power and data umbilical cable systems to offshore platforms or land has the potential to offer tremendous savings over operations that would otherwise require manned vessels, including long-term environmental monitoring, frequent subsea equipment integrity inspections, and interaction with seafloor assets. This novel system is designed for carbon-free autonomous

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As a leader in the application of HAUVs and having been involved in developing subsea residency for some time, we are excited to be a part of this innovative program. offshore operations with the OPT PowerBuoy power and communications platform at its core. Via an innovative integrated mooring and subsea power/data transmission cable, a PowerBuoy can provide carbon-free power to a seabed docking station to recharge an autonomous underwater vehicle while enabling secure data transmission to and from shore-based operations located anywhere in the world.

“We are delighted to be collaborating with OPT and Saab to utilise the PB3 PowerBuoy as a localised power and communications source to support low cost and low carbon subsea residency of HAUVs”, voices Jake Tompkins, Chief Executive Officer of Modus.

“As a leader in the application of HAUVs and having been involved in developing subsea residency for some time, we are excited to be a part of this innovative program.”

Truly autonomous

The ongoing electrification of offshore applications finds underwater vehicles increasingly utilised foredefence and security surveillance, for seafloor mapping and asset maintenance in oil and gas, and for science and research. Increasing the length and the variety of missions an AUV can undertake can drive down costs and risks, and true autonomous control with access to data in real time is a goal for operators. An autonomously powered interactive docking station independent of traditional infrastructure offers efficiency in routine operations and facilitates timely response to ad hoc events (extreme weather, subsea equipment failure) more rapidly than possible with surface-based vessels.

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OPT’s PowerBuoy PB3 acts as uninterruptable power supply which constantly recharges itself by harvesting energy from the waves.

It is believed that the OPT/Modus/Saab AUV residency system will boast substantial environmental, risk, safety, and cost benefits over incumbent fossil fuel powered solutions. The system is novel because it is truly autonomous. Removing vessels and umbilical links to fossil fuel generation drops carbon emissions and relocates personnel onshore, cutting risk and costs while increasing safety.

Harvesting energy from the waves

Within this project, OPT’s PowerBuoy PB3 acts as uninterruptable power supply which constantly recharges itself by harvesting energy from the waves. It is oceandeployed, moored and floats over the point of use and can operate in any ocean depth over 20m and up to 3,000m. The PB3 supplies power continuously to on-board payloads or equipment located on the seabed while also providing real-time data transfer and communication to remote shore facilities. The PB3 is sized and designed to store sufficient electric energy

to provide reliable ‘ride through’ power in extended periods of flat-calm seas. The conversion of wave energy into electric power is carried out through a direct-drive generator that continuously charges an on-board battery pack. Power from the battery is delivered to meet application and end-user needs. This is particularly advantageous for applications that have varying power requirements including continuous and larger occasional peaks. OPT has designed the PB3 to minimise operational costs (OPEX) whereby deployment and recovery thereof is simplified, leveraging vessels widely employed in offshore marine operations.

The PB3 can be either towed to site or deployed from a vessel’s deck. i. oceanpowertechnologies.com

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EQUINOR AND SHELL HAVE SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON DIGITAL COLLABORATION TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS AND METHODS together, through the exchange of expertise within areas like data science, artificial intelligence and 3D printing.

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he collaboration is expected to entail co-innovation across the whole value chain, such as maintenance, production optimisation and supply chain management.

“We are already collaborating closely in the Open Subsurface Data Universe (OSDU) initiative and see many mutual benefits as both companies have applied cloud-based digital solutions as an approach to our industry’s digital transformation. Such collaborations are increasingly important to strengthen safety, reduce carbon emissions and realise value by applying digital technologies”, says Torbjørn F. Folgerø, Chief Digital Officer at Equinor.

Open innovation is key

The agreement will be further detailed on a project basis. It will enable the companies an agile foundation to explore specific

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digital initiatives and projects.

“Open Innovation is key to accelerating digital innovation across the energy industry”, says Alexander Boekhorst, Vice President for Digitalisation and Computer Science of Shell. “Collaborating and building on others’ strengths is critical to deliver competitive and affordable technology. We are excited about this opportunity to codevelop digital technology with Equinor.”

Improvement ambition

Equinor recently increased its 2025 improvement ambition by 50%, from EUR 1.8 to 2.7 billion mainly due to scaling digital solutions across its global portfolio faster than expected contributing to increased production as well as reducing maintenance, drilling and facility cost. The speed of implementation of new digital solutions has already delivered a cash flow impact of more than EUR 360 million in 2019, mainly due to earlier start-up of Johan Sverdrup and increased uptime on assets connected to our integrated operations centre. “Forming new partnerships and working closer with our suppliers is critical to further deliver on our improvement ambition”, Mr Folgerø concludes.

Open Surface Data Universe (OSDU) Equinor is an active participant and champion for the OSDU initiative that Shell initiated. The OSDU initiative is an international forum of oil and gas operators, cloud services companies, technology providers, suppliers of applications to oil and gas operators, academia, and other standards organisations working together to develop an open, standards-based, data platform that will bring together exploration, development, and wells data. As part of promoting innovation and learning, all sub surface and operating data from Equinor’s Volve field was disclosed and shared with OSDU. This was the most comprehensive Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) data release ever made.

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View at CIC Providence. Ørsted expects its seven workstations at the centre will be regularly filled with dedicated innovation team leaders as well as rotating team members from the company’s global headquarters in Denmark and its regional US headquarters.

Innovation hub LEVERAGING LOCAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM FOR GLOBAL OFFSHORE PORTFOLIO ØRSTED, RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE OPENING OF ITS US INNOVATION HUB IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. TO ESTABLISH ITS MISSION TO BUILDING an offshore wind industry supply chain in the US the hub team will leverage the company›s industry-leading expertise across its offices in the US and Europe.

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rsted expects its seven workstations at CIC Providence will be regularly filled with dedicated innovation team leaders as well as rotating team members from the company’s global headquarters in Denmark and its regional US headquarters. The purpose of this team will be to identify, foster, and, where appropriate, finance enterprises related to offshore wind, with a focus on next-generation technology and related innovation in the offshore wind energy field. The Innovation Hub will serve as the physical location for this team as they investigate US-based companies interested in deploying next generation technologies to advance offshore wind deployment. As a key part of this process, the innovation hub team will leverage Rhode Island’s existing innovation ecosystem.

Offshore wind capital

“Innovation has been the key to the success of the offshore wind industry in Europe, so committing time and resources to foster new technology growth here in the US is an obvious step for Ørsted”, says Thomas Brostrøm, President for Ørsted North America and CEO of Ørsted US Offshore Wind. “Locating this operation in Providence was an equally obvious move for us. The state has shown time and time again that it is home to one of the best innovation economies in the country and we look forward to becoming a part of that community.”

“I’m thrilled that Ørsted has decided to open its US Innovation Hub here in Providence, further cementing our status as America’s offshore wind capital,” comments Governor

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Gina M. Raimondo. “We’re making record investments in education and job training, and the results speak for themselves. As we continue working to ensure Rhode Islanders are prepared for high-skill jobs in the modern economy, I’m confident that more and more companies like Ørsted – leaders in 21st century industries – will continue to look to Rhode Island.”

“Rhode Island continues to lead the nation in offshore wind, and the establishment of Ørsted’s Innovation Hub in Providence is another positive development for the industry and our state”, adds Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Stefan Pryor. “We were pleased to work closely with Ørsted to support the framing and formation of this hub. And we will work collaboratively with the company to ensure the centre’s success. Ørsted will join companies such as GEV Wind and Boston Energy at CIC as the industry continues to flourish in Rhode Island. We are grateful to Ørsted Offshore Wind CEO Martin Neubert and Governor Gina Raimondo for their leadership in the fields of green energy and the blue economy.”

Accelerator

Ørsted and the CIC-based cadre will frequently host meetings and larger gatherings of entrepreneurs and pioneers in the offshore wind energy field. As a result, this will be a dynamic team that draws upon new local talent as well as worldwide expertise in order to conduct its work and catalyse progress in this field. Ørsted has dedicated business units focusing on maturing and deploying technology towards its asset projects. Furthermore, the Danish company is the market leader with a significant portfolio of assets in operation and in the pipeline. Ørsted can therefore, quite uniquely in the industry, act as a commercial and technical accelerator for new technology, providing both the necessary engineering, operational, and commercial expertise when a product is adapted to offshore, while also providing access to a significant portion of assets for first adaptation of a technology.

“We believe that there is great value to be gained by working with the booming blue tech ecosystem”, says Jens Patrik Edvardsen,

Awarded • Revolution Wind – a 50/50 joint venture with Eversource. Capacity: 400MW to Rhode Island and 304MW to Connecticut.

Expected to be operational in 2023.

• South Fork Wind Farm – a 50/50 joint venture with Eversource. Capacity 130MW, expected to be operational in 2022.

• Sunrise Wind – a 50/50 joint venture with Eversource and with support from Con Edison and New York Power Authority (NYPA). Capacity 880 MW. Expected to be commissioned in 2024.

• Ocean Wind – With support of PSEG. Located off the coast of southern New Jersey. Capacity: 1,100MW, operational in

First point of contact

The Innovation Hub team will be Ørsted’s first point of contact for any US technology companies interested in contracting with Ørsted Offshore. On a bi-monthly basis, the Innovation Hub will host open door days, welcoming established companies and startups to present their technologies and test solutions. On top of this, the team will host quarterly pitch days, where a pre-qualified set of start-ups will pitch their possible solutions. i. us.orsted.com

Block Island windfarm. Ørsted is the market leader with a significant portfolio of assets in operation and in the pipeline.

Ørsted’s US projects overview Operational • Block Island Wind Farm, Rhode Island is the first and currently only US offshore windfarm. The 30MW, five turbine project began commercial operations in December 2016.

Head of Innovation at Ørsted Offshore. “As small, nimble players can provide significant benefit and new solutions to Ørsted, so can Ørsted provide a fantastic platform for maturation and growth to companies with unique and relevant solutions. We look forward to increasing our collaboration with the innovation ecosystem.”

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• Skipjack Wind Farm – of the two approved offshore windfarms off the Delmarva coast.

• Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind – with partner Dominion Energy. Capacity 12MW. Anticipated in-service late 2021.

In development • Bay State Wind – 50/50 joint venture with Eversource. Located 40km off the Massachusetts South Coast, this project has the potential to generate up to 2GW of clean, renewable energy.

• Constitution Wind – 50/50 joint venture with Eversource. Located 105km off the coast of New London, CT. • Garden State Offshore Energy – A joint venture between Ørsted and PSEG. A potential of 1GW of offshore wind generation.

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A closer look at corrosion NEW DNV GL RESEARCH BASED ON MORE THAN 1,000 FAILURE CASES HAS REVEALED THAT TUBES AND PIPING ARE THE MOST FAILURE-PRONE COMPONENTS IN THE OIL & GAS AND MARITIME INDUSTRIES. FATIGUE AND CORROSION ARE THE MOST COMMON FAILURE TYPES. WORDS BY DR TIM ILLSON, PRINCIPAL SPECIALIST AT DNV GL – OIL & GAS. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF DNV GL.

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he research is based on cases from DNV GL’s global network of five laboratories in the United States, Europe and Asia, which specialise in failure investigation. Fatigue was seen in nearly a third (30%) of cases, and corrosion in almost a fifth (19%). The research identifies which components and equipment in the oil & gas and maritime industries fail most. More than a quarter (27%) of failures were in tubes and piping, and a fifth (20%) in rotating machinery. The cost of prevention, monitoring, repair or replacement as a result of these forms of component degradation can run into billions of euros.

Potentially, financial penalties can occur if major incidents result from such a failure.

High volumes of data

To obtain the data for its research, DNV GL’s laboratory experts applied several methods to analyse data and documentation to assess failure trends and predict what components are most likely to fail. This included innovative approaches applying advanced search engine technologies combined with technical subject matter expertise. DNV GL continues to enhance this approach with its customers. This systematic analytical approach means high volumes of data can be examined far more rapidly than using traditional databases and spreadsheets. The accumulation of more and better data and learnings from failures can be applied in the front-end engineering design phase of development projects to engineer more robust assets. During operations, learnings can enhance optimisation of inspection, repair and maintenance for more efficient and safer use of capital and people.

believes the most serious loss of function is loss of containment, for example gas/oil escapes, that can cause fire or explosion.

Failure of engineering materials usually manifests as specific physical damage. There are many ways to categorise failure damage to help prioritise methods of investigation.

Failure analysts most commonly use four general descriptions of failure mechanisms: fracture, corrosion, wear, and distortion (or undesired deformation).

Understanding the root cause

Failure analysis is a proven and vital discipline for finding physical root causes so action can be taken to avoid a problem reoccurring. Analysis is complex, involving several observation, inspection and laboratory techniques. The scope of failure analysis could lead to determining a correctable root cause of failure. Applying principles of root cause analysis (RCA) may ensure that the root cause is understood along with what corrective actions would be appropriate. Effective RCA often requires an interdisciplinary approach. Its objectives determine how deeply it goes into the root causes. It may take place at three levels based on the complexity of the situation and the risk of a failure happening again

Applying global expertise

To be properly performed, failure analysis and RCA usually require the involvement of multi-disciplinary experts with an unbiased

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The many faces of failure

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Failure of materials in equipment, piping, structures and associated facilities in offshore assets and on vessels could lead to severe health, safety and environmental consequences. Defining the degree of failure helps to determine approaches that can be taken to investigating why the failure has occurred and how to prevent it in the future.

Failure can be defined on several different levels of security according to the ASM Handbook Volume 11 – Inoperable, loss of service life or loss of function. DNV GL

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Tubes and piping are the most failure-prone components in the oil & gas and maritime industries.

perspective of the failure. They often need access to various failure analysis tools including well-established laboratories that are experienced in handling such investigations. Using management expertise to look for management systems failure that could be the root cause is another important aspect. An example is inadequate change management procedures when changing equipment or materials.

A closer look at corrosion

One of the main causes of failure after fatigue, as the DNV GL research reveals, is corrosion. External corrosion is a threat to most equipment in every process facility and deserves closer analysis and prediction than it currently receives. Inspection and maintenance to counter corrosion support safe, cost-effective operation in process industries. For internal corrosion, industry guidance and factors like fluid type, pressure and temperature help asset integrity specialists to decide which threats are credible. It is rare to find a similarly detailed focus on analysing and predicting external corrosion, however. The internal form is seen as statistically more likely and is easier to quantify and predict. Yet external corrosion is a common threat to almost all equipment in process industries where the cost of a major incident caused by hydrocarbon releases can run into billions of dollars. It is worth asking if we are so used to seeing rust on familiar items like cars in our everyday lives that it can become

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effectively invisible to us, even on process equipment.

Getting to grips

Well-established risk-based inspection codes such as API 581 address general external corrosion attacks and corrosion under insulation (CUI). They involve considering factors such as climate, condensation and how close equipment is to sources of potentially corrosive water mists, such as cooling towers. Even though general external corrosion can often be slow, it can do much damage over a construction’s lifetime. It can be aggressive, especially along coasts in hot climates when salt fogs wet steel surfaces in the morning. Water evaporation during the day drives up the salt concentration to cause high rates of corrosion that damages coatings. High external concentrations of sulphur oxide pollution greatly accelerate external corrosion of plant by acidifying water and destabilising rust layers.

Laboratory services

DNV GL has specialised corrosion testing laboratories located in the USA (Columbus, OH), Norway (Bergen), Singapore and the UK (Loughborough) that test both metallic and non-metallic materials, with specialties in harsh environments such as H2S sour service testing and high pressure – high temperature (HPHT). Skilled and experienced materials scientists and engineers study a variety of material

DNV GL has investigated major issues with external corrosion of flange faces, bolting and piping for various industries.

threats. The corrosion laboratory services cover material and corrosion technology – general and local corrosion, H2S sour service, coating degradation, materials compatibility, stress corrosion cracking, corrosion fatigue, thermal fatigue, creep, high-temperature corrosion, microbiologically-influenced corrosion (MIC corrosion), and fracture mechanics. DNV GL has investigated major issues with external corrosion of flange faces, bolting and piping for various industries.

Joint industry project

DNV GL completed a joint industry project on CUI which, just like Corrosion Under Pipe Supports, can rapidly lead to serious piping damage, potentially leading to pipe failure.

CUI is thought to account for 40% to 60% of pipework maintenance costs. The outcome of the JIP has resulted in a new

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methodology designed to address the major safety threat and multi-billion-euro cost posed by CUI. Recommended Practice (RP) DNVGLRPG109 was developed in collaboration with several regulatory bodies, international oil and gas operators and major players in the supply chain to deliver a practical and cost-effective methodology for managing the threat of CUI and is setting a new standard for managing CUI risk.

A digital tool, CUI Manager, has also been launched to support the implementation and use of the methodology. This tool applies machine learning to CUI data gathered from operators with the methodology from DNV GL’s Recommended Practice, to continuously assess and calculate the risk of CUI in process plants.

According to estimations the tool can reduce the cost of CUI-related maintenance by up to 50%.

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Choosing coatings

The industry coats and paints vessels and pipework as a main defence against external corrosion. This can work well if the coating is carefully selected and qualified for site conditions. In some failures, a coating against atmospheric corrosion was used on cool pipework exposed to heavy condensation from a humid atmosphere, while in other cases an immersion-grade coating is required. Coating systems need inspecting regularly. Many operators have internal standards for assessing the severity of corrosion and coating degradation such as the ISO 4628.

Consistent approach

To assess degrees of coating degradation and substrate surface rusting, the standards use a comparison library of pictures showing coatings and steel substrates with varying

levels of damage. However, they do not address the depth of attack, and the severity judgement depends on the experience of inspection personnel. It is important to ensure a consistent approach throughout the analysis, which is why our laboratory uses trained assessors to conduct site surveys for external corrosion, CUI and CUPs. To address the major problems highlighted by corrosion DNV GL believes that a systematic, rigorous and detailed approach to material science supported by in-depth knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations with state-of-the-art corrosion laboratory and modelling tools is vital to address this key challenge for the industry. i. dnvgl.com

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Onshore precision offshore DEEPWATER FLOATING DRILL OPERATION COMPLETED LARGE DIAMETER DRILLING (LDD) AND BARGE MASTER HAVE COMBINED THEIR EXPERTISE TO COMPLETE A WORLD FIRST: DRILLING OPERATIONS FROM A DIVING SUPPORT AND CONSTRUCTION VESSEL (DSCV) IN WATER DEPTHS IN EXCESS OF 270M. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF BARGE MASTER.

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DD has successfully completed the installation of seven anchor mooring piles for a Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoy. The technique the company employed could prove to have potential for industry-wide applications.

Extreme challenges

The Limetree Bay Installation project was executed in the Caribbean Sea, approximately 2km off the coast of St. Croix (US Virgin Islands), for Imodco Terminals, a subsidiary of SBM Offshore. The circumstances were exceptionally challenging.

Typically, reverse circulation drilling takes place off a jack-up barge (JUB) or from the pile top itself. However, substantial water depths (ranging between 80-275m), challenging seabed conditions (seabed slopes up to 17 degrees) as well as the physical attributes of the anchor pile design made this impossible. An innovative and robust solution was required.

A successful outcome

Since operational and environmental constraints limited the use of conventional drilling methods, LDD decided to integrate its reverse circulation LD2500 drill rig with Barge Master’s motion compensation platform BM-T700 by mounting the LD2500 to a cantilever beam that was subsequently affixed to the BM-T700 platform.

By combining Barge Master’s motion compensation technology and LDD’s drilling system, LDD achieved a successful outcome.

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Barge Master’s motion compensated platform allowed for a secure and balanced drilling operation from a floating vessel, in highly challenging conditions. The equipment spread was mobilised on-board diving support and construction vessel (DSCV) SBM Installer in Q1 2019 in Rotterdam. The DSCV then sailed to St. Croix. LDD successfully completed all aspects of the project, ranging from the installation of the seven anchor piles and the drilling element, utilising the BM-T700 platform for necessary motion compensation, to the design and engineering pertaining to installation, pile handling, and grouting elements.

BM-T700 platform

The Barge Master BM-T700 platform can be installed on any vessel to serve as a motion compensated working base. Equipment such as cranes, excavators, and drilling configurations can be placed on the platform to eliminate the effect of vessel motions, making it possible to operate the machinery with the same precision as onshore.

By compensating the vessel’s movements, the platform effectively turns the deck space into a perfectly stable working area. As a result, operations can continue even in adverse weather. The motion compensated platform provides an alternative for jack-up rigs, which can be expensive to mobilise, hard to manoeuvre, and limited by water depth and soil conditions. The platform is fully modular, making it possible to carry out

the operations from a floating position, independent of soil or weather conditions.

It is also highly manoeuvrable.

Moreover, the platform provides a safe alternative or addition to (semisubmersible) tender barges with offshore cranes, which are limited by wave height and can cause unsafe working conditions.

The BM-T700 has a payload capacity of 700mT, or can accommodate a crane with an average capacity of 160mT at 12m radius.

The platform can compensate waves up to a significant wave height of 2.5m. Both the platform and its foundations consist of containerised units, which can be assembled within ten working days. i. barge-master.com

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A world first: drilling operations from a diving support and construction vessel (DSCV) in water depths in excess of 270m.

Equipment such as cranes, excavators, and drilling configurations can be placed on Barge Masters platform to eliminate the effect of vessel motions.

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Expecting faster ramp-up to higher plateau production JOHAN SVERDRUP

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THE NORTH SEA JOHAN SVERDRUP FIELD EXPECTS TO REACH PLATEAU PRODUCTION FOR THE FIRST PHASE IN EARLY MAY, EARLIER THAN anticipated. Due to higher plant capacity, plateau production will increase from around 440,000 barrels of oil per day to around 470,000 barrels per day.

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lateau production was previously expected to be reached during the summer. At the end of March, daily production had already exceeded 430,000 barrels of oil. “Johan Sverdrup is an important project to the companies, the industry and society at large. The project was sanctioned during the oil price fall in 2015 and resulted in important activity to the supplier industry in a demanding period.

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a major drop in the oil price. In today’s situation, cooperation between operators, suppliers and authorities is more important than ever to maintain activity and value creation,” says Arne Sigve Nylund, Equinor’s Executive Vice President for Development and Production Norway.

Progressing smoothly

“Field production has been very good and stable from day one, and the wells have produced even better than expected,” says Rune Nedregaard, Vice President for Johan Sverdrup operations. “We are currently completing the tenth well. This work is progressing smoothly, which has helped to reach higher production earlier than expected. We also expect to increase plant capacity, allowing plateau production to increase from the previously expected 440,000 barrels to around 470,000 barrels of oil per day.”

months ahead of the original schedule and EUR 3.4 billion below the original estimate for development and operation (PDO August 2015). The break-even price for the full-field development is below USD 20 per barrel, and expected operating costs are below USD 2 per barrel.

“Johan Sverdrup has very low production costs, contributing with a strong cashflow also in periods with low prices, as we experience” says Mr Nedregaard. “At plateau in phase 2, the field will produce 690,000 barrels of oil per day. Expected recoverable reserves in the field are 2.7 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Our ambition for the field is to achieve a recovery factor of more than 70%. We are working systematically with our partners to increase value creation from the field and ensure an optimal recovery factor.” i. equinor.com

Low production costs

The Johan Sverdrup field came on stream on 5 October last year, more than two

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Roll Group signs contract for APAC yard IN MARCH 2020, ROLL GROUP ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAS SIGNED A CONTRACT TO BECOME AN EXCLUSIVE PARTNER OF BINTAN OFFSHORE Marine Center (BOMC) at their greenfield yard in Indonesia.

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he new yard, which is located within the Bintan Industrial Estate (BIE) free trade zone area, will cover 100ha and feature jetty access, open storage space, covered warehouses, workshops, module fabrication yards, a decommissioning yard, and clientspecific plants.

BOMC is a joint venture between Qube, the largest port operator and logistics provider in the APAC region, and Singatac.

It is 70% owned and operated by Qube Holdings. The first development phase, covering 12ha, has been completed and

work on the second phase is now well underway.

Operational base

Roll Group is assisting with the construction of the wharf and spooling base, providing land equipment as cranes and SPMTs for its construction, but the partnership with Roll Group is twofold. Apart from playing a large role in the development of the Bintan yard, by supplying land equipment, Roll Group has also signed a contract for the long-term lease of part of the yard. From Q2 2020, Roll

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HEAVY LIFTING & TRANSPORT Group will use 8,000m2 of the yard for storage and maintenance of its equipment. The yard will serve as an operational base for Roll Group, from where it can cater to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and supply equipment to wherever it is needed.

“The Bintan yard will have jetty access, which is perfect for our company with its land/sea combination”, says Robin Koenis, Managing Director of Roll Group APAC. “Even more so because modules will also be built here in the future, and we can handle the transport of these modules with our fleet of adaptable vessels.’’

The Bintan yard will serve as an operational base for Roll Group, from where they can cater to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and supply their equipment to wherever it is needed.

Growth strategy

The company has a similar yard lease construction in Dayton near Houston (USA), and might be adding more yards in the APAC region in the future. The Bintan yard is another important step in the company’s growth strategy in the region, after having opened offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and South-Korea last year. Adriaan Aarts, CEO of Roll Group, emphasises the importance of having a yard in the Asia-Pacific region. “It helps us with our strategy to expand the land-based business and to focus even more on combined land-sea projects. In addition, the BOMC yard is located in Bintan, a 60-minute ferry ride from our office in Singapore.’’

About Roll Group

Roll Group, comprised of the RollDock, BigRoll, and Roll-Lift companies, specialises in the transportation, lifting, and installation of heavy cargo. Combining land and sea solutions, the group of companies offers ‘factory to foundation’ solutions. With engineering capabilities, an innovative and diverse asset base, and its ability to adapt, Roll Group takes care of heavy cargo and provides effective, innovative, and sustainable services.

RollDock owns five dock-type vessels that all have three optional loading modes (Ro-Ro, Flo-Flo and Lo-Lo), and three ice-classed Module Carriers. On the land side, Roll-Lift operates a large number of modern heavy lift cranes, Self-Propelled Modular Trailers (SPMTs) and conventional trailers.

The specific characteristics of Roll Group’s asset base ensure the ability to serve a wide range of markets, including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Renewable Energy, Power, Civil Construction, Dredging, and Naval. Roll Group operates worldwide. Besides its headquarters in Rotterdam, Roll Group is strategically based in Houston and Singapore. In addition, Roll Group can rely on its satellite offices and an extensive network of agents. i. www.roll-group.com

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The Bintan yard will serve as an operational base for Roll Group, from where it can cater to the APAC region.

Roll Group, comprised of the RollDock, BigRoll, and Roll-Lift companies, specialises in the transportation, lifting, and installation of heavy cargo.

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Eight winners FLOATING WIND TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION COMPETITION

THE FLOATING WIND TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION COMPETITION RUN BY THE CARBON TRUST’S FLOATING WIND JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT HAS ANNOUNCED EIGHT TECHNOLOGIES TO RECEIVE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND

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DEVELOPER SUPPORT.

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Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Energy, Scotland, “Given Scotland’s unique deep water profile, floating offshore wind will undoubtedly play a huge role in our future energy system.”

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3D printed anchor and a self-charging mooring line monitoring device are two of eight innovative technologies announced recently as winners of a technology acceleration competition, funded by the Scottish Government and run by the Carbon Trust’s Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (Floating Wind JIP). The competition was designed to address four key industry challenge areas, that need to be overcome to commercialise floating wind. The four areas were identified in Phase 1 of the Floating Wind JIP: monitoring and inspection, mooring systems, heavy lift maintenance and tow to port maintenance.

The eight technologies will receive a share of EUR 1.1 million from the Scottish Government, in addition to support from the fourteen leading offshore wind developers represented in the Floating Wind JIP.

Emerging sector

Hywind Scotland floating offshore windfarm. Floating offshore wind is forecast to scale up to 12GW of capacity globally by 2030.

Floating offshore wind is an emerging renewables sector, with significance for places like Scotland where water depths often do not allow for the use of fixed bottom turbines. Floating wind is forecast to scale up to 12GW of capacity globally by 2030, becoming a market estimated to be worth EUR 35 billion. In Scotland, the draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy, outlines the Scottish Government’s plans to deliver up to 10GW of offshore wind, the majority of which will be in deeper waters suitable for floating wind. To achieve this scale, accelerating technology innovation to lower the levelised cost of energy from floating wind will be critical.

Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Energy, Scotland comments, “We are funding the Carbon Trust’s Floating Wind Technology Acceleration Competition in order to address key technical challenges in the sector. Given Scotland’s unique deep water profile, floating offshore wind will undoubtedly play a huge role in our future energy system, as we transition to a net zero economy and we know that key overseas markets are also looking to exploit floating wind technology to meet their own energy needs. The innovative solutions developed by the competition winners will help reduce

costs in the sector and could allow floating wind technology to reach commercial scale deployment earlier than previously anticipated and that could prove vital as Scotland and other coastal nations seek to head off the climate emergency.” Jan Matthiesen, Director Offshore Wind at the Carbon Trust says, “Floating wind is on the precipice of scaling to deliver significant capacity in the energy system. The competition is supporting a number of exciting technology innovations in critical challenge areas identified by industry. We are excited and optimistic for both the potential of these innovations to reach commercialisation and their ability to positively impact the sector.”

Floating Wind JIP

The Floating Wind JIP, formed in 2016, is a collaborative research and development initiative between the Carbon Trust, Scottish Government, and fourteen leading international offshore wind developers: EnBW, ENGIE, Eolfi, Equinor, innogy, Kyuden Mirai Energy, Ørsted, RWE, ScottishPower Renewables, Shell, SSE, TEPCO, Vattenfall, and Wpd. It has been established to accelerate the development of floating wind technology through cost reduction and derisking of technology components and their manufacture, operation and maintenance.

The winning technologies

The successful applicants are from a variety of sectors including oil & gas, IT & telecommunications, and engineering. The innovations range in maturity, therefore the funding will be used to support different activities from desktop studies to offshore demonstration.

The companies and their winning technologies are: Monitoring and inspection – Fugro, AS Mosley, and University of Strathclyde – Condition monitoring software which uses readily available acceleration and motion data points from floating offshore wind structures to extrapolate how the wider structure responds to stress.

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AS Mosley, along with consortium partners, Fugro and Strathclyde University, has been awarded funding from The Carbon Trust, to develop new technology for monitoring Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT).

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Dublin Offshore’s load reduction device, sits partway up the mooring line and pivots in the water to minimise movement of the floating platform during wave events.

RCAM Technologies and the Floating Wind Technology Company designed a concrete anchor, that will be produced using 3D printing technology, and which is sunk and then embedded in the seabed through suction.

– Technology from Ideas and WFS – A load monitoring system to identify stresses on mooring lines and times when maintenance is needed. The monitoring system will be integrated into an existing spring, which also acts as a dampener on mooring lines, and is powered by movement of the lines.

Mooring systems – Dublin Offshore – A load reduction device that sits partway up the mooring line and pivots in the water to minimise movement of the floating platform during wave events.

– Intelligent Mooring Systems and University of Exeter – A new pressurebased dampener which sits between the platform and mooring line to reduce the load on floating platforms.

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– RCAM Technologies and the Floating Wind Technology Company – A concrete anchor, produced using 3D printing technology, which is sunk and then embedded in the seabed through suction.

– Vryhof – An adjustable lock on the seabed used to manipulate the tension of the mooring lines. This is an alternative to a winch sitting on the turbine platform, and enables vessels to adjust the tension of mooring lines at a safe distance from the platform.

Tow to port maintenance – Aker Solutions – A splice box connecting two dynamic array cables, and allowing them to be wet-stored on the seabed when a turbine is towed to port. This will also enable an array of floating wind turbines to remain operational when one floating platform is removed for maintenance. i. carbontrust.com

Heavy lift maintenance – Conbit – A temporary crane which sits on top of the turbine (the nacelle) to winch parts up and down for maintenance. This could enable larger turbines to be serviced offshore than is currently feasible.

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Reducing CO2 emissions on FPSOs

BP IS THE LATEST IN A GROWING LIST OF OIL & GAS OPERATORS TO PLEDGE FOR NET ZERO EMISSIONS, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF Equinor, and AkerBP which plans to make NOAKA the first energy-positive field development on the Norwegian continental shelf. But how can that be achieved, and what are the technology solutions?

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oday, approximately 80% of the CO2 emissions from offshore activities come from gas turbines used to generate electricity on the installations. The turbines are powered by natural gas from the reservoirs that generate electricity to power equipment such as compressors or other rotating machinery. In Norway, electrification of an offshore platform from renewable energy on land (power from shore) offers one solution, but for facilities in remote areas or where it is not feasible to obtain power from the main grid, CCUS offers another alternative.

New hope

So why hasn’t CCUS already been widely adopted? Carbon capture from onshore gas power plants is proven and ready, but for

More than 180 FPSOs are in operation today and a total of 55 newbuilds are planned to be in operation by 2022.

offshore facilities carbon capture has so far not been considered viable due to complexity, weight, and space requirements. Recent developments in

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About Just Catch Aker Solution’s Just Catch system is a small modularised carbon capture system, hence providing a solution suitable for installation on places that require a small footprint such as, among other things, FPSOs. When used on an FPSO, it will be able to capture approximately 120,000t of CO2 per year per gas turbine, thus around 240,000t of CO2 per FPSO, which for the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) would imply a yearly reduction of 110 MNOK in tax and which would be the equivalent of taking 120,000 cars off the road.

Some key features: • Compact and standardised design with minimum materials and a small footprint.

• Completed containers and pre-fab construction, directly from producer, requiring a minimum of engineering and limited preparation work on site.

• Easy transport, installation, and hook-up.

• 100% automated, remotely controlled.

• Fifteen months delivery time from order.

• Cost effective.

Aker Solutions’ proven and tested compact carbon capture system Just Catch could be used on FPSOs.

CCUS offer new hope. Aker Solutions’ proven and tested compact carbon capture system Just Catch could be used on Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels, both retrofit and newbuilds. More than 180 FPSOs are in operation today and a total of 55 newbuilds are planned to be in operation by 2022.

No showstoppers

Assuming that each FPSO has two 30MW gas turbines operating on a 70% load factor, the total CO2 emission will be approximately 50t million in 2022 – equal to Norway’s total GHG emissions. Through recent studies of Just Catch on FPSOs, Aker Solutions has demonstrated that carbon capture is feasible with no showstoppers. The captured CO2 can be compressed and

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injected for permanent geological storage via an existing water injection system or in a separate well.

Critical technology

As CCUS applied to power is at an early stage of commercialisation, securing investments will require complementary and targeted policy measures such as tax credits or grant funding. There is no silver bullet to meeting the Paris agreement, but there is no doubt that CCUS will be one of the critical technologies to reduce emissions. i. akersolutions.com

Jon Christopher Knudsen, Vice President, Global Development at Aker Solutions.

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Eemshaven base port for Hornsea Two BUSS TERMINAL IN EEMSHAVEN (GRONINGEN SEAPORTS) HAS BEEN AWARDED A CONTRACT FOR ANOTHER PROJECT. FROM MAY ONWARDS, IT WILL SERVE AS THE BASE PORT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOUNDATION STRUCTURES FOR THE HORNSEA TWO OFFSHORE WINDFARM. APPROXIMATELY 140,000M² OF THE 250,000M² HEAVY LIFT TERMINAL WILL BE USED FOR THIS PROJECT.

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The Hornsea Two windfarm will span an offshore area of 462km² and when fully operational in 2022, it will be the largest offshore windfarm in the world.

Approximately 140,000m² of Buss Terminal’s 250,000m2 heavy lift terminal will be used for this project.

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he windfarm will be located about 89km off the Yorkshire Coast in the North Sea. “We are delighted to have won a project of this size in UK waters. This underlines the combined strength of our project team in Hamburg and our terminal in Eemshaven”, comments Martin Schulz, Managing Director of the Buss Energy Group, on the upcoming project.

Largest offshore windfarm worldwide

The windfarm, owned by Danish energy group Ørsted, will consist of 165 Siemens

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Gamesa 8MW turbines. With a total capacity of almost 1.4GW, it will supply about 1.3 million households with green energy. The Hornsea Two windfarm will span an offshore area of 462km² and when fully operational in 2022, it will be the largest offshore windfarm in the world.

Buss Terminal Eemshaven won the tender issued by DEME Offshore in February and is now responsible for handling, storage, and terminal logistics of the 165 monopiles and transition pieces at its own terminal site.

The monopile foundations of the wind turbines each weigh up to 1,230t. This equals the weight of around three fully loaded Boeing 747-400 aircrafts.

One of the leading offshore wind ports

Groningen Seaports’ CEO Cas König proudly states, “We’re delighted that DEME has once again chosen Eemshaven as the base port for this enormous project. Hornsea Two is the seventeenth offshore windfarm to be installed via Eemshaven. Not only is this the largest windfarm off the English coast, it is also the largest windfarm ever built via

Eemshaven. And it’s of course a great achievement for Buss Terminal Eemshaven, which has already proven its ability to handle this kind of gigantic project. It’s also good for the activities in the seaport and for employment. It shows that Eemshaven really has grown into one of the North Sea’s most important offshore wind ports.”

Eemshaven

Since 2009, Eemshaven plays an important role in the assembly and shipping activities of wind turbines. The port has become a base, marshalling, and service port of note for offshore windfarms, especially in the German neighbouring part of the North Sea. Eemshaven is geographically well-situated for offshore wind activities. Moreover, Eemshaven meets all maritime requirements and has the facilities for assembling and shipping wind turbines. i. groningen-seaports.com

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Effective 1 April, Sonardyne International has announced Graham Brown as its new Managing Director. Mr Brown has served on Sonardyne International’s board from 2008, most recently as Sales and Marketing Director and Deputy Managing Director. Mr Brown, who holds a degree and PhD in electromechanical engineering, is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of both the Institute of Directors and the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology.

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Kjetil M. Ebbesberg was appointed as new Group CFO in DNV GL and will succeed Thomas Vogth-Eriksen, who will become Director, Certification Division in DNV GL Business Assurance. Mr. Ebbesberg holds a Master’s degree in business economics and previously held the position of Executive Vice President at Hydro Rolled Products. He will join DNV GL on 1 April 2020 and take up the Group CFO position as of 1 July 2020.

As of 1 June, Joost Heemskerk will succeed Michel Kurstjens as CCO of Sif Group. Mr Heemskerk has previously worked at 2B Energy and has held various commercial positions at SBM Offshore for the past eight years, where he is currently in the position of Business Acquisition Director, with a focus on floating wind solutions. He studied civil and offshore engineering.

As of 1 April, Marc van Heyningen has become the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Damen Shipyards Group. Mr Van Heyningen has a MSc in Civil Structural Engineering and has previously held various general and operations management positions at Fluor Corporation.

Mr Van Heyningen succeeds JanWim Dekker, who started as Chief Commercial Officer on 1 January.

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Alexandra Thomas joins Neptune from Tullow Oil, where she most recently held the position of Head of Exploration, Development and Commercial for Ghana. Ms Thomas holds a PhD in Applied Fluids Dynamics and a First Class Master of Physics with Honours from the University of Edinburgh and has eighteen years’ experience in the oil & gas sector. She started her career with assignments with both Shell and Equinor before joining Tullow.

As of 1 March, Christoph Zipf has taken over the position of Press and Communication Manager at WindEurope. WindEurope, an association with over 400 members active in 50 countries, is the voice of the wind industry, actively promoting wind power in Europe and worldwide. Mr Zipf has previously worked as Press Spokesperson for the German Wind Energy Association BWE. He will be the main contact person for all press-related matters.

Survitec has appointed Ron Krisanda as Executive Chairman. Mr Krisanda will drive a comprehensive strategic plan to focus on customer needs and profitable growth. In this newly created role, he will lead both the Survitec Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team.

Mr Krisanda has extensive experience in the global manufacturing and service businesses.

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Mr Sakashita holds a Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and ocean engineering and started his career at Japan’s Ministry of Transport. He has also held the position of Director-General of the Maritime Bureau and Deputy Minister for Technical Affairs.

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OUTFITTERS iXblue launches real-time static bathymetry sonar

DSM, SABIC, and UPM Biofuels create bio-based Dyneema

iXblue, a major provider of advanced navigation, subsea positioning, and imagery solutions dedicated to the offshore market, has launched its new SeapiX-C solid-state 3D multibeam sonar. The new sonar offers real-time georeferenced static bathymetry capabilities to marine works operators for instant monitoring and decision-making. Providing highly accurate and robust static bathymetry, the solid-state seabed-mapping solution is perfectly suited for challenging jack-up barges deployments and dredging operations.

Offering a new static 3D imagery solution able to display the seabed in real-time during jack-up barges deployment, SeapiX-C enables operators to directly see where they are positioning the legs of the platforms, bringing higher efficiency and safety to deployment operations by removing the need for time-consuming and costly pre-lay diver operations. i. ixblue.com

Royal DSM has partnered up with SABIC and UPM Biofuels to reduce the environmental footprint of Dyneema, the world’s strongest fibre. The collaboration will see Dyneema transition into bio-based feedstock, leveraging SABIC’s innovative TruCircle solutions for certified renewable products.

This new partnership represents an important step in realising the goal of sourcing at least 60% of its feedstock from bio-based raw material by 2030. The transition to bio-based feedstock will maintain Dyneema’s unique properties, enabling customers to adopt a more sustainable solution without compromising process efficiency or final product performance. The Dyneema bio-based material will be carrying the globally recognised ISCC Plus certification and will not require requalification of downstream products. Bio-based Dyneema will be available from April 2020. i. dsm.com

DuroWipers ATEX certified for hazardous areas DuroWipers recently announced that its wiper systems are now ATEX certified. ATEX, a European Union directive from the European Committee for Standardisation, is a gold safety standard that covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Under the directive, if you are a supplier to the oil & gas or mining industries – or if you operate directly in them – you will be required to prove the equipment you supply is ATEX certified.

DuroWipers are designed to operate in hazardous areas filled with gas, vapour or dust.

They are constructed to work in all types of industrial machinery with a 24V and a maximum operating current of 3A. The wipers systems can handle an ambient temperature range from -30°C to +60°C, so they can be used in hot areas with aggressive ambient conditions. i. durowipers.co.uk

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OUTFITTERS Stauff adds revised plug-in couplings to its range

Novacavi’s cable in wave energy installation Novacavi recently contributed to the development of technologies converting sea wave power into electrical energy, with a special custom cable engineered to connect the pilot unit moored offshore to the network of the Inertial Sea Wave Energy Converter (ISWEC) prototype within the Eni MaREnergy research programme. Installed offshore Ravenna by ENI, ISWEC is the world’s first example of the ‘smart grid’ system for the production of wave energy combined with photovoltaic and energy storage.

Essential features of this cable were specially designed and manufactured

by Wave for Energy, a spin-off from the Polytechnic University of Turin; water tightness, high breaking resistance, and long dynamic life performance in water all together calibrated for this specific and particularly burdensome application. i. novacavi.it

Stauff is adding the revised QRC-IB series to its range of plug-in couplings for a swift connecting and releasing of hydraulic lines. The QRC-IB series complies with the requirements of ISO 7241/Series B, targeting the broad market of standard hydraulic couplings that are widely used, especially in the aftermarket and replacement sectors.

The revised series of these plug-in couplings uses a zinc-nickel-based corrosion protection coating that offers maximum resistance to red rust/ base metal corrosion in practical application. It exceeds even the highest requirements of corrosion protection class K5, as defined in VDMA standards sheet 24576 for tube connections. The coating’s high ductility is the prerequisite for an above-average wear protection under high mechanical strain.

The QRC-IB series is available in eight sizes from DN6 to DN51, for operating pressures up to 500 bar (depending on coupling size) at rated flows up to 1,000l/min. i. stauff.com

Kabelschlepp Metool presents TKK Series Kabelschlepp Metool has launched a cable carrier for small installation spaces in harsh operation conditions, as required for example with lifting devices. TKK39 is dirt-repellent and solid, while remaining light and compact. It delivers particularly high torsional rigidity and supports long unsupported travel of up to 5m.

The TKK39 has an installation height of just 142mm.

The energy chain can be used both when self-supported and gliding. It supports speeds of up to 3m/s and accelerations of up to 9m/s2. Short steel connecting elements bolted directly onto the console or support allow for easy installation.

The cable carriers of the TKK series are equipped with a dust, dirt, and chip-repellent stroke system. Specially installed bevels break up the dirt which can then be discharged, avoiding damage by compacting or caking. i. kabelschlepp.com

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Longer subsea deployments With the need to use and abandon the cable gripper for up to 20 days between cable recovery projects, hydraulic tools specialist, Webtool, has redesigned its Webtool CRT200 Cable Retrieval Tool for large diameter cable and longer subsea deployment in water up to 1,500m. Designed to allow the safe and controlled recovery of damaged cable and umbilical, up from 203mm to 254mm diameter, the CRT200 cable gripper provides a streamlined cable recovery where the gripper, guided by an ROV, is lowered onto the end of the cable without requiring preliminary clearing of the soil around the cable. The mechanically locked gripping action ensures the umbilical cannot escape during retrieval. Moreover, an internal clutch mechanism prevents damage from overtightening. By gripping the end of the cable, it makes subsequent handling much easier, enabling the cable to be recovered to a reeler or spooler on the surface vessel. The CRT200 cable gripper weighs 600kg and has a maximum load capacity of 20t. It is available with hydraulic hot stab or torque bucket interface options. i. allspeeds.co.uk

Fugro has announced their strategic partnership with SEA KIT International to develop a new range of agile and compact uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) which can deploy remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for marine asset inspections. The first USVs will be launched before the end of this year, and a larger USV model is being designed for delivery in 2021. These inspection-related USVs are being developed alongside Fugro’s range of USVs for hydrographic data acquisition.

Fugro and SEA-KIT International will accelerate the development and use of uncrewed vessels, remotely operated from Fugro’s ROCs, to improve safety, efficiency, and reduce the environmental impact on marine activities. The new range of USVs will consume up to 95% less fuel than traditional vessels, supporting international ambitions for zero global emissions in the marine industry. i. fugro.com

Full overview of wind turbine data Thanks to a thorough update of the software program OneView SCADA, SCADA International has made it possible to gather, process and report data from windfarms that have turbines made by multiple manufacturers. For the first time, this ground-breaking program gives turbine owners a full overview of their operations – without any gaps in data.

“With this new product, we’re addressing a longstanding need in the market”, says Thomas Bagger, CEO of SCADA International. “Now you can access all your data in a single model that harmonises and summarises data from every turbine, regardless of model. We developed the new software based on comprehensive research into the needs of our clients. In OneView SCADA, we have striven for the ultimate solution, developed by asset managers for asset managers.” i. scada-international.com

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AncoferWaldram Steelplates bv P.O. Box 190 4900 AD Oosterhout The Netherlands T +31 (0)162 491 500 F +31 (0)162 429 806 E sales@aws.dillinger.biz I www.ancoferwaldram.com Over 100,000 tons of quality heavy steel plates in stock AncoferWaldram Steelplates B.V. (AWS) is a stockholding wholesaler and steel service center, specializing in the supply of hot-rolled heavy carbon steel (quarto) plates, and profiled parts for more than 40 years now. Over the years, AWS has developed into a business that sets the standard for its industry.

Plates from stock or profiled parts The choice is yours! It is the combination of comprehensive stocks of over 100,000 tons of heavy carbon steel plates plus the sophisticated profiling plant that gives AWS a decisive lead in experience, product range and customer service.

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Cramm HLS BV P.O. Box 186, 9100 AD Dokkum The Netherlands T +31 (0)88 457 0457 F +31 (0)88 457 0458 E info@crammhls.com I www.crammhls.com Contact: Paul Boelens p.boelens@crammhls.com Cramm HLS BV is a sister company of Cramm Yachting Systems (www. cramm.nl). Cramm HLS delivers equipment for safe and secure landing and handling of helicopters. One of the products is the helicopter landing grid (www.heligrid.com), which is used for safe landing in rough conditions.

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EMIGREEN B.V. Noordeinde 21 3341 LW Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 415 317 F +31 (0)184 415 582 E info@emigreen.eu I www.emigreen.eu Contact: Niko J. Dalpis Emission Control Technology Emigreen produces customised, integrated emission control solutions, for, among others, the maritime sector.

Emigreen also provides services including design, specification, production, installation instruction, training and aftersales. Emigreen has expertise in emission control technologies, flow dynamics, thermodynamics and noise and vibration control. Emigreen develops and tests components including catalytic converters, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and related instrumentation.

The Emigreen Alfa Alfa burner assisted soot filter system has set the standard for others to beat. All Emigreen solutions are highly efficient, highly reliable and highly controllable, whether designed for an inland barge, shortsea carrier or luxury yacht.

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DBR BV Lelystraat 53 – NL-3364 AH P.O. Box 1039 – NL-3360 BA Sliedrecht –The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 613 200 F +31 (0)184 612 654 E info@dbr-bv.nl I www.dbr-bv.nl Contact: H.J. Hafkamp DBR BV is the Dutch specialist in diesel and gas generator sets up to 4,000kVA, pumps and diesel pump sets up to 2,000kW in the oil and gas, wind farm, dredging and shipping industry worldwide.

The well-engineered generator and pump sets are custom-built and assembled by DBR in accordance to high quality offshore standards and marine classification rules.

Delta SubSea 550 Club Dr, Suite 345 Montgomery, Texas 77316, USA T +1936-582-7237 I www.deltasubsea-rov.com Delta SubSea (DSS) is a leading integrated independent provider of ROV Services and Solutions. Delta SubSea’s ROV fleet is focused on solutions for customers in the inspection, repair and maintenance, construction, drilling and decommissioning market segments.

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Heinen & Hopman Produktieweg 12 3751 LN Spakenburg The Netherlands T +31 (0)33 299 25 00 F +31 (0)33 299 25 99 E pr@heinenhopman.com I www.heinenhopman.com Contact: J.W.E. Hopman Heinen & Hopman Engineering is a world leader in air conditioning, mechanical ventilation,central heating, refrigeration, sanitary systems, fire protection, environmental systems and air duct cleaning. Founded in 1965, the company is renowned for being an innovator in the design, engineering and installation of customised solutions.

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– Commercial shipping.

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Our mission is to ensure that the climate ‘indoors’ will perfectly meet the needs of people and products alike, whatever the weather outside. Heinen & Hopman offers a worldwide, 24/7 service via a network of subsidiaries and sales centres.

Hubel Marine B.V. Karel Doormanweg 5, 2nd Floor 3115 JD Schiedam P.O. Box 3219 3003 AE Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 458 7338 F +31 (0)10 458 7662 E info@hubelmarine.com I www.hubelmarine.com Twitter: HubelMarine Contact: Mr Erik A. de Koning M +31 (0)6 53724457 Hubel Marine is a full-service firm for advice regarding Vessel Registration, Mortgage Registration, Seafarer Endorsements and Technical Flag State matters. We represent the flags of Panama, Belize and St.Kitts & Nevis.

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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.

With increasing demands from the oil and gas industries for pioneering technology, improved safety and reduced total cost of ownership, Orga’s continuing drive for innovation has developed the very latest cuttingedge in helideck lighting, marine navigational aids and remote power systems.

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PIENING PROPELLER Am Altendeich 83 D-25348 Glueckstadt Germany T +49 4124 9168-0 F +49 4124 3716 E pein@piening-propeller.de I piening-propeller.de Contact: Mathias Pein o f f s h o r e - i n d u s t r y. e u

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Noise reduction relies upon the quiet operation of a yacht´s propulsion system.

Piening Propeller fulfils its briefs in: Consideration of all hydrodynamic aspects during the design and an accurate manufacturing of propellers and shafts according to highest ISO classes.The company is approved by all common classification societies.

Repairs and adjustments of propellers are done with the same care as new buildings. Piening Propellers scope of supply includes: Propellers FPP > 800mm Ø CPP > 1.100mm Ø Shafts up to a several length of 16,000mm Sterntubes with sealings and bearings Shaft brackets complete Gearboxes Brand ZF

rhb stevedoring & warehousing Waalhaven N.Z. 4 3087 BL Rotterdam Portnumber 2157 The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 429 94 33 F +31 (0)10 429 02 61 E office@rhb.nl I www.rhb.nl rhb stevedoring & warehousing is your independent partner for project cargoes, heavy lifts and assisting offshore vessels during mobilisation or demobilisation. Our private terminal with 730 metres quay length is equipped with own shore cranes up to 208 tons. Floating cranes up to 1,500 tons are available.

Rometal B.V. Quarantaineweg 10 3089 KP Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 316 46 00 E sales@rometal.nl I www.rometal.nl Contact: Martijn van Manen We are your partner in delivering all kinds of high-tension (S690, S890 and S960) steel structures and even inclusive electrical and hydraulics, if so required. We can be your turn-key partner in the supply, engineering

and on-board installation of heavy lift equipment, land and offshore wind structures and (de)mobilisations.

Also complete document control according to the class bodies lies in our expertise. With our two facilities we have all disciplines in house to enable us to serve our clients in an efficient and reliable way. We are completely certified according to our customer standard. For more details, please phone us and/or check our website: www.rometal.nl.

Seaway Heavy Lifting Albert Einsteinlaan 50 2719 ER Zoetermeer The Netherlands T +31 (0)79 363 77 00 E bd@shl.nl I www.seawayheavylifting.com Seaway Heavy Lifting is a leading offshore contractor in the global Oil & Gas and Renewables industry, offering tailored T&I and EPCI solutions*.

Seaway Heavy Lifting owns and operates crane vessels Stanislav Yudin and Oleg Strashnov, which have a revolving lift capacity of 2,500mt and 5,000mt respectively. * T&I: Transport & Installation, EPCI: Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation

Suhbo Industrial Co., Ltd. 6, Mipyeong-ro, 106 beon-gil, Wonsam-Myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Kyunggi-do, Korea T +82 31 334 6979 F +82 31 334 1789 M +82 10 4999 6979 (Korea), +61 434 509 501 (Australia) E joeykim@suhbo.co.kr I www.suhbo.co.kr Contact: Joey Kim, Export Sales Manager Established in 1985, Suhbo Industrial Co., Ltd is the major leading Korean manufacturer and supplier of high performance roundsling for heavy & shipping building industries. We have been supplying high performance roundslings to major heavy industries companies and projects in Korea and Asia.

Our Suprime roundsling with Ultrapowerful Poly Arylate fiber is highly recognized from many customers

due to its excellent performance, the maximum lightening, the optimum handing efficiency (slim in size) and optional functions such as anti-cutting, anti-flame and multi-checking.

G.J.Wortelboer Jr. B.V. Quarantaineweg 5, 3089 KP Rotterdam P.O. Box 5003, 3008 AA Rotterdam Harbournr: 2637 The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 429 2222 F +31 (0)10 429 6459 E info@wortelboer.nl I www.wortelboer.nl Every now and then anchors and chains must be replaced, so we understand your need for quality and speedy delivery. Wortelboer has what you are looking for. Our enormous stock of anchors and chain cables of all sizes and diameters in both our Rotterdam and China ports gives you the certainty that we can deliver the required materials very quickly and to any port in the world! All our materials are approved by any of the well-known class societies such as LRS, BV, RINA, DNV/GL, ABS and RMRS. Do you have problems with finding the right anchors? Could you use a hand while fitting anchors and chain cables aboard your vessel? We are more than happy to help you with it.

Wortelboer has been a reliable partner in the shipping industry for more than 50 years. And that is why our customers keep coming back for more.

Do you need anchors and chain cables? Come to WORTELBOER.

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