News in brief

Add Energy has launched its industry frst training academy, specialising in drilling and well engineering, operations and maintenance, as well as safety and risk management. This announcement strengthens the company’s commitment to upskilling and training workforces across the globe. Led by experts from the energy frm, the Add Energy Academy has been designed to enhance knowledge and skills of workforces to enable businesses operating across the energy sectors to be safe, efcient, and efective. The new academy has two new courses available: Relief Well Planning and NORSOK D-010 Well Integrity Standard Training, which is the frst of its kind to ofer e-learning modules based around blowout contingency and well integrity. Courses have been developed to not only address skill gaps and upskill less experienced people looking to step into managerial positions, but also support the energy transition.

Recently, Rometal received several awards for the production and classifcation of lifting equipment for the safe handling of ofshore wind turbine components. Delivery of this equipment is currently planned for the second half of this year. Furthermore, the expectations are that more assignments will be fxed in the coming months. OEMs and engineering companies are busy designing new future proof equipment tools and are following the developments in the renewable industry.

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Siemens Gamesa has started manufacturing both its patented ofshore direct drive wind turbine nacelles and patented IntegralBlades at its new manufacturing facility in Le Havre, France. As the world’s frst facility to encompass both ofshore wind turbine nacelle and blade manufacturing under one roof, it is the largest industrial renewable energy project in France. A dedicated installation hub is also under fnalisation on the same plot, allowing direct load out of wind turbine components to French ofshore wind power plants.

Huisman has been awarded a contract with Fred. Olsen Windcarrier for delivery of another 1,600mt leg encircling crane (LEC) to be installed on jack-up ofshore wind turbine installation vessel Brave Tern. This order follows the previous order of a 1,600mt LEC in March 2020, as part of the major feet upgrade programme of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier. The crane will be outftted with a 140m boom and has a lifting height of 165m above deck. With its upgraded cranes, the vessels of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier will be capable of installing larger foundations and handling next generation turbines.

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If the trend continues, wind turbines will have 145m blades in 2040. In the report entitled Future Blades, TNO investigates what these blades might look like but, above all, how they have to be tested and certifed. Physical testing, as done currently, is almost impossible on blades of this length. Wind turbines are increasing in size all the time and, for the time being, there does not seem to be any limit on how big they can become. Around 2040, they will be generating 27MW, whereas the maximum is currently around 15MW. The turbines of the future will have blades of 145m in length, which is approximately 35m longer than those of today’s largest wind turbines.

Claxton, the lead brand for Acteon’s drilling and decommissioning segment, has signed an agreement with Oceaneering to acquire decommissioning personnel and assets from them. From the anticipated closure date of 30 March 2022, certain Oceaneering staf based in Norway will transfer to Claxton, along with decommissioning assets including well and pile abrasive cutting and recovery systems and associated tooling. Conductor drilling, pinning and cutting systems, diamond wire saws, dredges, and various ancillary equipment items are also included in the deal. The equipment will initially be deployed from Acteon’s bases in Norway, Dubai (UAE), and Aberdeen (UK). Oceaneering is also establishing a master services agreement through which Claxton will provide services to support the company’s wider scopes, potentially including its multi-client Rig Chase decommissioning campaigns.

Maersk Drilling has been awarded contracts with Shell for the provision of the seventh-generation drillship Maersk Voyager for drilling services ofshore multiple countries. The contracts are expected to commence in April 2022, with a total frm duration of one year. To support a strong operational performance in the campaigns, Maersk Drilling and Shell have agreed to implement the RigFlow solution delivered by Maersk Drilling subsidiary Horizon56. RigFlow standardises and digitalises the core workfows involved in well construction, including real-time exchange of information between onshore planning units, the ofshore drilling teams, and the service companies supporting the operations.

Fugro has won a contract to deliver high-value multi-year seabed geo-data acquisition and geoconsultancy services to QatarEnergy as part of the redevelopment of the Bul Hanine and Maydan Mahzam felds in ofshore Qatar. Operating from three vessels (Fugro Proteus, Pacifc Grouse, and Bourbon Enterprise), a Fugro team of survey specialists will perform a range of in-depth geotechnical and geophysical assessments, as well as establishing environmental baseline data. They will be joined by geo-consultancy experts who will carry out comprehensive foundation assessments and provide expert advice on pipesoil interaction.

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has won another important customer for its industry-leading Wind Installation Vessel (WIV) technology, following the signing of a contract with the Singaporean shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine. The agreement will see KM supplying a comprehensive technology package for a new WIV, which Sembcorp is constructing for the Denmark-based service provider Maersk Supply Service. KM will be the supplier of the complete electrical system and the integrated control system for the WIV. The system will ensure optimal performance irrespective of weather conditions and sea states. Importantly, the solution will also reduce OPEX while minimising the environmental impact of the vessel’s ofshore operations. KM’s lifecycle management system will generate long-term savings and boost visibility while the WIV is in operation. The new WIV, which will service the US renewable energy market, is expected to be delivered in 2025.