Finalists for Subsea Expo Awards '24 Announced
have been shortlisted alongside Crondall Energy, which has a base in the Granite City.Finalists in the Company of the Year over 50 employees category are underwater cable and umbilical designer and manufacturer Fibron BX, integrated energy services company Kent and electrical monitoring and asset integrity solutions provider Viper Innovations.Recognizing excellence in international trade, the Global Exports category – sponsored by Kraken Robotics – sees Viper Innovations shortlisted alongside Hartlepool-based subsea technologies and services provider JDR Cable Systems.Up and coming talent
NOAA Awards 5-yr Hydrographic Gig to Fugro
Geo-data specialist Fugro has been awarded a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic surveying services in the US.Dutch multinational provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions said that the contract was issued by NOAA’s National Ocean Service, Office of Coast Survey, to support the creation and maintenance of highly accurate nautical charts.Recognised by NOAA as a top-ranked hydrographic surveying firm, Fugro has worked continuously with the agency
Interview: David Millar, Fugro
tiered service offering that ranges from unmanned operations to fully manned operations. We are still a global company that provides customers with services locally, but we are doing so in a smarter, more efficient manner that focuses on integrating Fugro services into site characterization and asset integrity solutions.How is Fugro investing today?Fugro continues to focus on research and development and technology innovation. Despite the offshore energy downturn, we have maintained the same level of R&D investments [as a percentage of revenue] and we are innovating in key areas. As mentioned previously
Stork Showcases Subsea Asset Integrity Solutions
a more strategic way. One example of this integrated method of working, is Stork’s recent contract win with BG Group. Through a strategic alliance, Stork and WGPSN will work with BG Group’s North Sea operations to provide engineering, project management and construction, shutdowns, asset integrity and maintenance to its offshore facilities over the next 5 years on Armada, Everest and Lomond assets in the central North Sea. The combined contracts value is around £300 million, reinforcing Stork as a first class asset integrity partner. At Subsea Expo Stork will be showcasing
Xodus to Maximize Energy Connection Integrity for Mutual Energy
are strategically important energy assets and there is a need to maintain maximized integrity now and in the future for consistent energy supply. “This work calls upon our depth and breadth of knowledge in offshore infrastructure, cables, pipelines and our honed skills in delivering asset integrity solutions, whether procurement of survey contractors, testing emergency procedures or offering detailed marine engineering advice. Xodus is able to provide a highly experienced team that can be mobilized at very short notice to meet the needs of the client.” Stephen Hemphill, Mutual Energy&rsquo
February 2024
