Subsea7 Awarded Contract Offshore Equatorial Guinea
Subsea7 has been awarded a contract by Noble Energy EG Ltd (a Chevron Company) for the subsea installation scope on the Aseng Gas Monetisation Project, offshore Equatorial Guinea.The project involves a single-well tieback connecting Aseng field to the existing Alen platform.The scope of work covers the transport and installation of approximately 19 kilometers of rigid production flowline and 20 kilometers of umbilicals, along with associated subsea structures and tie-ins in water depths of 800 meters.Project management and engineering will commence immediately and will be managed from Subsea7’s
MOL, Hitachi to Develop Floating Data Centers from Used Ships
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Hitachi and Hitachi Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop floating data centers by converting second-hand vessels, aiming to meet growing demand driven by artificial intelligence.Under the agreement, the companies will conduct feasibility studies, including demand verification, technical specifications and operational procedures, with a view to starting operations from 2027 or later.The initiative targets Japan as the primary market, alongside Malaysia and the United States, where the Hitachi group already operates land-based data center
Russia’s Lavrov Says US Seeking Control of Nord Stream Gas Pipelines
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.S. has been seeking control over the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, which were damaged by mysterious blast in September 2022.Explosions that destroyed the pipelines more than three years ago largely severed Russian gas transit to Europe, squeezing energy supplies on the continent although Russia had already largely stopped deliveries.Russia and Western countries have both said the incident was an act of sabotage. Investigators spent years trying to piece together the mystery of who was behind it and last year a Ukrainian man was arrested
Mark Offshore Adds Research Vessel Mintis to Support Offshore Renewables
Mark Offshore has agreed with Klaipėda University to operate the research vessel Mintis, expanding its fleet and strengthening its position in offshore renewables and subsea support services.Under the agreement, the Lithuanian university has appointed Mark Offshore as commercial and operational manager for the vessel’s activities within the renewables and energy sectors.The addition of Mintis is aimed at supporting offshore wind, marine survey and nearshore energy projects, as demand grows for flexible and cost-efficient subsea support vessels.Originally designed as a scientific research vessel
China Maps Ocean Floor as It Builds Submarine Warfare Capability
China is conducting a vast undersea mapping and monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of marine conditions that naval experts say would be crucial for waging submarine warfare against the United States and its allies.In one example, the Dong Fang Hong 3, a research vessel operated by Ocean University of China, spent 2024 and 2025 sailing back and forth in the seas near Taiwan and the U.S. stronghold of Guam, and around strategic stretches of the Indian Ocean, ship-tracking data reviewed by Reuters shows. In October 2024, it checked on a set of
IKM Gruppen Acquires Hendrik Veder Group
maritime enterprises in the Netherlands. With 79 employees, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-standing customer relationships. It remains a trusted provider of steel wire and synthetic rope solutions for lifting, mooring, towing, and rigging in the maritime and offshore industries, with a clear focus on sustainability.IKM Gruppen AS is an international industrial group active in maritime, offshore and subsea domains. It has approximately 4,000 employees and operations in 15 countries.“This acquisition represents an important step in strengthening our presence
US Panel Could Scrap Endangered Species Protections for Gulf of America
The Trump administration is weighing a broad exemption from protections for endangered species for oil and gas drillers operating in the Gulf of America.The move is aligned with President Donald Trump's goals to unwind what he says are burdensome regulations for businesses and to increase domestic production of fossil fuels.Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called a meeting of the Endangered Species Committee for March 31 to consider an exemption from the Nixon-era law for Gulf oil and gas activities, according to a notice published on Monday in the Federal Register.The committee, nicknamed the
Breakthrough Technology Unveiled at Oceanology International
ROVs from observation to heavy work class, showcased its compact and versatile Myra ROV. The 600m depth rated, powerful, but small observation class ROV has capability to add various payloads in five minutes.Tethys Robotics ran in-water demonstrations of the Tethys ONE ROV, designed for asset owners, offshore operators, and subsea service providers looking to enhance their inspection capabilities.During the session, they showcased omnidirectional maneuverability and precise station-keeping, exceptional stability for high-quality data capture, rapid deployment and compact logistics footprint, and real-time
ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables
Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables.Subsea power cable design, installation and operation pose unique challenges due to harsh marine environments, significant water depths and extended cable lengths. The new ABS standard provides a comprehensive set of requirements and specifications to help the offshore industry mitigate risk, maintain system integrity and enhance the resilience of subsea power transmission systems.“As subsea power cables become more important for offshore assets, interconnectors and AI-driven data centers – forming the backbone of both the future energy landscape and
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