The TFT Group signs an EPC contract with the National Petroleum Works Company (ENGTP)

The TFT Group, made up of SONATRACH and its partner TotalEnergies, on the one hand and the National Petroleum Works Company (ENGTP), on the other hand, signed an Engineering, Procurement & Construction contract ( EPC).

This contract concerns work to extend the TFT II collection network, for the connection and production of eleven (11) new wells to the existing processing center at the TFT gas field, located in the Illizi basin, approximately 400 km southeast of Hassi Messaoud.

The services of this EPC contract include, in particular, detailed engineering studies, the supply of equipment and materials, the creation of the collection network and flowlines and the construction of the surface installations of the associated wells.

Amounting 8 billion Dinars, this EPC contract, the completion of which will take place within 24 months, should enable the TFT Group to achieve gas production of around 9 million m3/d in a first phase.

Source: SONATRACH

Samsung Engineering receives FEED contract for Saudi Petrochemical Project

Samsung Engineering, a world leading engineering solutions and project management company, announced that it received the NoA(Notice of Award) for the FEED (Front End Engineering Design) contract of a PDH, PP, UTOS plant from Alujain National Industrial Co.(LNIC) in Saudi Arabia. The contract amount is USD 19.428 million and the FEED work is expected to be carried out in Samsung Engineering’s offices in Seoul, Korea until May 2024.

This project will take place at the Yanbu Industrial Complex in Medina Province, western Saudi Arabia. This project is to carry out basic design for a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant with an annual capacity of 600,000 tons, a polypropylene (PP) plant with an annual capacity of 500,000 tons, and Utilities & Offsite (UTOS) required for the plant.

Samsung Engineering said the key to winning this work was its extensive experience in the PDH, PP field and its competitiveness in the FEED engineering technology market. Alujain has expressed its confidence in Samsung Engineering by awarding FEED after previously awarding Samsung Engineering with the Pre-FEED contract. Samsung Engineering plans to successfully carry out and execute this FEED project and has expressed its intent to win the EPC contract once it is released in mid-2024.

The regional experience in Saudi Arabia is also one part where Samsung Engineering is confident that it will lead to the success of this project. Samsung Engineering executed 32 projects in Saudi Arabia, five of those were PDH, PP projects. In addition, Samsung Engineering expects that it will be able to actively utilize the existing infrastructure and know-how in the region having successfully completed the Luberef lube base oil plant in Yanbu, where this project will be executed.

Hong Namkoong, President and CEO of Samsung Engineering said, “As we are proceeding from the initial Pre-Feed stage to the FEED stage of the project, we are applying all of Samsung Engineering’s innovative technologies.” Further, he added, “Samsung Engineering created a solid business model through its successful implementation of linking FEED to EPC orders, therefore creating another success story for its ‘FEED to EPC’ strategy.”

Source: Samsung Engineering

KBR Awarded EPCm Contract for Pluto LNG Project

KBR announced that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) contract by Woodside Energy, as operator for and on behalf of the Pluto Joint Venture.  

Under the contract, KBR will undertake modifications to Train 1 of Woodside’s Pluto LNG facility, located near Karratha, Western Australia. The modifications will enable the processing of up to three million tonnes per annum of Scarborough gas through Train 1.  

“KBR is pleased to support Woodside in the modification of the Pluto Train 1 LNG facility to enable processing of Scarborough gas, and in turn provide opportunity to extend the life of the plant,” said Jay Ibrahim, President – Sustainable Technology Solutions. “KBR is committed to helping its clients navigate the energy transition, which includes gas as a key part of the energy mix. We are also excited to focus on engaging local and Indigenous businesses to support the project and proud to be creating jobs and opportunities within Western Australia.” 

KBR has nearly 50 years of experience in designing, developing and supporting cryogenic liquefied natural gas facilities. This deep domain knowledge makes KBR ideally suited to provide high end engineering and project management services to support this project. 

Source: KBR 

Worley Awarded FEED Contract for QatarEnergy’s LNG Project in Ras Laffan

Worley providing front-end engineering design (FEED) services for QatarEnergy LNG’s CO2 sequestration project in Ras Laffan, Qatar.

Our team will develop the FEED study and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) scope of work. The project will be carried out by our teams in Qatar and Australia and is set for completion in 2024.

Once completed the sequestration facility will be capable of capturing 4.3 million tonnes of CO2 every year. Helping to further reduce QatarEnergy LNG’s environmental impact across the LNG value chain by reducing emissions from its seven LNG trains at QG North and three LNG trains at QG South.

CO2 will be captured from the trains, compressed, and injected into the new injection wells. New compression trains and pipelines need to be installed after FEED is completed.

Source: Worley

MAIRE and MACQUARIE signed an MOU for energy transition projects in Europe

MAIRE S.p.A. announces that its project development subsidiary, MET Development (“MetDev”), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Macquarie Capital (part of Macquarie Group) to set-up a new platform aimed at developing, constructing, and operating energy transition projects in Italy and across Europe.

Both companies have agreed to work together towards launching the platform, which is intended to act through a newly incorporated holding company controlled by Macquarie Capital (80%) and participated by MetDev (20%). The new company would combine MAIRE’s ability to deliver complex projects in the energy transition, relying upon its technologies, engineering and project development capabilities, with Macquarie Capital’s specialist sectoral expertise. Macquarie Group is a leading investor and advisor in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. With more than 100 GW of renewable energy projects, it has a strong track record of working with stakeholders in the public and private sectors to support and scale energy transition solutions.

This new platform would significantly boost the implementation of MAIRE’s ten-year growth plan leveraging its integrated approach combining the offer of technologies through its Sustainable Technology Solutions arm, NextChem, together with its Integrated E&C Solutions world-class capabilities, in addition to its expertise in project development.

The platform is expected to focus on key sectors ranging from the chemical recycling of waste to produce sustainable fuels and hydrogen, to all green or low carbon hydrogen and captured CO2 solutions, including fertilizers.

Projects are likely to be based on a non-recourse capital structure, relying upon secured long-term supply contracts and offtake agreements, with MAIRE to act as technology provider and E&C contractor, leveraging Macquarie Capital’s expertise in developing, financing and managing infrastructure and energy assets.

Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE Group, commented: “We are excited to start this collaboration with Macquarie Group, enabling to start the engines of several energy transition projects across Europe. This is a further recognition of MAIRE’s forefront position in supporting the transformation of the energy system, thanks to our know-how in sustainable technology solutions and our project development expertise, as envisaged in our ten-year growth plan.”

Roberto Purcaro, Global Head of Complex Opportunities and Head of Macquarie Capital Italy, said: “This partnership is an example of how leading players in their respective fields can work together to develop new approaches to accelerate the energy transition. We are excited to begin working with MAIRE to create practical climate solutions that will support the decarbonization of both the Italian and European economies.”

Source: MAIRE S.p.A.

McDermott Awarded Contract for Wahoo field by PRIO

McDermott has been awarded a transportation and installation contract by PRIO (former PetroRio) for the Wahoo field, offshore Brazil.

Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will perform the transportation and installation of approximately 19 miles (30 kilometers) of coated 10-inch rigid pipelines and associated subsea structures. Once installed, the pipelines will connect the Wahoo field to the Frade floating production storage and offloading unit. The contract also includes an extension option for a second pipeline.

“This award is a reflection of our offshore installation expertise in the region,” said Mahesh Swaminathan, McDermott‘s Senior Vice President, Subsea and Floating Facilities. “Our proven track record in subsea installations, state-of-the-art vessels, technical expertise, and collaborative approach positions us well for the successful delivery of this project.”

The Wahoo field is located about 19 miles (30 kilometers) north of the already-producing Frade field in Brazil’s Campos basin.

McDermott’s team in Rio de Janeiro will oversee project management and engineering. The installation activities will be performed by one of McDermott’s rigid pipelay vessels.

Source: McDermott 

TWMA SECURES MAJOR CONTRACT WITH NORWEGIAN GIANT EQUINOR

Drilling waste management specialist TWMA has secured a long-term contract with Equinor.

The 10-year agreement, including options, allows TWMA to extend its global drilling waste management services to Equinor’s operations, allowing the company to process its drilling waste safely and sustainably.

The contract is inclusive of five scopes of work, including bulk transfer, slop treatment, swarf treatment, skip and ship and TWMA’s award-winning offshore processing technology, the RotoMill®.

Jan Thore Eia, TWMA business development manager in Norway, said: “Our collaboration with Equinor marks a significant milestone for TWMA. This collaboration is a testament to our expertise in providing innovative and sustainable drilling waste management solutions. We look forward to delivering these solutions to Equinor and supporting drilling operations in Norway.”

This award follows a stream of success for TWMA in Norway. TWMA has supplied integrated drilling waste management services for several field development projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).

Halle Aslaksen, TWMA CEO, said: “This contract underlines the impressive growth we have witnessed across our Norwegian operations. We are dedicated to delivering the best environmental practices in drilling operations and I look forward to developing our relationship in the coming years.

“Our technology originated in Norway, so we have always held a deep connection there and we believe it is a market which boasts incredible growth opportunities for waste management solutions. By securing this contract, we are continuing to make a positive impact on the environmental footprint associated with Norway’s oil and gas production.

“Effective and efficient drilling waste management is critical to the success of offshore drilling operations – not only in terms of environmental impact but in ensuring that drilling campaigns remain on schedule.”

Source: TWMA

Aker Solutions Awards Contract Worth $139M for Nyhamna Gas Plant

Aker Solutions has secured a sizeable contract from Shell to provide brownfield modifications services and maintenance support for the Nyhamna facility in Norway.

Shell, as technical service provider to Gassco, has executed an option to extend a framework agreement for another four years, or until September 2028. The scope of the contract includes maintenance and modification services on the onshore Nyhamna natural gas processing plant in Aukra. The plant serves the Ormen Lange field and is connected to the Polarled pipeline in the Norwegian Sea. 

Aker Solutions has, since 2007, delivered projects and provided services to the Nyhamna facility, where gas first arrives onshore before it transports to the UK.

“This contract will be included in our already strong backlog built on long-term customer relations. We’re pleased that Shell is giving us renewed trust to be its main contractor on this significant facility, and look forward to continuing the successful collaboration,” said Paal Eikeseth, executive vice president and head of Life Cycle, Aker Solutions.

The contract is of significance to the over 150 Aker Solutions’ employees in Kristiansund. 

“This extension secures work for our employees on site at Nyhamna, our engineering office in Kristiansund, and it will provide ripple effects to local subcontractors and others,” said Eikeseth.

The contract will be booked as part of Aker Solutions’ third-quarter order intake.

Source: Aker Solutions

Equinor submits $374 mln Eirin gas field development plan

On behalf of the partnership, Equinor has submitted a plan for development and operation (PDO) of the Eirin gas field to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.

Recoverable reserves in the field are estimated at 27.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, most of which is gas. The Eirin field, which was discovered in 1978, will be developed as a subsea facility tied to the Gina Krog platform in the North Sea. Total investments are estimated at just over NOK 4 billion (2023 NOK).

“Utilising Gina Krog’s infrastructure will enable Eirin to bring new gas to Europe fast, with good profitability and low CO2 emissions from production. The development will extend Gina Krog’s productive life from 2029 to 2036, and will be vital for the Sleipner area,” says Camilla Salthe, Equinor’s senior vice president for field life extension (FLX).

When the energy crisis struck in 2021, there was close cooperation with Norwegian authorities to deliver as much gas as possible to Europe. Increased gas export from Gina Krog, by exporting gas that was previously injected to improve oil recovery, was an important contribution. At the same time, this brought the need to accelerate projects to extend the field life.

Eirin is a central part of this work, and the project has been matured in record time. Production start-up is expected as early as 2025.

“Extending Gina Krog’s productive life also gives us the opportunity to mature additional new reserves in the area. We’re still seeing possibilities for new discoveries, which is why Eirin’s new subsea facility will enable tie-in of new fields,” says Ketil Rongved, Equinor’s vice president for FLX Projects.

With electrification of Gina Krog and partial electrification of Sleipner, production from Eirin will have low emissions, just three kilo of CO2 per barrel of oil equivalents.

The licence partners are Equinor (78.2 percent) and KUFPEC Norway (21.8 percent).

Source: Equinor

Serikandi Kent Energy Solutions awarded EPC by TotalEnergies EP (Brunei) B.V.

Serikandi Kent Energy Solutions Sdn Bhd achieves another milestone with EPC Contract for TotalEnergies’ MLJ Inlet Compression Project in Brunei Darussalam.

Forecasted to take twenty-four months to complete, Serikandi Kent Energy Solutions will manage the detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and pre-commissioning of the compressor and associated facilities, utilising Kent’s global expertise and Serikandi’s execution capabilities in Brunei.

This EPC project with TotalEnergies Brunei serves as a launchpad to achieve Serikandi Kent Energy Solution’s mission of bringing world-class expertise to Brunei Darussalam to meet local energy demands in a reliable and cost-efficient manner through a skilled and empowered workforce. The project looks to create additional value for the Bruneian economy, including employment and development opportunities for local Bruneians and enhanced procurement for local suppliers.

Joe McCormick, Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific at Kent commented: “We are thrilled to extend our relationship with TotalEnergies in Brunei with this first EPC project in Brunei. Kent’s global expertise, as well as Serikandi’s long-term knowledge and experience in the region, will enable us to support TotalEnergies’ work at MLJ and highlight our commitment to Wawasan Brunei 2035”

CEO of Serikandi Oilfield Services, Revi Bhaskaran, added, “We are proud to continue expanding our work with TotalEnergies in Brunei. This enables us to continue supporting the nation’s economic growth and competitiveness, remaining steadfast in achieving Brunei’s Wawasan 2035 Goals of producing a talented workforce and a diversified and sustainable economy.”

Source: Kent 

TotalEnergies to develop $9bn oil project offshore Suriname

TotalEnergies has announced the launching of the development studies for a large oil project in Block 58, offshore Suriname. TotalEnergies is the operator of Block 58, with a 50% interest, alongside APA Corporation (50%).

Appraisal of the two main oil discoveries, Sapakara South and Krabdagu, was successfully completed in August 2023, with the drilling and testing of three wells, and confirmed combined recoverable resources close to 700 million barrels for the two fields. These reserves, located in water depths between 100 and 1,000 meters, will be produced through a system of subsea wells connected to a FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading unit) located 150 km off the Suriname coast, with an oil production capacity of 200,000 barrels per day. The project will represent an investment of approximatively $9 billion.

The detailed engineering studies (FEED) will start by end 2023 and the Final Investment Decision is expected by end 2024 with a first production target in 2028.

TotalEnergies is committed to the authorities of Suriname to develop this project in a responsible manner, both by ensuring benefits in terms of job creation and economic activities for Suriname and by using the best available technologies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. In particular, the facilities will be designed for zero flaring, with the associated gas entirely reinjected into the reservoirs. During the upcoming development and production phases, TotalEnergies will continue working closely with the national oil company Staatsolie to reinforce the actions in favor of local content. These actions have already allowed the training of more than 80 people for logistic base operations in Paramaribo during the exploration and appraisal phases.

“The Block 58 development studies that we are launching today are a major step towards the development of the petroleum resources of Suriname. This development is in line with TotalEnergies’ strategy aiming at the development of low cost, low emissions oil resources, and leverages on our Company’s expertise in deep water projects. We will thus contribute to improving the well-being of the people of Suriname”, said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.

“Suriname is going through a challenging economic period. This announcement provides the much-needed outlook towards positive developments for our nation. We are confident that the Surinamese people will benefit from the economic spin-off that will be generated in the next phases. Local entrepreneurs will have to seize the opportunities to provide their services and goods. We will make sure that future income from the offshore oil and gas will be spent wisely. Those incomes will contribute to the prosperity and stability fund, and will be a means to diversify our economy by developing sustainable sectors such as agriculture and tourism” said His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname.

“Our company was set-up to find, develop and produce oil in the Offshore. It took huge efforts, great patience and excellent partners to come to this long-awaited moment. We see the momentum, increased understanding of the basin, and diligent execution as key elements for further unlocking the Block 58 and Suriname basin potential in a responsible way”, said Annand Jagesar, CEO of Staatsolie.

Source: TotalEnergies 

KCA Deutag secures $60 million offshore drilling contract extension in Angola

KCA Deutag, a leading drilling, engineering and technology partner, has secured a one-year contract extension, with a value of $60 million, for the provision of drilling operations and maintenance services on two offshore platforms in Angola.

The award will see KCA Deutag continue to deliver core drilling operations and maintenance as well as crane operations and maintenance, materials management, and equipment rental services for an existing customer in Angola, extending the company’s working relationship on the assets beyond 10 years.

Ole Maier, President Offshore for KCA Deutag commented: “This contract extension is testament to our local team’s exceptional track record of performance, safety, and operational excellence. Our unwavering dedication to meeting and exceeding customer expectations, coupled with the delivery of advanced drilling technologies and a highly skilled workforce, has positioned us as a preferred partner for oil and gas exploration and production activities in Angola.

“Having worked in Angola for over 18 years we are proud to contribute to the development of the country’s resources. We look forward to continuing a successful partnership with our customer as we work together to safeguard a sustainable energy supply

Source: KCA Deutag

Hitachi Zosen Inova Wins New Waste to Energy Contract in Zurich

Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) has been awarded the contract by Entsorgung + Recycling Zurich, the City of Zurich’s waste management division, to design, build and commission a new state-of-the-art Waste to Energy line at the Hagenholz waste treatment site close to the city’s airport.

A two-line Waste to Energy facility has been located at the Hagenholz site since 1969, with the original lines later replaced in 2008 and 2010. Now Entsorgung + Recycling Zurich has selected HZI to deliver the Hagenholz project: a new third line and the fifth boiler to be built on the same site, which will increase the treatment capacity by 120,000 tonnes of waste each year. It will generate 48MW of thermal power and facilitate the extension of Zurich’s existing district heating system, for which the city’s electorate recently approved a loan of 330 million Swiss francs. Significantly, the energy generated will markedly reduce the need for the oil and gas-powered heating systems currently used by homes and industry in the city, contributing to both a reduction in Zurich’s carbon footprint and enhanced supply security, with less dependence on energy imports.

Once fully commissioned, operations at the Hagenholz line will start in December 2026, producing much-needed electricity and steam for Zurich’s expanding district heating infrastructure.

“HZI is extremely proud to have been awarded this important contract by Entsorgung + Recycling Zurich. It will enable more residual waste to be treated at the Hagenholz site, which has been processing waste for over 50 years,” said Fabio Dinale, Executive VP of Business Development at HZI. “Once operational in late 2026, the new and highly efficient line will increase waste thermal treatment and recycling at this Zurich facility by 50%, processing an additional 120,000 tonnes of waste per year. Importantly, this will allow Zurich to increase its energy security, with more heat produced locally and more metals recovered in Switzerland from recycling activities.”

Source: Hitachi Zosen Inova

Worley awarded the FEED work for the Central Queensland Hydrogen (CQ-H2) Project

The project, led by Stanwell Corporation Limited and its consortium members; Iwatani Corporation, Kansai Electric Power Company, Marubeni and Keppel Infrastructure, is the largest investment in an Australian renewable hydrogen project to date. It also ranks in the global top 10 hydrogen projects at the pre-FID stage.

The project initially plans to install up to 640 MW of electrolyzers and produce up to 200 tonnes of gaseous renewable hydrogen per day with offtakers purchasing the gas to convert to renewable ammonia or liquified hydrogen. The project also aims to deliver renewable hydrogen via its different carriers, to Japan and Singapore, as well as supplying large domestic customers in Central Queensland.

We previously worked on the project as a technical advisor during the initial feasibility study phase. Now, our scope is to supply the FEED study for the Hydrogen Production Facility (HPF) and Hydrogen Transfer Facility (HTF). Along with the pre-FEED study for the Hydrogen Liquefaction Facility (HLF).

The project is backed by funding from all consortium members, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), and the Queensland Government’s Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund. At its peak, the project is expected to support more than 8,900 new jobs, deliver $17.2 billion in hydrogen exports, and add $12.4 billion to Queensland’s Gross State Product over its 30-year life.

Commercial operations are expected to start in 2028. If successful, the project will ramp up in future phases to full-scale operations of approximately 2,240 MW of  electrolyzer capacity, capable of producing 800 tonnes per day of gaseous renewable hydrogen by 2031.

At the Front End Engineering and Design investment signing, Chief Executive Officer of Stanwell Corporation Michael O’Rourke said “The advancement of this important hydrogen project is great news for Central Queensland, where the project could create thousands of jobs and deliver billions of dollars in economic benefit”.

“The Central Queensland Hydrogen Project is a landmark project, set to propel Stanwell’s operations, the Gladstone region, and Queensland as a whole into a leading exporter of green energy,” said Gillian Cagney, President – Australia & New Zealand for Worley.

“Our work with Stanwell to date demonstrates our unique ability to support projects right from early concept studies into front-end design, and we are looking to continue that support post-FID into the execution stage. The project is aligned with our purpose of delivering a more sustainable world and is set to play a pivotal role in Australia’s decarbonization journey.”

Source: Worley

Wood and Harbour Energy agree new $330m strategic partnership

Wood and Harbour Energy (Harbour), the UK’s largest oil and gas producer, have entered into a new strategic partnership for UK North Sea operations agreeing a new master services agreement (MSA) and associated contracts valued at around $330 million.

Under this new agreement, Wood will provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) services, including digital and decarbonisation solutions, for a number of Harbour’s offshore assets critical to UK energy security.

The strategic partnership will run for an initial term of five years, with five one-year extension options covering Harbour’s operated assets, including its J-Area, Greater Britannia Area, Solan and AELE (Armada, Everest, Lomond and Erskine) hubs.

Steve Nicol, Wood’s Executive President of Operations, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been selected and trusted by Harbour Energy to partner with them across their North Sea assets. We share a commitment to ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable energy production and are confident our integrated digital solutions and world-leading engineering, operations and decarbonisation expertise will enable Harbour to maximise their investment and ensure the UK continues to have the energy mix it needs.

“We have worked on North Sea assets for more than 50 years and excel in designing and managing the complexity of energy infrastructure while at the same time seeking to minimise associated emissions. This new agreement and new contracts are testament to Wood’s role as a trusted technical partner to the energy companies of the future, where our priority is to help our clients deliver the energy the world needs and be able to transition to a low carbon future.”

Audrey Stewart, Harbour Energy’s Vice President of Supply Chain, said: “Harbour is excited to develop our relationship with Wood and the signing of this contract is an important step forward in establishing our suite of long-term strategic partnerships across our North Sea assets.”

This partnership will support the employment of hundreds of people from Wood’s Operations business in Aberdeen and offshore across the two EPC and O&M contracts, with further recruitment expected in 2024.

Source: Wood

Technip Energies Awarded EPF Contract for Hydrogen Production Unit at bp’s Kwinana Biorefinery

Technip Energies has been awarded a significant contract by bp for a hydrogen production unit at its Kwinana biorefinery in Western Australia, in support of the planned project to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biodiesel from bio feedstocks.

The contract covers Engineering, Procurement and Fabrication (EPF) of a modularized hydrogen production unit with a capacity of 33,000 normal m3/hour, using Technip Energies’ SMR proprietary technology. Hydrogen is used for the conversion of bio feedstocks into biofuels such as SAF and biodiesel. The unit will be capable of producing hydrogen from either natural gas or biogas produced by the Kwinana biorefinery.

It is planned to integrate with the site’s existing import terminal operations and plans for green hydrogen production, which are currently being assessed. The Kwinana Renewable Fuels project is one of five biofuel production projects bp has planned globally.

Loic Chapuis, SVP Gas & Low-carbon Energies of Technip Energies, commented: “We are pleased to build on our global leadership in the delivery of hydrogen production units to support bp’s expansion of its biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel businesses. By leveraging our expertise in modularization and proprietary hydrogen technology, we are committed to making this project an industrial success.”

Source: Technip Energies