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First Floating Wind Turbine for Equinor's Hywind Tampen Project Assembled in Norway

May 02, 2022

The first floating wind turbine for Equinor's 88MW Hywind Tampen floating wind farm in Noway was assembled last week at Wergeland Group's base in Norway, Wergeland shared via social media.Equinor’s Hywind Tampen will be the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm once completed later this year…

Very Large Order Intake: Aker Solutions in Maintenance and Modifications Extension with Equinor

Feb 11, 2022

Norwegian energy industry services provider Aker Solutions has won a three-year contract extension to a maintenance and modifications frame agreement it has with Equinor.'The agreement for work on oil and gas installations offshore Norway represents a very large order intake for Aker Solutions…

Aker Solutions Appoints SVP for Sustainability

Mar 21, 2022

Norwegian offshore energy services firm Aker Solutions has appointed Trine Svalestad to the new position of senior vice president for sustainability. The company, for years mostly referred to as 'oilfield services company,' said Monday it 'sees…

Malaysia Charges Second Aker Solutions Official with Using False Documents

Jan 26, 2022

Malaysia on Wednesday charged an official at Norway's largest oil services provider Aker Solutions, accusing him of using false documents to secure a license renewal, according to the company and a court charge sheet.Mohd Yusof Ab Rahman, 54…

VIDEO: Boskalis' Boka Vanguard Carrying Johan Castberg FPSO to Norway

Apr 07, 2022

Dutch marine services contractor Boskalis has shared a video of its BOKA Vanguard semi-submersible heavy transportation vessel carrying the Equinor's Johan Castberg FPSO to Norway.In mid-February, the BOKA Vanguard loaded with the 70,000-ton…

Aker BP's Hod B Field Starts Production

Apr 11, 2022

Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP has started production from the Hod B field in the North Sea, offshore Norway.Production start-up comes less than two years after the first steel was cut for the unmanned Hod B platform at Aker Solutions’ yard in Verdal…

VIDEO: Johan Castberg FPSO Arrives in Norway

Apr 11, 2022

The Johan Castberg FPSO arrived in Norway on Friday onboard the world’s largest transport vessel Boka Vanguard owned by Boskalis.The vessel reached Norway after a long journey from Singapore, where it was built by Sembcorp Marine. The vessel departed Singapore in mid-February…

Aker Solutions, Dril-Quip Team Up to Offer Subsea Injection Systems for CCUS Projects

Feb 22, 2022

Norwegian offshore engineering and construction services firm Aker Solutions and the U.S.-based offshore energy industry equipment maker Dril-Quip have entered into a Collaboration Agreement to offer subsea injection systems for carbon capture…

Aker Solutions to Deliver Fifth Subsea Compression Module for Equinor's Åsgard Field

Dec 09, 2021

Norwegian firm Aker Solutions has won a contract with Equinor to deliver engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a subsea compression module to be installed subsea at the Åsgard gas field, offshore Norway. The scope covers EPC of…

Malaysia Brings Fresh Charge Against Aker Solutions' Employee

Feb 18, 2022

Malaysia on Friday filed a fresh charge against a local manager of Norwegian oil services provider Aker Solutions, accusing him of giving false information to the country's corporate regulator, according to the company and a court document.Ahmad…

Offshore Renewables Push: DeepOcean Buys Installit from Endúr

Apr 07, 2022

Subsea services company DeepOcean has agreed to acquire the Norwegian engineering and technology company Installit AS from Oslo-listed Endúr ASA to strengthen the group’s offering within offshore renewables. DeepOcean and Endure have agreed to not disclose the financial details of the transaction…

Norway Labor Unions Threaten Strike of 28,500 Workers from April 1

Mar 28, 2022

About 28,500 workers at Norwegian shipyards, oil industry fabrication plants, and other manufacturers will go on strike from April 1, unless labor unions and employers reach a new wage deal, a state-appointed mediator said on Monday.Firms that…

Aker Solutions Names Ertresvåg SVP for Communications

Jan 14, 2022

Norwegian company Aker Solutions, a provider of offshore energy engineering and construction services, has appointed Kari Ertresvåg as senior vice president for communications. Ertresvåg, a Norwegian national, has wide experience within communications and public affairs…

Aker Solutions Raises 2022 Revenue Outlook

Feb 08, 2022

Norwegian oil services firm Aker Solutions raised its 2022 revenue outlook on Tuesday and said its earnings margin is likely to increase this year while order intake is headed for a record high, sending its shares sharply higher.The company…

Techouse Wins One of Its Largest Contracts at Aker BP's Valhall Field

Feb 28, 2022

The Modification Alliance – Aker Solutions and Aker BP have selected the Norwegian technology company Techouse to deliver the Sulphate Removal Unit (SRU) for the Valhall IP platform in the North Sea off Norway, after a FEED delivery in 2021…

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