Man takes seven years to recreate giant Thialf vessel out of Lego
Marco de Vries took seven years to create a scale replica of the world’s second-largest semi-submersible crane vessel, complete with crew, ... out of Lego.
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TAQA plans end to North Sea production in 2027
TAQA (ADX: TAQA) intends to cease production from all of its UK North Sea platforms by the end of 2027.
UK ‘could challenge Europe’ on heavy lift vessels
The UK “could challenge continental Europe” on heavy lift vessels, trade body OEUK has said, as the North Sea requires a “colossal push” from them.
Aberdeen decom firm CUT lands contract with Heerema on way to £5m turnover
Aberdeen decommissioning firm Cutting Underwater Technologies (CUT) has landed a key, four-year contract with heavy lift specialist Heerema Marine Contractors.
‘Basically impossible’ for UK to get a heavy lift business
The UK will spend billions removing oil and gas assets over the next decade, and billions more installing offshore windfarms – so why doesn’t it have a heavy lift business to capitalise on it?
TAQA in decommissioning push as North Sea assets enter final decade
“In the early 2030s we will have probably removed all of the assets we have operating at the moment,” says David Wilson, decommissioning and projects director at TAQA (ADX: TAQA).
Gallery: Heerema removes Harbour Energy Murdoch complex
Heerema Marine Contractors have completed the removal of the Murdoch Complex in partnership with its client, Harbour Energy (LON: HBR).
First offshore substation fitted at Neart na Gaoithe wind farm
The construction of a 54-turbine Scottish offshore wind farm has taken a “huge step forward” with the fitting of the first of its two offshore substations.
Gallery: Heerema removes 12,000-tonne Dunlin platform
Heerema has released a gallery of images showing the lift and removal of the Dunlin platform in the North Sea.
Heerema Marine Contractors names SBM’s Philippe Barril as new CEO
Heerema Marine Contractors has named Philippe Barril of SBM Offshore as its new CEO.
Heerema installs 4,800 tonne topside for Seagreen offshore wind farm
A key component of what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has been installed off the Angus coast.
Inpex picks Heerema for Ichthys LNG transport deal
Heerema Marine Contractors will transport and install the 4,800 metric ton Ichthys LNG booster compression module from Indonesia to the project offshore Australia.
HSE investigating as delayed Tolmount project plagued by oil and gas releases
Investigations are ongoing into a series of oil and gas releases at Harbour Energy’s problem plagued Tolmount project.
Giant crane, tiny platform: Heerema removes Ithaca Jacky installation
Ithaca Energy has employed Heerema’s Thialf heavy lift vessel, the second largest in the world, to remove its small Jacky installation, around 12 miles east of the Moray Firth.
Tyra topsides complete 10,000-mile journey from Singapore
The first set of new topsides for the TotalEnergies Tyra redevelopment in Denmark have completed their 10,000-mile voyage from Singapore.
‘There is a discernible gap between the rhetoric and the reality’: Fairfield Decom MD on decision to cease trading
Following the news that Fairfield Decom will cease trading, Graeme Fergusson, managing director, shares his thoughts on the sector and the immediate risks that it faces.
Taqa kicks off massive decommissioning project at Brae Bravo
Taqa has kicked off removal work for the Brae Bravo, one of the largest decommissioning projects in the North Sea.
Aubin project manager prevails in Decom Awards rising star category
A project manager at a north-east firm shined brightest out of a trio of budding decommissioning experts to win a prestigious award today.
Decom cross-sector event reflected by board appointment
Industry body Decom North Sea (DNS) is set to broaden the sector’s horizons via a one-day, virtual event later this month.
Rise of decom specialists could give UK the edge in global market worth £67bn
The rise of specialist decommissioning firms could give the UK the edge in a global oilfield dismantling market worth £67 billion over the next decade, a new report said.
Heerema’s Sleipnir vessel completes world record lift
Heerema’s Sleipnir vessel broke a world record over the weekend, completing a lift of 15,300 tonnes.
Heerema wins construction deal for major US wind project
Dutch contractor Heerema has been awarded a contract to help construct the first major offshore wind project in the US.
Heerema’s massive new crane vessel passes sea trials
Dutch contractor Heerema's new, LNG powered crane vessel has passed sea trials and load tests with flying colours.
Trio team up for UK North Sea decom joint venture
An Aberdeenshire firm has joined forces with two major decommissioning contractors to launch a joint venture offering lower UK North Sea dismantling costs.
Rosetti Marino pulls out of Heerema yard acquisition
Italian construction and engineering firm Rosetti Marino has pulled out of a deal to acquire Dutch company Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG).