Aug 31, 2010 - Aker Solutions received a US $19 (NOK 120) million contract for Marulk's tie-in to the Norne FPSO. The scope of the project is to facilitate the Norne FPSO for installation and start-up of the Marulk template, which is based on a FEED study performed by Aker Solutions. A new flowline will be installed for the production and test manifold in order to accommodate a tie-back of Marulk to Norne. The tie-in is an amendment to an existing modifications contract Aker has with Statoil for the Norne project. Work will commence immediately and the project is scheduled for completion in March 2012. The gas field is situated on Blocks 6507/2, 6507/3, 6607/12 and 6607/11 in a water depth of 1,250 feet (381 meters). Eni holds a 20% operating interest in Marulk; Statoil holds 50%; and DONG holds the remaining 30% interest.

Aug 25, 2010 - Wood Group Kenny was awarded a Front End Engineering Design and related project management support activities for the Jordbaer field development. The field's proposed development calls for a stand-alone FPSO with two drill centers in a water depth of about 1,345 feet (410 meters). Gas will be exported from the FPSO to an existing export pipeline system. The work includes the delivery of an approved design package for in field and export pipeline, control systems, risers and umbilicals, as well as budget and schedule estimates to support BG Group's plan for field development and operation. Located in the northern segment of the Norwegian North Sea, the Jordbaer field is situated on Production License 373 S in an extension of the Tampen Spur area, approximately 28 miles (45 kilometers) northeast of the Snorre field.

Aug 24, 2010 - Xodus Group won a five-year open tender for the detailed design of the Huntington development. The work entails flexible risers, umbilicals, flexible and rigid pipelines, two subsea structures and comprehensive flow assurance engineering. The first phase of the project covers the Forties reservoir that was discovered and delineated in 2007. Additionally, a significant discovery that was found in the deeper Fulmar field needs to be appraised before development can start. The Huntington oil field, located on Block 22/14 of the UK sector of the North Sea, is operated by E.ON Ruhrgas, holding a 25% interest; Premier Oil holds 40%; Carrizo holds 15%; and Altinex holds the remaining 20% interest.

Aug 13, 2010 - Fabricom Offshore Services was awarded a contract by Talisman Energy for the provision of Front End Engineering Design for the Claymore Compression Upgrade Project. The contract covers all topside Greenfield and Brownfield elements and interfaces associated with the new compression module and the existing platform. The FEED will form the basis for the detailed engineering design, material procurement, implementation, commissioning and overall project estimate. The Claymore field is located on Block 14/19 in the UK sector of the North Sea in a water depth of 364 feet (111 meters). Talisman operates the field, holding a 54.78% interest.

Aug 12, 2010 - Fairfield Energy awarded a contract to Technip for the provision of Subsea Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) services for the Dunlin Fuel Gas pipeline project. The construction of this gas import pipeline will allow the Dunlin platform to become fully self sufficient in fuel gas, leading to a much improved power generation capability, stated Fairfield. The project entails Dunlin being connected to a long-term fuel gas supply via the Thistle-Don pipeline, currently operated by EnQuest PLC. This will result in improved volumes of reservoir water injection in order to further increase the oil production from three fields: Dunlin, Osprey, and Merlin. Dunlin is located on Blocks 211/23a and 211/24a in the UK sector of the North Sea.