Keppel O&M wins US$2.9b newbuild FPSO P-80 contract from Petrobras

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Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M)’s wholly owned subsidiary, Keppel Shipyard, has won an international tender from Brazil’s National Oil Company, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A (Petrobras), for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of P-80, a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) for about US$2.9b.

Scheduled for completion in 1H 2026, the P-80 is the second FPSO that Keppel O&M will be building for Petrobras for the Buzios field in Brazil. The first FPSO, P-78, is currently under construction by Keppel Shipyard. The P-80 is structured on progressive milestone payments and will be cash-flow neutral during its execution lifecycle. It would add over S$4bn to Keppel O&M’s orderbook.

The P-80 will be one of the largest floating production units in the world with a production capacity of 225,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd), water injection capacity of 250,000 bpd, 12 million cubic metres of (Sm3/d) of gas processing per day and a storage capacity of two million barrels of oil. When completed, the P-80 will be on par with the largest oil producing platforms in Brazil.

Mr Chris Ong, CEO of Keppel O&M, said:

“By leveraging our strong EPC capabilities and network of yards, as well as teaming up with leading industry specialists, we have been able to offer a win-win solution that is both cost effective for our customer and profitable for Keppel O&M and our partners.

“Our first such project for the Buzios field, the P-78, is being built on this operating model. It is progressing on track with its schedule and within budget, and has been contributing to Keppel O&M’s earnings. Drawing from our experience with the P-78, we are confident that we can further enhance the efficiency and economics of the P-80, as well as generate a substantial amount of work in Brazil with thousands of jobs for the country.”

Keppel O&M will harness its global network of yards, offices and partners to undertake the project execution. The design and engineering will be carried out through its centres in Singapore, Brazil, China and India. The fabrication of the topside modules which weigh about 47,000 metric tonnes (MT) in total will be spread across its facilities in Singapore, China and Brazil, with the integration and commissioning works to be completed in Singapore. Construction of the hull and accommodation will be carried out by CIMC Raffles in China. Keppel O&M will also undertake the final phase of offshore commissioning works when the FPSO arrives at the Buzios field.

Petrobras operates the world’s largest carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) programme. The P-80, along with the P-78 FPSO, will incorporate green features such as carbon capture and reinjection of carbon back into the reservoir where it is stored. Both FPSOs are designed to maximise carbon reinjection and minimise the need for gas flaring.

In addition to CCUS, the P-80 will also be outfitted with energy recovery systems for thermal energy, waste heat and gas, as well as seawater deaeration to reduce the consumption of fuel and the carbon emissions of the vessel.

Mr Ong added:

“As a leader in providing sustainable offshore energy and infrastructure assets, Keppel O&M is glad to be able to support Petrobras in reducing the carbon emissions of the P-80 and P-78. Our partnership with Petrobras in their decarbonisation journey over the years includes work on four other FPSO projects, which showcase various innovative sustainability features, and we look forward to build on our strong track record of delivering high quality vessels to them.”

Keppel O&M has delivered a significant number of projects for Brazil and Petrobras over the years, which includes FPSOs, production platforms, Floating Storage Regasification Units, drilling rigs and accommodation vessels, to support Brazil’s energy infrastructure. BrasFELS, Keppel O&M’s yard in Angra dos Reis, Brazil is currently also undertaking integration and fabrication work for two other FPSOs that will operate in the Sepia field and the Buzios field.

The above contract is not expected to have a material impact on the net tangible assets or earnings per share of Keppel Corporation Limited for the current financial year.

LRA and APM Terminals Liberia launch port digitization project

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A Port Automation and Digitisation (PAD) project at the Free Port of Monrovia is set to significantly improve customers supply chain efficiency and ease of doing business through paperless customs clearance processes and more efficient terminal operations.

After extensive consultations and engagements with stakeholders, the project, run jointly by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and APM Terminals Liberia will reaffirm the Free Port of Monrovia’s position as the gateway to the economy of Liberia and the Mano River Union.

At a ceremony to acknowledge the launch of the project, the Minister of Finance & Development Planning, Honourable Samuel Tweah, keynote speaker, commended APM Terminals Liberia and partners for this historic and transformative initiative.

Hon. Tweah said:

“Digitizing the Port comes with numerous benefits to the economy in terms of ease of doing business. This development has the full endorsement and support of His Excellency President George Weah, whose policies has been focused on strengthening our economy to boost trade and business and create opportunities for all. It is in this light that I commend APM Terminals Liberia and partners for launching this initiative and for their collaboration in making sure that we achieve full success with Port Automation and Digitisation.”

This previously manual process of submitting declarations, payments and customs releases has already been reduced significantly through digitisation over the past year. With full-scale automation and digitisation, the process is expected to be accelerated even further, saving productive hours and bringing convenience to both Custom Brokers and customers.

Honourable Minister of Commerce and Industry Mawine Diggs, also a keynote speaker, observed that this new and improved way of doing business at the Free Port will have a positive effect on trade and commercial activities in Liberia as importers are able to clear their goods in good time, less costly and get them onto the market.

Mr. Thomas Doe Nah, Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), implementing partner of the project, highlighted the importance of Port Automation and Digitisation (PAD) to the Authority’s mandate of revenue collection.

Mr. Nah remarked:

“As a key partner to this initiative, we are convinced about its potential to help us deal with loopholes and leakages often facilitated by human interventions so that we can maximize port revenue as we should.”

Jonathan Graham, Managing Director APM Terminals Liberia, which is spearheading the project, stressed the need for even stronger partnerships to successfully roll out the Port Automation and Digitisation project, adding that, “This is the only way that the Free Port of Monrovia will be able to transform into a modern port serving Liberia and the sub region.”

Speaking about the preparatory work done by the partners in the lead up to this launch, Technical Team Leader of the project for APM Terminals Liberia; and the Regional Customer Products & Services Lead in Africa, Middle East & Asia, Mr. Metus Freeman, said:

“The various logistics, technical know-how and training have all been provided to ensure a smooth implementation. We have had several collaborative training sessions with Custom Brokers, Importers, MTS, Banks and LRA officials on the process. We have all worked diligently to provide the knowledge and tools needed to achieve maximum efficiency.”

Alfa Laval providing fuel supply system for six methanol-fuelled vessels

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Alfa Laval will provide the methanol LFSS for six 1170 TEU container vessels ordered by Eastaway, a member of the X-Press Feeders Group.

The new vessel series, to be built at Chinese shipyards Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding Group Co., Ltd and New Dayang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, will have two-stroke MAN B&W ME-LGIM engines that can run on methanol as well as conventional fuels. The FCM Methanol deliveries will begin in June 2023.

Peter Nielsen, President, Alfa Laval Marine Separation & Heat Transfer Equipment, says:

“Alfa Laval is proud to be chosen for this significant methanol project. With their ability to sail on green methanol, these vessels will be front-runners in the move to carbon-neutral operations. Methanol is a major advance on the path to decarbonization, and the FCM Methanol can be instrumental for shipowners in making the leap.”

Because methanol technology is a new element in shipbuilding, yards adopt different setups to suit their learning curve. Given the complexity and scope in this project, the yards have hired engineering companies to procure and integrate the methanol-related components. The FCM Methanol was selected due to its unique flexibility and Alfa Laval’s extensive methanol experience.

With mature technologies and reliable automation, the FCM Methanol safely supplies methanol within the flow rate, pressure, temperature, and filtration parameters specified by the engine maker. Because it can be adapted to any engine and vessel design, it enables turnkey LFSS deliveries for easy installation. Since 2015, the system has been chosen in nearly 20 methanol projects for more than 10 large shipping companies.

DEME’s vessel successfully installs the Fécamp offshore substation jacket

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August 15, 2022

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DEME Offshore has successfully installed the offshore substation of the Fécamp offshore wind farm, deploying ‘Orion’, the newest member of the DEME fleet and the most innovative vessel in the offshore wind industry.

Just four months previously, DEME carried out the pre-installation of the offshore substation’s foundations utilising another member of the fleet, the DP2 jack-up vessel ‘Sea Installer’. DEME Offshore’s unique subsea template facilitated a seamless installation, although in challenging environmental and soil conditions.

In August 2021, DEME installed the very first offshore substation in France at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, deploying Allseas’ heavy lift vessel ‘Pioneering Spirit’. TheFécamp and Saint-Nazaire successful substation installations again demonstrate DEME Offshore’s capability to carry out technically demanding and pioneering projects.

Fécamp’s electrical substation was constructed by a consortium including Atlantique Offshore Energy, the business unit of Chantiers de l’Atlantique dedicated to renewable marine energies, GE Grid Solutions and DEME Group’s French subsidiary SDI.

The same consortium has also been selected to design, manufacture and install the electrical substations for the Saint-Nazaire and Courseulles-sur-Mer offshore wind farms in France.

ADNOC awards $1.17 billion offshore services contract

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced a $1.17 billion (AED4.3 billion) contract for the hire of 13 self-propelled jack-up barges to drive offshore operational efficiencies and support the expansion of its crude oil production capacity to five million barrels per day (mmbpd) by 2030.

The five-year contract was awarded by ADNOC Offshore to ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and underpins the world-class capabilities within ADNOC’s group companies. Over 80% of the award value will flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s successful In-Country Value (ICV) program, supporting local economic growth and diversification.

The 13 self-propelled jack-up barges are multi-purpose assets that enable rig-less operations and maintenance with single point responsibility provided by ADNOC L&S, enabling enhanced efficiencies. The barges, which will be deployed across ADNOC’s offshore fields, are equipped to support a wide scope of operations, including project work, maintainance and accommodation.

Ahmad Saqer Al Suwaidi, ADNOC Offshore CEO, said:

“This significant award to ADNOC Logistics & Services will help deliver our production capacity expansion in the offshore and directly support ADNOC’s strategic growth objective of 5 million barrels of daily oil production capacity by 2030. ADNOC L&S have a proven track record in the industry and their best-in-class expertise, together with the ready availability of these self-propelled jack-up barges, will help us drive efficiencies and flexibility while cementing ADNOC’s position as a leading low cost and low carbon energy producer. Critically, the award enables very high ICV, which can stimulate new business opportunities to support the growth and diversification of UAE’s economy in line with the directives of our wise Leadership.”

The self-propelled jack-up barges will be hired along with manpower and equipment. The barges will be utilized for rig-less well intervention and pre- and post-drilling operations, as well as for topside maintenance and integrity restoration activities at our offshore assets.

Subsea 7 awarded contract offshore Norway

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August 12, 2022

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The project involves a subsea tie-back of approximately 21 kilometers to the Alvheim FPSO, via the existing East Kameleon subsea manifold.

The contract scope includes engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of the pipelines, spools, protection covers and tie-ins using key vessels from Subsea 7’s fleet. The production pipeline is a pipe-in-pipe design.

Project management and engineering will commence immediately at Subsea 7’s offices in Stavanger, Norway. Fabrication of the pipelines will take place at Subsea 7’s spoolbase at Vigra, Norway and offshore operations are expected to take place in 2023 and 2024.

Monica Th. Bjørkmann, Vice President for Subsea 7 Norway said:

“This award is a continuation of Aker BP’s exciting development of the Alvheim area. The Trell & Trine field development is an excellent example of how our collaboration with Aker BP and Aker Solutions, through the Aker BP Subsea Alliance2, builds upon our collective experience from previous and ongoing projects.

The partnership enables Subsea 7 to engage early in the field development process, optimising design solutions and contributing to a positive final investment decision. Subsea 7 is looking forward to continuing our collaboration for the Trell & Trine field development, with a focus on safe, efficient and reliable operations.”

ONE adds Mombasa port call to MIM service

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August 12, 2022

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Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced a Mombasa (Kenya) port call to its’ MIM service.

The service name has been changed to Maputo/Mombasa India Middle East service (Service code MIM remains unchanged) to reflect the added port call and will begin from the Westbound sailing arriving at Jebel Ali on 9th September 2022 and the Eastbound sailing from Mombasa on 20th September 2022.

The MIM service new rotation is as follows:

Jebel Ali – Mundra – Mombasa – Maputo – Jebel Ali (Bi-weekly frequency)

Damen’s first all-electric tug Sparky delivered to Ports of Auckland

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In a major milestone Damen’s first all-electric harbour tug, the RSD-E Tug 2513, was officially delivered to its new owner, Ports of Auckland (POAL). The revolutionary tug was named Sparky and also received her Māori name, ‘Tiaki’, in a special blessing ceremony held in Auckland on August 8.

This powerful new tug, which has a 70-tonnes bollard pull, is capable of manoeuvring even the largest vessels and can undertake two or more assignments before being recharged, which takes just two hours.

With its pristine environment and unique ecosystem in the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is renowned for its commitment to sustainable development. In 2016, Ports of Auckland adopted the goal of becoming a zero emissions port by 2040 and, in light of the impetus to tackle climate change, the port authority challenged Damen to develop a fully electric tug. Over the course of the next six years the two organisations worked closely to develop this pioneering, sustainable vessel type.

Ports of Auckland’s General Manager Marine and Multi Cargo Operations, Allan D’Souza, said:

“It is wonderful to have Sparky here in Auckland and to be able to get aboard and put her through her paces. We held a blessing ceremony with local Māori iwi (tribe) Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, as a final step before we officially start operations. As part of the blessing, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei gave Sparky her Māori name, ‘Tiaki’, which means to care for people or place, in recognition of her role in reducing emissions and our port’s impact on the environment.”

Arnout Damen, Chief Executive Officer of Damen, commented:

“I’m very proud about the fact that we can use our expertise together with our client to develop new sustainable ways of keeping ports operational, while lowering the impact on the environment as much as possible. Ports of Auckland is aiming to become a zero emissions port by 2040 and its ambitions align with Damen’s, as we continue our efforts to become the most sustainable shipbuilder in the world.”

Pim Schuurman, Damen’s Regional Sales Manager Asia Pacific, added:

“Ports of Auckland has taken a bold step in pioneering the use of fully electric harbour tugs and it is an honour to have worked with them on this project. We hope that in the future we will be able to look back and see that Sparky marked the beginning of a significant shift from diesel to clean, zero emissions electric tugs.”

OKEE Maritime to enhance environmental performance with StormGeo’s solution

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In addition to onboard weather-based route optimization software and an advanced data reporting tool from StormGeo, Hamburg-based OKEE Maritime has added fleet performance management services to its arsenal.

This gives them access to StormGeo’s s-Insight platform for environmental performance, which includes the newly released Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Simulator.

StormGeo’s CII Simulator is a first-to-market solution delivering a flexible, powerful, and actionable tool to collaborate on operational deployment to achieve desirable CII ratings. With StormGeo’s CII Simulator, OKEE Maritime can face the impending industry challenges associated with IMO’s upcoming regulations and develop a competitive advantage in the market.

Bastian Herkendell, Fleet Manager at OKEE Maritime, said:

“Our vessels are competitive, and we want them to continue this way. StormGeo CII Simulator supports us in determining CII ratings and finding ways to improve them through implementing operational measures.”

OKEE Maritime will also receive StormGeo’s alert services as part of its fleet performance management solution. The experts from StormGeo’s fleet performance center provide customized alerts of vessel performance and inform crew onboard and shore-based fleet managers. These services will help OKEE Maritime improve ship-to-shore transparency and operational efficiency.

Bastian continues:

“Having transparency in our operations that includes CII tools supports us in optimizing operational efficiency jointly with our charterer.”

“With StormGeo’s solution, OKEE can adapt to new market requirements and embrace innovation and new technologies.”

Maersk Drilling awarded two-month extension with TotalEnergies offshore Denmark

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August 12, 2022

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TotalEnergies EP Denmark A/S has exercised an option to add two months to the accommodation services work scope for the jack-up rig Maersk Interceptor in the Danish North Sea.

The contract extension will commence in November 2022, in direct continuation of the rig’s current contract. Two two-month options remain on the contract.

Maersk Interceptor is an ultra-harsh environment CJ70 XLE jack-up, designed for year-round operations in the North Sea. It was delivered in 2013 and is currently operating offshore Denmark.