BW Offshore and McDermott’s blue ammonia FPSO concept has received DNV Approval in Principle. The design targets annual ammonia output above 1 million tonnes with integrated carbon capture.
BW Group and BW Offshore have appointed Matthew White as CEO of BW Elara. The joint venture will focus on floating desalination solutions to help address water scarcity through floating desalination units.
BW Offshore has completed the interim performance test for FPSO BW Opal, supporting commissioning progress at Santos’ Barossa LNG project offshore northern Australia.
BW Offshore revised the FPSO BW Catcher contract, keeping the unit at the UK North Sea Catcher field until 31 December 2030.
BW Offshore has signed a FEED agreement with Equinor for the FPSO planned for the $12 billion Bay du Nord oil project offshore Canada.
Equinor is weighing whether Bay du Nord FPSO topsides modules can be fabricated in Newfoundland & Labrador, as Premier Tony Wakeham, unions and contractors seek local work while cost and skills concerns remain.
Upstream reports that BW Offshore has acquired the former Nganhurra FPSO and is reviewing three potential redeployment options. The unit’s operating history and adaptable design support consideration for future projects.
