Norway’s Ministry of Energy has confirmed that two consortia, including Equinor Utsira Nord, Vårgrønn Utsira Nord and Harald Hårfagre, will each receive a project site for floating wind at Utsira Nord.
Sarens and NorSea continue their long-running cooperation for transporting large offshore components along Norway’s west coast. Their renewed agreement covers engineered movements of cable reels and subsea structures using specialised SPMT equipment.
Nexans has set a new record at its Halden plant in Norway as the cable-laying vessel Nexans Aurora departs with 9,731 tons of cable — the largest single load in the company’s history, exceeding its 2023 milestone by 256 tons.
Ocean Installer has secured a NOK 1–2 billion contract from Vår Energi for the Balder Next development, covering project management, engineering, and flexible product supply, with offshore work scheduled for 2027–2028.
Ørsted said it has no plans to merge with or take over Equinor’s renewables business, following Equinor’s proposal for closer ties. The Danish offshore wind company said it remains focused on executing its strategy.
POSCO INTERNATIONAL and Equinor signed an MOU to expand collaboration in offshore wind, steel, and LNG, advancing their joint energy transition efforts.
ESL Shipping has sold its multipurpose vessel Kallio to Norway as part of its fleet renewal program, supporting investment in new fossil-free Green Handy vessels.
BigLift’s MC-Class carrier Barentsz reached Norway’s Stord Port with the Hugin A Wellbay Module from Drydocks World Dubai, a key element for the Yggdrasil Hugin A topsides.
