Offshore execution will be performed with DeepOcean’s construction vessel Edda Freya in 2019 and 2020 (illustration: DeepOcean)

DeepOcean AS, a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group Holding BV, has been awarded a significant contract for performing marine operation scope on the Snorre Expansion Project in the North Sea.

The award covers project management, engineering, procurement of anchors for risers and umbilicals and offshore installation activities. The offshore work includes installation of six integrated subsea template structures and manifolds, and installation of riser systems and umbilical systems on the Snorre A production platform.

The onshore project team will work out of DeepOcean’s offices in Haugesund and Stavanger, Norway. Offshore execution will be performed with DeepOcean’s construction vessel Edda Freya in 2019 and 2020.

DeepOcean’s Commercial Director for Subsea Services, Rolf Ivar Sørdal, says, “DeepOcean is extremely pleased and proud of being awarded this work scope and see it as an important milestone in further developing DeepOcean as a reliable partner within the SURF segment, providing innovative and cost effective solutions to our customers. The Snorre Expansion Project is one of the key development projects ongoing in the North Sea and we are pleased that Statoil has selected DeepOcean as their contractor for these demanding subsea operations. We are looking forward to work together with Statoil and successfully execute the project in a professional and safe manner.”

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