Since 2007, DeepOcean and Technip Norway have cooperated on the pipeline repair subsea operations contract with Equinor and the pool members; first with TechnipFMC as contractor and DeepOcean as sub-contractor. In 2014, DeepOcean and TechnipFMC engaged in a framework agreement with Equinor for maintenance, operations, and emergency preparedness through a JV that proved to be very effective.

As part of a recent joint agreement with TechnipFMC, DeepOcean will take over Equinor’s contract for the remainder of the contract period. This will grant DeepOcean access to a significant portion of the expertise in this field, as 26 employees in the JV will be integrated into DeepOcean.

“DeepOcean is very excited to expand our competence and capacity in this highly complex and specialized area. The technology involved is world-leading, and we are extremely proud of the accomplishments we have achieved. We look forward to supporting Equinor and the PRSI Pool members going forward,” says Olaf A. Hansen, Managing Director of DeepOcean Europe.

Equinor has operational responsibility for the world’s most extensive subsea pipeline system for the transportation of gas as the technical operator of the PRSI pool. The PRSI pool consists of over twenty energy companies that cover their offshore pipeline and power cable repair contingency via the pool.