Equinor has entrusted DeepOcean with a strategic contract to carry out critical subsea tasks under the Snorre Gas Export and Import Project (SNEIG), with operations planned for the summer of 2026 in the northern North Sea North Sea.
The Snorre field, in operation since 1992, remains one of Norway’s most important fields. Expansion through the SNEIG project
Details of the subsea installation by DeepOcean
DeepOcean will be responsible for installing a subsea safety isolation valve (SSIV), a subsea umbilical (SSIV), a subsea umbilical and making the connection to the existing pipeline network. These tasks involve the use of specialized tools from the PRSI (Pipeline Repair and Subsea Intervention) group, as well as execution of cuttings, scraper tracking and seabed preparation for umbilical crossings.
The project will be managed from DeepOcean’s headquarters in Haugesund. In addition to the subsea tasks, the company will also take on onshore engineering, equipment procurement and overall project management functions. The construction vessel to be used is drawn from its chartered fleet for subsea work.
Technical synergy and long-term sustainability
DeepOcean emphasizes that this contract reflects the commitment of both companies to a safe, efficient and sustainable operation of the field. The technical collaboration with Equinor seeks to optimize the use of existing infrastructure, thereby reducing operating costs and the environmental impact associated with new drilling. drilling.
The execution of the SNEIG project represents a significant breakthrough for natural gas operations on the Norwegian continental shelf, consolidating DeepOcean’s position as a key supplier in subsea installation solutions complex subsea installation solutions.
Source and photo: DeepOcean