Oceaneering International’s Norwegian subsidiary Oceaneering AS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kontiki Winds to utilize floating offshore wind projects to electrify oil and gas and small scale power generation assets.
The MoU, signed in Stavanger, Norway, covers collaboration between the two companies with a particular focus on the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, and Northern Europe.
Both companies said they recognize there is an increasing requirement on oil and gas producers and remote island states to electrify their operations, with limited available options.
Through this MoU, Oceaneering and Kontiki Winds will provide a comprehensive and cost competitive approach to electrification, using offshore wind, to realize microgrid electrification.
Oceaneering AS managing director Erik Saestad said: “The MoU leverages each parties’ capabilities to provide safer and cleaner energy production in a dynamic subsea environment.
“Offering our clients a full Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) wrap, coupled with real-time monitoring and maintenance throughout the lifecycle of the asset, provides a pathway to achieve net zero emissions.”
Kontiki Winds chief executive officer Emilie Reeve said: “Kontiki Winds is excited to be working with Oceaneering to enable electrification and accelerate the global energy transition.
“Drawing on our deep experience in both offshore wind development and subsea installation, our combined capabilities offer the market a unique full lifecycle approach to harnessing renewable energy, specifically aimed at electrifying assets and remote island states that are otherwise predominantly powered by fossil fuels.”
Oceaneering director or global business development Ben Hooker said: “Oceaneering’s renewables group is delighted to be a part of this exciting initiative.
“This collaboration supports the transformation from traditional oil and gas development into next generation floating offshore wind.
“It not only aligns our shared common values and uncompromising commitment to health, safety and the environment but also propels our core capabilities, technology, innovation, and operational excellence into the areas of emission reduction, energy transition and microgrid electrification in harsh environments.”
Kontiki Winds is owned by Havfram and is focussed on developing and building offshore wind projects at both large scale for national infrastructure, and small-scale for offshore assets and small island electrification.