ONE-Dyas, HSM Offshore Energy reach key milestone in North Sea’s first fully-electrified gas production platform
(WO) — HSM Offshore Energy has successfully rolled out the N05-A Topside for ONE-Dyas at its yard in Schiedam, the Netherlands, merely two days after the successful lift of the upperpart of the jacket on its lower counterpart. These milestones represent an important step in harnessing local Dutch offshore energy resources.
Once completed, the N05-A Platform will be the first electrified gas production platform in the North Sea, which will run entirely on offshore renewable energy from the nearby Riffgat offshore wind farm.
ONE-Dyas, a prominent Dutch player in the exploration and production of gas in the North Sea, has partnered with HSM Offshore Energy for this project. The N05-A Topside is expected to enhance ONE-Dyas’s operations, optimizing production efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.
Hans Leerdam, Commercial Director of HSM Offshore Energy, stated, “The N05-A Topside is a milestone for our company. It embodies our dedication to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. Local gas production is key for the Dutch economy and needed to smoothen the energy transition.”
Chris de Ruyter van Steveninck, CEO of ONE-Dyas, also highlighted the significance of the project, saying, “We are glad to execute such significant energy projects in the Netherlands. The retention of knowledge and infrastructure within the country is crucial as we navigate the energy transition. Our collaboration with HSM Offshore Energy and other involved partners serves as an exemplary model of the Dutch manufacturing economy in action.”
Additionally, ONE-Dyas has signed an agreement with Borr Drilling for a minimum of 150 days for drilling and decommissioning activities. The contract covers activities in the Dutch and UK Continental Shelf.
The rig employs a Selective Catalytic Reduction system and other technologies said to reduce emissions of nitrogen and carbon emissions from its operations by up to 95%. ONE-Dyas and Borr Drilling are also jointly investing in the modification of the drilling rig.
Chris de Ruyter van Steveninck said, “The goal is to use electricity from German wind farm Riffgat and eliminate the discharge of drilling cuttings, leading to drilling operations that are as close to zero emissions as possible. We appreciate the joint effort to go the extra mile in improving our operations, to emphasize our role in the energy transition towards.”
