Offshore Energy Roundup: OneSubsea Lands Dual Norway Contracts as Black Sea Gas Platform Installed

## Offshore Energy Roundup: Subsea Wins and Black Sea Progress ### OneSubsea Scores Double Award with Vår Energi OneSubsea, the subsea technology and services joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, has secured two contracts with Norwegian operator Vår Energi, according to Offshore Energy. The back-to-back awards represent a significant vote of confidence in the JV's integrated subsea delivery model, which has positioned OneSubsea as a leading provider on the Norwegian Continental Shelf since its formation. The dual contract win underscores continued operator investment in subsea infrastructure on the NCS, where Vår Energi has been among the more active E&P companies in recent years following its merger of Eni Norge and Point Resources. Full contract values and scope details were not disclosed, but the awards are expected to support ongoing field development and production optimisation activities. The result further cements the strategic rationale behind the OneSubsea JV, which was established to offer operators a more integrated and cost-efficient approach to subsea systems, from wellheads and trees to processing and boosting equipment. --- ### Black Sea Platform Slides Into Place at Romania's €4 Billion Gas Project In a significant construction milestone for European energy security, an offshore platform has been successfully installed in the Romanian sector of the Black Sea as part of the Neptun Deep natural gas development project, Offshore Energy reports. The project is being developed jointly by OMV Petrom, southeastern Europe's largest integrated energy company, and Romgaz, Romania's biggest gas producer. The €4 billion development is one of the largest offshore energy investments in the region and is expected to play a meaningful role in diversifying Europe's gas supply mix — a priority that has taken on heightened strategic importance since Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted traditional supply routes. The platform installation marks a transition from the project's engineering and fabrication phase toward active offshore construction and, ultimately, first gas. Neptun Deep is located in the deepwater portion of the Romanian Black Sea shelf and is expected to unlock substantial natural gas reserves that could supply both domestic Romanian demand and broader European markets. The project has faced a lengthy development timeline, navigating regulatory, fiscal, and geopolitical complexities, making the platform installation a particularly welcome milestone for both the operators and regional energy policymakers. --- *Sources: Offshore Energy. This roundup covers developments relevant to the offshore oil and gas sector.*