Vår Energi selects DeepOcean as IMR partner

DeepOcean has been awarded a long-term inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) frame agreement with operator Vår Energi

The contract will run until the end of October 2030, running for five years, with options to extend the contract for an additional four years.

The scope of the contract includes subsea work across Vår Energi’s operated assets on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS), spanning IMR activities and project support for offshore modifications, installation, commissioning, and drilling operations. DeepOcean will also provide associated project management and engineering services.

Olaf Hansen, managing director of DeepOcean Europe, said, “Vår Energi has strong ambitions to foster a collaborative relationship, unlock efficiencies, and drive value creation. We will build on this partnership by further sharpening our ability to respond rapidly and decisively to Vår Energi’s operational subsea needs.”

Implementing new technologies and exploring new ways of working are also key elements of the contract, with the use of uncrewed remote vessels and onshore remote operation centres as integral parts of future IMR operations.

Hansen said, “A close and long-term partnership is essential to achieve our joint goals, and with our technical expertise and can-do attitude, I am confident we will make this a success.”