Delivering in the middle of winter offshore Norway

News published on July 21, 2026

IQIP supported Subsea7 Norway with the successful installation of a 72″ pipeline initiation pile for Aker BP’s Yggdrasil development, offshore Norway.

✅ Full mobilisation and delivery within 4–5 weeks

✅ Execution completed in an efficient offshore campaign

✅ Operation on 120m water depth

 

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By deploying IQIP’s Hydrohammer® S-800 spread combined with a 72″ slotted frame, the project was executed efficiently at 120 m water depth — in the middle of winter.

This project highlights what truly drives value offshore:

  • Immediate equipment availability reduces project risk from day one
  • Reliable high-energy performance ensures predictable piling progress
  • Efficient mobilisation to meet critical installation schedules

For pipeline initiation piles, where timing and accuracy are critical to follow-on installation scopes, certainty of execution and reliability of equipment is key — and that is exactly what was delivered.

This project showcases strong teamwork by Subsea7 Norway and IQIP, with special thanks to the Subsea7 team for their trust and support.

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Over the course of four decades, IQIP has established itself as a front-runner in the foundation and installation industry for offshore and onshore projects. We provide total solutions from consultancy to installation, and are passionately committed to innovation, quality, safety, technology, and craftsmanship. We have played a key role in several of the largest, most complex projects the industry has ever seen and have also developed some of the largest, most technically advanced equipment in the world.

Global presence, with offices and yards in key regions, ensures a deep understanding of local markets, facilitating provision of efficient, tailored services to clients. A forward-thinking, client-centric mindset makes IQIP a reliable partner in building a sustainable future.

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