Long-term offshore push pays off for Svanehoj

Svanehoj is now seeing the results of a focused, long-term effort to rebuild its position in the offshore market. In 2026, the company has secured a string of major orders for electric deepwell pump systems for floating production units. As offshore oil and gas activity increases and more projects turn to electrically driven pumps, Svanehoj is gaining ground with a market-leading deepwell design that combines high energy efficiency, operational reliability, and precise, data-driven control.

While Svanehoj’s substantial growth in recent years has been driven primarily by its expanding LNG solutions business, the company has simultaneously renewed its focus on offshore oil and gas. This effort builds on a strong track record, with Svanehoj’s electric deepwell cargo pump systems installed in a long line of offshore projects since the 1990s.

That long-term commitment is now paying off. In the first half of 2026, Svanehoj has secured major orders for electric deepwell pump systems for new floating production, storage, and offloading units (FPSOs) destined for projects in Africa, South America, and The Black Sea.

“For the past five years, we have worked strategically to rebuild our position in the offshore market. We have been involved from the early design stages, supported customers through years of technical clarification, and remained close to them throughout the process. Ultimately, we have won these projects through our commitment, technical expertise, and ability to support customers whenever they need us,” says Claus Hyttel, Sales Manager, Energy, Svanehoj.

Electric deepwell pump systems are gaining ground 
The offshore oil and gas industry has traditionally relied heavily on hydraulically driven cargo pump systems. However, as operators place greater emphasis on energy efficiency, automation, and operational data, electrically driven solutions are gaining ground. 
 
By driving the pump directly and using variable-speed control to match output to actual operating requirements, electric systems can reduce energy losses and enable more precise, data-driven operation. They can also eliminate much of the auxiliary equipment associated with hydraulic power units, including extensive piping, valves, cooling systems, and hydraulic oil.
 

This development aligns perfectly with Svanehoj. Its electric deepwell pump is marked-leading and combines decades of proven offshore reliability with precise variable-speed control and software designed to optimize pump performance throughout the offloading operation.

That reliability is critical. Although the cargo pump system account for only a fraction of the total investment in an FPSO, it is operation critical. Reliable cargo offloading is essential to continuous production, as any disruption to the pump system can prevent cargo transfer and ultimately interrupt production
 
 ”We don’t sell pumps. We deliver pumping systems”
 Offshore deepwell pump systems are engineered specifically for each production unit rather than supplied as standard configurations. The pumps form part of a complete offloading system comprising electric motors, variable-frequency drives, control cabinets, software and flow-control technology, all adapted to the unit’s design and operating conditions.
 
 “We are not simply selling pumps; we are delivering tailored pumping systems. The performance of our offshore pumps has been proven over decades. Today, the real challenge is to combine the pumps with the right electrical equipment, software and control system that enables the operator to manage the pumps much easier and efficiently,” says Claus Hyttel.
 

Svanehoj’s renewed momentum coincides with a broader increase in global FPSO activity. More projects are moving forward as offshore oil and gas developments regain momentum, expanding the overall market for cargo pump systems. To meet this growing demand, Svanehoj has built a dedicated offshore project organization combining project management, technical specialists, engineering, and documentation expertise.