DOE Launches $1.7 Million Marine Energy Prize
?Environmental/ecological impact: How does the solution minimize the negative effects of interactions with local flora and fauna?Harsh operational conditions: How does the solution address operations in challenging conditions and unwanted growth of marine organisms?Hybridization with other renewable energy resources: How does the solution utilize marine energy to address power gaps caused by intermittency of other non-marine renewable energy resources?Suitability of power: How does the solution maximize efficiency?The first phase, CONCEPT, will center on developing teams and sound concepts, awarding up
BeWild Project to Assess Impact of Offshore Wind Farms on Biodiversity
Site Appraisal said, “By integrating ecological monitoring with routine asset inspections, wind farm operators will not only reduce the risk of possible technical failures, but broader ecological failures such as habitat loss or habitat fragmentation. This is a crucial step in safeguarding our energy resources and our natural environment.”Support will be provided by additional project partners.Wageningen University will focus on DNA sequencing methodology of marine eDNA, researching the governance of these new forms of automated data collection to provide guidance on the design principles
Baker to Head BOEM's Office of Renewable Energy Programs
The United States' Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Tuesday announced Karen J. Baker will lead its Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP).BOEM, an agency within the Department of the Interior, manages U.S. offshore energy resources.As Chief of BOEM's OREP, Baker will oversee the development of renewable energy resources on the Outer Continental Shelf through planning, stakeholder engagement, environmental analysis and technical review.“We’re very excited to add Ms. Baker to our team at such a pivotal time in offshore wind development,” said BOEM Director Amanda
S. Africa Court Stymies Shell Offshore Seismic Survey
our application for a final interdict, which we are equally confident of," Johan Lorenzen, one of the lawyers representing fishing communities along the east coast told Reuters.But, South Africa's energy minister has defended Shell's plans, saying its critics want to deprive Africa of energy resources.Despite global efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and pressure from many governments and investors to limit the carbon emissions that drive global warming, offshore South Africa has seen a flurry of exploration activity and significant discoveries.South Africa, which is a net importer
Nova Innovation Gets UK Gov't Support for Rapid Tidal Turbine Deployment Solution
Tidal energy firm Nova Innovation is set to receive an £800,000 investment from the UK Government, through the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund, to develop a low-cost, rapid turbine deployment and recovery solution that could unlock 100GW of tidal energy resources worldwide.The CREATE (Cost REduction Acceleration in Tidal Energy) project from Nova Innovation (Nova) aims to slash the operation and maintenance costs of tidal energy in remote areas, accelerating the sector towards commercial reality, the company said.Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation, said: "We are delighted to receive this
Scottish Firm Nova Innovation Gets Funding for Indonesian Tidal Turbine Array Study
University Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) to deliver the work.Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation, said: "Our goal is to kick-start the development of tidal stream as a sustainable and abundant energy source for countries across the world."Indonesia is blessed with vast tidal energy resources that can be harnessed to generate clean, predictable, sustainable energy for the country. By working closely with our Indonesian partners we will accelerate the harnessing of this untapped resource, capable of powering Indonesia for generations to come.”Indonesia is one of the world&rsquo
Seanovent, Strohm in Offshore Wind-to-hydrogen Collab
than ever, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to be adopted to support the industry’s net zero-emission goals. Our collaboration with Strohm allows us to maximize both company’s strengths to help accelerate the transition and realize our shared vision of supporting green energy resources.&rdquo
TechnipFMC Splits the Company in Two
, stated: “I am delighted to announce the successful completion of the separation transaction. As the market leader and industry’s only fully integrated pure-play, we are uniquely positioned to transform our clients’ project economics, helping them to unlock traditional and new energy resources while reducing carbon intensity and supporting their energy transition ambitions.”Technip Energies on Tuesday appointed a new member of its Board of Directors, Simon Eyers, effective February 16, 2021. Eyers previously served as Managing Director of Warburg Pincus International from
Oi 50th "Voices": Professor Edward Hill, OBE, Chief Executive, National Oceanography Centre
for important global projects such as the Big Ocean Clean Up.Looking forward the subsea industry faces many challenges (see related story page 55) – the clean energy transition brings many challenges but also vast opportunities, not least because the ocean offers huge potential for clean energy resources. Technologies are advancing at an incredible rate – the advent of autonomy, robotics, and artificial intelligence will have a transformative impact on offshore operations of all kinds, and of course this includes ocean science. The sector will need to be outward looking to identify and
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