Scottish Project Harnesses Wave Power and Subsea Storage to Power Subsea Equipment
RSP Halo system is the second variant that has been built for commercial wave power integration and the first to be built at Verlume’s 20,000 square foot facility in Dyce, Aberdeen.Alex Seinuah, Baker Hughes Growth Hub Leader said: “The integrated deployment of our renewable subsea power solution in Orkney is a historic moment for all partners involved. Baker Hughes looks forward to sharing the outcome of the offshore deployment with its customers, who are looking at field electrification via renewable sources.”“This is a fantastic opportunity to further test our resident
AutoNaut Completes a 16-week, 4,000-mile Mission on the Atlantic continental shelf break
produce electrical or other power. But it is inherently very simple, robust and quiet, and therefore suitable for extreme environments where it is dangerous to send ships. PV panels on deck are normally used to provide hotel power. For long endurance at high latitude in winter another power solution is required. This is being explored further.Image courtesy AutoNautIn addition to these novel technological challenges the boat itself was ‘hardened’ to be capable of surviving repeated capsize and pitchpoling in the famously rough Southern Ocean. Destructive drop and
Case Study: Autonaut Put to the Test
produce electrical or other power. But it is inherently very simple, robust and quiet, and therefore suitable for extreme environments where it is dangerous to send ships. PV panels on deck are normally used to provide hotel power. For long endurance at high latitude in winter another power solution is required. This is being explored further.In addition to these novel technological challenges the boat itself was ‘hardened’ to be capable of surviving repeated capsize and pitchpoling in the famously rough Southern Ocean. Destructive drop and ice-impact tests were carried
Robotic Fish Being Developed for Offshore Inspection in Hard-to-reach Spots
environments. The collaborative contributions of many partners have been instrumental in creating a practical platform to further develop robotic technologies in this field.”Verlume's role"Verlume is playing a key role in the project, assisting with the development of an intelligent power solution for RoboFish. The company will supply an underwater power system for charging, as well as an integrated intelligent battery management system. Both of which have been designed for the harsh underwater environment, providing a reliable, uninterrupted power supply for use on the seabed," Verlume
Putting Power on the Seafloor is a Fuel Cell Future
of years, working with Premier Oil (now part of Harbour Energy) in the UK and Eni in Italy to trial its wave energy device in support of powering subsea wells at end of field life and supporting resident AUVs, respectively.For those wanting somewhat more power, a more extreme example of potential power solution has been shared in Russia. There, Project Iceberg, presented back in 2017, proposed equipping seabed production facilities, in ice-bound areas, with nuclear reactors to provide power.GEOMAR’s Viator seabed crawler, which could soon get its power from a fuel cell. Photo from GEOMAR
ABB Wins UTC Award for Subsea Electrification Technology
, to Svein Vatland, Vice President Subsea Technology Program, at ABB, who represented the ABB team that delivered the Subsea Power JIP. Svein Vatland said: "ABB together with our partners Equinor, Total, and Chevron, are very pleased to receive this recognition for our innovative subsea power solution. The cutting-edge technology we have developed will be a key enabler for more sustainable oil and gas production and supports the ongoing energy transition. The Subsea Power JIP project is a clear evidence that cross-company collaboration, bringing our experts together, creates a strong creative
Powering the World's First Fleet of Robot Ships
Ocean Infinity has invested in the ‘Armada’ fleet of super-advanced unmanned vessels. The fleet will be made up of two sizes of vessels both of which will be 100% diesel-electric.Johan Inden, Head of the Marine Segment at Volvo Penta, said, “Together, we will deliver an optimized power solution – to the autonomous Armada fleet – designed for ultimate performance while reducing the environmental footprint. ”“This is the first time that a commercial autonomous fleet is being developed, rather than just being a prototype,” explains Erno Tenhunen, Marine Director
EC-OG Raises Funds for Subsea Battery System
storage system that operates in a demanding subsea environment. "By removing the need for undersea power cables, [the battery storage system] provides a reliable, uninterrupted power supply, located at the point of use. Halo provides a temporary, permanent or back-up deep sea electrical power solution at a fraction of the cost of alternatives," EC-OG said.The investment in EC-OG is the first that Par Equity has made since its recent partnership with the British Business Bank. The funds were allocated as part of the Regional Angel Programme. The £75m program supports some of
Martin Linge Hooked Up to Shore Power
The Martin Linge platform in December 2018 was hooked up to receive shore power via the world’s longest high-voltage alternating-current (HVAC) sea cable measuring 162 kilometers from the onshore substation at Kollsnes north of Bergen to the platform.The shore power solution from manufacturer NKT and installed with the help of service company Subsea 7 will allow operations to be powered from the onshore grid instead of onsite generators, helping operator Equinor save 200,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually once the field comes on stream in the first quarter of 2020. Using shore power will
February 2024
