COAST, University of Victoria Join to Launch the BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub
of marine renewable energy alone is insufficient to comprehensively decarbonize Canada’s ocean industries.The systems and supply chain surrounding ocean sector activities must also evolve from storage capacity to energy distribution; maritime decarbonization must complement renewable energy development. To facilitate engagement with the most apt technologies, the Hub will issue Innovation Challenges in partnership with key regional stakeholders. Companies will respond to these calls for innovation and propose their technology as a potential solution. The first of these challenges will be
White House Aims to Eliminate NOAA Climate Research
The administration of President Donald Trump aims to eliminate the arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that oversees research on climate change and refocus the U.S. fisheries service to support energy development, according to a draft White House budget document seen by Reuters.The moves are part of a plan to downsize NOAA dramatically, slashing agency funding by around $1.67 billion, or 27%, according to the proposal.The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, known also as NOAA Research, would be closed under the proposal, along with $480 million in funding for
SeaTrac USV Completes GoM Data Harvesting Project
propulsion to navigate through and hold station in currents exceeding three knots during the data harvesting.The data collected will provide valuable insights into the LCS and its impact on marine life and operations. This data will be used to inform decision-making in areas such as offshore energy development, fisheries management, coastal planning and other ocean interests.“The use of a fully solar-powered USV for a data gathering operation of this scale is a key moment in marine robotics. The Gulf of Mexico presents some of the most challenging ocean currents for any vessel, not least an
Fugro to Perform Fully Remote Subsea Surveys for Petrobras Off Brazil
.It also provides clients with near real-time access to project data, to accelerate decision-making process.Fugro’s Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Rio das Ostras will support the upcoming inspection work.“This fully remote solution aligns with our shared commitment to responsible energy development and builds upon recent collaborations to introduce remote survey techniques in the region.“Conducting offshore work from the safety and comfort of an onshore office environment, allows us to reduce our environmental impact and enhance our operational safety while delivering high-quality
Restoring Marine Habitats and Port Decarbonization
.Greaves, D., Attrill, M., Chadwick, A., Conley, D., Eccleston, A., Hosegood, P., Pan, S., Reeve, D., Williams, J., Wolfram, J., Xu, J., Zou, Q., Smith, G., Godley, B., Hor, C., Johanning, L., Millar, D., Zobaa, A., Belmont, M., & Harrington, N. (2009). Marine renewable energy development – research, design, install. Maritime Engineering, 162, 187-196.26.Lamy, J., & Azevedo, I. (2018). Do tidal stream energy projects offer more value than offshore wind farms? A case study in the United Kingdom. Energy Policy, 113, 28-40.27.Slorach, P., Crossland, I., Silva, A., &
All Set for Cable Installation at US' First Utility-Scale Wave Energy Test Site
generators to shore in a form compatible with the regional power grid is a huge challenge, and cabled connection from PacWave South provides the capability to test power-delivery technologies.“These cables are highly specialized and their installation and burial is a keystone of wave energy development in the U.S,” said Burke Hales, PacWave’s chief scientist and a professor in the OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.When the facility is completed, wave energy developers will be able to test different technologies for harnessing the power of ocean waves and transmittin
The Potential of Restoring Marine Habitats
.Greaves, D., Attrill, M., Chadwick, A., Conley, D., Eccleston, A., Hosegood, P., Pan, S., Reeve, D., Williams, J., Wolfram, J., Xu, J., Zou, Q., Smith, G., Godley, B., Hor, C., Johanning, L., Millar, D., Zobaa, A., Belmont, M., & Harrington, N. (2009). Marine renewable energy development – research, design, install. Maritime Engineering, 162, 187-196.26.Lamy, J., & Azevedo, I. (2018). Do tidal stream energy projects offer more value than offshore wind farms? A case study in the United Kingdom. Energy Policy, 113, 28-40.27.Slorach, P., Crossland, I., Silva, A., &
Rovco Secures Survey Work on UK’s 1.5GW Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm
Rovco, a UK-based subsea robotics and survey firm, has been selected by TotalEnergies, Corio Generation, and Gulf Energy Developments to survey key sites at Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm in the Southern North Sea.With the project scheduled to start imminently, Rovco will be responsible for carrying out a full geophysical investigation of several key sites at Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind off the Lincolnshire coast.This will involve mapping both the seabed and sub-seabed conditions to identify hazards that may affect the future installation of wind turbines and subsea cables.Rovco will also conduct
CalWave to Provide Wave Energy Tech for British Columbia Project
Marine Services, and Environmental Dynamics.“This village was a trade hub, a place of great wealth sought after by our European visitors. Moving forward we want to establish Yuquot as a center once more, now in the context of setting examples for innovation in community building and clean energy development,” said Azar Kamran, CEO of the MMFN.CalWave has developed wave energy technology that operates fully submerged without visual impact, and features novel geometry control mechanism, which allow the geometry of the absorber body to change in order to harness waves in all sea states.The
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