Fugro and Spoor Create AI Bird-Monitoring Solution for Offshore Wind Farms
Fugro and Spoor, a software company that helps renewable energy projects reduce their environmental impact, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new bird-monitoring solution for offshore renewable energy projects. This system will not only help protect bird populations but also supports the growth of renewable energy by making environmental assessments more affordable, cleaner, and safer.The solution uses video cameras installed on Fugro’s SEAWATCH® Wind Lidar and other metocean buoys to record bird activity at wind farm locations. Spoor’s computer vision and AI
Fugro, Spoor Join Forces for AI Bird Monitoring for Offshore Wind Farms
Fugro and Spoor, a software company that helps renewable energy projects reduce their environmental impact, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new bird-monitoring solution for offshore renewable energy projects.The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system will not only help protect bird populations but also supports the growth of renewable energy by making environmental assessments more affordable, cleaner, and safer.The solution uses video cameras installed on Fugro’s SEAWATCH Wind Lidar and other metocean buoys to record bird activity at wind farm locations.
Nexans to Supply Subsea Cables for Three French Offshore Wind Farms
are not only supporting France’s ambitious offshore wind targets but also strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the power grid.“Nexans remains committed to enabling a more connected and sustainable future, leveraging our expertise to drive forward the large-scale renewable energy projects that will define tomorrow’s energy landscape,” said Christopher Guérin, CEO of Nexans
Xodus Delivers Jobs Guide for Australia’s Marinus Link Interconnector
of where the positions will be located and what project phase they will be working in, listing the relevant training providers in both Tasmania and Victoria, as well as in wider Australia.“This guide builds on Xodus’ extensive experience with workforce development strategies for complex energy projects, which includes offshore wind, hydrogen and subsea interconnectors, providing tangible examples of the typical roles that will be available to the local workforce.“It also highlights opportunities for specialist roles, including those in offshore vessels, onshore transmission, and horizontal
Eco Wave Finds Partner for Wave Energy Project in India
aligns with India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) recognition of ocean energy as a promising renewable resource, with an estimated 40,000 MW of untapped potential along the country’s coastline.Under this MoU, Eco Wave Power and BPCL will jointly develop wave energy projects across India, beginning with a feasibility study.The first phase will include the deployment of a 100 kW pilot project at BPCL’s Mumbai Oil Terminals, with plans for larger commercial-scale installations across the country.BPCL will oversee regulatory approvals, permits, and land use consents
Subsea Expo 2025 Theme Announced and Conference Programme Confirmed
wind.The event’s premium conference stream, ‘Deep in Transition – addressing the energy challenge’, will run over Tuesday lunchtime. It will bring together a panel of industry leaders to explore how industry can collectively work together to ensure planned global energy projects becomes a reality and assess ways to address the levers that can aid or impact market development.Sharing their perspectives with session chair, Erikka Askeland, news editor of Energy Voice, will be Colin Welsh, a partner with SCF Partners, Sue Bartlett Reed, chair of the UK Marine Energy Council
Portugal Ushers in Floating Wind Era
offshore wind and marine renewable supply chains, serving as strategic hubs for the production, maintenance and operation of offshore wind farms as well as key points of the export and distribution of renewable energy equipment to international markets. “Offshore wind, wave and tidal energy projects are advancing rapidly worldwide,” added Minister Bulcão. “Portugal is proud to be at the forefront. In particular, floating offshore wind stands as one of the most promising avenues for renewable energy expansion. Our strategic investments coupled with strong international
New Industry Alliance Targets Tech Supply for Multi-MW Tidal Energy Projects
Conversion business have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), setting out the framework for a potential alliance to supply tidal turbine generation systems to developers of tidal arrays for commercial tidal stream projects.An initial focus will be the supply of a minimum 59 MW to Simec Atlantis Energy’s MeyGen at its site in Scotland, the largest tidal stream facility in the world.The agreement illustrates the intent to collaborate on development, delivery, operations and maintenance, utilizing the partners’ expert capabilities to provide robust operational performance.As part of the
BOEM Initiates Cetacean Acoustic Monitoring Program
;s Northeast Fisheries Science Center to conduct PAM in the Atlantic Ocean off southern New England. In addition, BOEM recently signed a contract with the Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative to conduct other POWERON monitoring along the eastern seaboard. To date, three offshore wind energy projects have opted-in to POWERON: Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind (both Ørsted projects), and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (a Dominion Energy project).
February 2025
