Surveys, Offshore Energy Inspections Leverage Autonomous Technology
water depth and give the first indications of subsea structures and seabed morphology. There have been substantial technological developments since then.Philip Lewis, Director of Research at Intelatus, has been analyzing the latest AUV and unmanned surface vessel (USV) developments in the offshore energy sector, including the increase in data-as-a-service deals for specific projects rather than long-term robotics ownership. For example, XOCEAN acts as a global ocean data delivery partner, providing full scope geophysical, geotechnical and environmental data to support offshore development and operations
Searcher Upgrades Mobile App for Seismic Survey
mobile view of current exploration activity while showcasing the broader intelligence capabilities available through SeisIntel. The platform combines real-time operational data with seismic survey intelligence, company information and industry analysis, supporting informed decision-making across the energy sector.Searcher Live is available free of charge for both iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
BluEnergies Confirms Offshore Liberia Exploration Remains on Schedule
TotalEnergies (TTE) in the Harper Basin, offshore Liberia.The work program, designed to confirm and enhance drillable prospects within the Blocks, is on schedule and comprises the following operations:Reprocessing the 6,167 sq kms of 3-D seismic dataTGS ASA (Oslo), a provider of advanced data in the energy sector, is reprocessing the entire 3D seismic data set. This process is on schedule at over 50% complete with preliminary results to date. The primary goal of the data reprocessing is to enhance the seismic character/definition and the AVO content (Direct Hydrocarbon Indicator) of the original 3-D seismic
Seaturns Deploys Full-Scale Wave Energy Demonstrator in Atlantic
a key milestone on its path toward commercial deployment and technology certification by 2027.The Seaturns S1 demonstrator has been installed 27.5 kilometers from the Port of Le Verdon near the Gironde estuary, marking a first such achievement in France and a significant step for the European wave energy sector.The offshore trials will evaluate the floater's performance and reliability under real sea conditions, while collecting turbine output and operational data to support technology certification and future industrialization efforts.An environmental impact monitoring program will run throughout
Viridien Appoints Former SLB Executive as CEO
of directors.Following the meeting, the board appointed Berg as chief executive officer. Sophie Zurquiyah will remain chair of the board.Berg joined Viridien as chief operating officer in March 2026 before being appointed chief executive officer. He brings more than 27 years of experience in the energy sector, including leadership positions at SLB, where he served as president and vice president across four major global businesses.His career has included operational management and global leadership roles across Europe, Africa, Russia and the United States, overseeing technology portfolios, service
Motive Offshore Acquires Subsea Tech Firm C-Kore
, oil and gas and decommissioning sectors, with operations in 78 countries and 11 bases across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.According to Motive, the acquisition supports its strategy of providing integrated equipment, services and technology solutions across the energy sector, while creating opportunities to expand C-Kore’s presence in offshore wind and decommissioning markets.“C-Kore’s proven, technology-led capabilities not only complement our subsea testing and inspection services by aligning with the developing requirements of our existing client
Ørsted, PGE Install First Foundations at Poland’s Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm
a secure, resilient, and sustainable Europe is more important than ever,” said Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe.“The commencement of construction on the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm in the Baltic Sea is a breakthrough moment not only for the PGE Group, but also for the entire Polish energy sector.“Once completed, the 1.5 GW wind farm will generate 5–6 TWh of energy annually, equivalent to the annual electricity demand of approximately 2.5 million households,” added Dariusz Lubera, PGE's CEO
Baker Hughes, Strohm Partner On UltraDeepwater Flowlines and Risers
; flexible pipe systems are helping customers around the globe produce subsea resources safely and efficiently, even in the most demanding environments. Our collaboration with Strohm is built on a shared passion for innovation and excellence that is driving new possibilities in the offshore energy sector," added Daniel Wright, Global Business Leader – Flexible Pipe Systems at Baker Hughes.The companies said the hybrid flexible pipe is currently under development, with qualification pipes being manufactured for testing, and commercial availability expected from 2028
Op-Ed: Why Wave Energy Must Be the UK’s Next Great Green Frontier
become over time the world’s largest wave farm. On top of that, a newly announced 2 GW project led by Argyll Infrastructure aims to use wave technology to power AI data centres, signalling the scale of industrial appetite now forming.For the UK, the opportunity is enormous. By 2040, the marine energy sector could support tens of thousands of high‑skilled jobs, rising to more than 80,000 by 2050. It could reinvigorate coastal towns, leverage Britain’s world‑class maritime engineering heritage, build homegrown supply chains, and unlock new export markets. Wave energy is not merely a climate
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