Twelve Scottish Firms Secure Place in Offshore Renewables Supply Chain Program
Twelve businesses in the North East of Scotland targeting success in the offshore renewable energy market have been selected for the the U.K.’s Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain support program.The program is open to companies looking to break into the offshore renewable energy sector, scale up an existing presence in the industry, or make the transition to renewables from other sectors, such as oil and gas.F4OR is delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, and has supported more than 150 companies over the last five years who have, on average, experienced
Cable Incidents 'Exceptional' in Frequency, says Finnish Secret Service
energy to other countries that buy it," he told Reuters.'Shadow fleet' refers to vessels used by Russia to move oil, arms and grains around in violation of international sanctions imposed on it over the Ukraine war.Russia has repeatedly denounced Western sanctions against Moscow's energy sector as an attempt to harm Russia's economy at the risk of destabilising global markets and said the country would press on with large oil and gas projects.In a national security review published on Tuesday, Supo said dozens of shadow fleet vessels sail through the Gulf of Finland to Russian oil
Navantia UK Secures Subsea Structures Manufacturing Order from McDermott
showcasing Scottish engineering excellence globally. This contract represents exactly the type of high-value manufacturing that we want to bring to our UK facilities,” said Juan de la Cueva, CEO of Navantia UK."Our skilled workforce has extensive experience in precision fabrication for the energy sector, and this project will enable us to further expand our team whilst reinforcing Arnish's position as a center of excellence for critical energy infrastructure,” added Albert Allan, General Manager of the Arnish facility.The contract represents a significant development for the Arnish
Europe’s Seafood Farmers Get Boost from AI Research
Otherwise, if the fish are full the excess feed will sink to the bottom and then we have a problem,” Gröndahl says.On land, AI also can be used for balance and control of water quality to prevent anoxic death of fish being raised in enclosed systems.The work also enables synergies with the energy sector, where interest is growing in combining offshore wind parks with seaweed farming. In these kinds of scenarios, sea drones can also be used for more continuous monitoring of windmill and wave energy, which take a beating in the harsh conditions of the ocean. “We are trying to find ways to
Geoquip Marine Adds Retrofitted Vessel to Its Geotechnical Fleet
Geoquip Marine, a Njord Partners portfolio company, has added a seventh vessel to their fleet, which is being converted from a platform supply vessel (PSV) to the geotechnical services platform for the offshore energy sector.The Geoquip Silvretta vessel, originally built as PSV by Green Yard Kleven (Green Yard), is being converted in Norway.The conversion, scheduled for completion in spring 2025, will include the installation of Geoquip's largest drilling rig, the GMTR150.The rig will ensure a low carbon footprint, lower fuel consumption and will enable the vessel to conduct geotechnical site
Portugal Ushers in Floating Wind Era
of State for Maritime Affairs Lidia Bulcão said work is accelerating to approve the nation’s Offshore Renewable Energy Allocation Plan known as PAER. Once approved, PAER is expected to serve as a “solid basis” for the development of Portugal’s offshore renewable energy sector responding to “great expectations” from the industry and market. The conference comes months after the Portuguese Government unveiled an updated version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021 - 2030, containing ambitious targets for offshore wind energy as part
Proserv and Verlume Team Up for Subsea Power Efficiency Boost
, and support the global transition to sustainable energy.“This collaboration aligns with our commitment to innovation and sustainability, and we believe that by joining forces, we can accelerate the development of pioneering technologies that will transform the wave power and wider renewable energy sectors. Our partnership is built on the foundations of trust and shared ambition, and we look forward to exploring the opportunities ahead,” said Davis Larssen, CEO of Proserv.The MoU formalizes the commitment between Proserv and Verlume to work together, with the goal of delivering more efficient
Mocean Energy and Proserv Team Up for Low-Carbon Solutions for Subsea Ops
.Specifically, Proserv and Mocean Energy will explore opportunities connected with the provision of renewable power for subsea control systems.Ultimately the two companies will work to develop a feasible, low-carbon, cost effective alternative to the umbilical power cables traditionally used by the energy sector.Subject to further agreements, this customizable ocean power solution, powered solely by wave, solar and battery technologies, will be used to help reduce operational emissions from developments across the globe.Mocean Energy has already demonstrated the effectiveness of its wave and solar powered
TGS and Aker BP Ink Strategic Partnership for Yggdrasil Area Digitalization
with Aker BP through this strategic partnership. The Prediktor Data Gateway offers unique flexibility and efficiency, representing a new frontier in field operations. We look forward to its impact on the Yggdrasil area.“This collaboration reflects our commitment to driving innovation in the energy sector and supporting our partners in achieving operational excellence,” said Carel Hooijkaas, EVP of New Energy Solutions at TGS
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