UK Researchers Tackle Landslide Risks for Offshore Wind Turbines with New Tool
.The Heriot-Watt tool quickly and precisely identifies potential landslide zones, helping developers strengthen seabed stability and avoid costly downtime, according to the researchers.“Offshore wind farms represent millions of pounds of investment and have the potential to transform our energy supply.“To protect these assets, developers need accurate and efficient tools to assess seabed stability - not just when choosing turbine locations, but as an ongoing part of wind farm operations and monitoring.“Our method gives a clear understanding and fast prediction of how the seabed
Nexans to Deliver Subsea Cables for Second Malta-Sicily Interconnector
Nexans has secured a contract by Interconnect Malta (ICM) to deliver high-voltage subsea cable for Malta’s second interconnector.The new high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) link will reinforce Malta’s electricity system, ensuring a stable and resilient energy supply.The cables for this project will be produced at Nexans’ facility in Charleston, United States.The 225 MW interconnector will operate at 220 kV and consists of subsea cable linking Maghtab, Malta, and Ragusa, Sicily. It will be installed in parallel with the existing interconnector, previously delivered by Nexans in
Twelve Scottish Firms Secure Place in Offshore Renewables Supply Chain Program
AISUS Offshore, GS-Hydro, HPR ROV, Hydrus Energy Engineering, Ternan Energy, Specialist Valves Services, and others.“Over the next 18 months of this rigorous program, they will work with our network of specialist advisers, receiving tailored support to help them enter the offshore renewable energy supply chain and win business. All companies selected to take part have identified offshore renewable energy as a strategic opportunity for growth,” said Davood Sabaei, F4OR Project Manager at ORE Catapult
Petrogas, Gasunie to Explore Reusing North Sea Pipelines for Green Hydrogen
effects on nature and the environment.Petrogas is studying various options for reusing its infrastructure, including for the transport of green hydrogen through its existing pipelines.The Netherlands has great ambitions when it comes to scaling up and rolling out offshore wind, which helps make the energy supply sustainable, and is expected to continue to grow.It also makes the Netherlands and Europe less dependent on energy from other countries and improves the Netherlands’ competitive position.An offshore hydrogen network is needed to harvest the wind energy that would otherwise be lost if only
Siemens Hires Pfisterer for DolWin4 and BorWin4 Grid Connection Cable Package
supplier Pfisterer has secured a contract from Siemens Energy to provide turnkey cable systems for the BorWin4 and DolWin4 offshore grid connections.The two platforms will enable the transmission of offshore wind energy to the German mainland, making a significant contribution to a renewable energy supply.Pfisterer is in charge of implementing the entire 66 kV AC cable infrastructure between the gas insulated switchgear (GIS), transformer and submarine cable connection on the DolWin4 and BorWin4 platforms.This involves planning, comprehensive engineering services, as well as installation and project
Subsea Industry Paves the Innovation Path for Floating Wind, says GUH
into renewables, build vital domestic infrastructure, and win export orders. Prioritizing and investing in the UK’s underwater industry will help accelerate the transition of our oil and gas supply chain and cement the UK as an international center of excellence. Not only will it secure our energy supply, but it will also protect critical underwater energy and communications infrastructure. Given the heightened threat from rogue nations, the underwater battlespace has become a high priority for the UK and wider NATO allies.”In its response to Invest 2035, the government’s industrial
Global Underwater Hub Forms Taskforce to Improve Subsea Cable Reliability and Performance
that needs to be solved, especially as floating offshore wind, which requires even more complex dynamic cables, becomes an increasing percentage of the overall installed base. Mr Gordon added: “Cable reliability not only makes offshore wind projects more economically viable but also ensures the energy supply is uninterrupted. It is therefore paramount not only to developers, investors, and the industry but also to the whole country, which will increasingly rely on the power that passes through them.”With a world-leading installed base of offshore wind capacity and a strong project pipeline
SubCtech, Mocean Energy Team Up for Zero-Carbon Solution for Subsea Applications
Energy.“Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important for various offshore activities. With a partner like Mocean Energy, the enormous potential of wave energy can be utilized. Both companies have successfully already tested larger systems in-situ. For customers, this means a reliable energy supply from a single source: energy generation and storage provided wit
Underwater Infrastructure Big Data Project Secures €2.4 Million Grant
offshore infrastructure, the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Dr. Volker Wissing, emphasized the urgency and relevance of the Argus project:“Protecting critical submarine infrastructure is of crucial importance. Submarine cables and pipelines play an essential role for communication, energy supply and the exchange of digital services. Their security ensures not only uninterrupted essential services, it also protects against potential security threats and economic losses that could result from damage or sabotage. The "Argus" project can make a major contribution to enhancing security
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