ANYbotics Unleashes Four-Legged AI Robot for Oil and Gas Inspections
Swiss firm ANYbotics has started delivering its ANYmal X autonomous inspection robot, designed to operate in hazardous and potentially explosive environments, to oil, gas and chemical industry customers, including Equinor and DSM-Firmenich.The robot uses artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated sensors to conduct routine inspections of industrial equipment, reducing the need for personnel to enter hazardous areas while helping operators identify potential equipment failures.ANYbotics describes ANYmal X as the world's first legged inspection robot designed for explosive atmospheres, developed
Fugro Secures UXO Survey and Clearance Work for German Offshore Grid Links
be known once the survey is complete. Building a reliable picture of the seabed at an early stage will allow 50Hertz to plan the next steps with greater certainty and manage safety throughout the cable installation program,” said Ronny Bøhn, Fugro’s Director of Marine Geophysics for Europe and Africa
Inyanga's 30MW Tidal Project to Feature AI-Powered Marine Life Detection
infrastructure activity, we will be able to minimise ecological risks while maximising energy efficiency,” said Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group.The HydroWing project will be deployed at Morlais, off Anglesey in North Wales, the largest consented tidal stream energy scheme in Europe.The first HydroWing tidal energy device is scheduled for deployment in 2027, with the full project expected to be completed in 2030.Once completed, the development will comprise 18 tidal energy devices, each generating 1.67 MW of electricity, making it one of the world's largest tidal stream
TenneT, NKT Find Offshore Cable Decom Technically Feasible
Transmission system operator TenneT Netherlands and cable manufacturer NKT have completed a joint study examining the technical, environmental and economic aspects of decommissioning offshore power cables in the Netherlands and Germany.The study found that offshore cable decommissioning is technically feasible and could contribute to recycling and carbon emissions reduction, although the economic viability of individual projects depends on several factors.The research examined offshore cable end-of-life management from multiple perspectives, including recycling, biodiversity, carbon assessments
Optics11, Saab Ink Pact on Underwater Defense
underwater sensing and maritime security capabilities.The agreement establishes a framework for closer collaboration between the two companies, combining Optics11's expertise in passive fiber optic sensing with Saab's experience in defense technology, underwater systems and integration.As European nations look to strengthen maritime security capabilities amid growing concerns surrounding hybrid warfare and the protection of critical underwater infrastructure, the agreement reflects the increasing importance of collaboration between specialist technology providers and established defense
DemoSATH Floating Wind Project Enters New Phase with Japanese Partner
Saitec Offshore Technologies and Japan's Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) have agreed to extend operations at the 2 MW DemoSATH floating offshore wind demonstrator in Spain through 2027, with Japanese construction company Kumagai Gumi joining the project as a new partner.The three companies have signed a cooperation agreement to continue operating the floating wind turbine at the BiMEP open-sea test site off the Basque coast, shifting the project's focus towards research, technology optimization and testing for future commercial developments.Kumagai Gumi will contribute expertise in
SSE Picks Seaway7 for Berwick Bank B Offshore Wind Foundations and Cables
SSE Renewables has selected Subsea7's Seaway7 as preferred supplier for offshore wind turbine foundations and subsea inter-array cables at its 1.4 GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind project in Scotland, under an agreement expected to support 465 UK jobs.The preferred supplier agreement covers engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of approximately 90 fixed-bottom turbine foundations, as well as the design, supply and installation of inter-array cables.The project is planned for the outer Firth of Forth, approximately 38 kilometers off the Scottish Borders coastline, with water
Fugro, EirGrid Complete Marine Surveys for Irish Offshore Wind Link
EirGrid has completed its 2026 marine and coastal survey campaign for Ireland's Powering Up Offshore – South Coast program, with Fugro carrying out investigations to support the development of grid infrastructure for approximately 900 MW of offshore renewable energy.The campaign involved almost 70,000 hours of survey work across 2,337 kilometers of maritime area, gathering environmental, geophysical and geotechnical data to inform future offshore energy infrastructure, according to announcements from EirGrid and Fugro.The surveys will support engineering, environmental and planning assessments
Fugro Secures $168M EIB Financing for USV Tech Development
Fugro has secured a $169 million (€150 million) unsecured financing facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the development and deployment of its uncrewed surface vessel (USV) technology and expansion of remote maritime operations.The financing will support a phased expansion of Fugro's remote operations capabilities, including the continued development and deployment of USV technology as part of the company's transformation program.The facility covers eligible costs incurred between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2031, with individual drawings carrying maturities
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