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
Aventa Acquires Irish Sea Contractors to Expand Offshore Services
subsea cable landfalls, nearshore installation, marine infrastructure construction and underwater inspection, repair and maintenance.ISC, based in County Wexford, has more than 40 years of experience in marine contracting, including fibre-optic and power cable projects across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.Its activities cover cable landfalls, pull-ins, nearshore installation, burial, protection and remedial works, alongside port and harbour construction and maintenance.The acquisition also brings ISC's AERSUB subsea cable repair solution, which has received DNV qualification, into Aventa's
Germany Puts Ukrainian Ex-Officer on Trial Over Nord Stream Attack
A Ukrainian ex-military officer goes on trial in Germany on Wednesday, accused of organising the secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022, severing western Europe from the biggest source of Russian natural gas.The suspect, identified under German privacy rules only as Serhii K., is accused of leading a group of Ukrainian agents including divers and an explosives expert to mount one of the biggest infrastructure sabotage operations of modern times.The case will provide the first opportunity for a public hearing of evidence gathered during a years-long investigation
TGS, Galdor Partner on AI-Driven North Sea Exploration
Energy data company TGS has signed a framework agreement with newly established Galdor Exploration to use artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated subsurface data to identify exploration opportunities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and across the wider North Sea region.Under the agreement, Galdor will gain access to TGS' integrated energy data and technology solutions, while the companies will work together to implement AI-enabled exploration workflows.The collaboration will include the use of TGS' proprietary Seismic Foundation Model, alongside advanced machine learning techniques
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