The Top 10 Offshore Wind Energy Trends to Watch in 2023
energy carriers such as methanol and hydrogen for use in the industrial, residential, and transportation segments. Offshore wind-to-hydrogen production is moving from demonstration to commercial-scale projects within this decade. P2X is the driver for zero-subsidy wind farms, initially in northwest Europe and expanding further in the future.4. Shifting foundations: The overall foundations for growth are positive, but what type of foundations will be deployed? Bottom fixed (mainly monopiles but also jackets and gravity bases) will dominate on projects installed within this decade, but 2023
2023 Outlook: The Offshore Service Vessel Market
respectively, with further double-digit growth into 2024.Perhaps unsurprisingly, within these three regions, we see increasing OSV demand as the main driver for the improving market environment for shipowners operating therein. But in other key offshore regions, including the US Gulf of Mexico and Northwest Europe, the real driver for fast-improving markets was supply, or rather lack thereof.Total vs. commercial supplyIn all our presentations concerning the OSV market, we ensure to make a clear distinction between total- and commercial supply as this matter has become all the more important due to the
Tech File: OATECH Fish-Farming "Superyacht" Earns RINA AIP
. While finance is secured for several units, MOU’s to build the Ocean Arks are signed with a range of shipyards that includes China Merchants Industry holdings, Tersan and CIMC Raffles.“This is an unusual vessel," said Patrizio Di Francesco, RINA Marine Principal Engineer for Northwest Europe. "Its AiP presents a milestone for both the fish farming industry and for the classification of unconventional ships. It is an innovative approach to the sustainable harvesting of fish to help secure food security and sovereignty and one which may revolutionise fish farming for the future."
Boskalis Buys Rever Offshore's Subsea Services Business
, most of which is generated through numerous framework agreements. Based on projected cost synergies, the acquisition payback period is expected to be less than three years, Boskalis said."Through this acquisition, Boskalis strengthens its current position in the subsea services market in Northwest Europe, Africa and the Middle East and its capabilities to serve both the traditional oil & gas market and the rapidly expanding offshore wind market. On the important North Sea subsea market, Boskalis is now a solid top three player opening up ample opportunities for operational efficiencies and
Mooring Change-out for the Alba FSU
North Sea), field facilities include a fixed steel platform, the Alba Northern Platform, and the Alba Extreme South subsea production center added in 2001.Alba crude oil is offloaded from the stern of the FSU to a shuttle tanker approximately once per month before being transported to refineries in northwest Europe. Alba gas is used for fuel and the platform is also connected by a gas line to the Britannia platform in which Chevron holds a nonoperated working interest, via a 4-kilometer pipeline.In 2018 Alba produced a net daily average of 11,770 barrels of liquids. Since first production in 1994, it has
Boskalis Acquires Horizon
market leader in the Middle East and we are committed to continuing and expanding the high quality of services they deliver to their clients. Furthermore, Horizon with its strong market position in the Middle East, makes this addition highly complementary to the position we hold through Gardline in Northwest Europe."Horizon operates seven large survey/geotechnical vessels, of which three are on a long term charter, in addition to five smaller survey vessels, two jack-up platforms, three motion-compensated drill towers for geotechnical services and eight ROVs.The remaining 37.5% of the shares are held
New Water Level Measuring Stations in the Wadden Sea
The Wadden Sea is an intertidal zone that lies between the coast of northwest Europe and the low-lying Frisian Islands. It consists of a shallow body of water with tidal flats and wetlands. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its diverse nature, it is an area of strict environmental conservation.MacArtney has delivered six measuring stations to a German energy supplier in May this year including six Tide Masters designed by British manufacturer Valeport, equipped with Data Telemetry Units. The Tide Master device acts as a water level recorder; it can accurately record the height of the water
iSURVEY Announces New Contract Awards
iSURVEY, a provider of survey and positioning services to the global oil and gas, offshore renewables and telecommunications markets, said it ended 2017 with contract awards totalling more than £250,000 ($345,000). This work, which was awarded in the last two months of 2017, included two subsea cable excavation projects and a UXO inspection scope. Each of the projects involved offshore wind-related scopes in either U.K. or Northwest Europe, which have contributed to iSURVEY’s sustained growth in the offshore renewables marke, the company said.
Energy Island: Europeans Mull North Sea Hub
shore, reducing costs and creating economies of scale. Staff, components and assembly workshops can be stationed on the island, thus optimizing and simplifying complex offshore logistics. “This project can significantly contribute to a completely renewable supply of electricity in Northwest Europe,” said Mel Kroon, CEO of TenneT. “TenneT and Energinet.dk both have extensive experience in the fields of onshore grids, the connection of offshore wind energy and cross-border connections. TSOs are best placed to play a leading role in the long-term development of the offshore infrastruc
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