Prysmian Completes Cable Laying for Canary Islands Interconnector
Prysmian’s cable laying vessel (CLV) Cable Enterprise has completed the installation of subsea cables for a new electrical interconnection between Tenerife and La Gomera, Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica said.The double-circuit cable laying began on August 29 with two crossings from San Sebastián de La Gomera to Punta Blanca in Tenerife, ahead of schedule thanks to favorable sea conditions, the company said. The full infrastructure is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.The 36-km subsea section reaches a maximum depth of 1,145 meters, making it the world’s deepest
Viridien, TGS Wrap Up OBN Survey in Gulf of America
Pulse Source (TPS).The Laconia Phase III data set will be imaged using Viridien’s elastic full-waveform inversion (E-FWI) to improve subsalt structural clarity and support further exploration in central Keathley Canyon. Early-out products will be available at the end of October in time for the offshore lease sale scheduled in December. Final products will be delivered in early the first quarter of 2027. “Together with TGS, we are acquiring high-quality OBN data and applying our most advanced imaging to give operators the clearest view of these promising yet complex subsalt plays. This
TGS Kicks Off Second Phase of Equatorial Margin Survey off Brazil
Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has started PAMA Phase II 3D multi-client survey in the Equatorial Margin area offshore Brazil.The first phase covered 19,343 square kilometers and more than 25 future exploration blocks within the Pará-Maranhao Basin, one of the world’s largest, most unexplored, and highly prospective basins.PAMA Phase II extends coverage by approximately 11,500 square kilometers, including blocks currently under nomination for upcoming license rounds scheduled for 2026 and 2027.A Ramform Titan-class vessel started data acquisition early June and is expected to
Future is Here: Smart Drones Take on Wave Energy Plant Upkeep (Video)
Onshore wave energy technology developer Eco Wave Power has partnered with BladeRanger, an automated drone-based cleaning and diagnostics specialist, to introduce drones for the maintenance of its wave energy systems.The collaboration was demonstrated at Eco Wave Power’s grid-connected project in Jaffa Port, Israel, where BladeRanger’s drones cleaned and inspected the floaters that convert waves into electricity.By deploying autonomous drones, the companies expect to lower operating expenses, reduce downtime and increase output, making wave power more competitive with other renewable
NKT Emerges as Preferred Bidder for UK HVDC Interconnector
Danish power cable maker and services provider NKT has been selected as the preferred bidder to deliver the 525 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power cable system for Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3), a major interconnector project linking Scotland and England.The announcement was made by SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission, joint venture partners developing the 680-kilometer subsea and onshore cable link. The project is designed to strengthen Britain’s electricity backbone, boost system resilience, and help deliver more clean energy across the country.EGL3 is part of a
‘Major Deal’ Offshore Saudi Arabia Boosts Subsea7’s Contract Backlog
Subsea7 has secured a major project under the long-term agreement (LTA) with Aramco that relates to certain facilities located offshore Saudi Arabia.The contract scope includes the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of 106 kilometers of infield and export pipelines, modification to existing topsides, and associated hook-up activities.Project management and engineering work will begin immediately at Subsea7’s offices in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.The exact value of the contract has not been disclosed, but Subsea7 defines a ‘major contract’
SHI’s 15MW Floating Wind Platform Gets Lloyd’s Register’s Blessing
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new floating offshore wind turbine design, the SnapWind Float. SnapWind Float has been developed to deliver floating wind solutions that can unlock deeper water sites and higher-capacity renewable energy sites worldwide.In addition, the SnapWind Float design is said to be optimized for the development of floating offshore wind farms in regions where skilled workforce, heavy lifting equipment and sufficient workspace are limited.SHI’s engineering team completed the concept and basic
Hellenic Cables Gets Subsea Interconnection Job in Greece
Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, has signed a turnkey contract with the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) for the design, supply, and installation of a 150kV composite cable system interconnecting Igoumenitsa and Corfu in Greece.The turnkey project includes the design, manufacture, installation, protection, and commissioning of approximately 18 km of three-core subsea cables and 13 km of single-core underground cables.The 150kV composite subsea and underground cable system will further strengthen the reliability and increase the capacity of Greece’s electricity
French Firm Bags $1B Offshore Pipe Order from Petrobras
French tubular solutions supplier Vallourec has secured a major contract by Petrobras for the supply of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) products and services for its offshore operations from 2026 to 2029.The long-term agreement could generate total revenue of up to $1 billion, representing the widest award both in volumes and revenues since Petrobras adopted the open tender strategy.This contract covers the full OCTG scope of supply for seamless pipes and VAM premium connections required for Petrobras’ offshore wells from 4.5-inches up to 18-inches, including carbon and stainless-steel tubulars
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