European Consortium Targets Marine Noise from Offshore Wind Projects
A group of European offshore wind and marine engineering companies has launched a consortium to develop technology aimed at reducing underwater noise from offshore construction.The Searénité consortium brings together Chantiers de l’Atlantique, EDF power solutions, Heerema Marine Contractors, Menck, RTE, Sealence and Smulders.The group aims to develop a noise mitigation system tailored to offshore wind installations, where activities such as piling and vessel operations can affect marine ecosystems.The project will focus on adapting SubSea Quieter, a patented technology developed
Nexans Completes Record-Depth Subsea Cable Project in Norway
Nexans and Statnett have completed a 420 kV subsea cable project across the Fensfjord in western Norway, strengthening power supply to Bergen and surrounding industrial areas.The project, awarded in 2022, included the engineering, manufacturing and installation of two high-voltage HVAC subsea cables spanning about 7.8 km between Haugsvær and Lindås, linking the Mongstad area to Iledalsvågen.The new connection doubles transmission capacity across the fjord and forms part of broader efforts to reinforce Norway’s high-voltage grid as energy demand rises.Nexans said the project
SLB to Collaborate with Petronas Suriname
SLB has signed an agreement between Petronas Suriname, a subsidiary of Petronas and Subsea Integration Alliance, comprising SLB OneSubsea and Subsea7.The partnership aims to unlock resources in Suriname’s emerging frontier basin through innovative and cost-effective subsea solutions.The agreement establishes a long-term framework for collaboration across the project lifecycle. This approach enables early involvement to co-develop and co-create cost-effective solutions, accelerate field development, and enhance project economics.Under this framework, Subsea Integration Alliance may provide full
Jan De Nul Launches Second Giant Cable Laying Vessel
and its identical sister, the Fleeming Jenkin, bring together all the expertise in cable installation that we have built up over the past fifteen years. They are the highest-performing and most efficient cable-laying vessels on the market,” said Wouter Vermeersch, Director Subsea Cables Offshore Energy at Jan De Nul.The Fleeming Jenkin is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026, while William Thomson is expected to become operational in the first half of 2027.Once in service, both vessels will be deployed on their first assignment under the 2GW offshore grid program led by TenneT
Decom Engineering Secures US Patent for Subsea Cutting Tech
Aberdeen-based subsea technology specialist Decom Engineering has secured a United States patent covering key elements of its Chopsaw cutting technology, strengthening its position in the subsea and onshore cutting market.The patent protects a combination of mechanical and operational features, including a linear drive cutting system, modular drive arrangement and adaptable clamping methodology, the company said.Decom Engineering said its system differs from traditional cutting tools by using a controlled linear motion to guide the blade through materials, improving precision, control and consistency
Eco Wave Power Completes Los Angeles Wave Energy Pilot with Shell
engineering, installation and operational testing, meeting all contractual milestones under the pilot test agreement between the companies.Eco Wave Power said the pilot validated the deployment of wave energy systems integrated with existing coastal infrastructure, without the need for seabed anchoring, offshore construction or subsea cabling.The company added that the system operated successfully under real marine conditions, demonstrating reliability and confirming regulatory feasibility following approvals from U.S. authorities, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Port of Los Angeles.The
Subsea7 Awarded Contract Offshore Equatorial Guinea
Subsea7 has been awarded a contract by Noble Energy EG Ltd (a Chevron Company) for the subsea installation scope on the Aseng Gas Monetisation Project, offshore Equatorial Guinea.The project involves a single-well tieback connecting Aseng field to the existing Alen platform.The scope of work covers the transport and installation of approximately 19 kilometers of rigid production flowline and 20 kilometers of umbilicals, along with associated subsea structures and tie-ins in water depths of 800 meters.Project management and engineering will commence immediately and will be managed from Subsea7’s
Teledyne eXtreamer for Seismic Data Receives 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award
Marine, has announced that eXtreamer, its advanced small form factor seismic streamer, has received a 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award, from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). The award recognizes technologies that demonstrate advancement, uniqueness, and commercial impact within the offshore energy industry.Developed in collaboration with Geometrics Inc., eXtreamer addresses the growing demand for ultra-high-resolution (UHR) and ultra‑ultra‑high‑resolution (UUHR) marine seismic data acquisition. The system combines a robust yet flexible streamer design with scalable electronics to support
Fugro to Conduct Site Investigation for South America’s First Offshore Wind Project
Petrobras has selected Fugro to deliver a geotechnical site investigation for the Rio de Janeiro Offshore Wind Pilot Project, the first offshore wind development in South America to advance under a formal environmental licensing process.The 18MW pilot marks an essential step in energy diversification as countries in the region begin to establish regulated pathways for the responsible development of offshore wind.Working within a nearshore study area off São João da Barra, Fugro will acquire the geo‑data needed to inform safe and efficient design. Activities include soil sampling, in situ
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