Med Subsea Cable Project Applies to Resume Seabed Research
Greece said on Thursday the developer of an EU-backed undersea power cable scheme in the eastern Mediterranean has applied for a license to resume seabed surveying, key for the long-delayed project to move ahead.Construction of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) aims to link the European mainland to Cyprus and later Israel, but is opposed by Turkey.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Athens last week said the US was "very committed" to the project as it promotes energy supply diversification, necessary due to Russia's war in Ukraine and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.Greece's
Fugro Secures $168M EIB Financing for USV Tech Development
are an important part of our long-term strategy - enhancing safety, reducing carbon emissions and improving operational efficiency,” said Fugro Chief Executive Officer Mark Heine.According to EIB, the financing would support the deployment of advanced digital maritime technologies used in offshore activities, including wind farm and subsea cable projects
Aventa Acquires Irish Sea Contractors to Expand Offshore Services
Aventa has acquired Irish Sea Contractors (ISC), an Ireland-based marine contractor specializing in subsea cable projects, commercial diving and marine civil engineering, as part of its strategy to expand offshore operations and installation capabilities.The acquisition combines Aventa's engineering, consulting and offshore installation activities with ISC's experience in 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
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, SLB Launch Multi-Client Pelotas Basin Seismic Survey off Brazil
TGS and SLB have announced the second phase of their Pelotas Sul multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore southern Brazil, covering approximately 11,200 square kilometers in the Pelotas Basin.A Ramform Titan-class vessel is scheduled to begin data acquisition in October 2026, with the survey expected to be completed in the second or third quarter of 2027.The project follows Pelotas Sul Phase 1, which was acquired earlier this year, and will expand 3D seismic coverage across the southern part of the basin.The new survey will cover both held and open acreage, providing subsurface data for companies
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
Ørsted Orders Third Saab Seaeye Cougar ROV
Saab UK has received an order from Ørsted for a Seaeye Cougar XT Compact remotely operated vehicle (ROV), expanding the offshore wind company's fleet of Saab Seaeye Cougar systems to three units.The electric ROV will support inspection and maintenance activities across Ørsted's offshore wind portfolio, including subsea infrastructure such as foundations, cables and other submerged assets.The Cougar XT Compact combines a compact design with electric propulsion and control systems intended to provide maneuverability and precision during subsea inspection and intervention operations.
Gennaker Offshore Substations Depart for Baltic Sea Installation (Video)
The topsides and jackets for two offshore substations serving Germany's 927 MW Gennaker offshore wind farm have departed the Netherlands for installation in the Baltic Sea as part of the OST-6-1 offshore grid connection project.The OSS Zingst and OSS Darß substations are being delivered by the HSI joint venture, comprising Smulders HSM and Iv, under an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract.The substations, each with a capacity of approximately 450 MW, will form part of the infrastructure connecting Skyborn Renewables' Gennaker offshore
TenneT Joins Subsea Cable Decommissioning Tool Development
power cable infrastructure, to the tool's development.Following the successful completion of a testing programme at Deltares, TenneT Germany plans to evaluate the technology's potential for future offshore cable decommissioning in the North Sea.The company joins existing sponsors DEME, an offshore energy contractor, and SCA, a specialist in cable handling systems.The development programme aims to qualify the Frequensea Decommissioning Tool for offshore deployment, with potential applications in recovering subsea power cables as offshore wind farms reach the end of their operational lives.Frequensea&#
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