Offshore Energy News

Aquaterra Energy to Deliver Well Intervention Equipment off Nigeria

Offshore engineering solutions firm Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-million-dollar contract with Intrepid Energy Limited (IEL) to deliver a bespoke subsea well intervention equipment package for a project in Nigeria.Aquaterra Energy will supply a turnkey well access package that will help enable IEL to conduct intervention operations across multiple mature oil wells in the region, supporting enhanced reservoir production.The contract includes the supply of a complete seabed-to-surface intervention system and package, spanning from the subsea tree to surface intervention equipment.Key components

HSM Offshore Rolls Out Substation for Windanker Offshore Wind Farm

The HSI joint venture, comprising HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders, and Iv, has successfully moved the Jasmund Offshore Substation (OSS) topside and lifted the transformers for 50Hertz at HSM Offshore Energy’s Stormpolder yard in the Netherlands.Once operational, the Jasmund substation will have a planned capacity of 300 MW, supplying enough green energy to power approximately 260,000 households.It will serve as a crucial connection point between the Windanker wind farm, located northeast of the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea, and the electricity grid.Iberdrola Sells Share of Windanker

Nexans to Supply Subsea Cables for Three French Offshore Wind Farms

Nexans has secured a framework agreement with Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) for the design, manufacturing, and supply of HVDC cables, which will be used to connect three offshore wind farms to the French transmission network.The framework agreement covers the supply, installation and commissioning of 450 km of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cables and 280 km of high-voltage onshore cables.The cables will be used to connect the Centre Manche 1 and 2, and Oléron offshore wind farms to the grid.The framework agreement is valued above $1 billion,

OPT to Deliver AI-Driven PowerBuoy to US Customer

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has secured a contract for an AI-capable PowerBuoy for an immediate delivery in the United States.This contract enables the future integration of surface and subsea sensors, and the buoy will be deployed on the East Coast.Due to the confidential nature of the contract, further details have not been disclosed."In addition to the material growth of our WAM-V business, we are excited to continue growing our PowerBuoy business. We believe that providing persistent and resident monitoring offers a lot of opportunities for our solutions in research and security applications

Fugro’s Geophysical Survey Vessel Runs Aground off Italy

Dutch geological data specialist Fugro has informed that its Fugro Mercator vessel had an incident offshore Italy, when it run aground amid deteriorating weather conditions.On March 22, Fugro received report that the geophysical survey vessel Fugro Mercator had run aground on the north coast of Elba in Italy.The authorities were immediately notified, and the Italian coastguard arrived on site swiftly to provide support and monitor the situation.All crew, 11 people in total, were evacuated and taken ashore safely.A salvage operation is being prepared together with international experts and local

Hellenic Cables, Asso.subsea Get Dunkerque Offshore Wind Farm’s Cabling Job

Hellenic Cables and Asso.subsea have secured a turnkey contract by Réseau de Transport d’ Électricité (RTE) to supply and install export cables for the Dunkerque offshore wind farm.The Dunkerque offshore wind farm, with a planned capacity between 500 and 600 MW, will feature two 225kV HVAC export cable links which will enable the seamless transfer of clean energy to the French grid.Hellenic Cables will design, manufacture and supply 32km of submarine cables for the double submarine cable link, as well as 38km of underground cables for the tri-phased double underground cable

Indian Firms Turn to Dutch Royal IHC for Deep-Sea Minerals Exploration

Some Indian mining and cement companies have approached Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC for technical assistance as they prepare to bid for deep-sea mineral blocks up for auction, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.In November, India launched the first tranche of auction for 13 offshore deep-sea mineral blocks, including three lime mud blocks, three construction sand blocks, and seven polymetallic nodule blocks.The blocks contain critical minerals, including cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel, which are vital for electric vehicles and solar panels.Bidding for the first tranche

Chouest Group Bolsters its Subsea Robotics, Acquires Kystdesign

employees.Sven Stakkestad, chairman of the board of Kystdesign, states: “It is the right time to hand over Kystdesign to a new owner. The Chouest Group possesses the knowledge, strength and ambitions necessary to guide the company's future growth. We welcome the Chouest Group to the Haugaland offshore cluster and extend our best wishes to the entire team.”Kystdesign has achieved tremendous growth in recent years – including doubling its workforce, projected 2024 turnover approaching $48m, and a record-high order backlog

OEG’s Bluestream to Service TenneT’s Offshore Grid Connection Unit

Bestream Offshore, one of the companies in OEG Energy Group’s subsea division, has secured a contract by TenneT for the retrofit installation of a corrosion protection system for the SylWin alpha offshore converter station for the offshore grid connection SylWin1 in Germany.The award is for the subsea installation of an Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) system to replace the existing faulty ICCP system.The replacement of the existing system includes the decommissioning of outdated cables and debris which cause system interference, alongside a pre-survey which will be conducted using a

Enshore Subsea Gets Inch Cape Offshore Wind Export Cables Job

U.K.-based Enshore Subsea has secured the export cable installation contract for Inch Cape offshore wind farm, one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm projects.Inch Cape will have two 85 kilometer, 220kV, three-phase export cables which, based on their diameter and weight, are amongst the largest export cables in the world.Each cable will be delivered in three sections and will require offshore field joints.During the project Enshore Subsea will be responsible for the export cable installation including transfer from port to site, lay and burial, support during jointing and deployment of

Argeo Concludes Work for TotalEnergies Offshore Namibia

Norwegian offshore services company Argeo has completed deepwater work at TotalEnergies’ Venus project, offshore Namibia, taking somewhat longer than expected.Argeo mobilized its Argeo Venture vessel for the job, which is now demobilizing in Walvis Bay, scheduled to be completed on March 23, 2025.The work was conducted as part of the $39 million contract Argeo secured with TotalEnergies back in April 2024.Accoridng to Argeo, the vessel started work in Namibia on May 20, 2024 after transiting from Norway.The project has taken somewhat longer than initially estimated due to an unexpectedly long

CorPower Ocean, NTNU Join Forces for AI-Based Wave Energy Project

CorPower Ocean has secured financial backing from Vinnova, Sweden’s national innovation agency, for a project exploring the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for improved performance and control in wave energy technology.The WACE project, short for Wave energy AI-based Control Enhancement, is now underway and is set to run until November 2025.CorPower Ocean is being supported by project partner Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).A model-based design framework will be used in the WACE project. After establishing requirements for the closed-loop control system, an AI-based

Twelve Scottish Firms Secure Place in Offshore Renewables Supply Chain Program

Twelve businesses in the North East of Scotland targeting success in the offshore renewable energy market have been selected for the the U.K.’s Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain support program.The program is open to companies looking to break into the offshore renewable energy sector, scale up an existing presence in the industry, or make the transition to renewables from other sectors, such as oil and gas.F4OR is delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, and has supported more than 150 companies over the last five years who have, on average, experienced an

NKT Unveils Integrated Cable Monitoring Platform

NKT has launched an integrated cable monitoring platform designed to support continuous operation of on- and offshore power cables.NKT’s new cable monitoring solution, a platform that integrates multiple sensors and combines technologies to provide a comprehensive overview of power cable conditions, aims to make power cable grids more reliable.The platform combines data from various sensors and technologies, such as vessel location, acoustic sensing around the cable, depth of burial of the cable under the seabed, and conductor temperature.By integrating and analyzing this data together, the

Belgian and Greek Contractors Reel In UK’s HVDC Interconnections Deal

Belgian offshore installation contractor Jan De Nul, in consortium with Greek cables supplier Hellenic Cables has signed a framework agreement with National Grid for strategic HVDC interconnections in the U.K.This agreement will entitle the consortium to participate in upcoming tenders for call-off projects for the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of HVDC cable systems as part of National Grid’s large-scale offshore and onshore transmission infrastructure investment program.The deal, which has an initial term of five years with an option for extension of up

Cyprus: Subsea Power Cable Project to Move Forward

A project on a subsea power cable to link continental Europe to the East Mediterranean will materialize, Greek foreign minister said on Thursday after meeting his Israeli and Cypriot counterparts.Media reports earlier this week suggested that the project had stalled over territorial differences.Greek power grid operator IPTO ADMr.AT is building the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) cable, which will link transmission networks of Europe to Cyprus. It will later stretch to Israel through the Mediterranean Sea.(Reuters)

EU-Backed Project to Unlock Tidal and River Energy Potential

600kW tidal energy turbine, based on HydroWing concept, on the Paimpol-Bréhat test site in France, then operate and monitor the device throughout the test period.In addition, Inyanga will install and maintain SeaQurrent’s TidalKite device at Paimpol-Bréhat, managing all offshore operations.The project is aligned with Europe’s Net-Zero Strategy and the Critical Raw Materials Act, contributing to the goals of 1 GW of ocean energy capacity by 2030 and 40GW by 2050. Ocean energy holds the promise of creating 400,000 high-value jobs by 2050, revitalizing coastal communities

Petrogas, Gasunie to Explore Reusing North Sea Pipelines for Green Hydrogen

and transportation company Gasunie and Petrogas Transportation plan to jointly investigate how the Petrogas pipeline installed under the North Sea can be reused for the transport of green hydrogen.The research focuses on the feasibility of reuse and possible repurposing of the pipeline for the offshore hydrogen project Demo 1, initiated by the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth.It involves the construction of a 20 to 50MW electrolysis plant for the production of green hydrogen in the North Sea and its landfall in the North Sea Canal Area.Gasunie is studying the different aspects of repurposing

Wavepiston Snags New Investors

Wavepiston, a developer of turnkey wave energy technology, shared that two professional investors have invested about $980,000 in Wavepiston via the Dutch joint venture company, The Blue Line B.V. The Blue Line is an initiative from investors Connect the Drops, a Dutch investment fund with a focus on the water sector, and Unknown Group, a Dutch venture capital fund that, among other areas, focuses on investments in the energy transition. The investment marks a milestone in Wavepiston’s mission to revolutionize renewable energy by harnessing the immense potential of ocean waves. With this

Saipem Showcases Its Star1 Floating Wind Technology

is not considered necessary to demonstrate bankability.“Saipem has made considerable efforts thanks also to its EPCI capabilities to ensure stability, good performance, and industrialization of the Star1, with the first concept developed in 2008," said Andrea Spessa, Head of Department Offshore, Midstream and Downstream of DNV."Star1 represents a significant step forward in technological innovation applied to the energy transition. This technology is the result of Saipem’s many years of experience in offshore engineering and further demonstrates our ability to work on innovative

Lloyd's Register, Fugro Agree Simpler USV Certification Process

administrative complexity and ensures that Fugro’s fleet remains compliant with international safety and operational standards. Fugro's fleet of LR-certified USVs operate in various locations, including the U.K., U.A.E., Australia, Denmark, and the Netherlands, performing tasks such as offshore energy inspections, subsea cable surveys and environmental monitoring.“By implementing a block fee structure, we are enabling Fugro to maintain its fleet efficiently under LR’s UMS Code, ensuring operational availability and compliance. This is yet another industry first for Fugro, who

NKT Concludes First Cable Installation Phase for O&G Scheme Off Norway

Danish power cable maker and services provider NKT has completed the first installation campaign Norway to connect Aker BP-operated Yggdrasil offshore oil and gas area to shore.NKT said the first installation campaign in the Norwegian fjords and in the North Sea has been completed, and the company has now moved to install the 255 km HVAC cable, connecting the Yggdrasil offshore oil and gas area to shore.The company’s cable-laying vessel, NKT Victoria, has been deployed for the first installation campaign.Once finished, the 145 kV cables will provide a stable, low-emission power supply.“This

Fugro Nets Another Offshore Wind Job in Australia

Dutch geological data specialist Fugro has secured the contract for offshore soil investigation services for the proposed Blue Mackerel offshore wind farm in Australia.Fugro will execute offshore geotechnical investigations to support the Blue Mackerel project being developed by Parkwind, part of JERA Nex, which recently secured approval from the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) for feasibility stage management plan.First Offshore Wind Management Plan Approved for Parkwind’s Blue MackerelThe company plans to deploy its specialist geotechnical vessel, the Fugro Mariner, for the project to

PML Study Examines UK Wind Farm, Fishermen Conflicts

Researchers at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), alongside colleagues at the University of Aberdeen, found that the majority of UK fishermen feel their livelihoods are being threatened by the rapid expansion of offshore wind farms (OWFs), with impacts felt across all vessel sizes and fleet sectors.The study reveals that while the UK leads globally in offshore wind energy production, providing 45% of European capacity and 24% of global capacity, this growth is creating significant spatial conflicts with the commercial fishing industry as both sectors compete for limited marine space. Key findings:Fi

Tadek Ocean Engineering expands UK office

Tadek Ocean Engineering is celebrating 15 years in business with an expansion into new UK offices and a landmark 300 projects. Tadek specialises in the delivery of pioneering cable systems, risk advisory and analysis work to developers and owners of fixed and floating assets across marine, offshore and subsea sectors. They also focus on grassroots work in installation analysis and project engineering and management.They are also rapidly enhancing expertise in offshore renewables, including pre-FEED optioneering studies to FOW (Floating Offshore Wind) developers plus MRE (Marine Renewable Energy)

Koil Energy, SubseaDesign Join Forces for Subsea Field Development

U.S. firm Koil Energy Solutions and Norway-based SubseaDesign have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate advancements in subsea technology.Both companies provide specialty products and services for subsea projects. Driven by the rising demand for innovative solutions in the global subsea industry, the two companies will collaborate within R&D and project execution.“As the industry seeks cost-effective and innovative solutions to advance subsea tieback and field developments, our alliance with Koil Energy strengthens our ability to deliver cutting-edge technologies and tailored solutions.

Shearwater, TotalEnergies Ink Long-Term Marine Seismic Deal

Shearwater Geoservices and TotalEnergies have signed a three-year firm capacity reservation agreement (CRA) for worldwide marine seismic streamer acquisition services.The CRA reflects the longstanding relationship between TotalEnergies and Shearwater straddling across geophysical data collection and analysis, supporting exploration effort, production monitoring and carbon capture and storage activities.The CRA guarantees a minimum of 18 vessel months of activity for Shearwater’s high-end seismic fleet.“Shearwater seeks to evolve the global marine seismic market through technology innovation

TDI-Brooks Adds to Africa Project List with Nigerian Survey

TDI-Brooks recently secured a contract with Compass Survey Limited to conduct a series of 2D Ultra High-Resolution (2DUHR) seismic site surveys and pipeline route assessments for SPDC offshore Nigeria.These projects involve the acquisition of conventional geophysical data and high-resolution seismic imaging to assess potential hazards, ensuring safe well site clearances and optimal pipeline route planning.TDI-Brooks deployed its survey vessel, R/V Proteus, to Nigerian waters for the project. The primary objective of the project was to identify potential drilling hazards and risks along the proposed

Tampnet to Help Enable Remote Ops at Woodside’s Trion FPU

Tampnet, a Norway-based provider of offshore connectivity services, has secured a fibre optic project and long-term service contract for fibre connectivity at Woodside’s Trion deepwater field in the Gulf of Mexico.The fibre-based connectivity to shore for Trion will enable remote operations, safety and training capabilities which will be managed from a Woodside onshore facility based locally in Mexico.  The additional subsea fibre cable of approximately 200km represents a significant addition to Tampnet’s existing fibre infrastructure in the deepwater region of the Gulf of Mexico

Orlen and Equinor to Jointly Explore CCS Opportunities

Poland’s Orlen and Norway’s Equinor have teamed up to explore opportunities within Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology.The management boards of both companies have signed a collaboration agreement, covering the transport and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Poland.Under the agreement, Orlen and Equinor will jointly identify potential CO2 storage sites, considering both land-based locations and areas within the Polish section of the Baltic Sea. In the next step, the partners will assess the feasibility of joint projects based on the identified storage locations in Poland."We

US Subsea Equipment Firm Sets Up Shop in Brazil

Houston-based subsea equipment and services provider for oil and gas sector Koil Energy has established a new technology center for manufacturing and service support in Macaé, marking its expansion into Brazil.Macaé is generally considered to be the center of the offshore petroleum industry in Brazil, and it is often referred to as ‘Cidade do Petróleo’.Koil Energy has leased a 180,000 sq ft property with offices and a workshop of 27,000 sq ft. The facility will house engineering, manufacturing, testing and service support activities.The subsidiary, KOIL Energy Solutions

Fugro Restarts US Hydrocarbon, LNG Projects After Trump Win

Dutch geological data specialist Fugro has restarted multiple projects in the U.S. hydrocarbon and LNG sectors since Donald Trump's election and is optimistic about offshore wind development in Asia and Europe, its CEO told Reuters on Friday.Mark Heine said the U.S. government had issued licenses put on hold by the former administration of Joe Biden, without giving any further details on the U.S. projects.U.S. renewables projects that had not yet secured permits or power purchase agreements were now in doubt, he said, predicting that operators would move to Europe. Offshore wind represents 7% of

Xodus Delivers Jobs Guide for Australia’s Marinus Link Interconnector

operations workforce opportunities, to improve understanding of how the project would develop and promote local content.The resulting guide outlines the anticipated workforce needs, broken down by sector, and discipline area.By providing indicative position descriptions for each anticipated onshore and offshore role - including qualifications and training requirements - the manual will be an invaluable tool, providing examples of local training and education pathways for local residents, and the wider Australian community, to work on the project.The jobs guide offers a representative and non-exhaustive

A New Thriller About an Amazing Rescue

In the early days of dynamic positioning, the 1960s and 70s, commercial deepsea divers soon learned how good their support vessel’s DP footprint was. Their lives depended on it. If a vessel slowly, or worse still, rapidly, moved off position, they would be pulled along with it.Diver safety was an early motivator for developments in DP systems, but risks remained. Chris Lemons survived a worst-case scenario in the North Sea in 2012: “First, the communications cable snapped. Then the gas hose stretched to the point I had nothing to breathe. I opened the supply on my back. This happened

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Looks into Cyprus Interconnector Project

Cyprus's Energy Minister, George Papanastasiou, said on Thursday that Abu Dhabi's TAQA is interested in investing in and supporting the delivery of an electricity connection project the country is developing.The project is the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) cable which will link transmission networks of Europe to Cyprus in a project costing 1.9 billion euros ($2.12 billion), and later stretch to Israel.Speaking at the Investopia conference in Abu Dhabi, Papanastasiou told Reuters that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has expressed interest in Cyprus's Exclusive Economic Zone

TDI-Brooks Completes Trinidad Geotechnical Project

TDI-Brooks reportst that it "effectively and safely" carried out a third-party geotechnical coring project for Geohidra. This operation was conducted from the DRAGON Field to the HIBISCUS platform off the coast of Venezuela and Trinidad aboard the DONA JOSE II (DJII). Throughout this campaign, TDI-Brooks performed a total of eighteen (18) Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs) utilizing their Neptune 3,000 miniature coiled rod CPT system, achieving penetration depths between 3.25 and 6.25 meters in water depths of 130 to 150 meters. Additionally, eighteen (18) Box Core samples and eighteen Cyclic

NOC Completes Scottish Roadmap for Offshore Wind Environmental Monitoring

The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has delivered a roadmap to guide the observation of ocean to increase the understanding of the potential impacts of expanding offshore wind developments on the marine environment.The Scoping an Offshore Wind Sustained Observation Programme report was commissioned by the Scottish Government’s Scottish Marine Energy Research (ScotMER) program, to help inform the planning of significant offshore wind farm expansion within, but not limited to, the Scottish sector of the North Sea.The report and its recommendations come at a pivotal moment, particularly

Siemens Hires Pfisterer for DolWin4 and BorWin4 Grid Connection Cable Package

Germany-based electrical connection technology supplier Pfisterer has secured a contract from Siemens Energy to provide turnkey cable systems for the BorWin4 and DolWin4 offshore grid connections.The two platforms will enable the transmission of offshore wind energy to the German mainland, making a significant contribution to a renewable energy supply.Pfisterer is in charge of implementing the entire 66 kV AC cable infrastructure between the gas insulated switchgear (GIS), transformer and submarine cable connection on the DolWin4 and BorWin4 platforms.This involves planning, comprehensive engineering

Navantia UK Secures Subsea Structures Manufacturing Order from McDermott

Navantia UK, a subsidiary of Spanish shipbuilder Navantia, has secured a contract from McDermott Trinidad for the manufacture of subsea structures for a project in Trinidad and Tobago.The year-long contract will see the company deliver critical subsea components from its Arnish facility, located on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.This new agreement builds upon the facility's growing reputation in the subsea sector and will support continued workforce expansion at the site."We are delighted to partner with McDermott Trinidad on this important project. By securing international

Green Marine UK Bolsters Subsea Services Unit with Major Investment

Orkney-based marine services firm Green Marine UK has announced a seven-figure capital investment in a new Subsea Services Department targeting the U.K.’s offshore wind sector.The company expansion, boosted by financial backing from HIE (Highlands and Islands Enterprise), includes the purchase of subsea technology from Rovtech (Seatronics), Sonardyne, Norbit, Voyis, Tritech, Digital Edge Subsea, EIVA and a range of other sensors.The Subsea Services Department, expected to officially launch in late spring 2025, will provide in-house turnkey solutions and data, with new services to include GVI

KOTUG Completes SPM Buoy Upgrade for Azule Energy

timeframe between tanker calls at the SPM.In October 2024, KOTUG’s 31-person team worked around the clock to complete the work safely, finishing 7 hours ahead of schedule despite the CALM buoy being handed over 15 hours later than expected. The 24-hour operation included transfers between the DP2 Offshore Support Vessel and the CALM buoy during nighttime—an unusual field task

Van Oord, Ecowende to Enhance Biodiversity Hollandse Kust West Wind Farm

placed on designated cable crossings to serve as a source of oyster larvae.The wind farm will function as a connection site, stimulating larval distribution to otherwise isolated locations and facilitating the colonisation of new areas. Van Oord has already installed oyster hubs successfully at multiple offshore wind farms, such as Borssele 1 and 2 and Luchterduinen. “As a partner of Ecowende, Van Oord is excited to bring innovative solutions such as Tree Reefs and Oyster Hubs to the Hollandse Kust West wind farm. This marks a significant step in our commitment to not only delivering sustainable

Shearwater Nets ExxonMobil’s Contract for 4D OBN Survey Off Guyana

Offshore seismic services firm Shearwater Geoservices has secured large deepwater 4D ocean bottom node (OBN) reservoir surveillance program by ExxonMobil Guyana.Under the contract, Shearwater will begin a six-month survey starting in the first half of 2025.The field unit will be comprised of a Shearwater seismic vessel as source vessel, and a dual ROV vessel for node deployment.“Shearwater is pleased to be selected for this significant 4D OBN contract in one of the world’s fastest growing offshore oil and gas regions following our recent successful completion of 4D towed streamer operations

Italy’s Saipem and Norway’s Subsea7 Merger to Create Energy Services Giant

while the CEO will be designated by CDP Equity and Eni.In addition, it is currently envisaged that Saipem’s CEO, Alessandro Puliti, will be appointed as CEO of the Saipem7 while it is currently envisaged that Subsea7’s CEO, John Evans, will be the CEO of the entity that will manage the offshore business of the combined company.The offshore business will comprise all of Subsea7 and Saipem’s offshore engineering and construction activities.The parties currently plan to submit the final terms of the proposed combination to their respective Board of Directors for approval and to enter

Asso.subsea Introduces Marine Technology Business Unit

Subsea cable services company Asso.subsea has introduced the Marine Technology Business Unit, a strategic initiative dedicated to shipbuilding, innovation and sustainability in offshore energy.The new unit marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term shipbuilding and fleet expansion plans, reinforcing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge marine solutions tailored to the evolving needs of subsea operations.The launch of the unit is officially inaugurated with the signing of the first shipbuilding contract for the Althea, a new cable-laying vessel designed for shallow waters -

TGS Gets 4D Streamer Acquisition Job at Vår Energi’s Goliat Field

Norwegian seismic firm TGS has secured a 4D streamer acquisition project in the Barents Sea covering the Vår Energi-operated Goliat field.The Goliat 4D project is scheduled to start in July.The total duration of the project is approximately 20 days, according to TGS."We are very pleased to secure more 4D work on the Norwegian continental shelf for the 2025 summer season.“We already have secured one contract in the Barents Sea with a duration of approximately 45 days, and this award is scheduled to be acquired back-to-back. Adding on the recently announced multi-client project, we have

Strohm, UNITECH Unite for Enhanced Subsea Pipeline Solutions

Thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) manufacturer Strohm, and provider of subsea connection systems UNITECH Offshore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and commercialize an integrated system for the transportation of fluids and gases.Under the MoU, the two companies are creating a subsea, end-to-end jumper connection solution without flange which reduces the risk of leaks and simplifies the installation process.UNITECH’s connector will be integrated with Strohm’s TCP end-fitting, creating a flange-less interface.“By joining forces with UNITECH Offshore, we

TGS Secures New Multi-Client Survey in Barents Sea

Norwegian seismic firm TGS has secured a new multi-client 3D streamer acquisition and processing project in the Goliat area of the Norwegian Barents Sea.The new GeoStreamer survey will span up to 1,600 square kilometers over recent discoveries such as Countach, Elgol and Lupa, and expand on TGS' existing data coverage in the Goliat area of the prolific Hammerfest Basin.The Hammerfest Basin 3D project is scheduled to start in early August 2025."The Goliat area is one of the hot spots in the Norwegian Barents Sea with significant drilling success and exciting new discoveries.“We are very

Scana’s Seasystems Hooks Mooring Deal for FLNG Scheme

analysis and Class approval.Seasystems specializes in mooring solutions and has delivered a significant number of major mooring systems over the last 10 years. While serving the traditional oil and gas market, the company has also expanded into emerging sectors such as LNG, aquaculture, and floating offshore wind.“Seasystems has worked systematically to develop robust and cost-effective mooring solutions, and we now see good results from this work,” said Torkjell Lisland, Managing Director at Seasystems

Tekmar’s Ryder Gets Nexans’ Multi-Year Subsea Engineering Contract

Tekmar Group's subsidiary Ryder, a provider of global subsea engineering consultancy solutions, has secured a three-year framework agreement by Nexans to provide wide scope of engineering support for the French cable manufacturer and services provider.Under the framework, Ryder will provide support on cable burial risk assessments, installation analysis, and specialist subsea engineering consultancy services.These services are expected to contribute to ensuring seamless project execution for Nexans and its associated projects worldwide.“We are delighted to have been awarded this exciting

CorPower Gets Funding for Wave Energy Scale-Up

CorPower Ocean was selected as a winner of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator program and has been awarded €2.5 million in grant and a pre-commitment of €15 million in equity investment, totaling €17.5 million, to accelerate the commercialization of its wave energy tech. This funding is part of the 2024 EIC Challenge “Renewable energy resources and their whole value chain.” The EIC Accelerator supports high-impact innovations and scaleups across Europe. In its most competitive call to date, CorPower Ocean emerged as one of 71 companies selected from

Industry Specialist to Head Commercial Strategy of Unique Group's Survey Division

Group’s overarching corporate goals.His focus will be on driving revenue growth, enhancing market share, and collaborating closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and effective commercial strategy execution.Fraser brings with him a wealth of experience in the offshore, subsea, and survey equipment industry, having held senior leadership roles at Bibby Offshore, McDermott, Mermaid Subsea Services, and most recently at Rovco.“We are delighted to have Fraser join our leadership team. His expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental in advancing our

RWE to Protect Thor’s Offshore Wind Foundations with Reused Covers

RWE has taken delivery of 36 out of 72 of the reusable covers, supplied by Dutch company Circular Covers, which will be used to protect the foundations of the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm, being built in the Danish North Sea.The covers, which have arrived in Thyboron Port, will be used to protect the monopile foundations from the harsh conditions at sea until the turbine towers are installed next year.The covers serve as a temporary yet essential solution for shielding against seawater, rain, and bird droppings until the turbine towers are installed on the monopiles. Usually, the covers are disposed

Eco Wave Finds Partner for Wave Energy Project in India

Eco Wave Power Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), marking a first step for the introduction of wave energy into India’s renewable energy strategy.The collaboration aligns with India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) recognition of ocean energy as a promising renewable resource, with an estimated 40,000 MW of untapped potential along the country’s coastline.Under this MoU, Eco Wave Power and BPCL will jointly develop wave energy projects across India, beginning with a feasibility study.The first

Japan’s First Megawatt-Scale Tidal Energy Turbine Hits Water

its modular architecture, Proteus enhanced its existing turbine’s performance and efficiency by integrating advanced pitch and yaw systems, along with other improvements to achieve a 1.1 MW rating.The deployment, carried out by local vessels and resources under the supervision of the Proteus Offshore Services team, was made possible through the collaboration and expertise of key partners and suppliers in Japan.To remind, Proteus was established following a 2022 management buyout of Simec Atlantis Energy’s tidal energy division.“Deploying the AR1100 in Japan is a testament to the

New UXO Removal Contractor Enters Offshore Renewables Market

Pritchard-Gordon group of companies has launched PG Renewables, a turnkey contractor providing offshore and nearshore Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) identification and clearance services for the marine energy and offshore wind markets.PG Renewables will initially focus on servicing the UXO identification, relocation and disposal service needs of developers and their supply chains in the U.K. and Europe, primarily targeting offshore wind and marine energy industries.PG Renewables has secured the experience of UXO and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) solutions provider EORCA UK on an exclusive basis.

Kystdesign Books Its Largest ROV and Subsea Equipment Order to Date

Engineering firm Kystdesign has secured a contract to supply four work class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and accompanying equipment as part of its largest ordered booked to date.This significant agreement with an undisclosed client involves the supply of four Work Class ROVs, including Constructor and Constructor Compact models, along with Launch and Recovery systems (LARS), Remote Operating Centres (ROC), additional spares and extra equipment.  These comprehensive ROV solutions will support two Construction Support Vessels (CSVss) in the client’s fleet.These four off Work Class ROV

Next Ocean Scoops Investment to Scale Up Vessel Motion Radar Tech

Next Ocean, a Dutch developer of Vessel Motion Radar systems for offshore wind and oil and gas industries, has secured seed investment from Arches Capital to drive its business expansion.This funding will accelerate Next Ocean’s growth, enabling the company to scale production, expand into new markets, and further develop its predictive radar technology.Over the past years, Next Ocean has delivered numerous Vessel Motion Radar systems to offshore wind and oil and gas companies.The technology provides real-time insights into wave-induced vessel motions, enabling operators to anticipate conditions

Global Underwater Hub Forms Taskforce to Improve Subsea Cable Reliability and Performance

to tackling a crucial issue that could derail the UK’s clean energy ambitions. The trade and development body, representing the UK’s £ 9.2 billion underwater industry, has set out how it aims to improve the performance and reliability of subsea cable systems, critical elements of offshore wind infrastructure essential to transmitting electricity from offshore wind farms to the grid.Globally, over $ 800 billion of investment in offshore wind farms is anticipated by 2030, and for the world to hit net-zero emissions by 2050, the generating capacity from offshore wind must increase by

TGS Nets Two 4D Streamer Contracts Offshore Norway

Norwegian seismic firm TGS has secured two 4D streamer contract acquisition projects, one in the North Sea and the other in the Norwegian Sea.The 4D projects are scheduled to be acquired back-to-back and start in June 2025.The total duration of the two surveys is approximately 80 days. TGS did not reveal the name of the clients nor the value of the contracts."We are pleased to secure two new 4D streamer contracts. Now we have a total of six 4D streamer contracts scheduled for the 2025 summer season on the Norwegian continental shelf.“The clients value our GeoStreamer technology combined

Scana’s Subseatec Hooks Supply Deal for Subsea Production Systems

Scana-owned Subseatec has signed a frame agreement with an international company within subsea technology to act as its exclusive global supplier of steel parts for subsea production systems.The frame agreement will begin in the first quarter of 2025 and extend for a period of three years.The frame agreement does not entail a minimum delivery obligation but based on historical revenues related to the client and an expected pipeline over time, Scana expects the volume to be classified as a sizeable contract.For Scana, this means the contract value is between $2.2 million and $6.6 million.“The

Windward Unveils AI Solution for Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection

solution designed to protect the world’s essential maritime infrastructure against growing threats.Windward’s Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution addresses three primary threats to maritime infrastructure, deep-sea research operations, shallow-water sabotage, and attacks on offshore oil rigs and platforms. The AI-powered solution monitors high-risk vessels to flag suspicious activities, be it a rogue state research vessel in the deep sea, or a shadow fleet vessel in shallow waters or in close proximity to oil rigs. The platform accesses historical data, behavioral

Baker Hughes Launches All-Electric Subsea Production System

Energy technology company Baker Hughes has launched its new all-electric subsea production system, the industry’s first fully electric topside-to-downhole solution for offshore operations.The modular system allows for existing tree designs to be seamlessly updated for electric operations, while electro-hydraulic trees currently operating in mature assets can be retrofitted for full electrification.This transition will result in enhanced production control, increased reliability and lower carbon emissions throughout the life of the field. The elimination of hydraulics will also result in reduced

Kongsberg Maritime Unveils Range of T&I Solutions for Floating Wind

Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a range of innovative methods designed to transform and industrialize the transportation and installation (T&I) of floating offshore wind turbines.The new solutions have been developed to streamline the entire process, from anchor and mooring installation through to electrical cable pull-in, ensuring that turbines are ready to be connected to energy grids, and offer a comprehensive solution for the floating offshore wind market.The solutions are part of a broader strategic effort that Kongsberg Maritime has put in to contribute towards the emerging floating offshore

Vår Energi Pre-Orders Subsea Systems to Accelerate Oil and Gas Developments

Norwegian oil and gas company Vår Energi has signed a letter of intent with OneSubsea for the delivery of Subsea Production Systems (SPS) to reduce project development time. The pre-commitment will give Vår Energi the ability to shorten subsea tie-back development time by up to one year.  The pre-commitment agreement comprises a complete Subsea Production System, which include a standard four-well slot template and a single well satellite structure. The order is to be delivered prior to summer 2027, while parts necessary for drilling will be delivered in 2026.Further, the

Wales Backs Morlais Tidal Energy Scheme

The Welsh Government has taken an $9.9 million equity stake in the Morlais tidal energy scheme to ensure progress of what is set to become the largest tidal energy project in Europe.Owned and managed by Ynys Môn social enterprise Menter Môn, the Morlais tidal scheme is the first of its kind anywhere in the world and will be operational from 2026.The Anglesey site has the potential to generate enough energy for up to 180,000 typical Welsh households, offering a unique ‘plug and play’ model for developers of tidal energy devices.This will help reduce costs as they scale up

Acteon Marks First-Year Milestone at German Offshore Wind Farm O&M Job

Acteon, through its geo-services brand UTEC, has completed the first year of a three-year balance of plant inspection contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) for the 228 MW Butendiek offshore wind farm in Germany.During the first year, Acteon conducted annual subsea foundation inspections using remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV), array cable and foundation seabed surveys, and corrosion protection surveys for the wind farm, located approximately 32 km west of the island of Sylt in the German sector of the North Sea.The work was performed by UTEC, a brand within Acteon’s

OPT Scoops $2M PowerBuoy Order from Latin America

Marine power, data and service solutions company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has booked $2 million order for its wave, solar, and wind power generation PowerBuoy from a customer in Latin America.OPT’s next generation PowerBuoy, to be delivered to unnamed customer, can be deployed for long durations in water depths ranging from coastal to deep ocean water and support payload above and below the surface.The systems can be equipped with a range of communication solutions."We are thrilled to add PowerBuoys to our offering in Latin America. This order builds on the growth of our WAM-V solutions

DeepOcean Lines Up Subsea Survey Work for Polish Offshore Wind Farms

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has secured a subsea survey contract on the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind developments in Poland which are jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia.Under the contract, DeepOcean will conduct geophysical seabed surveys of the export and inter-array cable seabed corridors, utilizing a dedicated survey remotely operated vehicle (SROV).The work scope also includes surveys to map the seabed for potential unexploded ordnances (UXO). Polish company MEWO will serve as a subcontractor to DeepOcean for the UXO scope, using the vessel Amber Cecilia.The survey campaigns will be