Offshore Energy News

TotalEnergies Snags Exploration Nod Offshore Lebanon

French oil company TotalEnergies TTEF.PA has obtained government approval for a new exploration permit offshore Lebanon, it said on Friday.Total, which owns a 35% operating stake in the permit, will begin 3D seismic surveys on Block 8 with partners Eni ENI.MI (35%) and QatarEnergy (30%).The French company began looking for natural gas in Lebanon in late 2022, following the government's landmark agreement of a maritime border with Israel in the Mediterranean Sea. An initial exploration campaign on an adjacent block was disappointing."Although the drilling of the well Qana 31/1 on Block 9 did

DeepStar Enlists 4Subsea for Polyester Mooring Line Monitoring Task

4Subsea, a provider of tech solutions for the offshore energy industry, has been awarded a project under the DeepStar consortium to develop an industry guideline for monitoring polyester mooring lines used in deepwater floating systems, the company said.The project is aimed at establishing best practice for integrity monitoring of polyester mooring systems, supporting safe operations, reduced operational risk and improved verification of design assumptions for floating offshore assets.The guideline will address what parameters should be monitored, how monitoring should be carried out and how data

SMD Books ROV, Trencher Orders for Asia’s Offshore Wind Sector

Subsea technology and services firm SMD has secured a multi‑vehicle contract in Asia’s emerging offshore wind sector, marking a milestone with the region’s first electric work‑class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) purchase.The deal will see delivery of one of SMD’s bespoke multi‑tool hard ground trenchers and an electric work‑class ROV, the Quantum EV, a first for the Asian market. The vehicles are designed to support subsea trenching and inspection operations associated with offshore wind farm construction.Electric work‑class ROVs are increasingly used in offshore energy markets as

OPT to Deploy Multiple PowerBuoys for US Coast Guard

Ocean Power Technologies has secured a contract worth more than $5 million to deploy and operate multiple maritime surveillance buoys for a U.S. Coast Guard mission under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.The contract covers the delivery and operation of MERROWS-equipped PowerBuoy systems to support a demonstration aimed at providing persistent maritime domain awareness off the coast of San Diego, California. Near-term delivery will include four maritime surveillance-equipped PowerBuoy platforms.The buoys will be integrated into the Department of Homeland Security’s chosen command, control

Viridien Kicks Off Multi-Client Reimaging Program off Malaysia

French seismic firm Viridien has announced a new basin-scale reimaging program within the hydrocarbon-prolific Balingian-Luconia-Baram basins, in collaboration with Petronas, through Malaysia Petroleum Management.Viridien will leverage its imaging technologies to reimage 44,000 km2 of legacy 3D seismic data, starting in January 2026 with a basin-wide post-stack merge to deliver early data and key insights for further high-end reimaging.Prefunding is now open, allowing early participants to access initial results and benefit from enhanced imaging beneath complex carbonate sequences and resolve long-stand

Modelling Identifies Optimal Offshore Renewables Sites

Researchers have developed a computational model that identifies the best combination of location and energy technologies to maximize offshore energy production, reducing the financial risk associated with investing in offshore renewable energy projects.The model accounts for different types of wind and marine hydrokinetic technologies, the best location for co-siting these technologies, and the best size of the relevant technologies.“Offshore energy technologies – such as marine hydrokinetic devices that convert the ocean’s tides, current and waves into electricity – hold

Japan Tests Deep Seabed Mining of Rare-Earth Mud

Japan will conduct test mining of rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1,900 kilometres (1,180 miles) southeast of Tokyo, from January 11 to February 14, the head of the government-backed project said.The operation will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth mud from a depth of around 6,000 meters on to a vessel.Tokyo, like its Western allies, is seeking to secure stable supplies of critical minerals as China, the dominant supplier of rare earths, tightens export controls."One of our missions is to build a supply chain for domestically

Nexans Sets Record with Deepest-Ever HVDC Subsea Cable Installation

French cable maker Nexans has set a new world record in the subsea power cable industry after installing a 500 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable at a depth of 2,150 meters on Italy’s Tyrrhenian Link project.The installation, completed during the holiday period, marks the deepest-ever deployment of an HVDC subsea power cable and was carried out in collaboration with Italian grid operator Terna.The milestone was achieved on the western section of the Tyrrhenian Link, a major electricity interconnection project linking Sicily and Sardinia, and reflects years of engineering developmen

DOF Inks $150M ROV Support Vessel Contract with Petrobras

Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF Group has secured a new four-year contract with Petrobras for the remotely operated support vessel (RSV) Skandi Commander.The contract was awarded following the same competitive tender process that led to six previous four-year RSV contracts announced earlier.The Skandi Commander will be equipped with both a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) and an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), the latter being a unique feature of this agreement.The contract, valued at approximately $150 million, is expected to start in January 2027."I am proud of our achievements in Brazil

Shearwater Set to Start Multi-Client Survey Offshore Nigeria

Offshore seismic services firm Shearwater Geoservices has finalized the preparations for the upcoming start of a new multi-client seismic project offshore Nigeria.The 3D survey is backed by significant industry funding and will be executed in partnership with Harvex Geosolutions and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).The project is scheduled to start at year-end 2025 and will be carried out by Shearwater’s high-end vessel SW Duchess over an expected two-month period.The survey will provide high-resolution subsurface data across the Western Niger Delta Basin, supporting

Saipem Gets DNV Certification for Offshore Asset Lifecycle Management

Saipem has obtained ISO 55001:2024 certification, the international standard for asset lifecycle management, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards operational excellence and offshore sustainability.The certification, issued by DNV, confirms Saipem’s Asset Management system compliance with the most advanced requirements, covering all operational phases - design, procurement, installation, commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning, ensuring a robust and effective “Asset Integrity” framework.The certification applies to Saipem’s entire offshore asset portfolio

Tekmar Secures Over $9M Offshore Wind Cable Protection Deal

Asset protection technology and offshore energy services provider Tekmar Group has signed a contract worth over $9 million from an existing engineering, procurement and construction customer for a major U.K. offshore wind project.The AIM-listed subsea engineering firm said the scope of work covers the supply of its 10th Generation Cable Protection System and associated ancillaries for an offshore wind farm in U.K. waters.According to Tekmar, it will use its in-house engineering capabilities and cable protection system design expertise to deliver the project. Subject to a final investment decision

Fugro Nets Mubadala Energy’s Deepwater Gas Job in Asia

Fugro has secured a large contract with Mubadala Energy to deliver advanced soil investigation services for the South Andaman Deepwater Development, located offshore Indonesia.The strategic project will inform the Front-End Engineering Design Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) award, and guide the detailed design for the development of the Tangkulo field.The Tangkulo field comprises offshore subsea wells connected via flowlines to a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, enabling gas processing and export.The treated gas will be transported through a dedicated export

NKT Expands Swedish Cable Accessories Plant Amid Rising Demand

.NKT already had strong testing facilities at the site, but the latest expansion introduces highly anticipated capacity and opens new possibilities for testing power cable accessories up to 640 kV.The company develops, produces and installs a wide range of power cable accessories for various onshore and offshore applications, including cable joints, connectors and terminations.Alingsas serves as NKT’s center of excellence for high-voltage cable accessories, while the medium-voltage centre of excellence is located in Nordenham, Germany.In 2024, NKT also opened a new 11,000 square metre logistics centre

Ocean Geophysics, HighTide Team Up for Offshore Data Processing

Offshore wind industry suppliers Ocean Geophysics and HighTide have entered into a joint venture aimed at combining their seabed data processing, analysis and interpretation capabilities.The partnership brings together Ocean Geophysics’ large-scale geophysical data processing with HighTide’s high-resolution seabed interpretation and asset-level analysis, targeting offshore wind, cable and pipeline installation, and oil and gas projects.Seabed data processing plays a critical role in offshore wind development, informing site selection, foundation design, array layout and safety assessments.

Subsea7 Answers Chevron’s Call for Work at Gas Field off Australia

Subsea7 has secured a contract from Chevron Australia for subsea installation work on the Gorgon Stage 3 (GS3) project, offshore Australia.Subsea7’s scope of work includes project management, engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation, installation and pre-commissioning of subsea equipment and associated infrastructure at GS3, at 1,350m water depth.Project management and engineering work will start immediately, with offshore operations are expected in 2028.Subsea7 did not reveal the exact value of the contract, but the company deemed it substantial, meaning its value is between $150

Ocean Infinity Takes Delivery of Final Armada Fleet Vessel

pushing the boundaries of robotics and technology at sea.Each vessel is mobilized with a tailored suite of equipment, including advanced underwater robotic systems, enabling a wide range of data collection tasks. From geophysical surveys to geotechnical investigations, these capabilities support complex offshore projects globally from the United States to Europe and the Asia Pacific, delivering high quality data and driving innovation in subsea operations.“Completing the Armada 86-metre class marks an extraordinary moment – five years ago we said we’d build a fleet of fourteen ships, designed

Sercel Deploys QuietSea Passive Acoustic Monitoring for French Offshore Wind Farm

Sercel's QuietSea passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) system was recently deployed during installation of pile foundations for the major EMDT (Eoliennes en Mer Dieppe-Le Tréport) offshore wind farm project in northern France.A customized version of the QuietSea system was provided by Sercel and operated by partner SOMME.Acoustic sensors were deployed directly from the pile-driving vessel to detect the presence of any marine mammals that could be impacted by underwater noise during pile-driving activity. Delivery of a tailored solution ensured that the project met all environmental regulatory

Ocean Kinetics Secures Fit 4 Offshore Renewables Status

Marine engineering and fabrication specialists Ocean Kinetics has announced that the company has achieved Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) ‘granted’ status from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. ORE Catapult, the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy, praised Ocean Kinetics’ rapid progress, and compelling development journey. Panel members described the company’s achievements to date as ‘remarkable’, noting the significant advancements made in a short period of time.Ocean Kinetics Ltd provides

TechnipFMC to Supply Subsea Systems for Chevron’s Gas Project off Australia

of flexible jumpers designed to increase production rates and support flow assurance for gas applications.Gorgon Stage 3 forms part of Chevron’s ongoing development of the Gorgon LNG project, one of Australia’s largest natural gas developments, aimed at sustaining production from the offshore fields supplying the onshore liquefaction facility.TechnipFMC classifies a ‘significant’ contract as having a value between $75 million and $250 million. The company did not disclose the exact financial terms of the award.The Gorgon project is located off the northwest coast of Western

GE Vernova, Seatrium Ink TenneT Deal for 2.2GW North Sea Grid Link

A consortium of GE Vernova and Singapore’s Seatrium has secured a major contract from Dutch-German grid operator TenneT to deliver the BalWin5 offshore grid connection, a 2.2 GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system designed to bring North Sea wind power to Germany’s electricity network.BalWin5 is expected to provide enough renewable electricity to supply about 2.75 million households, forming part of Germany’s strategy to accelerate offshore wind deployment and strengthen long-term energy security.The award marks the first German 2 GW-class project for the GE

TGS Gets Streamer 4D Job Offshore Brazil

Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has secured a streamer 4D contract in the Campos Basin, offshore Brazil.A Ramform vessel is scheduled to mobilize for the survey in the second half of 2026, with the contract expected to last approximately 75 days. The value of the contract or the name of the client have not been disclosed."We are very pleased to secure this 4D streamer contract for an independent energy company in Brazil. By leveraging our purpose-built Ramform designed vessel, equipped with our proprietary GeoStreamer technology, we will deliver high-quality data to optimize their

Thistle Wind Partners Submits Plans for Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm

Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm, planned for 44 km off Stonehaven in North East Scotland, has submitted the application for planning permission in principle for the onshore infrastructure of the Project to Aberdeenshire Council. The submission covers the elements from the landfall point near Benholm, underground cable corridor, onshore substation and proposed connection to the planned Hurlie substation at Fetteresso Forest, where the wind farm-supplied power enters the National Grid. This project milestone follows the completion of a comprehensive optioneering exercise, Environmental Impact

Viridien Set for Seismic Reimaging of Block 22 Offshore Angola

Viridien has announced a new multi-client seismic reimaging program over Angola’s highly prospective offshore block 22 to support the country’s upcoming licensing round.The 4,300 sq km high-end data set will bring valuable insight into underexplored structures along the Atlantic Hinge zone, following the same trend as the proven Cameia and Golfinho fields.Fast-track results are scheduled for delivery in Q1 2026 and final products in Q3/Q4 2026.Viridien will reimage the block 22 data set with its latest proven proprietary technologies, including time-lag FWI, Q-FWI, Q-Kirchhoff and advanced

Orbital Marine Power Secures $9.31m Investment

Orbital Marine Power Ltd, operator of the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, has secured a multi-million dollar investment to advance its international commercial projects and contribute to the wider decarbonization of energy.PXN Ventures—the combined VC arm of Praetura Ventures and Par Equity—joined existing shareholders including Scottish Enterprise to invest in Orbital, a company that uses floating tidal turbines to generate clean, reliable electricity from tidal currents.The investment follows a major vote of confidence from Canada, where the Province of Nova Scotia recently

CorPower Ocean Takes Charge of $35M Wave Energy Project off UK

Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has been put in charge of $35 million (€30 million) European project aimed at improving the competitiveness and bankability of wave energy farms, with large-scale validation work planned in U.K. waters.The POWER-Farm EU Project, supported by a $22.1 million (€19 million) Horizon Europe grant, will demonstrate the survivability, reliability and performance of wave energy systems at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Scotland.The initiative focuses on proving technology readiness for commercial deployment and accelerating volume manufacturing

Kongsberg Maritime Secures LARS Contract with Sea1 Offshore

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a major contract with Sea1 Offshore to deliver Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for the company’s four new offshore construction vessels. Each vessel will be equipped with two advanced LARS units, supporting subsea construction and ROV operations.The scope of supply per vessel includes two telescopic A-frames, fully electrical umbilical winches, energy efficient hydraulic power units, and a dedicated control system. Each system offers a safe working load of 15 tonnes (vehicle dry weight) and winch cable capacity of 4,500 meters, ensuring robust performance for