Offshore Energy News

DNV Launches Two Standards for Floating Solar Power

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has published two new standards aimed at improving the safety, reliability and long-term performance of floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems, supporting the rapid global growth and expansion of renewables.The new standards, DNV‑ST‑C108 Structural design of floats for floating photovoltaic systems and DNV‑ST‑E309 Station keeping of floating solar photovoltaic systems, are complemented by DNV‑RP‑0584 Design, development and operation of floating solar photovoltaic systems, the world’s first recommended practice on FPV originally

Norway O&G Revenue Forecast Jumps 30% for '26

Norway's government said it expects the state to earn 721.1 billion crowns ($78.71 billion) this year in revenue from oil and gas production, up from $60.7B initially forecast, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices.Norway produces around 4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, but the minority Labor government said the windfall revenue from higher prices should be added to its sovereign wealth fund, already the world's largest at $2.2 trillion.Unlike other European countries, Norway runs large fiscal surpluses thanks to its fund, but it must still limit spending to avoid fanning domestic

Ned Marine Launches Drone and Subsea ROV Inspection Services

Dutch non-destructive testing specialist Ned Marine has launched drone and remotely operated vehicle (ROV)-based inspection services aimed at vessels, offshore installations and industrial assets.The company said the new services combine aerial drones and subsea ROVs with existing non-destructive testing (NDT) capabilities, including visual inspections and ultrasonic thickness measurements.Ned Marine said drone-based inspections would allow surveys of confined spaces, offshore and onshore wind turbines, storage tanks and industrial structures without the need for scaffolding, rope access or diving

NextGeo Scores $11.7M Mediterranean Subsea Job

Italian offshore services provider Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has been awarded a contract worth about $11.7 million (€10 million) for geophysical survey and unexploded ordnance (UXO) activities linked to a subsea energy infrastructure project in the Central Mediterranean.The contract was awarded by an international client operating in the subsea power cable sector, the company said.The project will involve offshore and nearshore operations using multiple vessels to conduct geophysical surveys and unexploded ordnance identification and clearance activities.NextGeo said the work will support the

Siemens Energy Delivers All 14 Transformers for UK-Germany Energy Link

Siemens Energy has completed delivery of 14 transformers for the NeuConnect subsea electricity interconnector linking the United Kingdom and Germany, marking another construction milestone for the $3.26 billion project.NeuConnect, backed by investors including Meridiam, Allianz, Kansai Electric Power and TEPCO, will create a 725-km high-voltage direct current (HVDC) connection between the two countries with a transmission capacity of 1.4 GW.The project said seven transformers have now been delivered to converter station sites in Germany and the U.K. respectively.Each transformer weighs more than 200

OneSubsea Brings Envirex Subsea Business Under Its Wing

OneSubsea, a joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, has completed the acquisition of the subsea business of Norway-based Envirex Group.The transaction expands OneSubsea’s access to Envirex’s specialized technologies and supports the continued development and deployment of innovative subsea solutions, including umbilical-less and wireless systems.Customers will benefit from a wider technology portfolio and more consistent global support, the company said.“This acquisition is an important milestone for SLB OneSubsea and expands our ability to meet growing market

Ørsted, PGE Install First Foundations at Poland’s Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted and Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) have started offshore installation work on the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, with the first monopile foundations now installed off the Polish coast.The companies said the project, located about 40 km offshore near Ustka, is expected to become Poland’s largest offshore wind farm and is scheduled to be fully commissioned in 2027.Installation contractor Van Oord will install 111 monopiles during the offshore campaign, including 107 turbine foundations and four offshore substation foundations, with work expected to continue

Vicinay Marine, Tecnalia Develop Remote Offshore Mooring Corrosion Sensor

Vicinay Marine and Spanish applied research center Tecnalia have jointly developed a sensor designed to remotely monitor corrosion on offshore mooring lines, aiming to improve the safety, reliability and service life of offshore systems.The companies said the sensor uses electrical resistance measurements to quantify section loss in mooring components in real time, model degradation trends and predict remaining service life.The technology is targeted at offshore wind farms and other floating offshore systems, where corrosion remains a key challenge affecting the integrity and durability of chains and

Fugro Gets Survey Job on Scottish Offshore Wind Farm

Fugro has been awarded a major geotechnical survey contract by SSE for the Berwick Bank B offshore wind development in the North Sea off Scotland.Berwick Bank B forms part of the wider 4.1 GW Berwick Bank offshore wind project, which is being developed in three phases and could become the world’s largest offshore wind farm if completed at full scale.The Dutch geodata specialist said the contract covers a full geotechnical investigation campaign to support foundation design for fixed-bottom turbines planned at the Berwick Bank B site, which represents 1.4 GW of the project’s overall planned

TGS to Embark on OBN Survey Job in Gulf of America

Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has secured an ultra-high resolution OBN contract in the Gulf of America.A deep-water crew is scheduled to mobilize early June 2026, according to the company."We are very pleased to secure this ultra-high resolution OBN contract. This is part of a long-term agreement and as such we have worked extensively together with our client on survey design solutions.“This award shows the value the long-term agreement has for both our client and TGS, reducing planning time, ensuring availability and applying new technology. The long-term agreement ensures that the

OPT Demos Autonomous Offshore Charging for Maritime Drones

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has demonstrated autonomous docking, charging and redeployment capabilities for its WAM-V autonomous surface vehicle as part of efforts to support longer-duration offshore operations.The company said the system enables the maritime drone to approach a dock, secure itself, recharge and return to operation without human intervention.OPT is preparing the technology for integration with its PowerBuoy platform to create offshore charging points capable of supporting continuous maritime drone operations at sea.The company added that the systems could eventually form part of a

SPIE Nets Offshore Wind Cable Work for Polish Baltic Projects

SPIE Global Services Energy, via its SPIE Wind Connect unit, has secured a contract by Seaway7 to provide high-voltage cable termination and testing services for the Baltyk II and Baltyk III offshore wind farms in Poland.The contract covers termination and testing of the 66-kV inter-array cable network connecting wind turbine generators to offshore substations, with the main offshore campaign expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026.Baltyk II and Baltyk III are located in the Polish Exclusive Economic Zone in the Baltic Sea and are each expected to have installed capacity of about 720 MW

Viridien Advances Côte d’Ivoire Reimaging Scheme in Tano Basin

the Baleine field to support lead maturation, de-risking, and further exploration delineation.“The recent Murene South and Baleine field discoveries highlight the growing importance of Tano Basin and the industry value of our multi-year reimaging program. Viridien is proud to support exploration offshore Côte d’Ivoire with cutting-edge data that is generating new insights to reveal further opportunities in this prolific basin,” said Dechun Lin, Head of Earth Data, Viridien

Baker Hughes, Strohm Partner On UltraDeepwater Flowlines and Risers

Baker Hughes and thermoplastic composite pipe manufacturer Strohm have signed an agreement to jointly develop a hybrid flexible pipe for ultradeepwater flowline and riser applications.The companies said the new solution is aimed at offshore projects in water depths exceeding 3,000 metres, as operators seek lower-cost and lower-risk technologies for deepwater developments.The hybrid flexible pipe combines thermoplastic composite pipe technology with conventional flexible pipe systems, replacing the standard carcass, liner and pressure armour with TCP while retaining tension armour, outer coating and

DeepOcean Carries Out First Onshore-Managed Subsea Intervention

DeepOcean has completed its first subsea intervention project with offshore operational leadership managed from shore, carrying out the work for Aker BP at the Idun Nord field in the Norwegian Sea.The operation involved a work-class remotely operated vehicle managed from DeepOcean’s remote operating centre in Haugesund, Norway, while a second ROV was operated from the project vessel offshore.The scope included subsea crane operations and close-proximity vessel positioning, activities that would normally require offshore personnel on board for up to two weeks, DeepOcean said.According to DeepOcean

TGS Scores Multi-Client 3D Survey in Norwegian North Sea

Energy data and intelligence TGS has secured a new multi-client 3D streamer acquisition and processing project in the Åsta Graben area of the Norwegian North Sea.The new GeoStreamer survey will expand on TGS’ existing data coverage in the area and provide dual azimuth coverage over prospective areas to generate GeoStreamer X data.The project, supported by industry funding, is scheduled to start imminently and has a duration of approximately 75 days.“The Central Graben remains one of the most active and prospective areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, with a strong track record

Methane Hydrate Mining Could Soon Become Economically Viable

help countries such as Japan and India which rely heavily on energy imports. Japan is already aiming to have private methane hydrate mining companies operational in its seas by 2030.Despite the potential for transport of solid material, a newly released study by Japanese researchers evaluated how offshore production platforms could be used to process the hydrates before transporting the gas to shore via a subsea pipeline. “This method is considered one of the promising concepts because existing offshore oil and gas development technologies can be applied, and integrated operation from production

JDR Nets Subsea Umbilicals Deal for Australian Gas Project

Amplitude Energy has awarded a contract to JDR Cable Systems to supply subsea control umbilicals for its East Coast Supply Project offshore Victoria, aimed at supporting gas delivery to southeastern Australia.JDR will supply about 18 km of hydraulic control umbilicals, with options for a further 13 km depending on drilling results, the company said.The project will deliver gas to the Athena Gas Plant, which has a processing capacity of up to 150 terajoules per day, supplying homes and businesses across Victoria and South Australia.The contract includes thermoplastic electro-hydraulic production

Fugro Lands Offshore Wind Site Investigation Contract in Taiwan

Fugro has secured a geotechnical site investigation contract by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the 600 MW FengMiao II offshore wind farm in Taiwan.The project forms part of Taiwan’s Round 3.2 offshore wind tender and supports the country’s target of reaching 13.1 GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030.Fugro will provide a full suite of geotechnical services for the wind farm, located off Taiwan’s west coast, with fieldwork expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.The offshore investigation will be carried out using the Taiwan-flagged vessel Pacific

Op-Ed: Why Wave Energy Must Be the UK’s Next Great Green Frontier

Energy Council, Ocean Energy Europe and Professor Henry Jeffrey, Head of Policy and Innovation Group, University of Edinburgh.As an island nation with more than 11,000 miles of coastline, the UK sits beside one of the most powerful, and most overlooked renewable energy resources on Earth: ocean waves. Offshore wind has dominated Britain’s clean‑energy identity for decades, but wave power is no longer a distant prospect. It is now a proven, deployable technology whose moment has arrived. Across Europe, full-scale demonstrations have now fed reliable electricity into national grids, created skilled

Shearwater to Sell SW Baret for Conversion to Source Vessel

Shearwater Geoservices has agreed to sell the vessel SW Baret to an undisclosed buyer for conversion into a dedicated source vessel.The agreed sales price exceeds the vessel’s carrying book value and is expected to result in a gain in Shearwater’s accounts, as well as a positive impact on liquidity, the company said.Completion of the transaction is expected late in the second quarter of 2026.The vessel, built in 2012, has been in lay-up since 2021 and will undergo modifications following the sale, including removal of streamer winches and related equipment.Shearwater said the transaction

ABS Signs Pact with Fleet Robotics on Maritime Robotics

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Fleet Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on autonomous robotic systems for hull cleaning and inspection.The agreement, announced at Singapore Maritime Week, aims to support the deployment of robotic systems for vessel maintenance.“It is an honor to work alongside Fleet Robotics to advance autonomous robotic systems for the industry. This collaboration is about more than innovation, we are working to establish the standards and frameworks needed for the maritime industry to confidently adopt these technologies and move

IQIP, EnBW, Vattenfall to Test Low-Noise Offshore Monopile Installation

IQIP, EnBW and Vattenfall have announced plans to carry out a full-scale offshore monopile installation using EQ-Piling technology at a wind site in German waters.The installation will take place at the Dreekant offshore wind farm, owned and developed by EnBW, with DEME contracted to execute the work using its installation vessel Orion.The demonstration marks the first offshore deployment of the EQ-Piling method following an earlier inshore test in Rotterdam, the companies said.The installation is intended to validate reduced noise levels during piling without the use of additional mitigation measures

Sierra Leone Grants Offshore Survey Permit to Shell

Sierra Leone has signed an agreement with Shell that allows the oil major to conduct advanced geological and geophysical surveys across multiple offshore blocks, the country's petroleum directorate said on Wednesday.The reconnaissance permit agreement covers an area of approximately 20,600 square kilometres and includes basin modelling and petroleum systems analysis, a statement said.The programme, similar to one signed with Eni ENI.MI last October, is expected to enhance understanding of Sierra Leone's deepwater hydrocarbon potential.The permit will provide a data-driven framework for technical

European TSOs Explore Joint Approach to Offshore Cable Infrastructure

European transmission system operators (TSOs) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea.The agreement aims to improve the affordability, efficiency and reliability of Europe’s electricity system as offshore wind capacity grows.The operators - Elia, Energinet, 50Hertz and TenneT - will investigate collaboration for at least one year, including sharing knowledge on repair procedures, spare parts, fault detection and available vessels and equipment.The initiative is open to other transmission system operators within the

UK Firm Installs Floating OTEC Prototype in Atlantic Ocean

a floating ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) prototype off the Canary Island in Spain.The platform is designed to generate electricity by using the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep ocean water, a process known as OTEC.The installation marks the first purpose-built offshore platform of its kind and is intended to address challenges in scaling the technology for island and coastal markets.OTEC has previously been demonstrated onshore at small scale, but its development has been constrained by the size and length of pipes needed to access seawater. Offshore systems reduce

DeepOcean to Install Inter-Array Cables at Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Farm

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has secured a contract to support installation of inter-array cables at the TPC offshore wind farm phase 2 (TPC-II) off Taiwan.The scope includes installation of cables connecting turbines to offshore substations, as well as engineering and project management services.DeepOcean will work with Dong Fang Offshore and use the subsea vessel Orient Adventurer, which has been upgraded with new remotely operated vehicles, an under-deck carousel and a cable lay system.“We look forward to working together with Dong Fang Offshore on this significant project. The project

Maersk’s Stillstrom Unveils Standalone Offshore Charging Solutions for Vessels

Stillstrom, a unit of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has launched two offshore charging systems aimed at supporting vessel electrification in the offshore wind sector.The new solutions, Power Hub and Power Tower, are designed as standalone systems that can be deployed independently of wind turbine infrastructure, enabling flexible charging options for vessels operating at sea.The systems are based on monopile designs and target one of the key challenges in offshore wind operations - the reliable supply of electric power for service vessels used in installation, maintenance and long-term operations.Stillstrom

TGS Extends Multi-Year OBN Engagement in Gulf of America

Data and intelligence firm TGS has extended the ongoing multi-year proprietary Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) acquisition contract in the Gulf of America.TGS said the OBN acquisition contract has been extended for three more years.“This continuation of a long-term commitment from a major producer in the Gulf of America and strategic customer reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence and highlights our ability to adapt to evolving industry priorities.“Through our continued service quality and commitment to operating safely and sustainably, we will continue to support the

TGS to Advance Offshore Seismic Development In Equatorial Guinea

Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has signed a strategic agreement with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to acquire, process and promote seismic and geophysical data across the country’s offshore basins.The agreement covers the reprocessing of legacy seismic datasets as well as the acquisition of new data, aimed at improving subsurface understanding and supporting exploration activity in the region.Under the deal, TGS will apply its imaging technologies to reimage existing datasets of varying vintages and deliver an integrated approach combining seismic acquisition, processing and interpretat