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
XOCEAN Secures Five-Year Survey Deal for Six Dutch Offshore Wind Farms
Ocean data acquisition specialist XOCEAN has secured five-year contract to deliver bathymetric survey services across six Dutch offshore wind farms.The agreements were coordinated by Eneco on behalf of the participating wind farms – Borssele 3&4 (Blauwwind), Borssele 5 (Two Towers), Eneco Luchterduinen, Hollandse Kust Noord (CrossWind), Hollandse Kust West VI (Ecowende), and Prinses Amaliawindpark (Eneco).Together, these six wind farms comprise 303 turbines generating clean energy for millions of Dutch homes.Under these contracts, XOCEAN will deliver bathymetric survey services across the
TGS Secures First OBN Job for 2026 in Europe
TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, is pleased to announce the award of an ocean bottom node (OBN) contract in Europe.The company's node-on-a-rope crew is scheduled to mobilize early May 2026, and the contract has a duration of approximately 60 days."We are very pleased to secure our first OBN contract for the 2026 season in Europe. The European market currently has several tenders for OBN projects planned for 2026, and our goal is to build a robust acquisition campaign in the region.“This award comes from a valued repeat customer who recognizes the strength of our
STAPEM Ops for Sonardyne’s Precise Positioning System
France-based STAPEM Group has chosen Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) technology as the permanent solution for one of its flagship offshore support vessels, the STAPEM Boreale.Operating in one of STAPEM Group’s key regions, Angola, the vessel is now equipped with a Ranger 2 GyroUSBL 7000 system, an all-in-one, high-performance USBL system for precise positioning performance, previously used on a hire basis.Ranger 2 GyroUSBL 7000 is optimized for ultra-deepwater operations and, like all Ranger 2 GyroUSBL systems, includes a single, pre-calibrated transceiver head. Its
Fugro Wraps Up Survey at Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farm
samples and cone penetration tests (CPT) data up to 50 meters below the seabed.According to RWE, which is developing the project together with partner Masdar, the results of the campaign will provide vital insights for designing turbine and platform foundations.Dogger Bank South (DBS) consists of two offshore wind farms - DBS East and DBS West - with an estimated combined capacity of 3 GW.RWE leads both DBS projects, overseeing development, construction, and operations on behalf of partners RWE and Abu Dhabi's Masdar.The projects are located on Dogger Bank, a shallow area of the North Sea over 100km
PacWave Inks ‘Historic’ US Wave Power Purchase Deal
into commercial operations after previously exporting power only to a microgrid at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography during a 2021–22 open-ocean deployment.The five-year agreement, running from 2026 to 2030, enables BPA to purchase up to 20 MW of energy per hour from OSU. PacWave’s offshore test site does not always operate at full capacity, but the arrangement provides a market-based commercial framework for up to 20 MW of power. Central Lincoln PUD will deliver grid connection services through the Utility Connection & Monitoring Facility between Seal Rock and Waldport.CalWave
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