Petrobras Taps Fugro for Brazil’s First Licensed Offshore Wind Survey
de Janeiro Offshore Wind Pilot Project, the first offshore wind development in South America to advance under a formal environmental licensing process.The 18 MW pilot project marks an early step in the region’s offshore wind development, as countries move to establish regulatory frameworks for renewable energy projects.Fugro will conduct soil sampling, in situ testing and laboratory analysis across nearshore and coastal locations off São João da Barra, alongside onshore investigations to support cable landfall and routing.Field operations and analysis are set to begin in April and run
Enersea Finalizes Substation Jacket Design for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Project
.Enersea’s scope included structural design and engineering support during fabrication, with the companies working together to advance construction of the structures.Hornsea 3 is expected to be one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms once operational, supporting the expansion of renewable energy capacity in the United Kingdom
Mark Offshore Adds Research Vessel Mintis to Support Offshore Renewables
operational functionality, allowing it to serve both survey and subsea support roles.The 40-metre DP1 catamaran, built in 2014, has operated across the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean and Eastern North Atlantic and has been involved in international marine research projects linked to offshore renewable energy since 2015.Mintis is equipped for a range of subsea operations, including ROV, AUV and USV deployment through a central moonpool and A-frame system, as well as hydrographic and geophysical surveys supported by onboard laboratory and survey equipment.The vessel can also support diving and shallow-wate
NYK Advances Design of Subsea Cable-Laying Vessel
Japanese shipping major NYK Line has completed the basic design of a new long-distance subsea cable-laying vessel intended to support the development of Japan’s future high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission network, marking a key milestone in a national effort to strengthen offshore renewable energy infrastructure.The vessel’s design recently received General Design Approval (GDA) from classification society ClassNK, confirming that the concept meets relevant international conventions and classification rules at the detailed design level.The project is part of Japan’s broader
NKT Signs Record $2.5B Contract for UK’s Eastern Green Link 3
will have a capacity of up to 2 GW and is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2033.Eastern Green Link 3 forms part of a broader program of grid reinforcement projects being developed by the U.K.’s electricity transmission owners to improve the ability of the national network to transport renewable energy across Great Britain.“Signing the contract for EGL3 is a significant milestone for NKT and for the reinforcement of Great Britain’s power system. We are very proud to take this important step with National Grid and SSEN Transmission.“It further strengthens our long-term collaboratio
Scientists to Study Potential Impact of Underwater Noise from Tidal Energy
, (not)NOISY (Propagation of NOISe generated by tidal arraYs and its environmental impacts) will develop the first advanced tools capable of predicting the cumulative underwater noise produced by tidal turbine arrays before they are built.Tidal energy is emerging as a key part of the UK’s renewable energy mix. Unlike wind and solar power, which depend on weather conditions, tidal power is highly predictable and can deliver a steady, reliable source of energy day in, day out, making it the perfect complement to other renewable energy.As the sector scales-up and larger turbine arrays, with 10 devices
Fugro Swings to Loss as Renewables Slowdown Hits
, of which 380 million euros was attributable to the slowdown of the renewables market.Fugro, which provides geotechnical, survey, subsea and geosciences services, took a hit partly as offshore wind clients suffered a downturn after U.S. President Donald Trump slammed the brakes on U.S. support for renewable energy."In the US under the current administration no new projects are expected," the company said in a press release.Fugro's revenue mix continued to tilt toward oil and gas, which rose to 45% of revenue, up from 37% in 2024 while revenue from renewables slowed to 26% last year, down
Boskalis, TKF Ink Baltic Offshore Wind Cable Installation Deal
the Netherlands by TKF, after which Boskalis’ cable laying vessel (CLV) Boka Ocean will install them starting at the end of 2027.With a planned capacity of 976.5 MW, Gennaker is set to become the largest offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, supplying about one million households with renewable energy. Commissioning is scheduled for 2028.Boskalis is already involved in the project through its subsidiary Heinrich Hirdes EOD Services, which is carrying out an identification and clearance campaign for unexploded ordnance within the wind farm area. The company has deployed its dedicated UXO vessel
CLS Group Strengthens Oceanography Capabilities with Akrocean Acquisition
, announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Valemo and Geps Innov, shareholders of Akrocean, a specialist in turnkey ocean measurement services.This transaction forms part of CLS’ growth strategy aimed at strengthening its capabilities in operational oceanography and marine renewable energy. CLS supports offshore activities by combining metocean measurements, floating LiDAR solutions, and advanced underwater acoustics to secure offshore operations, optimize energy projects, and ensure environmental performance. The acquisition will enable CLS to offer its clients an even more comprehens
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