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
From Trials to Cable Lay: SMD Quantum ROV Set for Fleeming Jenkin Integration
Jenkin, Jan De Nul’s newest CLV, was launched in October 2025 at the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China by flooding the dry dock and is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, after completion of final construction and sea trials.Designed for the installation of subsea cables for renewable energy transmission, the vessel has a cable carrying capacity of 28,000 tons, making it the largest cable-laying vessel in the world.Fleeming Jenkin is equipped with three cable carousels—two 11,000-ton turntables above deck and one 7,500-ton turntable below deck—along with two fiber optic
Modernizing UXO Detection: Smarter, Safer, and Built on Better Data
the confidence to make better decisions faster. Seequent builds world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment. Seequent operates in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand
Climate Change: A Decade After the Paris Agreement
, methane and nitrous oxide climbing to record highs, driving the temperature spike observed from 2023 to 2025, scientists say.Global fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions are projected to climb to a record 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025, driven by rising coal, oil and gas use despite rapid growth in renewable energy, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report.The report — produced by an international team of more than 130 scientists — estimates global fossil fuel CO₂ emissions will rise 1.1% next year, pushing atmospheric CO₂ concentrations to roughly 52% above pre‑industrial levels
SAMS Hosts Training Course for the Era of Environmental Robotics
gives participants practical experience with autonomous systems and the necessary data processing skills to support that.”The new offering follows on from a development course run by the Scientific Robotics Academy last September.The new courses are backed by Argyll and Bute Council, with renewable energy developer Nadara part-sponsoring places on the courses for the first 10 applicants
MRECo Develops Two Marine Energy Test Sites in Massachusetts
The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England (MRECo) is developing and improving two ocean testing sites in Massachusetts: the Bourne Tidal Test Site (BTTS) in the Cape Cod Canal and the Cuttyhunk Test Range (CTR) off Cuttyhunk Island.Together, these sites give innovators a safe, affordable, and permitted way to deploy new ocean technologies in the water, bridging the gap between lab experiments and real-world use.The Bourne Tidal Test Site, located in the Cape Cod Canal, is a platform built specifically for testing tidal energy devices and marine sensors in fast-moving water. The site
Fugro Starts Site Surveys for SSEN’s Western Isles Power Link
investigations for SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link, a power transmission project designed to transfer renewable electricity from Scotland’s islands to the UK mainland.The Western Isles HVDC Link will enable the transmission of up to 1,800 MW of renewable energy and is intended to strengthen the UK’s electricity network by connecting the Western Isles to the mainland grid.The project will comprise around 83 kilometers of underground cable and 81 kilometer’s of subsea cable, linking SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub HVDC converter station
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