Petrobras Taps Fugro for Brazil’s First Licensed Offshore Wind Survey
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 through
SMD Clears Electric Work-Class ROV for Deployment with Jan de Nul
.“The electrification of high-powered subsea systems such as this is the key to unlocking more efficient underwater operations.“Following extensive testing, we are confident that this system will work reliably in the field, enabling us to support clients around the globe with their renewable energy projects. We look forward to installing this vehicle on our cutting-edge cable laying vessel, Fleeming Jenkin, next year,” added Jan Van de Velde, director newbuilding at Jan De Nul
Eco Wave Power Moves Forward with 1MW Porto Wave Energy Project
completion of internal engineering reviews. The submission marks a transition toward the construction phase, with further engagement with the authority expected in the coming weeks to finalize schedules.“Accurate metocean data are essential for the safe and efficient development of marine renewable energy projects. Our analysis of the Barra do Douro breakwater shows wave- and wave loading conditions that are well suited to Eco Wave Power's latest floater design, providing a solid technical foundation for the project as it advances toward execution,” said Marco Westra, managing director
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
Offshore Wind: Building the UK’s First Nearshore Artificial Nesting Structures
, Red7Marine, and Fugro combined expertise in development, installation, and digital technology to deliver an ambitious environmental and energy outcome.As the offshore wind industry continues to expand, the demand for innovative, nature-positive solutions will only grow further. More broadly, renewable energy projects’ long-term success will depend not just on their capacity to deliver clean electricity, but also on how well they balance the needs of people, the planet, and wildlife.By investing in innovation and collaboration, the offshore wind sector can lead the way in demonstrating how sustainable
Acteon Finds Delivery Partner for Asia-Pacific Offshore Renewables Projects
Offshore engineering and subsea services firm Acteon and Wynnergy Marine, a Taiwan-based marine solutions provider, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly deliver renewable energy projects across the region.The partnership supports offshore wind growth in Taiwan by providing integrated solutions that combine subsea services and local marine vessels, enabling stronger local–global collaboration.Together, the companies combine Acteon’s expertise in geophysical and geotechnical site investigations, offshore foundation construction, structural health monitoring
OS Energy to Equip New Vessels with Sonardyne's SPRINT-Nav DP System
Offshore service provider OS Energy has adopted Sonardyne’s SPRINT-Nav DP dynamic positioning (DP) reference system to support its marine renewable energy projects in the North and Baltic Seas. SPRINT-Nav DP will enable OS Energy to maintain DP integrity, even in shallow water and GNSS-compromised environments that are increasingly characteristic of offshore wind construction and maintenance activities. Housed within a single, pre-calibrated unit, the easy to integrate system allows operators ride out GNSS disruption, maintaining safety, accuracy and DP certification. It does
Fugro and Spoor Create AI Bird-Monitoring Solution for Offshore Wind Farms
Fugro and Spoor, a software company that helps renewable energy projects reduce their environmental impact, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new bird-monitoring solution for offshore renewable energy projects. This system will not only help protect bird populations but also supports the growth of renewable energy by making environmental assessments more affordable, cleaner, and safer.The solution uses video cameras installed on Fugro’s SEAWATCH® Wind Lidar and other metocean buoys to record bird activity at wind farm locations. Spoor’s computer vision and AI
Fugro, Spoor Join Forces for AI Bird Monitoring for Offshore Wind Farms
Fugro and Spoor, a software company that helps renewable energy projects reduce their environmental impact, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new bird-monitoring solution for offshore renewable energy projects.The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system will not only help protect bird populations but also supports the growth of renewable energy by making environmental assessments more affordable, cleaner, and safer.The solution uses video cameras installed on Fugro’s SEAWATCH Wind Lidar and other metocean buoys to record bird activity at wind farm locations.
February 2026
