Proserv and Verlume Team Up for Subsea Power Efficiency Boost
, and support the global transition to sustainable energy.“This collaboration aligns with our commitment to innovation and sustainability, and we believe that by joining forces, we can accelerate the development of pioneering technologies that will transform the wave power and wider renewable energy sectors. Our partnership is built on the foundations of trust and shared ambition, and we look forward to exploring the opportunities ahead,” said Davis Larssen, CEO of Proserv.The MoU formalizes the commitment between Proserv and Verlume to work together, with the goal of delivering more
New UAE JV Offers Surveys and Subsea Services
, the company will provide integrated subsea services, such as commercial diving services, remotely operated vehicles, and unmanned inspections vessels, along with the provision of customized, cost effective and innovative solutions tailored for offshore operations related to the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.Trgeted global markets will include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Taiwan, Sudan, Iraq, Mauritania, Mauritius, Guinea, Pakistan, and Western India
Oceaneering Names Head of Business Development for Renewables
appointed Ben Hooker as Director of Business Development – Renewables. In a statement on Tuesday, Oceaneering described Hooker as a seasoned accounting and finance manager with a successful sales and business development background within the upstream Oil and Gas, Defense, Marine and Renewable energy sectors. He most recently served as Head of Sales at James Fisher and Sons. Before that he served as a director of Grey’s of Ely Coaches, UK Sales Manager at CWind, and Managing Director at Ocean Hover Limited and TechnoTrak Engineers. Earl Childress, Oceaneering’s Senior
Rovco Grows Its Team
a dedicated business development team to support its growth plans as it looks to increase its presence in key international markets.Brian Allen, CEO of Rovco, said, “The expansion of our business development team is in direct response to increased activity across both the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, and is a key step forward in our ambitious plans to increase our workforce over the next 12 months.Paolo Cattaneo, Brett Laurenson and Alex Pretty collectively bring more than 40 years of business development experience to the company. While capitalizing on Rovco’s latest 3D reconstruction
NRCAN Grant Triggers Major Investment in the Bay of Fundy
Power Program (ERPP) administered by NRCAN aims to help Canada to meet the commitments made under the Pan Canadian Framework on Climate Change, by reducing GHG emissions and increasing government and industry experience with new technologies and building supply chains to support emerging renewable energy sectors such as in-stream tidal.DP Energy CEO, Simon De Pietro commenting on the award said that he is “thrilled that NRCAN has recognized the value and potential of the tidal sector as well as the merits of the project proposed. In 2008 DP Energy added Ocean Energy to its Wind and Solar Energy
Mooring Installation Highlights Thordon's Range
to ensure the longest possible life in an unpredictable and demanding open ocean environment.George Morrison, Thordon Bearings’ Regional Manager, said, “We are seeing increasing interest from industrial sectors outside our core maritime markets, particularly the mining, offshore and renewable energy sectors. Any rotating machinery can benefit both commercially and technically from our range of unique grease-free and water-lubricated polymer bearing solutions.&rdquo
Laing Appointed NSRI Director
Dr. Gordon Drummond who has returned to Subsea 7 following his three-year secondment to NSRI. Commenting on his appointment, Laing said: “NSRI has a major role to play as a knowledge hub for subsea research and development, not only within oil and gas but across the wider offshore renewable energy sectors including marine and ocean science. I believe I can apply my knowledge and experience to build upon the fantastic work that has been delivered to date, promoting technological innovation and ensuring the industry needs are met. I look forward to working with businesses, technology developers
James Fisher Subsea Excavation Unveils MultiROV
Mass/controlled flow excavation (M/CFE) specialist James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) has launched the MultiROV system, bringing new levels of controllability and productivity for excavation requirements in the offshore oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. The MultiROV reduces the services required from a vessel as it needs no stabilizing tuggers or clump weights. On-board thrusters allow movement and heading control which increase the operational window and productivity. The system’s configuration means it can be deployed in water depths in excess of 3,000m bringing
iSURVEY Awarded Contract with Maersk Oil
and expertise to the industry during Ocean Business, the leading hands-on ocean technology exhibition and training forum from April 4-6 in Southampton. iSURVEY Group is a leading provider of survey and positioning services to the global oil and gas, telecommunications and offshore renewable energy sectors. The Group operates from its bases in Aberdeen, Oslo and Singapore
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