OSC, Ashtead Technology Bolster Joint Environmental Services Offer
Subsea technology and services provider Ashtead Technology has entered into a strategic collaboration with Ocean Science Consulting (OSC) to streamline the delivery of environmental monitoring, mitigation solutions and compliance services across the global offshore energy sector.Under this agreement, Ashtead Technology and OSC will provide fully integrated environmental monitoring and mitigation solutions to oil and gas and offshore wind developers operating in complex and regulated marine environments.Ashtead Technology will manage and deliver the subsea technology and solutions to monitor and
Seequent Receives Award at Global Offshore Wind 2025, Hosts Upcoming Webinar
Seequent, a leader in earth-modeling, analysis, data management, and collaboration software, received the Sust2ainable Exhibitor Award from RenewableUK at the Global Offshore Wind 2025 event. At the event, Seequent demonstrated how its 3D ground modeling technology is transforming the offshore wind industry by:Automating data collection from remote subsurface locationsVisualizing insights with intuitive 2D and 3D modelsAccelerating decisions and reduce riskRenewableUK's commitment to sustainability was also highlighted through their 5 Rs principles:Rethink: Use less harmful alternatives to
Fugro-Led BeWild Completes First Fully Remote Ecology Survey at OW Farm
The BeWild project, led by Fugro, has completed the world’s first fully remote ecology survey at CrossWind’s Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm, marking a significant shift in marine ecosystem monitoring.The innovative approach enables more efficient and less disruptive monitoring, which is crucial for protecting marine life and the sustainable growth of offshore wind energy.Together, the BeWild partners integrated computer vision and environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling into Fugro’s Blue Volta electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV).This system was deployed from its Blue Essence
ScottishPower, Oasis Marine Study Proves Feasibility of Offshore Charging
Offshore charging for both battery-powered crew transfer and service operation vessels could be on the horizon for windfarms of the future, according to two studies commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables.The two reports, by MJR Power & Automation and Oasis Marine, are the last in a series of three commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) to explore options for decarbonizing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from offshore windfarm operations. The studies consolidated initial findings that the electrification of offshore operations was technically feasible using battery-powered
Shell Hires Subsea7 for Work at Aphrodite Development off Trinidad
Subsea 7 has secured a contract by Shell for the Aphrodite gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago.The project involves the transportation and installation of subsea equipment at the Aphrodite development, located within Block 5a, at water depths of up to 290 meters.Project management and engineering activities will begin immediately at Subsea7's office in Houston, Texas, with offshore operations planned for 2027.The contract has been defined as sizeable, which for Subsea7 means its value ranges between $50 million and $150 million.To remind, early in June Shell reached the final investment
GHD Tackles Offshore Wind Noise Impacts with New Modelling Kit
and analyses.The company is conducting impact assessments for Australia’s nascent offshore wind developments, with underwater noise becoming a crucial component of these studies.Underwater noise models are essential for predicting impacts on marine life, and the limited availability of commercial software solutions has historically inhibited the ability to conduct comprehensive assessments.The advanced underwater noise modelling program has already been successfully deployed on oil and gas projects in the Middle East, submarine cables, defense projects across Australia, and geophysical surveys in
ONGC Buys Viridien’s Sercel Offshore Logistics Solution
Offshore Logistics management solution to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to enhance operational efficiency and safety across its Western offshore exploration and production (E&P) operations in India.The sale includes a five-year contract to provide ONGC with dedicated on-premises Sercel software and support services.The Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics solution will digitize and streamline ONGC’s complex offshore E&P logistics, increasing situational awareness through real-time vessel tracking and boosting efficiency in operational planning while also managing helicopter transit
UK Researchers Tackle Landslide Risks for Offshore Wind Turbines with New Tool
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have developed an advanced simulation tool that accurately predicts underwater landslides caused by offshore wind turbines.The new method enables developers to assess seabed stability not only at the design stage but throughout a wind farm’s lifespan, helping to optimize placement and ensure long-term resilience.Underwater landslides - when sections of the seabed suddenly shift - can impact the stability of wind turbines, particularly in areas with soft seabeds and gentle slopes.While engineering structures like monopiles (the foundations of some offshore
FET: Software Upgrade for Enhanced Subsea Video Recording
to have multiple cameras connected to the DVR and to record any one of them, switching between them quickly and easily while still recording. This new feature will make VisualDVR more useful for structural inspections while keeping our multi-channel mode for pipeline and cable type operations.This software upgrade is complimentary to customers with licenses supported on a VisualSoft Support and Maintenance Agreement. License support not only provides access to VisualSoft’s 24 hour technical support, but also to each software version containing new features, imports and exports, links with third
February 2025
