New Tech Simulates Methane Hydrate Recovery
of raising shallow methane hydrate to the surface is the gas lifting method, in which air and other gases are blown into the lifting pipe, making use of the naturally-occurring upward flow generated as the gases mix with the seawater inside the pipe in order to lift the methane hydrate. As no underwater machinery is required, this method reduces the risk of stoppages in production due to mechanical breakdowns in comparison with the pumped lifting method, in which pumps are installed underwater in order to lift the methane hydrate to the surface.The newly developed technology from MES-HD and Fukuoka
Subsea UK to Sponsor MATE ROV Competition
budding subsea engineers for a second year. The body which represents the £9billion subsea industry has now committed £20,000 to the Scottish MATE ROV competition. The initiative, organized by the Robert Gordon University, encourages young engineers to design and test underwater machinery with help from industry mentors. Subsea UK joins BP, which has supported the competition since its first year, as headline sponsors, with ROVOP and The Underwater Center in Fort William providing additional support. The major STEM initiative aims to inspire future engineers
Costa Concordia Salvage Engineer to Keynote Robotics Conference
VideoRay Pro 4 ROV systems for the project’s entirety, clocking more than 50,000 hours of continuous use. Mr. Reed’s extensive work over the last 10 years has driven most major salvage companies to now regularly employ VideoRay ROVs to conduct preliminary surveys, monitor divers and underwater machinery and to collect data and imagery for reports. The presentation will include pictures, videos, and personal observations on best practices to accomplish seemingly impossible salvage operations safely, on time, and within budget restrictions. There will be time allotted for audience
UK Subsea Industry Supports STEM Initiative
More aspiring young engineers will get the chance to participate in an international competition to design underwater machinery and robotics thanks to leadership and support from Subsea UK. The body, which represents the U.K.’s £9 billion subsea industry, has entered into a long-term partnership with RGU to sustain and extend the highly successful Scottish MATE ROV Challenge. The STEM initiative aims to inspire future engineers through hands-on experience of designing remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) used underwater in the oil and gas, defense, oceanology and
February 2026
