Machine Learning Versus Statistics
A study published last week used a wave flume to evaluate the effects of waves on small-diameter pipelines. The experimental data was interpreted statistically and using machine learning.The difference between the two is fundamental.As a University of North Dakota blog pointed out recently: In statistics, the main objective is to understand relationships between variables, make predictions, test scientific hypotheses and provide explanations based on data. The focus is often on understanding the underlying processes that generate the data and providing interpretable results that can inform decision-maki
SKF to Deliver PTO System for Australian Wave Energy Developer
SKF has entered into partnership with wave energy technology developer Carnegie Clean Energy to deliver power take-off (PTO) system for its CETO wave energy device.CETO is a fully submerged, point absorber type wave energy technology where a submerged buoy sits a few meters below the surface of the ocean and moves with the ocean’s waves. This motion drives a PTO system that converts it into electricity.As a first step towards a long-term technical partnership on the commercialization of Carnegie’s CETO wave energy technology, SKF and Carnegie are collaborating on the design and delivery of
Fugro Extends Offshore Survey Scope at UK Wind Farms
Fugro has secured contract to perform comprehensive geotechnical surveys for the eastern array of the Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms, a major initiative led by RWE and Masdar to develop one of the U.K.'s most powerful offshore wind energy projects.The detailed investigations will provide data on subsurface conditions at planned wind turbine locations, inter-array cable routes, and platform foundations, directly informing the safe and efficient design of the wind farms.Starting in mid-May, Fugro will mobilize multiple geotechnical vessels to carry out the fieldwork 122 km off the
TGS Kicks Off Geophysical Survey for Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Project
Norwegian seismic firm TGS has started detailed seabed geophysical surveys for the eastern array of the proposed Dogger Bank South offshore wind farms for RWE and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - Masdar.The site investigations will enhance understanding of the seabed conditions over 122 km off the northeast coast of England.TGS started the surveys in April, acquiring ultra-high resolution 3D (UHR3D) seismic data to assess the subsea terrain at turbine locations.Dogger Bank South consists of two offshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 3 GW. RWE leads both projects, overseeing development
Newbuild USV Challenger Getting Ready for Remote-Controlled Subsea Work
Ocean services provider DeepOcean, with its joint venture partners Solstad Offshore and Østensjø Rederi, has taken delivery of a newbuild uncrewed surface vessel (USV), which will be used for subsea survey, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work across offshore energy industries.The vessel - named USV Challenger - will shortly arrive at DeepOcean’s subsea base at Killingøy in Norway, where it will undergo trials of its launch and recovery system (LARS) for the onboard ROV.The USV Challenger is 24 meters long and 7.5 meters wide. It is equipped with a hybrid diesel-elect
DOF Develops Cable Repair Spread for Offshore Wind Services
Offshore services provider DOF has announced an investment in a modular cable repair spread designed to expedite offshore wind operators’ response to cable faults.Engineered for compatibility across DOF’s fleet of 65 vessels, the system offers an industry-first combination of fleet-wide flexibility, road transportability, and rapid deployment capabilities.Developed in collaboration with engineering specialists, Royal IHC, the spread allows for mobilization and commissioning within 48 hours, using just 12 lifting operations.According to the company, this represents a vast improvement on
Sentinel Subsea Completes Well Monitoring Job in North Sea
, ensuring safe and efficient operations during this crucial phase.The deployment began and was completed in February 2025.This project marks the first time WellSentinel technology has been implemented at the start of a well’s lifecycle, showcasing the benefits of passive monitoring in multiple offshore operations.The WellSentinel Coral systems were installed from the jack up onto wellheads through the texas deck via crane wire.Preconfigured for detection before installation, the systems streamlined the deployment process, eliminating the need for in-well intervention. “We are thrilled
ONGC Buys Viridien’s Sercel Offshore Logistics Solution
French seismic company Viridien has sold its Sercel Marlin 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
Van Oord Starts Construction Works at RWE’s German Offshore Wind Farm
Dutch offshore installation firm Van Oord has started scour protection works at RWE Nordseecluster offshore wind farm, kicking off the offshore construction for the first phase of the 1.6GW project.The scour protection provides full protection for the monopiles that will be installed later this year.The works are being executed by Van Oord’s flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes, which is equipped with a dynamic positioning system, a flexible fallpipe, and in-house developed ROV technology.“This allows us to install the scour protection with high precision and efficiency, even at greater water
Underwater Power Grids Could Revolutionize How the US East Coast Gets Its Electricity
Offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates wind farms just offshore could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040.In the U.S., the East Coast is an ideal location to capture this power, but there’s a problem: getting electricity from ocean wind farms to the cities and towns that need it.While everyone wants reliable electricity in their homes and businesses, few support the construction of the transmission lines necessary to get it there. This has always been a problem, both in the U.S.
Rovco Clears UXO at Iberdrola’s Windanker Offshore Wind Farm
UK-based tech-powered offshore wind solutions provider Rovco has been selected by Iberdrola to clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) in support of the development of the 315 MW offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea.Rovco carried out an investigation over several weeks, having started identification and removal in the second quarter of 2024, paving the way for the construction of Iberdrola’s Windanker wind farm, set within the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).The project leveraged Rovco’s technology, combining advanced 3D modelling and enhanced inspection capabilities to address both
OPT Grows Presence in Latin America
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has signed a reseller agreement for its technology with Geos Telecom, a provider of maritime communication and navigation solutions in Costa Rica.The partnership marks an expansion of OPT’s presence in the Latin American market and includes the immediate sale of a WAM-V (Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel) with anticipated near-term continued growth of PowerBuoy systems and WAM-V’s in support of regional demand."We are excited to collaborate with Geos Telecom as our strategic reseller in Costa Rica. We believe this agreement not only enhances our footprint in
OEG Renewables Firms Complete Cable Burial Campaign for Nexans
23 Degrees Renewables and SEAJET Systems, two of OEG Renewables businesses within cables service line, have delivered a turnkey cable burial campaign for Nexans at an offshore wind farm site in the U.K.SEAJET utilised their innovative all-electric controlled flow excavation (E-CFE) technology called HYDROMOLE to execute the work scope, which included trenching and burial of shallow water export cables at an offshore wind farm site.The HYDROMOLE was deployed from an ultra-shallow draft multicat vessel for completion of the work scope. “There is no doubt that the HYDROMOLE is a very powerful
TGS Kicks Off Seismic Survey in Indonesia
Norwegian seismic company TGS has started a new seismic acquisition project offshore Seram in Indonesia.The project will cover over 1,800 kilometers of new 2D seismic data across the southeastern part of the basin, using a 12 km long offset streamer.This marks the fifth seismic survey TGS has conducted in Indonesia this year.Supported by industry funding, the project will leverage advanced processing techniques such as broadband Pre-Stack Time Migration (PSTM), Pre-Stack Depth Migration (PSDM), and 24 Hz Full Wave Inversion (FWI) to achieve high-quality imaging and detailed subsurface insights."Our
Ørsted, PGE Offer Look Into Future of Offshore Surveying
U.S. marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has completed an offshore wind farm survey for Ørsted and PGE in the Polish sector of the Baltic Sea, using lean crewed vessel and real-time remote data management.The project team based in Ocean Infinity’s operations centre in Gothenburg, used a multi-beam echo sounder (MBES) and 3D multi-channel ultra-high resolution seismic (3D-UHRS) equipment deployed from an Ocean Infinity Armada lean crewed vessel over 540 km to identify sub-surface boulders in support of the Baltica 2 project installation campaign for wind turbines and offshore substation
Saipem, Curtiss-Wright Advance Tech Set to Extend Lifecyle of Subsea Fields
Saipem and Curtiss-Wright Corporation have reached a new milestone for the subsea applications industry, having completed the qualification process of an all-electric seabed barrier fluid-less pump.Developed based on proprietary solutions inherited from the nuclear sector, the technology will enable the subsea injection of treated sea water into a reservoir, thus extending the lifecycle of subsea fields.While the conventional pumping system features a barrier fluid which serves as coolant, lubricant and insulation, the technology developed by Saipem and Curtiss-Wright is based instead on an innovative
Strohm Secures Major Pipe Supply Contract with TotalEnergies for Brazil Ops
Strohm has won a contract from TotalEnergies for the supply of thermoplastic composite pipeline (TCP) flowlines for an offshore field located in the Santos Basin, marking the largest commercial award for pipe supply in company’s 16-year history and a first project in the Brazilian pre-salt.Due for installation in 2026 at a water depth of 2,200 meters, Strohm’s TCP solution has been selected for the first time for flowlines to be installed in ultra deep water.Qualified for 30 years’ design life, this technology is immune to corrosion, including the Carbon dioxide-induced stress
Apollo Wraps Up Trials of Quick Connector for Floating Offshore Renewables
Engineering company Apollo has completed the offshore trials for its PALM Quick Connection System (QCS), designed to streamline the efficient hook-up and disconnection of cables or moorings for floating offshore renewable energy devices.The trials, which took place from the end of March to the end of May 2024 in Orkney, demonstrated the robust capabilities of the system in real-sea conditions, according to Apollo.Developed through the Wave Energy Scotland (WES) Quick Connection Systems program and with support from the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, the PALM QCS is designed to simplify the efficient
Irish Company Deploys Utility-Scale Wave Energy Device Off Hawaii
Ocean Energy USA, a subsidiary of Irish-based Ocean Energy, has deployed its 1.25 MW-rated wave energy device at the US Navy's Wave Energy Test Site (WETS) in Hawaii.The 826-ton wave energy device, dubbed OE-35, will be connected to the Hawaiian electricity grid by subsea cable in the coming weeks, following the completion of commissioning and testing activities onsite.The utility-scale wave energy device measures 125 by 59 feet, has a draft of over 30 feet, and a potential rated capacity of up to 1.25 MW in electrical power production.It is located north of Mōkapu Peninsula, at the WETS site in
TSC Subsea to Conduct Subsea Inspections Offshore Brazil
TSC Subsea has secured a contract with a major operator for the subsea inspection of insulated flexible pipes in the pre-salt region offshore Brazil.The multi-year contract will enable the company to deliver continuous inspection services to the unnamed client from 2024 to 2026.The company uses its proprietary ART (Acoustic Resonance Technology) and the ROV-deployed scanner ARTEMIS to penetrate through highly attenuative sheaths, insulation materials, anti-wear tapes, and other layers in multiple thicknesses and configurations.In addition to conducting inspections using ART and ARTEMIS to collect
Rovco Lands Survey Work at Green Volt Floating Wind Farm
UK-based tech-powered offshore wind solutions provider Rovco has been awarded the site characterization survey work in support of the development of Green Volt floating wind farm in Scotland.Rovco will focus on geophysical surveys in the OWF array area, offshore and nearshore export cable corridors, shallow Piezocone Penetration Test (PCPT) and vibrocoring.Rovco’s DP2 survey vessel, Glomar Supporter, will start its geophysical operations from Aberdeen in July 2024.The geophysical surveys carried out will be key in informing the anchor design for the floating turbines, streamlining Green Volt&rsquo
Prysmian Gets $489M from EIB for European Green Transition Push
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Italian cable maker Prysmian have signed a new $488.7 million (€450 million) finance contract to facilitate green electricity transmission and distribution in Europe.With a view to meeting the growing demand for renewable energy in general and offshore wind in particular, Prysmian will use the EIB funds to build new production lines for extra-high-voltage submarine cables, lines for high-voltage onshore cables and other technical improvements to existing lines.The EIB-financed investment will enable Prysmian to double its production capacity for extruded
All Inter-Array Cables Laid at Dogger Bank’s First 1.2GW Phase
Deme Offshore has laid all inter-array cables, manufactured by its partner Hellenic Cables, for the first phase of 3.6 GW Dogger Bank offshore wind farm in UK.More than 200 miles of 66KV inter-array cables have been successfully installed by delivery partners working on the construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.The cables were laid by DEME Offshore’s Viking Neptun, with burial works being completed by DEME Offshore’s Living Stone.This work marks the completion of all inter-array cables on the first phase of the wind farm, Dogger Bank A, which began generating power
Sulmara Gets NZTC Funding Push for More Green USV Tech
are providing access to their subsea assets, Sulmara will work towards commercial proof of concept demonstrations of both the USV with towed hardware and the cloud portal data delivery.The goals of the development are to provide a more environmentally friendly methodology for data acquisition to support offshore energy asset decommissioning, including verification of clear seabed, marine growth monitoring, environmental and critical component monitoring and 3D imaging of subsea infrastructure.Specific design elements will be incorporated in the systems to provide similar pre- and post-construction data
ABL Secures French-Spanish Offshore Interconnector Job
Energy and marine consultancy ABL has secured a contract by INELFE (INterconexión ELéctrica Francia-España) to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services to oversee the offshore transportation and installation (T&I) of the Biscay interconnector between France and Spain.INELFE is the joint company set up by the French and Spanish electricity transmission system operators, Réseau de Transport d'Électricité and Red Eléctrica de España, and is responsible for building and energizing the French-Spanish interconnectors (first Baixas-Santa
ABPmer to Work on Expansion of UK’s Offshore Industry Database
Marine consultancy and survey company ABPmer has been appointed by Crown Estate Scotland to support the work related to the integration of Scottish survey findings into the Marine Data Exchange (MDE), the UK’s resource for offshore industry survey data, research and evidence.The work follows an agreement between the Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland to extend the MDE to cover Scottish waters, allowing all developers working in UK waters to benefit from a streamlined and comprehensive dataset to inform offshore developments, supporting the faster, more sustainable roll-out of offshore
J+S Subsea Delivers Control Systems for Canadian Oil and Gas Project
Subsea controls specialist J+S Subsea has completed its first project in Canada, which involved the supply of three subsea battery-powered control systems to maintain integrity of the subsea electrical infrastructure at an offshore oil and gas field.J+S Subsea systems will maintain integrity of the subsea electrical infrastructure when topside electrical power is unavailable, the company said.The project has been delivered through a collaborative approach involving Viper Innovations, Verlume, Richmond Mills Fabrication and MH Engineering (Fife), as well as J+S Subsea.The scope included the design
TGS Extends Deepwater OBN Campaign in West Africa
Norwegian seismic company TGS has secured the extension contract for the deepwater Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition campaign in West Africa.The additional program for a major customer, whose name was not disclosed, will extend the ongoing acquisition cooperation well into the fourth quarter 2024, TGS said.The project is expected to deliver industry leading seismic data thus providing the client with more informed decision-making capabilities."This continuing acquisition campaign demonstrates the vital role that OBN acquisition plays in providing our clients with superior seismic data.
Saipem Gets Subsea Intervention Services Job for GreenStream Pipeline
Saipem has secured a contract for the supervision and the subsea intervention services of the GreenStream pipeline, throughout the offshore and onshore sections at Libya and Italy terminals.The new contract, awarded by GreenStream, one of the leading midstream players in the Mediterranean Sea, merges the activities that Saipem has been undertaking for GreenStream since 2008 as to asset integrity, inspection, maintenance and emergency pipeline services, and expands them to cover a wider range of scenarios and customer’s needs.The activities will be managed by Sonsub, Saipem’s center of
InterMoor Delivers Mooring Piles for LLOG’s Salamanca FPU
12 piles, built with over 2,000 tons of steel, are 80’ long and 16’ OD, weighing over 150 tons each.InterMoor provided the design of the piles from their engineering office in Houston, as well as the steel procurement and fabrication of the piles at its Louisiana facility.LLOG Exploration Offshore will use the Salamanca floater to develop the Leon and Castile subsea developments in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.The oil and gas company in May 2022, announced the planned deployment of the Salamanca floating production facility to develop the two offshore discoveries in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.It
Fugro Nets Fresh Work for Community Offshore Wind on US East Coast
Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture between RWE and National Grid Ventures, has selected Fugro to perform a geotechnical investigation of their lease area in the New York Bight.With 3 GW of offshore wind energy potential, the developed lease area could power more than one million homes in the region, making a valuable contribution to the US energy transition.The geotechnical work follows a successful site characterization program completed by Fugro in 2023.Covering the entire 510 km2 lease area and potential export cable corridors, the effort produced a preliminary earth model detailing geophysical
TGS Licenses Imaging Software to Shell, Secures OBN Contract in North America
Norwegian seismic company TGS has signed a global multi-year agreement with Shell to license the TGS Imaging AnyWare software suite, announcing also it has secured another contract for the Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition work in North America.The agreement with Shell provides opportunities for strategic collaboration and underscores the company’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology to elevate data processing and analytical capabilities for its clients.Through the agreement, Shell will migrate from their current in-house software to Imaging AnyWare."We are pleased to
Bluestream Lands Subsea Remedial Job at Two North Sea Offshore Wind Farms
Bluestream, an OEG Renewables business, has secured a large remedial campaign on two offshore wind farms in the German sector of the Southern North Sea.Bluestream has been awarded a remedial campaign by Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München on the DanTysk and Sandbank offshore wind farms located 90 kilometres off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein in the German sector of the Southern North Sea.The Netherlands-based company will provide their specialist subsea and topside services, leveraging their experience and capabilities in operating with divers and rope access specialists on offshore energy infrastru
TGS Gets Ultra High-Res 3D Survey Job
TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, has secured an Ultra High Resolution 3D (UHR3D) acquisition contract in Europe.This 45-day contract reinforces and strengthens TGS' position in the offshore wind, data and characterization market, and underscores its commitment to delivering high-quality data solutions.According to the company, the survey is also offering substantially more detailed subsurface data for shallower targets compared to traditional seismic acquisition methods.The Ramform Vanguard will mobilize for the survey in the third quarter of 2024. TGS will also handle the
Seas Geosciences Kicks Off Seabed Survey for Renexia’s 2.8GW Floating Wind Farm
Renexia, a Toto Holding company active in the renewable energy sector, together with its partner Seas Geosciences, has entered the second phase of coring the seabed where the wind turbines of Med Wind, the 2.8 GW floating offshore wind farm project offshore Italy, will be anchored.Seas Geosciences is using an innovative, fully automated geotechnical machine to sample and test the soils, achieving a penetration of more than 40 meters below the seabed.For Med Wind, this involves sea depths ranging from 600 to 1200 meters. The scope of work includes the production of geo-hazard and engineering reports to
OPT to Deliver AI-Ready Wave Energy PowerBuoy to Middle East
U.S.-based marine power, data, and services company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has secured an order for its PowerBuoy, equipped with Merrows, the artificial intelligence (AI) capable maritime domain awareness solution.The contract with an undisclosed client and value entails immediate delivery of OPT’s PowerBuoy to Middle East.According to OPT, the contract will generate revenues in the current quarter. The company had previously announced its selection as a preferred supplier for its Merrows-equipped buoys in the region."We are continuing to grow our business across all our solutions
Ramco Hooks Long-Term Pipe Servicing Contract with Equinor
Ramco Norway, specialists in the preparation, inspection, surface treatment, and preservation of OCTG (oil country tubular goods), has secured a long-term contract with Equinor, set to bring in $11.2 million (NOK 120 million) annually for the company.Ramco has been preparing pipes for offshore operations for over 25 years, and with Equinor’s new contract, it is guaranteed work for the next five years, with an option for two plus two years, until 2033.This is important for Ramco as a company and especially for its 110 employees and the local communities in which it operates, Ramco said, adding
NKT Set to Supply Subsea Cable Systems for Scottish Power Transmission Links
NKT has signed framework agreement with Scottish transmission system operator (TSO) SSEN Transmission for the supply of power cable systems for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission links in Scotland.NKT confirmed reservation of production and offshore installation capacity for the power links running from the Western Isles to the Scottish mainland, and from Spittal in Caithness to Peterhead.The Danish subsea cables and services firm and SSEN Transmission agreed to proceed with initial work for the two Scottish HVDC interconnectors issued under the framework agreement.The Western Isles
Miko to Supply Hull Closure for Equinor FPSO Raia
Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte. Ltd., a MODEC Group company has placed a new contract with Miko Marine AS, of Norway, for the supply of sea inlet covers to be carried aboard its new floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO).The FPSO, named Raia, is being built for Equinor for operating in Brazil’s Campos Basin. It is being supplied with one sea chest cover and one set of pipe covers with delivery in Q2 of 2024.The covers use powerful magnets to hold them in place over sea chests and pipe outlets. Internal repair and maintenance work can then be conducted safely with a reliable
All Set for Cable Installation at US' First Utility-Scale Wave Energy Test Site
step to completing construction of a new wave energy testing facility off the Oregon Coast.The work includes installing four power and data cables ranging in length from about 10 to 13 continuous miles from a vault under the parking lot of Driftwood Beach State Park south of Newport out to the test site offshore.Louisiana-based subsea cable services contractor R.T. Casey is overseeing the installation of the cables.The work will be carried out by crews aboard three vessels, which is expected to take six to seven weeks, depending on ocean conditions, said Dan Hellin, deputy director of PacWave.The cables
Fugro Names Director of APAC Region
Fugro’s board of management has appointed Luh Shyang Loo as Group Director for the Asia Pacific region and member of the executive leadership team.Loo will take over responsibility for the region as from October 1, 2024, succeeding Amar Umap, who has decided to leave Fugro for personal reasons.As an integral part of the Fugro family for over 25 years, Loo has been engaged in various key roles within the organization.Between 2007 and 2009, he served as a project manager in the Netherlands, swiftly advancing to Regional Manager, then Managing Director, and ultimately being promoted to Director for
Acteon Hooks Structural Monitoring Deal for Changhua Offshore Wind Farms
Pulse Structural Monitoring, a brand in marine energy and infrastructure services company Acteon, has been awarded a contract by Ørsted Taiwan to deliver measurement and associated data acquisition systems for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms.The scope of the contract includes design, engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning of measurement and associated data acquisition systems.The wind farms, which are 35 and 60 km off the Changhua coast of Taiwan, will have the capacity to generate 920 MW of power and are due to be completed by the end of 2025.Pulse is part
Sulmara Wraps Up Site Characterization Survey at Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan
Scottish subsea specialist Sulmara has completed a site characterization survey for the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, being developed by Synera Renewable Energy (SRE).Sulmara’s team employed a multi-platform approach running the sensors to meet the specified data coverage and data quality requirements. The company also utilized a dedicated survey vessel, a large USV and a smaller nearshore USV to acquire the data. “When we began assessing the needs of this project, it was clear that a conventional approach would not be suitable due to the challenges in maintaining data
EMGS, Velocitas Team Up for OBN Survey in Barents Sea
Norwegian offshore survey services firm Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) and Velocitas Geo Solutions have entered into agreement to collaborate on a ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic survey in the Barents Sea.The fully pre-funded OBN survey marks EMGS' first venture into seismic node projects.The survey, set to begin in the third quarter of 2024, will be conducted using the Atlantic Guardian and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.The total contract value, prior to revenue share, is approximately $1.0 million.EMGS aims to leverage this project to gain experience and evaluate
Prysmian Performs Record Deep HVDC Subsea Cable Installation
Italian cable maker and installation services provider Prysmian has completed sea trial tests for ultra-deep installation of High Voltage Direct Current Mass Impregnated (HVDC MI) subsea cable at water depth of 2,150 meters.This is an industry record breaking installation, as it is the first time an HVDC cable is laid at such a depth, setting new market standards, according to Prysmian.The 500 kW non-metallic armored cable has been designed with a composite material based on High Modulus Synthetic Fibres.The use of an innovative armoring solution that in water can be 50% lighter than steel, combined
OEG Renewables Names Subsea Chief
OEG Renewables, offshore wind division of OEG Energy Group, has appointed Rolf de Vries as its subsea director.The OEG Renewables’ subsea division offers a range of specialist in-house subsea capabilities including solutions in diving, ROVs, unexploded ordnance, seabed preparation and excavation, subsea cables and survey and positioning which can be integrated to meet the needs of projects.In this new role, de Vries will be part of the OEG Renewables senior management team, leading the strategic direction of the subsea division, supporting the strengthening of its resources and capabilities to
Technip Energies and Partners to Develop Reusable Floating Wind Anchors
of floating wind.The project, funded by the French State as part of France 2030 operated by ADEME, aims to design, fabricate, and test a reusable anchoring system, high and low connectors, and tendons for a tension line system, all while minimizing the impact on the marine environment in real offshore conditions.The PAREF project will provide the anchoring system for the NextFloat project.To remind, in 2022, Technip Energies, X1 Wind, and a consortium of 10 international entities were chosen by the European Commission to deliver the NextFloat project.Technip Energies, X1 Wind, Partners to Deliver
NKT Upgrades Its CLV for Better Offshore Installation Services
Danish subsea cable and services firm NKT has boosted the offshore installation capabilities of its cable laying vessel (CLV) NKT Victoria by conducting several technical upgrades.According to NKT, the vessel now features increased cable load capacity, improved station keeping and added installation capabilities.Key upgrades on NKT Victoria include increased load capacity from 9,000 tons to 11,000 tons, added Azimuth retractable thruster in the middle of the hull for improved positioning, Elevated Horizontal Lay System (EHLS) customized for design for installation of dynamic power cables, and integrated
SLB OneSubsea Gets TotalEnergies’ Kaminho Deepwater Job Off Angola
SLB, through its OneSubsea joint venture, has secured a contract from TotalEnergies to provide subsea production system, including associated equipment and services, for the development of Kaminho project, offshore Angola.SLB OneSubsea, a joint venture between SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, will provide a 13-well subsea production system scope.The project will be developed by TotalEnergies and its Block 20/11 partners in two phases for the Cameia and Golfinho discoveries.Together, SLB OneSubsea and TotalEnergies will work to deliver a sustainable project that will improve production in Angola.
DeepOcean to Wire RWE’s Nordseecluster A Offshore Wind Farm
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been hired by RWE for trenching, transport and installation of all inter-array cables with adjacent services for the offshore wind turbines of Nordseecluster A project, being built in Germany.In August 2023, RWE announced that DeepOcean had been chosen as its preferred supplier of subsea installation services for the Nordseecluster A.DeepOcean has now been awarded a firm order that will include preparatory work, transport and installations of all inter-array cables, including trenching, topside pull-ins and terminations for the initial build-out phase.In total
Oceaneering Lines Up Vessel Services Work in the Gulf of Mexico
Oceaneering International announced its Offshore Projects Group (OPG) segment has been awarded multiple contractual agreements for vessel services with global energy companies, covering operations in the Gulf of Mexico.The scope of work under the first contract includes a mix of basic and heavy inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services, including vessel-based inspections, maintenance of smaller equipment, and replacement of jumpers. The contract also encompasses intervention services and installation work, which are currently scheduled for the second half of 2024. It covers an initial 60-day
Global Maritime Tapped to Support Floating Wind Project
Marine and engineering consultancy Global Maritime said it has been awarded a contract by the Salamander Offshore Wind Farm, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, to provide engineering services for the PREDICT 2.0 project.The PREDICT 2.0 initiative is a collaboration between the Salamander Offshore Wind Farm, a proposed 100 MW floating project and the University of the Highlands and Islands’ (UHI) Environmental Research Institute and the University of Aberdeen and is designed to develop a better understanding of fish migration patterns.Salamander Offshore Wind
OPT and Unique Group Team Up for USV Services in Middle East
surface vehicle (USV) services in the Middle East.Unique Group and OPT will collaborate to deploy OPT’s existing WAM-V USV in the UAE and other countries in the Gulf Collaboration Council (GCC) region.By integrating OPT’s commercially available vehicles with Unique’s position in the offshore energy industry in the UAE, the companies expect the accelerated adoption of USVs in the region."Working with Unique Group will further accelerate our efforts to deploy USVs globally. We are very excited about the prospects of expanding into the UAE and applaud the local industry’s forward
Prysmian Buys US Wire and Cable Manufacturer
Italian cable maker Prysmian has completed the acquisition of Encore Wire, strengthening its position in the growing North American market.Prysmian acquired all of the outstanding shares of Encore Wire’s common stock for $290.00 per share, in cash.The acquisition will strengthen Prysmian’s leadership position in North America, as it will benefit from enhanced cross-selling opportunities, as well as the efficiency and innovation within Encore Wire’s production, distribution process and service levels.The transaction also strengthens the weight of the North American business in Prysmian&
CorPower Ocean Puts Finishing Touches to C4 Wave Energy Device Upgrades
Swedish wave energy company CorPower Ocean is nearing completion of planned on-land inspection and upgrades of its first commercial-scale wave energy device, C4, following its first deployment offshore Portugal. The upgrades being implemented for the C4 device are addressing key findings from operational data collected during the ocean deployment phase of its commercial-scale C4 device offshore Portugal in 2023.In recent months engineers have performed careful inspections, adjustments and upgrades to finetune the system based on the data. Upgrades have been designed to address lessons learned
Norway’s Seismic Firms TGS and PGS Complete Merger
Norway-based seismic firms TGS and PGS have officially completed their merger, creating a ‘premier’ energy data company.After clearing all regulatory hurdles for the merger, the most recent of which was the approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority, TGS and PGS have launched a new chapter under the same company umbrella.The merger of TGS and PGS forms a powerhouse in the energy sector, enhancing its capabilities to support energy exploration and production on a global scale.The integration will enable companies to leverage a wider pool of technological resources and expertise
Preparing for Floating Wind – Leveraging the Oil & Gas Supply Chain
Examining similarities and differences between the deepwater oil & gas and the emerging floating wind segment.There has been much excitement around the potential for the offshore wind industry to access deeper water sites through the deployment of floating wind technology.Further, there has been much discussion around the development and deployment of disruptive technologies to leverage the opportunity of floating wind. However, in the short- to medium-term, there is insufficient time to mature early-stage concepts to the high degree of technical readiness that will satisfy classification societies
ABS and FibreMax Team Up for Floating Wind Mooring Tech
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Dutch company FibreMax have signed an agreement to collaborate on stiffness-driven mooring tendons for the floating offshore wind market.The collaboration, which is principally focused on floating offshore wind assets, will see ABS provide qualification of FibreMax’ s fiber and small rope testing.ABS will evaluate test methods for accuracy in predicting the parameters needed to perform representative analysis, focusing on stiffness, while FibreMax will provide expertise on stiffness, based on its patented Parallel Wound Technology (PWT).“ABS’
SLB OneSubsea to Design All-Electric Subsea System for Equinor’s Fram Sør Field
Oilfield services company SLB has, through its joint venture OneSubsea, secured a contract from Equinor for the front-end engineering design (FEED) of a 12-well, all-electric subsea production systems project in the Fram Sør field, offshore Norway.The project could help fast-track wide-scale global adoption of electric subsea technology, setting new standards for increased operator control, subsea operational efficiency and reduced offshore emissions.As part of the agreement, future engineering, procurement and construction will be directly awarded to SLB OneSubsea conditional on a final
MTR100: Profiling Subea Leaders - Apply Today!
In its September/October 2024 edition, Marine Technology Reporter will publish the 19th Annual MTR100. The MTR100 is a report and ranking of the 100 leading companies, people and technologies in the global subsea sector. Here’s a link to the 2023 edition.This is editorial, this is free, but to be considered for inclusion you must apply. The application can be found here: https://mtr100.marinetechnologynews.com/Company/
Fugro Gets Offshore Wind Survey Job in Japan
Fugro has been awarded a site characterization contract for a 684 MW offshore wind farm development off the coast of the Japanese cities of Murakami and Tainai, Niigate Prefecture, Japan.The offshore wind farm off the country’s west coast will be developed and realized by a consortium of RWE, Mitsui and Osaka Gas. Fugro’s geo-data will contribute to the detailed design of future turbine foundations and cable routes.The fieldwork started in May 2024 and is being performed from Fugro jack-up platform, the Amberjack and two of Fugro’s vessels the Equator and the Mariner.All are equipped
TGS Set for Offshore Wind Measurement Campaign in Morro Bay Off California
Norwegian seismic firm TGS has announced a new campaign for offshore wind and metocean measurement located in Morro Bay, off the U.S. West Coast.This initiative further expands the company's pioneering multi-client wind and metocean measurement initiatives in key global offshore wind regions.The campaign seeks to greatly enhance the industry's understanding of offshore conditions across three wind energy lease areas in Morro Bay by calibrating TGS proprietary wind models with observational data.This three-year deployment in an area with an average depth of 1,000 meters will be the first by TGS
Ocean Installer Scoops Major Subsea Contract for Equinor’s Troll Gas Field
Ocean Installer has secured the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract for subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) scope from Equinor and its partners for the second stage of the Troll Phase 3 gas development offshore Norway.This SURF EPCI contract, worth over $95 million (NOK 1 billion), includes a substantial fabrication scope and offshore work over three years, with the first campaign beginning in 2025.The contract award follows the decision from Equinor and the Troll partners to invest just over $1.13 billion (NOK 12 billion) to further develop the gas
Installation of Hollandse Kust (west Beta) Export Cables in Full Swing
Boskalis’ cable-laying barge Giant 7 has started the installation of the second and final nearshore export cable for the 700 MW offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust (west Beta), being built offshore the Netherlands.The works on the second cable follow the successful installation of the first, also performed by Boskalis’ Giant 7 barge.Giant 7, with the help of the specialist burial sledge tool BSSIII, will repeat the same operation to bring and connect the second cable to the shore.The two 220kV AC export cables are needed to connect the offshore wind farm to the onshore power grid, via the
Oceaneering Scores $50M Umbilical Contract for Gulf of Mexico Project
U.S.-based subsea services and technology firm Oceaneering International has secured a contract to supply an electro-hydraulic, steel tube dynamic umbilical for a project in the Gulf of Mexico.The name of the client was not disclosed, but Oceaneering said it was a domestic independent energy company, with an anticipated revenue from the contract estimated to be approximately $50 million.Oceaneering has been hired to supply an electro-hydraulic, steel tube dynamic umbilical totaling approximately 27 kilometers (17 miles) in length.Manufacturing is scheduled to start in 2024 at the Panama City, Florida
Norway Gives Six Companies Carbon Storage Licenses in North Sea
as a leading player in large-scale commercial CO2 storage for European emission sources,” said Terje Aasland, Norway’s Minister of Energy.Aasland added that the awards have been given to companies that have matured good, industrial plans.Offered areas for storage of CO2 (Credit: Norwegian Offshore Directorate)In line with Norway’s regulations on transportation and storage of CO2 into subsea reservoirs on the continental shelf, the ministry normally expects to award an exploration license prior to awarding an exploitation license in a relevant area.Exploration licenses can be awarded
Strohm Secures Over $21M Investment to Expand CCUS and Hydrogen Market Presence
Equity Fund, marks a milestone for both companies and underlines their commitment to a more sustainable and future-proofed energy supply."We identified Strohm in 2023 as a market leader in the development of TCPs, an innovative, sustainable and value-adding contribution to the growing global offshore energy industry. We look forward to actively supporting the company’s future growth, together with its management and professional investor base,” said Carsten Schmeding, CEO and Managing Partner of SENCO."The partnership with SENCO enables us to further scale our technologies and
Inyanga and Verdant Form Partnership to Deliver Morlais Tidal Energy Project
Inyanga Marine Energy Group and Verdant Morlais (VML) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver a 4.9 MW tidal stream energy project at Morlais tidal energy zone, off Wales.The project will take place in a berth close to the 10 MW project awarded to Inyanga through the UK government Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 in September 2023, which will utilize Inyanga’s patented HydroWing tidal stream technology.VML was also awarded a 4.9 MW tidal project at Morlais in Allocation Round 5. VML is a joint venture company established by New York-based tidal energy developer
DeepOcean Gets Subsea Services Job at Woodside’s Sangomar Field
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has secured frame agreements with Woodside Energy's Senegalese subsidiary to provide subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services for the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal, West Africa.The scope of work includes project management, engineering, and execution of subsea services such as inspection, survey, intervention, and maintenance, as well as additional services such as underwater inspection of FPSO (UWILD) and standalone ROV operations.DeepOcean’s local partner, Teranga Oil and Gas Services SARL will be engaged to deliver the scope of work.
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