Business Developments & Projects
Celtic Interconnector steps closer to reality with planning permission in place
The Celtic Interconnector project, a subsea link that will allow the exchange of electricity between Ireland and France, has been granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála, subject to a number of conditions.
ESPO, Interferry set priorities for sustainable ferry industry future
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and global trade association Interferry have agreed a common work programme to promote an environmentally sustainable future for the European ferry business through the provision and use of onshore power supply (OPS).
EU and U.S. condemn Russia’s use of ‘energy blackmail’ through actions like gas supply halt
The EU and the U.S. have condemned “Russia’s use of energy blackmail”, like cutting off gas supplies to Finland.
MaREI seeks tidal energy research fellow
SFI MaREI Centre has invited applications for a full-time fixed term position as research fellow in tidal energy as part of the TIDAL-GES project at NUI Galway in Ireland.
Claxton, Seabed Solutions join hands to boost decommissioning offer
Claxton, Acteon’s drilling and decommissioning segment, has signed a collaboration agreement with Seabed Solutions to add value to decommissioning projects, helping operators fulfil their obligation to return subsea sites to their natural state.
UK unleashes £12 million for zero-emission maritime technologies
The UK government has announced a multi-million investment that aims to kickstart innovation in the maritime sector and tackle shipping emissions.
SHyLO to trial hydrogen storage solution at EMEC’s H2 platform
SHyLO project consortium scored $5.3 m to build a low-pressure hydrogen storage solution at EMEC’s hydrogen platform in Eday.
Aker BP all set to get Norwegian Sea drilling ops underway
Aker BP has received a drilling permit from Norwegian authorities for a wildcat well located in the Norwegian Sea off Norway.
TotalEnergies to provide LNG to South Korea’s Hanwha for 15 years
French energy major TotalEnergies has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Korea’s Hanwha Energy for the supply of 600,000 metric tonnes of LNG per year over 15 years, starting in 2024.
BP joins forces with two Abu Dhabi players for UK hydrogen projects
ADNOC and Masdar are to join BP’s blue hydrogen project H2Teesside and HyGreen Teesside green hydrogen project, respectively.
‘Supermajor’ to deploy ION’s Gemini tech in 3D acquisition in Mediterranean Sea
ION Geophysical Corporation has secured a contract for its Gemini enhanced frequency source technology to be utilised in a proprietary, wide azimuth 3D acquisition in the Mediterranean Sea.
Germany striving to develop gas field with Senegal amid supply uncertainties
Germany plans to work with Senegal on the development of an offshore gas field amid the severe impact of the war in Ukraine on energy supply and prices.
UK gov’t urged to act and drive adoption of shore power for ports
New mandatory targets must push ports into installing, and subsequently ships into using, shore power technology to reduce emissions, according to the UK Chamber of Shipping.
EDF performs autonomous foundation inspection at Blyth offshore wind farm
EDF Renewables has carried out what is believed to be the first autonomous wind farm foundation inspection by deploying a customised remotely operated vehicle (ROV) at the Blyth offshore wind farm in the UK. Equipped and operated from the Offshore Robotics for Certification of Assets (ORCA) Hub, the