Operations & Maintenance
SINN Power all set for Cape Verde wave energy project launch
With the signed agreement between German developer SINN Power and Fazenda de Camarão, SINN Power announced it is all set to begin its first commercial wave energy project on Cape Verde.
Elering, Baltic Connector Hire Allseas to Install Balticconnector Pipeline
Elering and the Baltic Connector OY have signed an agreement with Allseas to install the biggest section of the Balticconnector offshore gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland. Balticconnector offshore construction will start this summer with seabed preparations to install the pipeline. According
Ardent, Vernicos and EPE form Mediterranean Pact
Maritime services provider, Ardent, Vernicos Tugs and Salvage, a greek-based tug & salvage service provider and Environmental Protection Engineering (EPE) a greek-based oil spill response provider, have formally partnered for future operations within Eastern Mediterranean and the adjacent waters. Th
Tribute ‘puzzled’ over Tocardo’s bankruptcy case
Canadian company Tribute Resources has informed of an ‘unclear status’ of its 46.5% share ownership in tidal energy company Tocardo which entered into bankruptcy proceedings in the Netherlands earlier in 2018.
Tidal & wave generate 4GWh in a record year for UK renewables
The new UK government’s energy statistics report has shown that renewables share of electricity generation in 2017 reached a record figure of 29.4% – second only to that of gas.
Awards to Highlight Decommissioning Sector
Decom North Sea, the membership organisation for the oil and gas decommissioning sector, has launched the first industry awards to be dedicated to decommissioning excellence. The Decom North Sea Awards will recognise efforts of Decom North Sea members to innovate and collaborate within the sector, a
Tidal kite’s controls up for update
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto is tendering for the procurement of Kite Control Modules for its Deep Green tidal energy technology.
Van Oord Goes 5G on Norther
Van Oord will use nCentric’s 5G offshore wireless network together with nCentric Nova nodes for its cable lay operations at the Norther offshore wind farm in the Belgian North Sea.
Hurricane Set for Lancaster EPS Subsea Installation Ops
Hurricane Energy informed that Bluewater Energy Services and DNV GL have completed the review of a boulder relocation campaign conducted for the Lancaster Early Production System (EPS) development, located on the UKCS Blocks 205/21a, 205/22a and 205/26b. In order to reduce 2018 installation and exec
Kvaerner Sends Off Second Johan Sverdrup Jacket
Norwegian contractor Kvaerner has sent on its way the second jacket destined for the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea. The drilling platform jacket, named ‘Vilje’, left Kvaerner’s shipyard in Verdal at 08:45 on Wednesday, the company reported on social media. The jacket was named earlier this m
Oceanteam Names Interim CEO
Oceanteam board of directors has appointed Meindert van Genderen as interim CEO of the company. The appointment of Van Genderen follows the resignation of present CEO Haico Halbesma per March 30, 2018. The interim CEO Van Genderen will report directly to the board of directors. Meindert van Genderen
Wave Hub eyes other options as wave developers steer away
The Cornish grid-connected site for testing wave energy devices – the Wave Hub – is exploring other marine renewable energy options amid reports that it failed to deliver any electricity to the UK National Grid despite being operational for years.
Gardline Shuts Down Metocean Division
Gardline Group said it has made a strategic decision to close its Metocean department. The company said it has informed its long-term clients and added that it won’t accept new assignments within the Metocean department going forward. “The Metocean department has always delivered work of the highest
EU Commissioner Vella reaffirms commitment to ocean energy
Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella has restated EU’s commitment to ocean energy during a meeting with 20 leading companies operating in the ocean energy sector in various parts of Europe.