Operations & Maintenance
Edinburgh Uni seeks tidal energy research wingman
The University of Edinburgh is looking for research associate in resource characterization for tidal energy to join its Institute for Energy Systems in the School of Engineering.
OGTC Backs Sonomatic and Strathclyde Uni Robotics Projects
The Oil & Gas Technology Centre has invested in three robotics projects to transform pressure vessel inspection. The projects were selected as part of our first Asset Integrity ‘Call for Ideas’, which launched in 2017. Pressure vessel inspection was identified by the industry as a crucial challenge
JFMS to Help ORACLES with Safe Crew Transfer Vision
James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS) is collaborating with the University of Strathclyde and the University of Exeter on developing new offshore wind access forecasting methodology expected to enable safer crew transfers.
ORE Wrapping Up Turbine Bearing Test Facility Paperwork
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult expects to publish the contract notices and procurement documentation for the construction of its wind turbine bearing test facility in Blyth, UK, in March.
Ofgem presented with Orkney’s renewables link needs
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has submitted a ‘final needs case’ to the UK energy regulator Ofgem for a subsea cable link that could connect up to 220MW of new renewables on Orkney to the Scottish mainland.
Elia Appoints LOC as MOG Marine Warranty Surveyor
Elia, Belgium’s electricity transmission system operator, has contracted London Offshore Consultants (France) to provide marine warranty surveyor (MWS) services for the modular offshore grid (MOG) project in the Belgium sector of the North Sea. The MWS provides independent third-party technical revi
Aker BP Gets Nod for Manned Underwater Ops in 2018
Aker BP has received consent from Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway to perform manned underwater operations in 2018. The underwater operations will be undertaken by Aker BP’s contractor Subsea 7, at the Alvheim, Ula and Valhall fields. The underwater operations will be carried out by the divin
Oceaneering gets Ecosse under its wings in a £50M sale deal
Global provider of engineered services and products Oceaneering International has acquired Ecosse Subsea through one of its subsidiaries.
Video: SEENEOH test site in all its glory
The video shows the recently inaugurated SEENEOH tidal energy test site, located on the River Gironne, at the heart of the French city of Bordeaux.
Tocardo and DELTA make tidal energy deal
Dutch tidal energy developer Tocardo has signed an agreement with DELTA power utility company for the purchase of clean electricity generated by its tidal energy array on the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier.
EDS Wraps Up Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Work
EDS HV Group (EDS), a part of James Fisher and Sons, has completed its scope of work for cable termination and testing works at the Rampion offshore wind farm. The Rampion development, located off the Sussex coast in the UK, features 116 turbines each 3.45MW in capacity, giving the project a total g
Oceantec’s wave energy device breaks de-risking ground
Renewables certification body DNV GL has issued the statement of compliance for the Oceantec’s Marmok-A5 wave energy converter after the in-depth design assessment of its hull and mooring system.
Spirit Energy Clears PSA’s Oda Probe
Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway has carried out an audit of Spirit Energy and the company’s project management for the development of the Oda field in the North Sea. The Oda field is in the southern part of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, 10 kilometres east of Ula. The field is in dev
Reach Subsea Charters Olympic Challenger
Reach Subsea has entered into an agreement with Olympic Subsea for use of the subsea vessel Olympic Challenger for 2 years, with an option to extend for 1 year. The commercial terms of the charter agreement are confidential between the parties. The vessel already has two ROVs mobilised onboard, whic