Operations & Maintenance
Wind Execs Seek Clear EU Vision
A group of 25 wind industry executives have called for market scale and visibility on renewables deployment volumes in order to sustain the current cost reduction pathway during the first meeting of the European Commissions’ Clean Energy Industrial Forum dedicated to renewables.
Innovate UK backs Rovco in 3D subsea survey scheme
Subsea technology company, Rovco, has secured Innovate UK funding to develop a 3D visualization system that could revolutionize the way energy companies manage and inspect their subsea assets.
Polar Marquis Makes Pit Stop at Gibdock
Gibdock yard recently carried out repair works on a 3D seismic survey vessel Polar Marquis, operated by Shearwater a joint venture by GC Rieber Shipping and Rasmussengruppen. The Bergen-based offshore shipping specialist is a repeat customer for Gibdock, having docked several vessels for repair and
Aker Solutions, MFDevCo in Duty Holder Deal
Aker Solutions has entered into an agreement to provide duty holder or ‘installation operator’ services on Marginal Field Development Company (MFDevCo’s) projects. The addition of duty holder capability is imperative in the final phases of project due diligence and provides the link with the operati
Francis Brown in New Contract Wins
Francis Brown has secured four new contracts worth over £1 million for several projects in multiple sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy and petrochemical. The contracts have been secured with both new and existing clients, and will see Francis Brown manage projects from concept right th
Horns Rev 3 Foundations Installation Complete
Vattenfall has finalized the installation of 49 foundations for Denmark’s largest wind farm, Horns Rev 3, in the North Sea north-west of Blåvands Huk. The installation vessel Innovation has carried out the work. The farm will be in full operation and ready to cover 425,000 Danish households’ annual
French tackle tidal grid
Three French companies and one university have joined forces in a collaborative project focused on solving grid stability issues associated with tidal power generation for off-grid areas.
Ørsted Testing Hybrid CTV at Horns Rev 2
Ørsted is testing a Surface Effect Ship, a hybrid crew transfer vessel (CTV) between a hovercraft and a catamaran, on the route from Esbjerg Port to the Horns Rev 2 offshore wind farm in the Danish North Sea, Umoe Mandal said.
Ørsted Testing Hybrid CTV at Horns Rev 2
Ørsted is testing a Surface Effect Ship, a hybrid crew transfer vessel (CTV) between a hovercraft and a catamaran, on the route from Esbjerg Port to the Horns Rev 2 offshore wind farm in the Danish North Sea, Umoe Mandal said.
Ecosse Subsea Systems Adds 800-Ton Carousel
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has reached an agreement with an undisclosed subsea contractor to buy back their 800-ton carousel which can be deployed on a range of specialist subsea projects. The carousel was originally built and used on an offshore renewables project in 2014 after ESS identified a su
WG Columbus Completes Gardarbank High Seismic Shoot for NPD
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has finalized acquisition of about 4,500 kilometers of 2D seismic data on the Gardarbank High, offshore Norway. The WesternGeco’s vessel WG Columbus acquired the seismic data. “The operation was very successful; progress was good and we were able to acquire
STORM spawns novel wave energy connector
A new multi-material connector for wave energy devices has been unveiled at London’s Brunel University.
EMEC endorses MaRINET2 testing chance
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has encouraged ocean energy developers, supply chain companies and research organizations to apply for access to the center’s test facilities in Scotland.
Kriegers Flak Foundations En Route to Denmark
Two foundations of 10,000 tonnes and 8,000 tonnes, destined for the Danish offshore wind farm Kriegers Flak, have left the port of Ostend in Belgium. According to Jan de Nul, the foundations are planned to arrive in Denmark on January 15, 2018, where, depending on the weather conditions, the first f