Operations & Maintenance
Energy Solutions Secures Cable Monitoring System Contract
Delft-based high voltage engineering and consultancy company Energy Solutions BV has won a contract to provide the Dutch transmission system operator TenneT with heat monitoring systems for sea and land cables.
Xtera, Fortress Solutions to Enhance Longevity of Subsea Cables
Xtera has formed a partnership with Fortress Solutions to enhance the longevity of its subsea cable systems. Fortress Solutions will enable Xtera to reduce the turnaround time on legacy equipment and provide a high level of service for its customers, the company explained. With support from Fortress
Video: EEL Energy tests tidal membrane
French developer EEL Energy has released a video of the recently completed trials on its tidal energy prototype based on undulating membrane concept.
Swedish wave company seeks technology chief
CorPower Ocean is looking for wave energy professional to take up one of the key roles in the company – that of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
PGS Estimates Q4 Multi-Client Sales at $170 Million
Norwegian seismic player Petroleum Geo-Services has said it expects to report total multi-client revenues of approximately $170 million in Q4 2017. According to the company, this should result in a consolidated EBITDA in excess of $100 million. PGS reported good sales from its global multi-client li
PSA Approves Manned Underwater Ops for Three Firms
Statoil, Gassco and Point Resources have received consent from Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway for manned underwater operations in 2018. Statoil has signed framework agreements with Technip and Subsea 7 on the performance of manned underwater operations in 2018. Through a pool agreement, Poi
Spectrum Begins Seismic Shoot Offshore Gabon
Spectrum, in collaboration with the Direction Generale des Hydrocarbures (DGH), has started the next phase of its shallow water 3D multi-client seismic acquisition campaign offshore Gabon. The campaign is focused on acquiring seismic programs in under-explored shallow water open blocks. Up to 5,500
Tocardo goes bankrupt
Dutch tidal energy developer Tocardo International has been granted a suspension of payments to its creditors after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Royal IHC Swoops On KCI The Engineers
Oceanteam and Royal IHC have signed a contract by which IHC will acquire all of the outstanding share capital of Oceanteam’s Dutch-based engineering and consultancy company KCI The Engineers.
Royal IHC Swoops On KCI The Engineers
Oceanteam and Royal IHC have signed a contract by which IHC will acquire all of the outstanding share capital of Oceanteam’s Dutch-based engineering and consultancy company KCI The Engineers.
NTNU in need of postdoc wave energy researcher
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has an opening for a postdoctoral position related to wave energy research.
Tocardo-Tribute share swap sinks
Dutch tidal energy developer Tocardo International will not become a fully-owned subsidiary of Canadian company Tribute Resources as the parties fail to reach final share swap agreement.
First UK-Made Offshore Wind Tower Sections Ready to Roll
CS Wind UK is commencing the transportation of the first nine offshore tower sections from its Machrihanish factory in Campbeltown, Scotland, to the local harbour on 8 January.
Most viewed photos of 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled photo galleries that you viewed the most in 2017.