Operations & Maintenance
Wave power explored for the Mediterranean
Waves4Power has welcomed the representatives of the Maestrale project to discuss opportunities for wave energy deployments in the Mediterranean.
Profits Fall for Aker Solutions
Norwegian oil services company Aker Solutions has reported net income of NOK 33 million ($4 million), or NOK 0.08 in the second-quarter 2017, versus net income of NOK 131 million ($15.8 million), or NOK 0.37 in the prior-year comparable period. The company has seen its revenue decline to NOK 5.4 bil
Spectrum Begins Norsel High 3D Seismic Acquisition
Spectrum has started the acquisition of a new seismic survey to facilitate evaluation of key areas available in the ongoing Norwegian 24th licensing round. The new Norsel High 3D acquisition comprises a minimum of 1,600 sqkm, covering 4 blocks that are included in the round. Data is being acquired b
PUMA Pounces on Rotterdam Offshore Center
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and PUMA, a joint venture between Royal Boskalis Westminster NV and Van Oord NV, signed a contract for the construction of the the Rotterdam Offshore Center Maasvlakte 2.
PUMA Pounces on Rotterdam Offshore Center
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and PUMA, a joint venture between Royal Boskalis Westminster NV and Van Oord NV, signed a contract for the construction of the the Rotterdam Offshore Center Maasvlakte 2.
Isle of Wight tidal scheme hits a snag
The plans to develop the 30MW Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) off the Isle of Wight have been postponed.
Mainstay Marine grabs Wave-tricity contract
Welsh wave energy company Wave-tricity has awarded a £400,000 contract to Mainstay Marine Solutions to support the next phase of its wave energy development activities.
DeepOcean Bags Johan Sverdrup Deal from Statoil
DeepOcean has been awarded an EPCI contract for performing remote hyperbaric tie-in of the oil export pipeline on the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea. The award covers project management, engineering, procurement and installation of the 36 inch oil export spool and remote hyperbaric tie-in of t
Magallanes set for floating tidal platform trials
Spanish tidal energy developer Magallanes Renovables is reportedly planning to next week start the sea trials of its 2MW Atir platform off Galicia, Spain.
DONG Energy and Atlas Professionals Deepen O&M Ties
DONG Energy has awarded Atlas Professionals with a 2 year deal to support the Danish energy company’s Heavy Lift Operations and Support activities across the UK, Germany and Denmark.
Maersk Oil Hires Simmons Edeco for Wellhead & Valve Maintenance
Simmons Edeco has been awarded a contract to provide scheduled and unscheduled wellhead maintenance services for all Maersk Oil offshore wells in the Danish North Sea. In addition, Simmons Edeco is to refurbish valves and wellhead maintenance equipment, and manage major and consignment stock. The fi
Swansea tidal lagoon investments put on hold
Swansea tidal lagoon investors have reportedly decided to put off further investments in the proposed £1.3 billion project as it could hit delays amid the UK government’s indecisiveness to give it a final go-ahead.
DesignPro expanding its hydrokinetic operations
Ireland-based company DesignPro has informed it is setting up a dedicated unit focused on the commercial development of its hydrokinetic range of devices.
UTM Consultants to source offshore manpower
A new UK-based company UTM Consultants has been launched to address the immediate and long-term skills needs of the global marine energy sector.