Operations & Maintenance
Nexans Bags BP Subsea Framework Agreement
Nexans Norway has signed a five-year global framework agreement with BP covering the engineering, procurement and construction of umbilical and direct electrical heating (DEH) systems and ancillary equipment. The agreement also covers the provision of aftermarket services. The agreement provides Nex
DOF Subsea Tests JFD’s New Diving Rebreather
DOF Subsea has carried out the first major offshore dive with JFD’s new deep diving rebreather, COBRA (Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus). Earlier this year, JFD released COBRA into the market to replace conventional SCUBA bailout methods, providing divers with extended supply of breathing gas i
ORE Supergen allies offshore renewables researchers
The University of Plymouth will lead a new consortium that will unite researchers from wave, tidal and offshore wind fields in addressing research challenges and developing synergies between the sectors.
TGS Begins Crean 3D Shoot Off Ireland
TGS has started the acquisition of the Crean 3D multi-client project on the Irish Atlantic Margin with the Shearwater GeoServices 3D vessel Polar Marquis, Europa Oil & Gas informed. It is anticipated 3D seismic will be acquired over Europa’s 30% owned licensing option 16/19 (LO 16/19) during summer
Two turbines up and running at MeyGen
Atlantis Resources has reinstalled and reconnected two of the four turbines of the MeyGen tidal array Phase 1A project.
Wood Group Nets Culzean Field Hook-Up Deal
Wood Group has been awarded a new contract by Maersk to deliver mechanical and management services for the hook-up and commissioning of the Culzean gas condensate field in the UK central North Sea. At peak manning, approximately 200 new jobs will be created by the project to support the new three pl
Top news, July 3 – 9, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from July 3 – 9, 2017.
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (July 03 – July 09). Subsea 7 has acquired certain businesses of EMAS Chiyoda Subsea (ECS). The acquisition, under a US bankruptcy code Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganisation, was confirmed by the U.S. Bank
EC-OG power hybrid set for quick turnaround at EMEC
East Coast Oil and Gas Engineering (EC-OG) will over the weekend conduct retrieval and redeployment operation of its Subsea Power Hub system at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Heerema Sends Culzean ULQ Jacket
Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) has completed construction of the Culzean jackets for client Maersk Oil North Sea UK Limited. Following the sailaway of the jacket for the central processing facilities platform (CPF) on June 28, the jacket for the utility & living quarter platform (ULQ) set sail on J
MaRINET2 awards €1.3M for ocean energy tech development
The MaRINET2 project has awarded €1.3 million to 34 technology development teams to accelerate the development of next generation offshore renewable energy technologies.
TenneT, DONG Energy in Offshore Grid Connection Deal
TSO TenneT and wind farm developer DONG Energy have signed the grid connection agreement for the wind farm Borssele 1 & 2 off the coast of the Dutch province Zeeland. The signed agreements relate to the realization, connection, and transmission of power of DONG Energy’s Borssele wind farm with Tenne
MaREI wins at SeaFest
Ireland’s Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy (MaREI) and the Lir National Ocean Test Facility (Lir-NOTF) have won awards during Ireland’s national maritime festival SeaFest for their contribution to the development of marine renewables.
TLP submits final Swansea lagoon fish impact assessment
Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) has filed the final assessment of the impact on fish for Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project to Natural Resources Wales as part of marine license procurement process.