Operations & Maintenance
BP Starts Quad 204 Project in UK
BP has informed that the production has started from Quad 204 project in the west of Shetland region, offshore UK. BP announced the first oil from the redeveloped Schiehallion Area on behalf of co-venturers Shell and Siccar Point Energy. Schiehallion and the adjacent Loyal fields were first develope
Wood Group Lands Sakhalin Technical Support Services Contract
Wood Group has secured a technical support services (TSS) contract with Sakhalin Energy, an operator of Sakhalin-2; one of the world’s largest integrated oil and gas projects, that includes Russia’s first offshore gas production platform and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. The contract extends Wo
Top news, May 15 – 21, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from May 15 – 21, 2017.
MeyGen reports on lessons learned during initial phase
The developers of the MeyGen tidal array project have summarized the lessons learned during the project’s Phase 1A in a report for the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Offshore Wind Industry Gets Underwater Drone
A Norwegian technology company, Blueye Robotics, has developed an underwater drone that allows offshore wind companies to perform inspection of underwater structures and power cables without the need for divers or remotely operated vehicles.
Offshore Wind Industry Gets Underwater Drone
A Norwegian technology company, Blueye Robotics, has developed an underwater drone that allows offshore wind companies to perform inspection of underwater structures and power cables without the need for divers or remotely operated vehicles.
M² Subsea to Support Nord Stream 2 UXO Survey
M² Subsea has secured a contract to supply the Go Electra vessel with ROVs and personnel to support survey work on the Nord Stream 2 subsea pipeline system. The company has been sub-contracted by Next Geosolutions to deliver the campaign in the Baltic Sea. The contract is valued in excess of one mil
Statoil Extends Oceaneering’s Operational Inspection Contract
Oceaneering’s oilfield business segments, Asset Integrity, has been awarded a three-year operational inspection frame agreement extension with Statoil. The frame agreement provides for Oceaneering to develop and implement inspection and maintenance programs related to 14 specified Norwegian onshore
Western Isles academics wrap up wave assessment tech trials
Researchers from the Lews Castle College have completed a year-long trial of a modified radar system which could provide more accurate wave and current data for tidal and wave energy developers.
Wavepiston redeploys wave system off Denmark
Danish wave energy developer Wavepiston has redeployed its prototype wave energy system off the west coast of Denmark.
MMT and Reach Subsea to Survey Nord Stream Pipeline
MMT Sweden has been awarded a three-year contract by Nord Stream AG to inspect both lines of the Nord Stream pipeline running through the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany. The external inspection of the pipeline will be executed by the joint venture between MMT Sweden and Reach Subsea. The scope of
US TAG seeks experts for MHK devices validation project
Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of the United States to the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) TC-114 is looking to appoint subject matter experts for the new wave and tidal validation project.
Damen launches renewables service vessel
Dutch-based shipbuilder Damen has launched the Renewables Service Vessel (RSV) 3315 designed for use for offshore wind and tidal energy projects.
Semco Maritime Wins Culzean Hook-Up Job
Maersk Oil UK has selected Semco Maritime to participate in the installation and preparation (hook-up) of the new gas production field Culzean, which is located 240 kilometres east of the coast of Aberdeen in the UK sector of the North Sea. The contract is the largest ever for Semco Maritime’s Aberd