Operations & Maintenance
RETN Taps Aqua Comms’ AEConnect to Deliver Transatlantic Connectivity
RETN, a provider of international data transmission services, has partnered with Aqua Comms, the operator of Ireland’s first dedicated subsea fibre-optic network interconnecting New York, Dublin and London, to deliver transatlantic capacity on Aqua Comms’ America-Europe Connect (AEConnect) subsea ca
Gotland Link Gets ‘IEEE Milestone’ Award
Vattenfall and ABB have been awarded the ‘IEEE Milestone’ for the high-voltage DC transmission cable built between the island of Gotland and the mainland in 1954 – the first of its kind in the world for commercial operation. The Milestone award, which has been called the Nobel Prize for Electricity,
Yam Pro Energy plans 15MW wave plants in Scotland
Israeli wave energy developer Yam Pro Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with an unnamed UK partner to develop 15MW wave energy farms in Scotland.
Wärtsilä to supply WaveRoller parts
Wärtsilä has been hired to supply components for AW-Energy’s WaveRoller wave energy device.
French start-up scores €1.4M for salinity gradient tech
Sweetch Energy has secured €1.4 million from Go-Capital and Emertec investment funds to develop its salinity gradient power technology.
WATCH: Saipem Hydrone ROV/AUV
The animation shows a new hybrid ROV/AUV technology as a permanent subsea infrastructure for Life of Field management services. The so-called Hydrone, developed by Italian oil and gas industry contractor Saipem and its Sonub division, was born as an evolution of the Innovator 2.0 remotely operated v
Seaway Heavy Lifting Sets Up Galloper OWF Substation
Seaway Heavy Lifting, wholly-owned subsidiary of Subsea 7, has completed installation of the Galloper offshore wind farm substation and associated jacket foundation. The company’s heavy-lift vessel ‘Oleg Strashnov’ executed the job last Friday, May 12. Heerema Fabrication Group has manufactured the
Ireland guides offshore renewable energy developers
The government of Ireland has published a guidance document to help support the development of offshore renewable energy in Ireland.
DONG Makes Room in Norddeich for Borkum Riffgrund 2
DONG Energy has once again selected the Papenburg-based Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung as the general contractor on the project to expand the existing offshore wind farm operations and maintenance (O&M) centre in Norden-Norddeich, Germany.
Wood Group Nets Shell Brent Bravo Decom Deal
Wood Group has secured a contract to support Shell in the decommissioning of the Brent Bravo platform in the North Sea. Effective immediately, Wood Group will prepare the platform for removal via single lift methodology. This includes conductor removal, structural strengthening and installation of u
Video: Magallanes floating tidal platform build & launch
Spanish tidal energy developer Magallanes Renovables has released the time-lapse footage showcasing the construction and launch of its 2MW floating tidal platform.
Wave-tricity calls for wave services
Wave-tricity is looking to appoint contractors for various support services related to its wave energy development plans.
Aquatic Inks Frame Agreement with Ocean Installer
Aquatic Engineering & Construction has signed a global framework agreement with Ocean Installer. The contract will run for three years with the option of a one-year extension. The frame agreement will cover the provision of engineering services, supply of equipment and personnel, and all necessary t
Bibby Offshore Appoints General Manager for Renewables Branch
Bibby Offshore, the leading subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, has appointed Dorothy Shepherd as general manager, renewables. Shepherd joins Bibby Offshore after having spent a significant time at The Crown Estate . Her new position includes supporting existing business developmen