Outlook & Strategy
Global OTEC starts testing scaled designs for PLOTEC project
UK company Global OTEC has started testing the scaled design of an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) platform as part of the EU-funded PLOTEC project.
SolarDuck sets up Norwegian floating solar base
Floating solar developer SolarDuck has opened an office in Norway, which will serve as the company’s global business development center.
Sustainable Marine’s Canadian business goes bust over DFO permitting issues
Sustainable Marine Energy’s Canadian subsidiary has been placed into voluntary bankruptcy, citing permitting issues with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) as the main reason behind the development.
Floating solar in Portugal could exceed national target for solar energy of 7GW, new research finds
Researchers from the University of Évora have found that the installed capacity of floating solar systems in Portugal could exceed the national target for solar energy of 7GW, defined in the country’s National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC) 2030.
Tenders canceled for Poland-Lithuania submarine interconnector
Two tenders have been canceled for a submarine interconnection project that is set to link Lithuania’s and Poland’s electricity systems due to exceeding the investment budget in the offers. Lithuanian transmission system operator (TSO) Litgrid has decided to cancel the procedure for selecting a cabl
Wood teams up with SGN to boost UK hydrogen plans
Consulting and engineering company Wood has announced that it is working with gas distribution company SGN to accelerate plans for key hydrogen transmission infrastructure in Scotland and southern England that supports the UK’s commitment to Net Zero by 2050. Over the next 12 months, Wood said it is
Ørsted selected for Denmark’s full-scale carbon capture and storage project
The Danish Energy Agency has awarded Ørsted Bioenergy & Thermal Power with a 20-year contract for Denmark’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, set to capture and store 430,000 tonnes of CO2 per year from 2026. The Ørsted Kalundborg Hub project will see Ørsted establish carbon
Fluxys looking into hydrogen transportation routes in Belgium
As part of its preparations for transporting hydrogen and CO2, infrastructure operator Fluxys Belgium has selected engineering consultancy Sweco to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary research into several hydrogen routes in Ghent and Antwerp. In addition, Sweco’s assignment includes design,
Montenegro inks MoU with US companies for LNG terminal in port of Bar
The Government of Montenegro is advancing works to install an LNG terminal in the port of Bar as it signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US companies Enerflex Energy Systems and Wethington Energy Innovation. On 12 May, Prime Minister Dritan Abazović, on behalf of the Government of Monteneg
Lloyd’s Register gives nod of approval for Quoceant’s Q-Connect system
Scottish engineering consultancy Quoceant has secured an approval in principle from Lloyd’s Register for its quick connection system for marine renewable energy applications.
GEEN RAY study credits engine technology advancements for lower methane emissions
The GREEN RAY project has published its findings on methane emissions from a study carried out onboard the Wasaline ferry Aurora Botnia which is powered by LNG. The study was conducted by a team of experts from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, comprising Kati Lehtoranta, Niina Kuittinen
Morlais goes forward with environmental monitoring work
Morlais tidal energy project, managed by Menter Môn, is making preparations to welcome an environmental monitoring buoy to collect data related to the interaction of wildlife with tidal turbines.
Eco Wave Power finds local partner to deliver wave energy plant in Greece
Eco Wave Power has entered into an agreement with Rogan Associates for the design of its wave energy technology in the Port of Heraklion, on the Greek island of Crete.
Descalzi stays Eni CEO for fourth term
The Board of Directors of the Italian energy giant Eni has appointed Claudio Descalzi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for his fourth term and has named the members of the board committees. In this role, Descalzi is responsible for the management of the company, with the exception of specific respon