A 3D virtual reality ‘cave’ will be created at the University of Hull to provide the offshore renewable energy sector with an innovative training facility. The virtual reality environment will give people working or training for roles in the green power industry the chance to experience the hostile,
The Crown Estate has today confirmed that three organisations have secured rights to progress with the development of tidal energy projects at sites around the UK. The announcement of these three projects signals the continued growth in both interest in the development of marine renewables across th
SRM Projects Ltd. plans to discuss merits and liabilities of tidal power with Quadra residents. SRM has applied for investigative licenses for determination of the potential for tidal power in south Discovery Passage and Seymour Narrows. After the expression of the concerns by Strathcona Regional Di
In August 2012, scientists conducted an intensive geological survey of the submarine rhyolitic Omurodashi volcano located south of Izu-Oshima, Tokyo Metropolis, using the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Hyper Dolphin. The survey, led by Kenichiro Tani, Research Scientist, Institute for Research on E
Statoil has completed its first multilateral well offshore Brazil as part of the company’s increased oil recovery (IOR) efforts at the Peregrino field. This is the first multilateral well in Brazil with gravel pack in both branches. “Statoil has used this technology to reach world-leading recovery f
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report ‘Offshore Wind Cable Suppliers – Profile and Project Overview’ to their offering. ‘Offshore Wind Cable Suppliers – Profile and Project Overview’ is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that off
An innovative new wireless subsea modem has been trialled at The Underwater Centre, a unique subsea testing and training facility in Fort William, Scotland. WFS Technologies – the world’s leading supplier of wireless technology for underwater communication, navigation and power transfer – trialled t
A ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding to create the world’s first tropical environment focussed tidal energy research centre in Darwin has been signed by Tenax Energy Pty Ltd (“Tenax Energy”) and Charles Darwin University (CDU). The Testing Centre (and associated Pilot Plant), is the first s
Carbon Trust is planning to conduct the offshore wind cable study. A significant number of UK offshore wind farms have experienced difficulties associated with the installation and burial of intra-array cables. In 2011, the OWA commissioned a study to develop recommendations for optimised cable inst
Carbon Trust is planning to conduct the offshore wind cable study. A significant number of UK offshore wind farms have experienced difficulties associated with the installation and burial of intra-array cables. In 2011, the OWA commissioned a study to develop recommendations for optimised cable inst
As a member of the HYDRALAB-IV consortium, DHI offers access to research groups to conduct experimental studies in its wave basins. One of the projects selected by HYDRALAB’s user selection panel for Transnational Access to the facilities concerns ‘Dynamic Response of Floating offshore Structures un
Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and production company, provides a technical and resource update on Licensing Option 11/9 (“Drombeg”). Providence (80%, Operator) and Sosina Exploration (20%) were awarded Licensing Option 11/9 (“Drombeg”) as part of the 2011 Irish Atlan
The first direct evidence that marked changes to Antarctic sea ice drift have occurred over the last 20 years, in response to changing winds, is published this week in the journal Nature Geoscience. Scientists from NERC’s British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pas
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading marine engine manufacturer, announced it has successfully carried out the world’s first ME-GI full scale demonstration test in combination with Hi-GAS. HHI’s independent LNG Fuel Gas Supply (FGSS), Hi-GAS system (Hyundai I
