Research & Development
Norwegian Oil and Gas Project to Run on Offshore Wind?
Norwegian oil and gas major Aker BP has tabled a proposal to power the NOAKA project on the Norwegian Continental Shelf with electricity from shore combined with offshore wind.
Top news, April 30 – May 6, 2018
MarineEnergy.biz has compiled the top news from marine energy industry from April 30 until May 6, 2018.
EMEC targets international emerging markets
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is looking to hire a development manager to build an international development portfolio for the Orkney-based marine energy testing center.
UK Schools Set for Subsea STEM Challenge Final
The final of a new initiative aimed at encouraging school pupils, aged 13 to 14 to consider a career in the subsea sector will take place in Aberdeen later this month. The STEM Challenge, led by Subsea UK and supported by The Smallpeice Trust, has seen teams of year nine students compete in a design
Minesto installs tidal kite’s bottom joint system (Video)
The bottom joint system that will be used to moor Minesto’s DG500 tidal energy device to the seabed off Wales has been installed onto the gravity-based foundation.
DNV GL New JIP Aims at Pipeline Installation Cost Savings
DNV GL is launching the second phase of a joint industry project (JIP) to develop a design guideline that complements current pipeline codes and standards. Phase 1 of the project has now completed and involved ShawCor LLC, McDermott, PAPE Engineering, Saipem, SVAP, Wasco, and Technip FMC. This devel
10MW+ Wind Turbine Project Wades Into Deep Waters
Principle Power has joined a project led by German turbine manufacturer Senvion to develop the Next Generation 10+MW rated, Robust, Reliable and Large Offshore Wind Energy Converters for Clean, Low Cost and Competitive Electricity (ReaLCoE).
Minesto Sets Up Bottom Joint System for Deep Green Device
The bottom joint system that will be used to moor Minesto’s DG500 device to the seabed in Holyhead Deep, Wales has been installed onto the gravity-based foundation. The bottom joint functions as a locking mechanism between the power plant’s tether and the seabed foundation. It is also articulated in
Aqua Power Technologies presents MANTA wave device
UK-based wave energy start-up Aqua Power Technologies has introduced its new wave energy converter dubbed MANTA for remote offshore local grid installations.
Bombora lines up mWave membrane supplier
European subsidiary of Australian company Bombora Wave Power has awarded a contract to hovercraft manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork for the supply of a membrane for the mWave device.
Video Interview: Deep Green tidal installation walk-through
Swedish marine energy developer Minesto has published an interview with the company’s Chief Operating Officer David Collier, where he explains the scope and process of the ‘world’s first’ low-flow tidal stream installation.
24Sea Forms French Connection with Innosea
Belgian structural monitoring specialist 24Sea has established an exclusive cooperation agreement with French renewables engineering specialist Innosea for structural monitoring and design of offshore and onshore wind substructures in France.
24Sea Forms French Connection with Innosea
Belgian structural monitoring specialist 24Sea has established an exclusive cooperation agreement with French renewables engineering specialist Innosea for structural monitoring and design of offshore and onshore wind substructures in France.
Smith Engineering shaping augmented tidal stream turbine
UK-based technology company Smith Engineering has reached a new phase in developing an augmented floating tidal stream turbine prototype.