Research & Development
Aquatera scouts for renewable energy professionals
Orkney-based energy and environmental consultancy Aquatera is looking to expand its team with two new job openings.
Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE Gets Nine Finalists
XPRIZE has announced nine finalist teams advancing in the $7-million Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE, a three-year global competition challenging teams to advance ocean technologies for rapid, unmanned and high-resolution ocean exploration. XPRIZE will award each finalist an equal share of a $1 million
Manchester Uni researchers target tidal turbine degradation
Researchers from The University of Manchester have released a study which aims to shed more light on the degradation procedures associated with tidal turbines in order to inform more accurate cost projections for potential new installations.
GTT completes new LNG fuel tank tech testing
French liquefied natural gas (LNG) containment system specialist, Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) developed and completed the testing phase of its new technology named LNG Brick.
Subsea 7 Cooperates with Siemens on New Solutions
Subsea 7 has teamed up with Siemens to develop effective in-house control systems, using Siemens SIMIT simulation technology, to help iron out any potential software bugs before installation. By creating a virtual model from its Aberdeen base, Subsea 7 can effectively test the control systems under
STL Xtreme Release Connector Obtains Norwegian Patent
Aberdeen-based subsea technology specialist STL (Subsea Technologies Limited) has been awarded a Norwegian patent for its Xtreme Release Connector product. According to the company, its high-angle release connector enhances safety and reduces environmental risks, while saving time and money by incre
OSRL Rolls Out New Subsea Well Capping Technology
Oil Spill Response Limited’s (OSRL) latest development in subsea well capping technology, Offset Installation Equipment (OIE), has been officially launched from the equipment’s new home base in Trieste, Italy. The event, which featured figures from across the offshore industry, represented the culmi
Aquatera delivers marine energy roadmap for Peru
UK-based energy and environmental consultancy Aquatera has published a study which outlines the prospects for the development of aquatic renewable energy in Peru.
Edinburgh Uni seeks tidal energy research wingman
The University of Edinburgh is looking for research associate in resource characterization for tidal energy to join its Institute for Energy Systems in the School of Engineering.
OGTC Backs Sonomatic and Strathclyde Uni Robotics Projects
The Oil & Gas Technology Centre has invested in three robotics projects to transform pressure vessel inspection. The projects were selected as part of our first Asset Integrity ‘Call for Ideas’, which launched in 2017. Pressure vessel inspection was identified by the industry as a crucial challenge
JFMS to Help ORACLES with Safe Crew Transfer Vision
James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS) is collaborating with the University of Strathclyde and the University of Exeter on developing new offshore wind access forecasting methodology expected to enable safer crew transfers.
ORE Wrapping Up Turbine Bearing Test Facility Paperwork
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult expects to publish the contract notices and procurement documentation for the construction of its wind turbine bearing test facility in Blyth, UK, in March.
Ofgem presented with Orkney’s renewables link needs
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has submitted a ‘final needs case’ to the UK energy regulator Ofgem for a subsea cable link that could connect up to 220MW of new renewables on Orkney to the Scottish mainland.
Oceaneering gets Ecosse under its wings in a £50M sale deal
Global provider of engineered services and products Oceaneering International has acquired Ecosse Subsea through one of its subsidiaries.