Research & Development
Global Wind Service and GE Expand Merkur Collaboration
GE Renewable Energy has selected Global Wind Service (GWS) as a primary partner for the commissioning and completion scope for the 396MW Merkur offshore wind farm in the German North Sea.
Industry to weigh in on AMETS wave test site plans
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has commissioned Cruz Atcheson Consulting Engineers to conduct a positioning study related to the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS).
BHGE and TechnipFMC join forces on LNG apps
TechnipFMC and Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE) have signed a new agreement to collaborate on the development of digital applications for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. The objective of the applications is to “improve LNG plant operators’ ability to reasonably predict when equipment will
Carbon Trust Picks Innovators of Offshore Wind Subsea Inspection Challenge
The Carbon Trust has announced the winners of its latest innovation competition to find new methods to inspect offshore wind substructures. The competition, launched as part of the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator programme, targeted companies with new or adaptable techniques for inspection
Carbon Trust Picks Innovative Foundation Inspection Methods
The Carbon Trust has announced the winners of the latest innovation competition in its Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) program which sought new or adaptable techniques for inspection of offshore wind foundations. Applications were open for four specific challenges, including weld inspection for mono
Video: WaveSub sails across the sea
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has released a video which shows the lift and tow tests on its recently launched WaveSub wave energy device in Milford Haven.
Rovco names new Operations Manager
Bristol-based subsea services provider Rovco Subsea has appointed Liam Warren as its Operations Manager to support the delivery of ROV and survey projects across the globe.
Minesto starts $12M share issue pursuit
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has opened the subscription for share rights issue as it aims to raise funds to support the upcoming tidal energy activities in Wales and enhance its product range.
InterMoor UK Grows Engineering Department
InterMoor UK has strengthened its engineering team and capabilities by adding two new engineers. The Aberdeen-based company has appointed Nick Callaghan as senior structural engineer with responsibility for development and delivery of structural engineering within the Aberdeen team and Cristian Maxi
US Test Center Gearing Up For Offshore Wind Giant
Clemson University is preparing the 15MW dynamometer test rig at its SCE&G Energy Innovation Center in Charleston, South Carolina, which will be used to test the gearbox of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s 9.5MW offshore wind turbine.
US Test Center Gearing Up For Offshore Wind Giant
Clemson University is preparing the 15MW dynamometer test rig at its SCE&G Energy Innovation Center in Charleston, South Carolina, which will be used to test the gearbox of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s 9.5MW offshore wind turbine.
SENSYS Rolls Out Its New ROV Magnetometer
Germany-based manufacturer of magnetometers and survey solutions, SENSYS, said it has launched its new MX3D UW magnetometer system to be mounted on nearly any ROV. According to the company, the MX3D UW small size, light weight and high sampling Fluxgate magnetometers allow a very compact setup on an
KCI and Tractebel Join Hands in French Offshore Wind Projects
KCI The Engineers is supporting Tractebel at the Dieppe et Le Tréport and Iles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farms in France by providing the structural know-how to the engineering team for the offshore substations. KCI’s scope will be to assist by setting up the engineering packages for the
Laminaria Preps for Full-Scale Deployment at EMEC’s Wave Test Site
Laminaria’s wave energy converter (WEC) has completed tank testing at the Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) laboratory at Plymouth University. Building on initial tank tests in 2016, the latest testing programme has been supported by MaRINET2 which supports marine energy developers in ac