Research & Development
Bombora expands to Europe with plans to deploy off Wales
Australian wave energy developer Bombora Wave Power has unveiled plans to expand its operations in Europe with new headquarters to be based in Wales, United Kingdom.
Bladt-Led Taskforce Working on Jacket Foundations Cost-Model
A new cost-model which can be used to benchmark costs on jacket foundations will be presented in early 2018, as one of the working groups within a Bladt Industries-led jacket foundation taskforce is now working on the cost-model.
Top news, November 13 – 19, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from November 13 – 19, 2017.
Ditrel concludes Konekta2 trials at Bimep
Ditrel Industrial has completed the survivabiltiy trials of its electric subsea connector Konekta2 at the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (Bimep).
New Submarine Rescue Systems Nearing Completion at JFD
JFD said it is progressing with the build of its new 3rd generation submarine rescue systems (SRS), ready for delivery to its customer in 2018. The SRS has been developed by JFD to maximise the chances of successfully rescuing the crew of a distressed submarine (DISSUB) and is said to be the culmina
ESnet Upgrades Its Transatlantic Network Links
ESnet has upgraded its transatlantic networking connection between the United States and Europe to four 100 gigabits-per-second links. These links give researchers at America’s national laboratories and universities ultra-fast access to scientific data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and other
SMD Preps for Next Stage of VAMOS Testing
UK-based subsea engineering specialist Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) has completed first stage testing in a pioneering project which is set to uncover valuable European mineral resources. SMD is technical lead on the VAMOS (viable alternative mine operating system) project, a 42-month internationa
Marine energy experts consult on ORE Supergen future
Leading figures from the renewable energy sector have gathered in Plymouth to consult on the future steps for the ORE Supergen program.
Subsea Power Hub takes innovation prize home
East Coast Oil and Gas Engineering (EC-OG) has won an award for its Subsea Power Hub at the Scottish Environment Business Awards.
Expertise Hub VIDEO: Early Detailed Modelling Helps Designers Cut Costs (DHI Group)
Providing offshore wind developers with the best modelling data possible in the early stages of project development translates into significant cost reductions, according to Dr. Thor Ugelvig Petersen, Head of Department Ports & Offshore Technology at DHI Group.
IRENA, ADFD launch $50M call for renewables
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) have opened the sixth round of funding for renewable energy projects in developing countries.
Ørsted Allots Second Round East Coast Community Fund Grants
Denmark-based Ørsted has awarded seventeen local organisations from Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North Norfolk, UK, with grants from the second round of its East Coast Community Fund.
Ørsted Allots Second Round East Coast Community Fund Grants
Denmark-based Ørsted has awarded seventeen local organisations from Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North Norfolk, UK, with grants from the second round of its East Coast Community Fund.
Wintershall Gets Nod to Start Up Maria Ahead of Schedule
German operator Wintershall has been granted a consent from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) to start-up production from the Maria field in the Norwegian Sea, ahead of schedule. Production start-up is planned for December 2017, about 10 months ahead of the original plan, which was for start