Research & Development
Minesto delays Deep Green installation. Hires new supplier
Minesto has postponed the installation of its Deep Green tidal plant for 2018 to facilitate the delivery of new foundation for the plant that will be supplied by Jones Bros Ruthin Civil Engineering.
Tunisian Solar Power to Reach Europe via Three Subsea Cables
TuNur Limited has filed its request for authorization with the Tunisian Ministry of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energy for a 4.5 GW solar export project. A newly established solar complex in the Sahara Desert in Southwest Tunisia, near Réjim Maâtoug (Kébili Governorate) would supply the European mar
WiSub-led JIP to Deliver Universal AUV Connection
International collaboration between companies and universities in Brazil, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the UK are developing a universal interface to facilitate Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) docking with subsea structures. The consortium, led by WiSub, includes leaders from industry and academia
DeBu Team Eyes Suction Bucket Technology
The developers of the 252MW DeBu offshore wind project are considering adding two more demonstration wind turbines to test the suction bucket foundation technology at the site in the German North Sea.
DNV GL Presents Remote Monitoring for Subsea Equipment Production
DNV GL said it has developed a solution for remote surveillance service for subsea equipment manufacturing. According to DNV GL , the primary goal of this new alternative was based on cost savings; improved safety for surveyors; increased flexibility on testing schedules; availability of experts; an
OGA Presents Outputs from Decommissioning Workshops
The MER UK Decommissioning Task Force has received outputs from workshops arranged by Task Groups in support of the goal to ‘minimise the cost of decommissioning in an appropriate manner with a focus on delivering what would otherwise not be delivered by industry.’ Two workshops were organised, name
Eni Becomes Part of Siemens Subsea Power Grid JIP
The energy company Eni Norge, a subsidiary of Eni S.p.A. has joined the Siemens Subsea Power Grid Joint Industry Program (JIP). Siemens Subsea is developing a complete subsea power network with a group of partners, led by Chevron and including Statoil, Exxon and Petrobras, as part of a Joint Industr
MHI Vestas Turbine Catches Fire at Østerild Test Centre
A MHI Vestas V164 wind turbine has caught fire at the Østerild – National Test Centre for Large Wind Turbines in Denmark, according to local media.
MHI Vestas Turbine Catches Fire at Østerild Test Centre
A MHI Vestas V164 wind turbine has caught fire at the Østerild – National Test Centre for Large Wind Turbines in Denmark, according to local media.
NEL Heads Multiphase Standardization Project
NEL, the flow measurement R&D specialist, is leading a research programme that should enhance flow measurement standardisation across Europe between multiphase flow metrology testing facilities. The new three-year project is part of the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR
OEEC: Marine Energy Event sees even stronger international focus
The marine energy industry has a role to play in the EU electricity supply by 2050. This requires advancement in the certification and verification of technologies in order to access commercial funding. The Marine Energy Event, organized in cooperation with the Dutch Energy from Water Association (E
IHC Looks to Boost Power for Subsea Mining Ops
IHC Mining is working to bring sustainable marine mining a step closer to reality. The company is looking to maximise the efficiency of its electric motor used to power the booster station pumps of the vertical transport system required to lift ore from significant water depths.. Awarded the ‘New En
Scotland Bankrolls Offshore Wind Accelerator Programme
The Scottish Government has invested a further GBP 1.5 million in the Carbon Trust’s collaborative research, development and demonstration (RD&D) programme – the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA).
Scotland Bankrolls Offshore Wind Accelerator Programme
The Scottish Government has invested a further GBP 1.5 million in the Carbon Trust’s collaborative research, development and demonstration (RD&D) programme – the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA).