Research & Development
OGTC Targets New Robotic Technologies for UKCS Fields
The Oil & Gas Technology Centre has launched two new ‘Calls for Ideas’ to identify, support and fund solutions which use robotics to reduce inspection costs, and to unlock the 225 marginal discoveries in small pools across the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). Each call has a fund of approximately £1 mil
Orkney Marine Energy Firms Establish Singapore Partnership
Orkney marine energy consultancies, Orcades Marine Management Consultants Ltd (OMMC), and Aquatera have formed Singapore based partnership with local company OceanPixel to provide marine operations planning, management and verification services.
WaveEL wave device powers Norwegian grid
Waves4Power’s wave energy system has started delivering electricity to the Norwegian grid.
Top news, May 29 – June 4, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from May 29 – June 4, 2017.
OPERA team issues report on its first industrial workshop
The team behind the OPERA project organised the first industrial workshop during Bilbao Marine Energy Week event, aimed at learning from the first practical experiences of open-sea operation, identifying common challenges, best practices and needs.
Offshore Center Maasvlakte 2 to Set Up in Port of Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam is planning to create a new port site of up to 70 hectares using the hydraulic filling technique on Maasvlakte 2 in the Prinses Alexiahaven. The Port of Rotterdam is creating the space for an offshore centre for wind energy at sea, decommissioning and the oil and gas market. Th
DNV GL to Help Develop Offshore Wind Technical Standards in China
The World Bank has selected a consortium of DNV GL, the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI) and the East China Investigation and Design Institute (ECIDI) to draft Offshore Wind Technical Standards in China.
Minesto’s tidal kite nears take-off with new supply deals
Minesto has hired two UK-based companies to supply it with parts for the Deep Green tidal plant scheduled for installation off Wales later this year.
Video: Nautricity installs CoRMaT tidal turbine off Orkney
Nautricity has released a time-lapse footage showing the recent installation of its 500kW tidal energy turbine at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Floating Wind JIP Picks Study Groups
The Carbon Trust-led Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (JIP) has kicked off a series of studies to address future challenges for the emergent floating offshore wind sector.
Floating Wind JIP Picks Study Groups
The Carbon Trust-led Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (JIP) has kicked off a series of studies to address future challenges for the emergent floating offshore wind sector.
HIE appoints new energy director
Scottish economic and community development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has named Audrey MacIver as its new director of energy and low carbon.
SmartBay Ireland hunts for test site business developer
SmartBay Ireland is recruiting for Business Development and Projects Coordinator to bring in new projects to the SmartBay marine and renewable energy test site.
LOC Consortium to Look Into Challenges Facing Utility-Scale Floating Wind Farms
A consortium led by LOC Group has been selected by the Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (JIP) to investigate the infrastructure and logistics challenges faced in the development, construction and maintenance of utility-scale floating offshore wind farms. The investigation report and recommendati