Research & Development
WES opens control systems innovation call
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has launched the call for control systems suitable for use with a variety of wave energy converters.
Video: Minesto’s Deep Green tidal kite
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has released a video animation showcasing the operational principles of its Deep Green tidal kite technology.
RVO Invites Bids for Hollandse Kust Noord Geophysical Investigations
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl), part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, issued a call for tenders for geophysical soil investigations at the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm zone on 5 April.
Wavepower CEO gets on SR’s green energy awards shortlist
Chief Executive Officer of Wavepower, David Rubie-Todd, has been nominated as one of the finalists of the Scottish Renewables’ (SR) 2017 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.
Statoil Gets Trestakk Go-Ahead
Norwegian authorities have approved the plan for development and operation (PDO) of the Trestakk discovery on the Halten Bank in the Norwegian Sea. Investments are calculated at NOK 5.5 billion, almost half of the original estimate. Trestakk was discovered in 1986, and expected recoverable volumes a
U-Boat Worx Unveils New Line of Research Submarines
Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx has introduced five new research submarines that open up the deep to private explorers and oceanographic research organizations. The deepest diving submersible of the new C-Researcher series is the 2-person “C-Researcher 2”, which has an operating depth of
Engie Picks Gjøa FEED Winners
Engie E&P Norge has awarded contracts for front end engineering and design (FEED) studies for modifications at the Gjøa platform in the North Sea to Kongsberg Maritime, Saipem and Hereema Marine Contractors. The modifications are part of the work being done to enable the Skarfjell-licence (PL418) to
TU Delft Researcher Studies Possibility of Hydraulic Offshore Wind Farm
For his doctorate awarded on Tuesday, 4 April, TU Delft researcher Antonio Jarquin Laguna investigated the possibility of a ‘hydraulic’ offshore wind farm.
Op-ed: Can Welsh marine energy really boost the economy?
Gareth Stockman, Managing Director of wave energy company Marine Power Systems (MPS), has shared his views on the role marine renewable energy could play in boosting the UK economy.
Subsea Centre of Excellence to Set Up in Scotland
A new GBP 16 million Centre of Excellence (CoE) for subsea development is to be established in East Kilbride, Scotland. Led by TÜV SÜD Limited (NEL), this investment will provide Scotland with a unique global capability. TÜV SÜD AG has agreed to invest £11.1 million in its NEL site in East Kilbride
Metocean Analytics rounds up Australia area
Open Ocean’s metocean analysis software Metocean Analytics has added new regional datasets for a large area surrounding Australia.
Scotland and California join forces to tackle climate change
The governments of Scotland and California have signed a joint agreement to work together to tackle climate change.
Intecsea Introduces New Low-Motion Floaters
Intecsea has launched a range of low-motion (LM) floaters – the flagship LM-FPSO, the LM-FLNG and the LM-SEMI. Suitable for all water depths, the LM-FPSO transforms the economics of harsh, remote offshore fields with savings of $500 million – $1.2 billion per project. The LM-FPSO is capable of opera
Tecnalia recruits for offshore renewables researcher
Tecnalia is looking to strengthen its offshore renewable energy team by adding a researcher capable of carrying out technology development tasks for wave and wind projects.