Research & Development
Aqua Comms Trials Ciena’s Security Solution for AEConnect
Aqua Comms, a provider of subsea capacity-based network solutions, has completed a proof of concept of Ciena’s WaveLogic Encryption solution, demonstrating the ability to safeguard all data at the optical layer on its AEConnect cable system that spans more than 5,400 km across the Atlantic. Accordin
Statoil Backs Badger Explorer
Badger Explorer (BXPL) has received a letter of intent (LOI) from Statoil, where Statoil confirms their intent to support BXPL’s Development Program in 2016. The objective of the development program is to further develop, design and qualify technologies and solutions for a commercial Badger Explorer
Deep Green turbine design gets go-ahead
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto and German tidal turbine manufacturer Schottel Hydro have completed the turbine design for Minesto’s Deep Green tidal power plant.
Subsea in March
Subsea World News has gathered all the highlights to bring you a summarized version of the most popular articles from the previous month. In March, more layoffs were announced in Norway when Aker Solutions informed its employees in subsea division it will cut as many as 600 permanent positions at fa
DEME Takes Small Stake in Tidal Power Scotland
Atlantis has agreed to sell a minority stake in its Scottish tidal development company, Tidal Power Scotland Limited (TPSL) to DEME for cash consideration, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent which are scheduled to be achieved during the coming weeks. Reportedly, DEME has agreed
DNV GL Introduces Offshore Leak Detection Systems Guidance
DNV GL has launched globally applicable guidance for leak detection systems for offshore fields. The Recommended Practice (DNVGL-RP-F302) is based on the findings of a DNV GL led joint industry project (JIP) completed in 2015 with 19 companies, including Eni, Lundin, Petrobras and FMC technologies,
APEM Taking to Air Over Norfolk Vanguard East One More Time
APEM will complete a final survey over Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard East site this month, as part of an eight month project to gather data on birds and marine mammals in the area. Eight surveys were flown out from Norwich International Airport at monthly intervals between September 2015 and April 2
TES rolls out magnet generator for wave devices
TES Vsetín, a Czech-based manufacturer of electric components, has designed a prototype of low-speed permanent magnet generator for wave energy applications.
TROPOS to harness multiple ocean goods
Offshore platform that generates renewable energy and produces sustainable food sources is being developed in Edinburgh as part of the European collaborative TROPOS project.
U-Boat Worx Presents New Tourist Submersibles
The Netherlands-based submersible manufacturer, U-Boat Worx , has launched three new luxury submarine models the Cruise Sub 5, Cruise Sub 7 and Cruise Sub 9. The Cruise Sub 5 and 7 are capable of diving to 1,140 meters making them the deepest-diving tourist submersibles. Depending on the model, it c
Indonesia’s OTEC gets French funding boost
Akuo Energy, together with Pertamina and the French Agency for Development (AFD), have signed a grant agreement to foster the development of renewable energies in Indonesia.
Euro Initiative Sets Aside EUR 20 Million for Smart Grids Projects
ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus, an initiative of funding programmes from 21 European countries and regions, will open the second call for proposals for European transnational projects on smart grids on 18 April, offering over EUR 20 million in funding for RDD projects. European RDD consortia are invited t
EU: New electricity market design to favor renewables
Europe’s renewable energy industry has called for a reform of the EU electricity market to be set as priority, setting out market adjustment features and principles that would help the EU reap the benefits of renewable energy power generation.
Minesto goes on a recruitment drive
Swedish-based tidal energy developer, Minesto, is expanding its team with several development engineering job openings.