The potential for the Highlands and Islands to become a leading player in developing the UK’s marine economy will be the focus of a new, region-wide study. Known as a ‘science and innovation audit’ (SIA), the study will fully explore, for the first time, the potential of the region’s marine resource
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is leading a joint industry project (JIP), supported by the Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF), to provide industry with a better understanding of the mechanism of hydrate growth and blockages. The 12-month study, entitled ‘Hydrate Deposit Growth in Subse
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a wave power technology development company based in Wales, UK, said it will unveil its quarter-scale, prototype WaveSub wave energy generator, marking its move to a new, sea-based phase of its development. Designed to operate around 10 kilometers from shore, the WaveSub
Two University of Victoria projects with the potential to change how the world interprets the forces of nature have taken a major step toward being realized with the Canada Foundation for Innovation announcement of $6.3 million in funding support. UVic Earth and Ocean Sciences professor Jody Klymak
Marine Power Systems (MPS) is set to unveil its quarter-scale prototype WaveSub wave energy generator, marking a move to a new, sea-based phase of its development. Designed to operate around 10km from shore, the WaveSub wave energy generator harnesses the continual orbital motion of waves under the
The damage caused to beaches by extreme storms on exposed energetic coastlines and the rate at which they recover can now be accurately predicted thanks to new research led by the University of Plymouth. Working with the University of New South Wales, scientists have developed a computer model which
UK has published the Clean Growth Strategy showing how the country is leading the way in cutting carbon emissions to combat climate change while driving economic growth. ‘The Clean Growth Strategy: Leading the way to a low carbon future’ has been published on October 12, 2017, by Business and Energy
Scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have published a landmark study bringing together nearly half a century of UK seabed grab survey data. These data originate from multiple sources in industry and government, and their collation and standardisation
As part of its first commercial-scale project, Minesto together with ITPEnergised has completed an updated Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) analysis of Minesto’s marine energy converter based on new knowledge of the system. Projections now show that Minesto’s LCOE will already fall to €100/MWh after
Hardide Coatings and Master Flo Valve (MFV) have developed a new solution to protect high temperature, high pressure (HT/HP) subsea choke valves. The valves are the first of their kind to feature the Hardide-T coating, which can be applied to choke valve stems so they can withstand temperatures up t
We’re bringing you a short summary of the key messages delivered during Marine Energy Event, held on Wednesday as part of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2017. The key messages were presented by seven speakers of the Marine Energy Event after a day full of interesting discussions and
The FORESEA (Funding Ocean Energy through Strategic European Action) programme has launched its 4th call for proposals today at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2017. The call targets technology developers in offshore sectors such as the oil & gas, subsea and shipping industries, which ha
Energy Minister Richard Harrington confirmed on Wednesday that up to £557 million will be made available for less established renewable electricity projects as part of the UK government’s Clean Growth Strategy, to drive economic growth and clean up the energy system. Since 1990 the UK’s emissions ar
The FORESEA (Funding Ocean Energy through Strategic European Action) programme has launched its 4th call for proposals today at the Offshore Energy 2017 conference in Amsterdam, the Nederlands. The call aims to help developers of offshore technologies transition into the renewable energy space by de
