Four guidelines in a series being produced by the Well Life Cycle Practices Forum (WLCPF) have been published yesterday (31 July ) by Oil & Gas UK to improve cross industry understanding of well-related issues on the UK continental shelf. The guidelines have been developed to share current good indu
DHI Group’s research into long-term scour predictions has borne fruit in the form of a specialty tool – WiTuS. With WiTuS, it is now possible to model long-term predictions on scouring around monopile type foundations – structures which form the bases of majority of the current and planned offshore
The kick off meeting of the Joint Industry Project (JIP) Wind Jack was held on 19 July. Deltares will carry out this project together with MARIN and with engineering offices, ship builders, ship owners and contractors from The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Singapore. Within the Wind Jack Joint I
During this summer, two Finnish wave energy converter devices will be tested to prove the viability of wave energy. As Yle reports, these prototypes from two Finnish investors are being demonstrated in the Atlantic Ocean. The „WaveRoller“, one of the devices, will be demonstrated off the coast of Po
Ecofys conduced a study about potential for ocean energy in Germany in 2010 which provided the basis for a re-assessment of the potential use of ocean energy in Germany and supported the German Government in the development of a future support strategy for ocean energy. The study assessed the ocean
The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters in the North of Scotland will today confirm their place on the global marine energy map with the launch of the area as a Marine Energy Park. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker will welcome the launch of the marine park during a visit to Thurso in Cait
Carbon Trust’s head of technology acceleration, Stephen Wyatt, predicts a big decrease in costs of wave and tidal power in Britain, which can be achieved with further R&D that will make installation and O&M methods more efficient. Reuters has brought Mr. Wyatt’s forecast from a briefing held in Lond
Fairfield Energy confirms that an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) survey carried out following repairs to the company operated Osprey subsea manifold has identified the need for further repairs before operations at Osprey can resume. As it will take some time to source the equipment required to comp
The Crown Estate today opened an industry engagement exercise to shape the future of wave and tidal leasing in the UK. With 37 sites leased to date, the UK already has a global lead in the wave and tidal industry and the exercise aims to help the industry grow further. The Crown Estate engagement [&
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde will help Scotland to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets by improving the performance of offshore wind farms, following investment from Scottish Enterprise. The funding has helped to secure a new experimental rig facility to test offshore wind co
Multinational divers conducted a combined diving demonstration during Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12) at the Ukrainian Western Naval Base, July 19. Divers demonstrated the proper use of diving equipment and safety techniques, while promoting positive relations between the participating countries. “W
Wind power will be the second biggest contributor to global renewable electricity generation by 2017, according to a ground-breaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from renewable sources including wind will i
Wind power will be the second biggest contributor to global renewable electricity generation by 2017, according to a ground-breaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from renewable sources including wind will i
Following the serious well incident on Gullfaks C in May 2010, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) outlined an extensive order for Statoil. After close follow-up of work and measures, the PSA believes Statoil has implemented appropriate improvement measures following the incident, and now co
