Subsea
Alstom Tidal Devices Hit 1GWh (Scotland)
As part of their testing programmes at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, Alstom’s tidal devices have now generated over 1GWh of electricity, in actual operating conditions, to the Scottish grid. Alstom’s 1MW tidal turbine, deployed in 2013 as part of the ReDAPT project, a
Rena Wreck to Stay in Place
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has released its S87F report on the application to leave the remains of the wreck in place on Otaiti (Astrolabe). The report recommends that, provided key issues can be adequately addressed through the consent process, including consideration of cultural concerns,
AWI Scientist Recognised by Werner Petersen Foundation
AWI deep-sea expert Prof. Dr. Antje Boetius was honoured with the special professorship of the Werner Petersen foundation. This award is worth 20 000 Euro and includes a guest professorship at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel, Germany. Prof. Dr. Antje Boetius Antje Boetius stud
Subsea Processing to Rise, Research Says
According to research firm TechNavio, the Global Subsea Processing Market is expected to grow in tandem with rising global demand for oil and gas, projecting a CAGR of 18.5 percent from 2014-2018. Governments worldwide are focusing on subsea processing technologies to increase their overall producti
Tidal Energy in China to Move Forward
Under the serious pressure of energy shortages and environmental pollution, China has formulated various strategy measures to accelerate the development of renewable energy technologies. Among them the medium and long-term China’s target, increasing the portion of renewable energy in the final primar
DOF Subsea Nets Tui Subsea Gig
DOF Subsea Australia has secured a contract for subsea installation job at the Tui Area oil project, located offshore Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. The activities to tie Pateke-4H back to the Umuroa FPSO as a producer are planned for Q1 2015 with first oil forecast for Q2 2015. Work is ongoing to det
Emerson Buys Paine Electronics Business
Emerson has acquired the Paine Electronics business from Paine Electronics, LLC, which will become part of Emerson Process Management. Paine Electronics, a manufacturer of pressure transducers, is recognized worldwide for its pressure and temperature instrumentation used in some of the most challeng
Bibby Offshore Scoops Investment in People Award
Bibby Offshore, a provider of subsea installation, inspection, repair and maintenance services to the offshore oil and gas industry, has won the Investment in People award at the 2014 Oil & Gas UK Awards. The winners were announced last night (Thursday 6 November 2014) at the Aberdeen Exhibition and
Prysmian Down 20 Pct, Confirms Full-Year Guidance
Prysmian, the manufacturer of cables used in the energy and telecoms industries, has reported a drop in earnings for the first nine months of 2014 of approximately 20 percent. Prysmian’s adjusted EBITDA amounted to €355 million (€442 million in the first nine months of 2013). Excluding the adverse i
New Tech Used in WWII Aircraft Wreck Find
An endeavor to employ a suite of oceanographic research instruments to find downed World War II aircraft and the remains of troops listed as missing in action for nearly 70 years are the subject of a film by camera maker GoPro and the CBS. Supported by a grant from the Office of Naval Research, Scri
Havyard’s Newbuild Named
Fosnavåg, Norway, has witnessed the namig ceremony of Havyard’s newbuild 115 ‘African Inspiration’, with Minister of Finance, Siv Jensen, as its godmother. The Minister of Finance christened the 113-meter vessel yesterday in the presence of many spectators, including Taofik Adegbite, co-founder, o
Primeline Secures Funds for LS36-1 Gas Field
Primeline Energy Holdings Inc. has confirmed the financing for its share of the costs of the LS36-1 gas field development. The LS36-1 gas field is located in 84m of water in the East China Sea about 150km from the major city Wenzhou. The field was discovered by Primeline and has been developed by CN
Scientists Study Subsea Asphalt Off Angola
More than two thousand mounds of asphalt harbouring a wealth of deep-water creatures have been discovered up to two kilometres deep, off the coast of Angola. In a study, scientists at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have been examining the images and data captured at the site to build an intr
JFD Wins Submarine Escape and Rescue Job for RAN
James Fisher Defence (JFD), the subsea operations and engineering company, has been awarded a contract by the Commonwealth of Australia for the long-term provision of the Royal Australia Navy’s (RAN) submarine escape and rescue capability for the next five years, plus options through to 2024. The Ja