Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission has commenced the first cable installation campaign of the Shetland HVDC link. Campaign 1, which begins at Noss Head, North of Wick, started on 23 June and is scheduled to take place until 18 December. NKT Victoria is in charge of laying the cable, after which Gr
UK energy market regulator Ofgem has granted an electricity interconnector license for the MaresConnect Interconnector that will link Ireland and Great Britain. The license, granted on 27 June, authorizes MaresConnect Limited to participate in the operation of the interconnector that will link the B
Sercel, CGG’s Sensing & Monitoring division, has been selected as the successful bidder for the acquisition of ION Geophysical’s software business. Sercel said it plans to keep all employees associated with the business. According to the company, the acquisition is in connection with ION’s recently
Fugro is developing its next generation of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) called Blue Prism, which will deliver autonomous geophysical surveys. Fugro signed a contract with Kooiman Engineering and Van Oossanen Naval Architects for the naval design of this next generation of USVs. Engineered for ope
Nexans Norway has been selected as the preferred bidder for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract of the HVDC cable systems for first stage of the EuroAsia Interconnector. Nexans will be in charge of the EPCI of two HVDC cable systems, Pole 1 and Pole 2, for the
Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has completed the first trial of its remote survey system, reaching an ‘important milestone’ in readiness for the Armada fleet of unmanned surface robot vessels. According to the company’s update on social media, the demonstration was completed from the UK-base
Irish marine and aerial survey company Ondine is set to begin a geophysical survey at the Lir Offshore Array located off the east coast of Ireland today, 1 July. Ondine will be completing the survey works from 1 July to 15 August, subject to weather conditions, on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week.
Dutch geo-data specialist Fugro has contracted compatriot offshore lifting equipment provider KenzFigee for the design and delivery of a launch and recovery system (LARS), part of Fugro’s geotechnical system Blue Snake. The Fugro Blue Snake is an integrated LARS and seabed research system combining
Despite the projections stating the global energy investments are to reach $2.4 trillion this year, much more is still needed to successfully tackle the issues of energy security and climate crises globally
Fugro is about to commence a vessel-mounted bathymetry survey at the Inch Cape offshore wind farm, located off the Angus coastline in Scotland. The activities are planned to begin on or after 2 July and are expected to take up to 10 days to complete, weather permitting. The 50-meter DP2 research/sur
Norwegian seismic player TGS has acquired Prediktor, a compatriot provider of asset management and real-time data management solutions to renewable and energy asset owners. Based in Fredrikstad, with 40 employees, Prediktor currently supports 7 GW of renewable energy assets, mainly PV solar, with a
UK-based Rovco has signed a contract with Van Oord to carry out subsea investigation works on the 759 MW Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm in the Dutch Sea. Under the contract, Rovco will perform unexploded ordnance (UXO) investigation and identification campaign, as well as survey work across
Dutch-German transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT has begun two tendering processes looking for providers of offshore services in Germany.
A European electricity company has invited component manufacturers and services providers to engage in a preliminary market consultation to determine the current market capabilities within the offshore wind industry before the start of the potential procurement process.
