Ofgem has approved a proposal by SSEN to build a 600MW subsea link from Shetland to mainland Scotland. The link would allow new wind farms on Shetland to export electricity to and also ensure supply on the islands. Ofgem’s approval is also subject to approval of 457MW Viking Energy Wind Farm. Ofgem
Engineering firm Innovo has relocated its electric modular reel drive system (RDS), Innodrive 800T to Sparrows Group HQ in Aberdeen. Approved by Lloyd’s Register, the 800T RDS represents the latest of the large electrical RDSs introduced by Innovo. The Innodrive 800T RDS can carry 800-ton reels incl
ROV tooling firm ROVQUIP said it has further expanded its rental capabilities with the Webtool CRT200T cable retrieval tool. CRT200 comes with Hot Stab or Torque Tool interface for subsea ops and can also come with various cutting tools. This compliments ROVQUIP pool of rental tools, following the r
Pharos Offshore Group has delivered a fully refurbished telecoms plough for use in the North Sea region. The Cheltenham-based firm has delivered this full rebuild within a three-month period from start to finish. The delivery also included a new bespoke control system. Pharos will also be supporting
TenneT has awarded the consortium of Jan De Nul Group and LS Cable & System the contracts for the supply and installation of high voltage cables for the grid connection of the Hollandse Kust Noord and West Alpha offshore wind farms. Jan De Nul Group will take care of the transportation, laying, and
TenneT has opened market consultation on subsea cables and their installation for the projects Hollandse Kust (west) Beta and Ten Noorden van de Waddeneilanden.
Rotech Subsea has finalized a cable burial scope at the Walney offshore wind farm for Ørsted. Rotech Subsea was contracted by the global offshore wind leader to provide its TRS1LD Jet Trenching tool, equipped with HP jets, to carry out the cable burial at Walney in the Irish Sea. The subsea spread o
TenneT has contracted eight cable suppliers to develop a new standard for a submarine cable system. The participating suppliers are: Hellenic Cables, LS Cable & System, Nexans Norway, Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables, NKT HV Cables, Prysmian Powerlink, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Zhongtian Technology
Pipeshield is making headway on one of its subsea asset protection projects at UK supply base in Montrose. This week, the company completed the loadout of 350 concrete mattresses and also 34 precise rock placement units (PRPs) for a European subsea interconnector project. Pipeshield is Tekmar’s asse
Hexatronic Cables & Interconnect Systems has recently signed multiple agreements for fiber optic submarine cable. The total value of the agreements amounts to SEK 40 million, of which most of it is from new customers in several different countries such as the Philippines, Honduras, Ghana, St. Maarte
Scottish energy equipment manufacturer and service provider Flowline Specialists has launched a new service and maintenance division. It will operate from the firm’s existing workshop facility at its Oldmeldrum headquarters and utilise existing personnel. The firm will use its expertise to service a
Hellenic Cables has partnered with Enel Green Power to ensure that 100 per cent of its power supply needs in Greece come from renewable energy. The deal covers all of Hellenic Cables’ industrial facilities in Greece. This includes its submarine cables plant in Corinth and the high-voltage cables pla
Huawei Marine Networks (HMN) and PEACE have advanced the manufacture and integration of the PEACE system. The system will offer the lowest latency connecting China, Europe and Africa. Throughout 2020, the delivery of the PEACE system has faced numerous challenges due to the effects and global impact
DEME’s cable installation vessel Living Stone has started the inter-array cabling work at the SeaMade offshore wind farm.
