US Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new modeling tool to help boost marine hydrokinetic projects by enhancing the design of ocean current turbines and providing risk assessments needed for permitting and insurance. According to the North Carolina State University, t
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has allocated more than $33 million in funding to advance marine energy and hydropower projects. Out of the total funding, nearly $25 million is dedicated to 25 marine and hydropower research and development (R&D) projects
MF Estelle, the ‘world’s first’ autonomous electric ferry, has completed its journey between two major islands in central Stockholm, demonstrating the potential for unmanned, sustainable transport, the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden has unveiled. MF Estelle’s trial in Stockholm Designed and buil
The UK government has confirmed £21.7 billion in funding to establish two major carbon capture and storage (CCUS) clusters over the next 25 years, alongside hydrogen production facilities, in Teesside and Merseyside. According to the UK government, this move will propel the UK towards becoming a gl
A consortium of ten universities, led by the University of Plymouth, is warning that urgent action is required for the UK to meet its 2050 Net Zero target, with significant acceleration needed in tidal, wave, and offshore wind energy growth. The latest report, ORE Outlook 2040, from the Supergen Of
Saipem has unveiled IVHY 100, a 100 MW green hydrogen solution leveraging Nel’s technology, advancing the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries and renewable hydrogen production.
Japan’s shipping heavyweight Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has signed a contract with compatriot Maehata Shipbuilding Corporation to construct a new hybrid electric restaurant ship, underscoring the company’s focus on sustainable maritime operations. As disclosed, the ship is scheduled for com
REGENT Craft, a US manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has begun hardware and systems integration of its full-scale seaglider prototype, a key step forward in the company’s journey to revolutionize regional coastal mobility.
U.S.-based developer of subsea autonomous robotic systems and software Nauticus Robotics has commenced commercial operations of its flagship underwater vehicle Aquanaut Mark 2, following the completion of qualification testing. The Aquanaut deemed Vehicle 2 completed the qualification testing at a d
A team of scientists from the Marine Biological Association, the University of Plymouth, and the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Shetland have analyzed how Orbital Marine Power’s O2 turbine interacts with Orkney’s powerful currents, providing insights into the optimal placement of tida
Sea-going ships from the Dutch shipping company Cargow were successfully connected to moveable battery containers providing shore power at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal in a recent pilot, the port of Rotterdam has unveiled. As disclosed, the pilot—which took place at an operational terminal rather t
Swedish renewable energy firm Novige, which stands behind the hybrid wave, wind, and solar converter NoviOcean, is on the lookout for funding to scale its operations and integrate the technology into offshore wind farms. After securing the SEK 1 million (around $99,210) Startup4Climate award for the
Norwegian oil and gas player Aker BP and compatriot energy data and intelligence company TGS have expanded their ongoing cooperation with a strategic partnership aimed at digitalizing the Yggdrasil area in the North Sea. As part of the new agreement, Aker BP will integrate TGS’ Prediktor Data Gatewa
France’s Opsealog paints a picture of the offshore supply vessel (OSV) future rich with evolving technologies, a blossoming array of propulsion tools, and decarbonization gains.
