Swedish wave energy developer NoviOcean is carrying out sea trials of its hybrid offshore renewable energy platform, which combines wave, wind, and solar energy technologies, as part of the journey toward commercial deployment. The 10×6-meter N03 prototype has been operating in open water east of St
Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor has ensured the continuation of helicopter activity in Central Norway by prolonging CHC Helikopter Service’s flight assignment until the end of the decade.
The second export cable installation campaign for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm in Scotland has been completed, the cable supplier Orient Cable (NBO) said via social media. The export cables were installed by Enshore Subsea, with NBO now moving onto the next stage of works, including offshore joi
Ocean energy can supply 13% of global electricity demand, as well as produce 21% of current EU consumption – more than fossil gas or hydroelectricity today, according to a new report from Ocean Energy Europe (OEE). Launched on June 29, Ocean Energy: The Largest Untapped Renewable Resource, described
The Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) power superhighway in the UK is the first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable that will use 100% recycled copper, Prysmian, the project’s cable supplier, reported. Developed by a joint venture of SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission, EGL2
Norske Shell, a subsidiary of the UK-headquartered energy giant Shell, has entrusted AGR, part of the Oslo-listed energy and marine consultancy Aqualis (formerly ABL Group), with the task of supplying the human capital for its onshore and offshore operations in Norway.
Norway’s DOF Group has won a contract it describes as large for subsea construction, mooring, disconnection of an existing floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) and connection of a replacement FSO for TotalEnergies. DOF will deliver engineering, transportation and installation of mooring system
Danish power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT has completed the expansion of its medium-voltage (MV) power cable production facility in Asnaes, Denmark, where cable production has been ongoing since 1965. The expansion works began in September 2024 and include a new production hall, new
Shenzhen Port Group and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly advance the development of green shipping corridors. Under the agreement signed in Shenzhen, China, the parties plan to use their respective strengths and resources to deepen collaborati
Switzerland-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean has lined up assignments for three of its harsh environment semi-submersible rigs with Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
Oceaneering has begun executing a multi-discipline offshore survey campaign using its Ocean Intervention II (OI2) vessel offshore Trinidad and the U.S. Gulf on behalf of a “large international operator”. The program started in April and includes OI2 delivering integrated geophysical, geotechnical, a
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has picked up a contract extension for one of its multipurpose support vessels (MPSVs) off the coast of Australia.
Norway’s offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has strengthened its relationship with Aker BP, a compatriot oil and gas player, through a new deal, which enables one of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) to secure a long-term assignment with the Norwegian operator.
UAE-headquartered offshore survey and positioning data provider Geosonic has secured an expanded scope in Turkmenistan, supporting a subsea survey and inspection program described as major. Sharjah-based Geosonic reported that it had secured a further contract in Turkmenistan supporting a program th
