Wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd. announces that the Irish Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr Phil Hogan T.D., has approved its application for a Foreshore License in respect of site investigation works between Freagh Point and Spanish Point, Co. Clare. T
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published a patent of a combined offshore power generation structure on May 2, designed by a South Korean inventor Hwal Jin Jang. The summary of the invention says: In recent years, offshore wind power generation structures, offshore tidal power ge
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published a patent of a combined offshore power generation structure on May 2, designed by a South Korean inventor Hwal Jin Jang. The summary of the invention says: In recent years, offshore wind power generation structures, offshore tidal power ge
Saab Seaeye has expanded its international presence by opening an office in Houston, Texas. The company is already the world’s largest manufacturer of electric remotely operated underwater vehicles with distributors in 26 countries and over 700 systems sold worldwide. “The move places us in an ideal
MMT Group AB (Gothenburg, Sweden) and Reach Subsea AS, an integrated Subsea Service Provider (Haugesund, Norway), have signed a Letter of Intent for the purpose of establishing a new Joint Venture within Offshore Survey Operations. The Parties have for some time, together with the engineering compan
MMT Group AB (Gothenburg, Sweden) and Reach Subsea AS, an integrated Subsea Service Provider (Haugesund, Norway), have signed a Letter of Intent for the purpose of establishing a new Joint Venture within Offshore Survey Operations. The Parties have for some time, together with the engineering compan
Fundy Tidal Inc. (Fundy Tidal), Acadia University, and Dalhousie University’s Department of Oceanography will continue R&D activities to identify the best locations for small-scale tidal power projects in Digby County bolstered by a three-year, $3.3 million research project. Funding of $1.6 million
Clariant Oil Services announced that it’s investment in a new laboratory facility is on track for completion in Q3 2013. The facility will be in the new Clariant Oil and Mining Services global headquarters campus, located in The Woodlands, Texas. “The 64000 square foot complex, including offices, la
New technology for harvesting energy from low velocity ocean and tidal currents multiplies the potential for marine energy. Written by Anders Jansson, CEO, Minesto Marine energy – for instance energy from tidal and ocean currents – is the ‘best of the best’ amongst green energy sources: it has the g
Global Marine Systems has developed a new digital x-ray technology to replace traditional film as a new standard for subsea cable repair capability. The DXr1 camera is the first of its kind for the subsea industry and employs similar technology to that already proven in the medical field. The DXr1 a
Gardline’s Marine Wildlife’s Department has been contracted by E.ON to carry out construction phase environmental surveys for the Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm will be located 8km off the East Yorkshire coast and will have 73 turbines, with a capacity of up to 219MW. Prior to cond
University of Rostock is developing methods for dynamic positioning and reduction of unwanted rotational movements of ships or platforms. The University of Rostock and Voith Schneider Propulsion are developing a novel offshore project called “DP Motion” for control systems for ships and platforms at
University of Rostock is developing methods for dynamic positioning and reduction of unwanted rotational movements of ships or platforms. The University of Rostock and Voith Schneider Propulsion are developing a novel offshore project called “DP Motion” for control systems for ships and platforms at
PIRA Energy Group reports that LNG balances have loosened up considerably since the end of March. In the U.S., large year-on-year gas storage deficit propels Henry Hub cash prices. In Europe, weather limits risk to the downside of the gas markets. Specifically, PIRA’s analysis of natural gas market
