Inocean has developed and patented a new tank system for storage of LNG in connection with floating production and storage. This gives the market a strong alternative to the very few technologies previously available worldwide. “Our system is aimed at production rather than transport of LNG,” says I
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) sent letters to President Obama to express their concerns regarding the Department of Interior’s (DOI) plan to begin seismic testing off the Atlantic coast. Seismic airgun testing brings the Atlantic coast closer to the risky
CNOOC Limited today announced a summary of the Company’s business strategy and development plan for the year 2013. The Company’s net production target of 2013 is in the range of 338 to 348 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE), while the net production for 2012 is estimated to be 341 to 343 millio
Wind is an important source for renewable energy. Wind turbines have become important generators for electricity. Masterflow Wind Turbine Grouts of BASF anchor wind turbines onshore and offshore safely and durably. They connect the tower with the foundation – a crucial point in the whole installatio
The Norwegian Sea may be able to store 5.5 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide, according to the NPD’s new storage atlas. This is more than 100 times Norway’s total CO2 discharge last year. The mapping is a follow-up on the atlas from 2011 for the Norwegian part of the North Sea, which was estimated to be
The Texas A&M Energy Institute’s Wind Energy Center will lead the Texas’ Offshore Wind Farm Innovation team as part of the Gulf Offshore Wind (GoWind) Project, which will be the most innovative wind farm built to date and will generate power at peak demand and a high capacity factor. The Wind Energy
The State of Oregon has adopted a new Territorial Sea Plan (Part 5) that includes policies and maps governing how and under what conditions ocean renewable energy will be allowed to develop in state waters. On Thursday, January 24th, after a full day of comments and discussion, the Land Conservation
A major new research project – led by the University of Dundee – has been launched with the aim of helping make offshore wave energy a sustainable proposition. Sustainable offshore wave energy has the potential to make a real contribution towards the binding European Union commitment to source 20% o
The National Oceanography Centre has welcomed the news that its owning body, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) will receive £10 million over the next two years for research and development of Marine Robotics. The UK has a strong track record in developing autonomous underwater vehicles
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has published its new “Guideline for the Certification of Offshore Wind Turbines”. This guideline was compiled by GL Renewables Certification in cooperation with its Wind and Marine Energy Committee. The new guideline, which will be unveiled at EWEA 2013, provides
Since 1988, scientists from the University of Hawaii have been conducting almost monthly deep-sea research expeditions to collect water samples for subsequent laboratory analysis. Originally designed to characterize subtle long-term changes in environments that were believed to be stable, the work h
Submarine cables are critical infrastructure for the modern world. Seabed access enables a subsea network such as Arctic Fibre to be built and operated to provide essential communications. Douglas Cunningham, Arctic Fibre CEO, emphasized that “The seabed is becoming more crowded. To ensure that ocea
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., a leading wave energy technology company, today announced that it recently received approximately $1.5 million under the State of New Jersey’s Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program. The Program enables companies to raise cash to finance their growth and operations
Tocardo International, the leading producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, and Repsol, the international integrated energy company, announce a partnership between the two companies. The Repsol New Energy Ventures and Tocardo partnership will provide a platform for both companies to develop o
