Oceanlinx is searching for local contractors who will build and launch the greenWAVE concrete structure for their 1MW wave energy plant. As written in an article of The Border Watch Newspaper, featured on Oceanlinx’s official website, the company’s CEO Ali Baghaei and project analyst Sean Barrett vi
With coral reefs worldwide threatened and disappearing, international collaboration is imperative for conservation efforts to succeed. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, along with its sister aquarium, Taiwan’s National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium, have been
Chevron Corporation today announced a natural gas discovery by its Australian subsidiary in the Greater Gorgon Area of the Carnarvon Basin, offshore Western Australia. The Pontus-1 exploration well encountered approximately 97 feet (30 metres) of net gas pay. The well is located in the WA-37-L permi
Multinational divers conducted a combined diving demonstration during Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12) at the Ukrainian Western Naval Base, July 19. Divers demonstrated the proper use of diving equipment and safety techniques, while promoting positive relations between the participating countries. “W
The first Brazilian generation of power from ocean waves was obtained in a prototype of the Research and Technological Development Program of the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL). The generation lasted 10 minutes on June 24th, and powered the auxiliary systems of the plant – lightning
Wind power will be the second biggest contributor to global renewable electricity generation by 2017, according to a ground-breaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from renewable sources including wind will i
Wind power will be the second biggest contributor to global renewable electricity generation by 2017, according to a ground-breaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from renewable sources including wind will i
Coastal, maritime and marine science communities will benefit from federal funding of $2 million recently awarded to NERACOOS, the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems. NERACOOS, a regional component of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®), spans coastal
Following the serious well incident on Gullfaks C in May 2010, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) outlined an extensive order for Statoil. After close follow-up of work and measures, the PSA believes Statoil has implemented appropriate improvement measures following the incident, and now co
AGR has been appointed to advise the Vice President of Reservoir Development at Woodside Energy. The role will see AGR work with Woodside to source industry best practice to maximise asset value and review Woodside petro-technical resourcing strategies to identify where AGR may be able to enhance ex
CGGVeritas announced the signature of a framework agreement with JSC SEVMORNEFTEGEOFIZIKA (SMNG) to form a strategic alliance. Together, CGGVeritas and SMNG intend to jointly address the growing Russian and CIS high-end seismic vessels market and coordinate their complementary capacities worldwide.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lab in Seattle is using a robotic device, called wave glider, to find out more about what lays in ocean depths. The SmartPlanet explains characteristics of the device in its online news, saying that the glider reminds of a simple surfboard,
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lab in Seattle is using a robotic device, called wave glider, to find out more about what lays in ocean depths. The SmartPlanet explains characteristics of the device in its online news, saying that the glider reminds of a simple surfboard,
New milestones in the effort to transform the region into an international hub of ocean-related energy technology research and development were hailed last week at a press conference held by the UMass Dartmouth-based New England Marine Renewable Energy Center (MREC). Several marine energy technology
