Overseas wave and tidal energy technology developers have to apply, until the end of February, for funds to help them access the “scale” test facilities at EMEC, the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre. The MaRINET wave and tidal testing funding scheme runs until March 2015 and further calls
Overseas wave and tidal energy technology developers have to apply, until the end of February, for funds to help them access the “scale” test facilities at EMEC, the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre. The MaRINET wave and tidal testing funding scheme runs until March 2015 and further calls
The Cleantech AFIC (French Private Equity Association) Club and consultants Ernst & Young presented DCNS and OpenHydro with their award for the best investment in an innovative start-up by a major corporate group. This award is made in recognition of the success achieved by the DCNS/OpenHydro partne
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Control Systems International, Inc. (CSI). Terms of the transaction, which is subject to further due diligence and various closing conditions, were not disclosed. Founded in 1968, CSI is a leading supplier of innovative
Major oil and gas companies have formed a dedicated cluster group to collaborate on identifying common technology challenges and potential solutions pertinent to the industry in Australia. Established by global technology facilitator, ITF, nine operators and international service companies including
Total announces the signature of production sharing agreements with the Côte d’Ivoire state and national oil company Petroci for three new ultra-deep offshore licenses. Total will operate the CI-514 license with a 54% interest, in partnership with Canadian Natural Ressources International (36%) and
The Subsea UK Global Export Award 2012, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise, was presented to Bowtech Products Ltd of Aberdeen at the Subsea UK 2012 Business Awards Dinner held on Wednesday 8th February 2012. Held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, attended by over 750 of their peers, th
Nautronix are delighted to have won the Innovation and Technology Award, sponsored by Simmons & Company International for their NASeBOP (Nautronix Emergency BOP Acoustic Control) System at the Annual Subsea 2012 Business Awards. This prestigious award is a major achievement in recognition for the ad
BlueView Technologies the world leader in compact acoustic imaging and measurement technology has extended the maximum detection range of its P450 Series 2D Mulitbeam Imaging Sonar to 300 meters (984 ft.). BlueView’s P450 Series now offer the longest real-time detection range available from a compac
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. announced that it is proceeding with the construction of a newbuild semisubmersible well intervention vessel. Owen Kratz, Helix’s Chairman and CEO, stated, “We are leveraging our market and technological leadership in subsea well intervention along with the proven
The study from Carnegie Mellon University says that in the worst case, almost half of the proposed offshore wind turbines could be destroyed in the next 20 years by hurricanes. The U.S. Department of Energy wants to generate 20 percent of U.S. electricity needs from wind by 2030, and they want one-s
Coastline Surveys announce that they have been selected to support the National network of strategic regional coastal monitoring programmes-framework agreement, South West Region. The award consists of a Five year programme to provide single beam & bathymetric surveys to the South West Region in rel
2012 starts for T.O.S. (Transport & Offshore Services) with an expansion of its services in the Oil & Gas industry. Early this year Michael Koops was appointed as Business Development Manager Oil & Gas to strengthen the positions of T.O.S. in this industry. Koops: “T.O.S. is a strong player in suppl
The oil activity in Arctic regions will require new technologies for oil spill prevention. “This summer, we will offer this innovative challenge to 10 creative students in the fields of engineering, economy or other disciplines,” says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV’s Vice President for Norway, Russia and
