DexaWave Energy Malta has succesfully launched a 1:10 scale model of its wave energy converters off Zonqor Point in Marsascala. This model is a scale down of the 60 metre converters that the company plans to deploy off Gozo to convert wave power into electical energy. Together with its high tech wav
NOF Energy, the business support organisation for Teesside’s oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, is leading a mission to explore… by Mike Hughes (nebusiness) [mappress] Source: nebusiness, August 23, 2011
Geophysical survey vessel Gilavar was delivered to Caspian Sea on 1 August to hold 3D seismic exploration works on offshore Shafag-Asiman… (news.az) [mappress] Source: news.az, August 23, 2011;
SeaBird Exploration PLC announces through its wholly owned subsidiary SeaBird Exploration FZ LLC the receipt of a Notification of Award from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd of India for a 4C-3D Seismic API Pilot Project in Mumbai High Field. This is an official notification that SBX has been awa
Development of the new Nordex N150/6000 offshore turbine is progressing according to plan. Nordex has now assigned technology service provider TÜV Nord to certify the turbine type. This certification is required before the wind power system can be operated on the high seas. In addition, it serves as
BMT Asia Pacific and BMT Nigel Gee, subsidiaries of BMT Group, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy announced today completion of a major project supporting the development of Taiwan’s offshore wind ambitions. Commissioned by Taiwanese Government agencies, an
Swiber Holdings Limited, a world class integrated construction and support services provider to the offshore industry announced today that its order book has gained momentum, growing to US$777 million. This follows contracts awarded to its offshore subsea diving subsidiary, Kreuz Holdings Limited to
An international team of researchers, including physical oceanographers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has confirmed the presence of a deep-reaching ocean circulation system off Iceland that could significantly influence the ocean’s response to climate change in previously unf
A group of Taiwanese experts visited Germany from Aug. 14-19 on a government-sponsored trip to learn about offshore wind energy and build… By Lilian Lin and Jamie Wang (focustaiwan) [mappress] Source: focustaiwan, August 22, 2011
Forum Subsea Solutions, a division of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc., announces the sale of a Sub-Atlantic, Super Mohawk II ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) system to Abyss International Benthic Exploration S.A.R.L. of Montpellier, France. The Super Mohawk II is an ROV system suitable for observatio
GCube, the leading provider of insurance services for renewable energy initiatives, has increased its underwriting capacity to $680 million for wind energy and solar projects worldwide. Despite a contracting insurance market, the additional capacity was raised separately from existing Lloyd’s underw
The first transition piece for Walney 2 was placed on 16 April. Less than four months later, all 51 transition pieces have been installed. On the night of 5 to 6 August, the last TP was installed, and Goliath has now demobilised and left the site. 43 turbines installed in Walney 2 and 19 array [&hel
The wreck of a Swedish warship that historians hope is the Mars, head of king Erik XIV’s fleet before it sank in the Baltic in 1564, has been found off Sweden’s coast… (dawn) [mappress] Source: dawn, August 22, 2011
Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey has expanded its portfolio of environmental data collection services with the addition of a new suite of underwater video camera and sediment sampling technologies. Strengthening its status as a premier provider of geophysical, hydrographic, oceanographic, geotechnical, e
