JDR Cable Systems, part of TFKable Group, has finished the type test qualifications for next-generation 132 kV subsea cables designed for offshore energy applications, especially in the fixed and floating offshore wind projects, where it is expected to enable the deployment of larger turbines by dou
Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the trade and development body representing the UK’s £9 billion (approximately 12.2 billion) subsea sector, has called on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to overhaul its approach to underwater defence and begin working directly with commercial subsea companies to counter r
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has begun live trials of its remotely operated vehicle (ROV) launch and recovery system (LARS), reporting that early results indicate the system is performing as expected on the uncrewed surface vessel (USV) Challenger. The vessel, recently delivered from the shipya
Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) and LS Marine Solution have signed a preferred supplier agreement (PSA) for the 1 GW Haesong offshore wind farm in South Korea, which COP is developing on behalf of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). Under the agreement, LS Marine Solution is the preferred s
UAE’s Subsea Cable Assets (SCA) has secured a contract from the Netherlands-headquartered N-Sea Group covering the full design, manufacturing, delivery, and commissioning of a cable installation deck spread for the cable-laying vessel (CLV) Altera. The scope is said to include a 4,500-tonne carousel
Norway’s ABL, part of Oslo-listed energy and marine consultancy ABL Group, has been selected by Blackstone-owned Transmission Developers to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services for the transport and installation (T&I) of subsea cable segments of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) pro
Baker Hughes has landed a new assignment with Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor to handle plug and abandonment (P&A) operations at a North Sea field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and provide project management services on behalf of the operator.
A newly launched project in China is set to build what the project partners say will be the world’s first commercial underwater data center powered by offshore wind. The project will be developed in two phases, with the first phase being a demonstration facility and the second phase scaling up the c
Odfjell Technology (OLT) and Oilfield Service Professionals (OSP) have forged a bond to advance operational performance, efficiency, and innovation across international oilfield markets.
Petrobras, a Brazilian state-owned oil and gas company, has issued tenders for geophysical and geotechnical studies to explore the feasibility of an offshore wind pilot project off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The first tender covers the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of geophysical dat
The Netherlands-headquartered Fugro has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of a new geotechnical testing laboratory in Jakarta, Indonesia, aiming to support growing demand in the energy and infrastructure sectors. According to Fugro, the 550 square meter facility houses more than 30 tes
In a move designed to enhance its position in the European market, NKT, a Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation firm, has taken the next step toward integration by rebranding its acquired medium- and high-voltage power cable factory in Esposende, Portugal.
Norwegian firms HTS Dynamics, Connector Subsea Solutions, and TESS Subsea & Engineering have formed the Subsea Distribution Alliance to streamline the delivery of subsea infrastructure, covering the entire process from design to deployment. The new alliance combines Connector Subsea Solutions’ techn
Marine surveys are set to take place in Sandford Bay near Boddam, Peterhead, over the coming months as part of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) development, which is said to be the UK’s largest electricity transmission project to date. EGL2 is a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Gr
