Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity is set to begin a geotechnical survey later this month for Eastern Green Link (EGL5), the UK’s fifth subsea electricity superhighway that would connect Scotland and England. The marine survey activities for the 2 GW EGL5 are expected to commence on November 23
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has signed a heads of terms agreement with Saudi Arabia-based Jana Marine Services to establish a joint venture company that will offer integrated subsea solutions to the offshore energy industry in the Middle East. To be named JADE Subsea Services, the joint ventur
Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been selected to support the installation of upgraded interconnectors in Greece that are set to improve the energy resilience of the Ionian islands. ABL will act as the marine warranty survey (MWS) services provider to support Hellenic Cables’ installation of su
Sweden’s Ocean Harvesting Technologies has appointed Cody Bradway as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing experience from the marine, offshore, and renewable energy sectors to the Gothenburg-based wave energy developer. According to Ocean Harvesting Technologies, Bradway joined the compan
The Marine Energy Taskforce (MET), a 12-month initiative commissioned by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has entered its second phase following a meeting in Cardiff. Launched in June by UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks, the MET is tasked with developing recommendations a
The Government of the Canary Islands has declared the DESALIFE project a strategic initiative for the region, recognizing it as a “highly innovative and sustainable project, with strong strategic relevance and proven technical feasibility.” According to Ocean Oasis, this recognition marks a mileston
Dubai-based offshore vessel operator Astro Offshore, an Adani Group company, has welcomed a multipurpose support vessel (MPSV) to its fleet to enhance its offshore support and subsea capabilities. The 88-meter DP2 diesel electric MPSV Astro Achernar offers accommodation for 222 personnel and a 100-t
UK’s national innovation agency Innovate UK has awarded a £750,000 (approximately €861,630) grant to a Wiltshire-based company to help advance the technology readiness and performance of its ‘sea snake’ wave energy converter (WEC) and pave the way for future sea trials at the Welsh Marine Energy Tes
Jan De Nul has launched its first XL cable-laying vessel (CLV), Fleeming Jenkin, with the final vessel construction phase now starting, including sea trials. Jan De Nul announced in October 2023 that it had placed an order for Fleeming Jenkin at China’s CMHI Haimen shipyard, followed by an order for
The German International Cooperation Society (GIZ) has signed a PPP agreement with Neuman & Esser South East Asia (NEA SEA) and French HDF Energy to decarbonize Indonesia’s inter-island ferries to further scale the development of the country’s green hydrogen ecosystem.
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has taken part in a high-level delegation visit to South Korea, a country that the company finds highly attractive due to its “extensive tidal and ocean current resources”. Minesto CEO Martin Edlund was part of a Swedish high-level delegation to South Korea aim
A coalition of businesses has formed the UK Ammonia Alliance (UKAA) to drive adoption of low-carbon ammonia across industry, energy, agriculture, and transport to support the UK’s energy security, decarbonization, and economic growth.
French floating solar company HelioRec is looking to strengthen its global footprint by partnering with distributors and commercial representatives for its floating solar systems. According to the company, its patented technology is designed for lakes and nearshore areas, providing a “reliable and c
French floating solar developer Ciel & Terre has rolled out its new floating solar technology, Fusio, designed to boost performance, scalability, and operational efficiency in large-scale floating photovoltaic (FPV) projects. Building on 15 years of experience since introducing its Hydrelio system,
