A geophysical and geotechnical survey conducted offshore Viana do Castelo by Portugal’s WavEC Offshore Renewables has provided data on the seabed’s characteristics, supporting the development of floating offshore renewable energy projects. The study, carried out within the Technological Free Zone (Z
Britain’s trade body for the offshore energy industry Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has urged the UK government to stay committed to supporting additional carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) projects as concerns mount over potential funding cuts in the upcoming comprehensive spending review (CSR
A geophysical offshore survey is scheduled to start next month at the first-ever carbon storage permit in the UK, being developed by a joint venture between BP, Equinor and TotalEnergies. The geophysical offshore survey for the Northern Endurance Project (NEP) is expected to begin on March 4, taking
Wave energy developer Eco Wave Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to explore the potential of wave energy in India. According to Eco Wave Power, the agreement aims to advance the country’s renewable energy ambitions by leveraging it
UK-based tidal energy company Proteus Marine Renewables (PMR) has installed a megawatt-scale tidal turbine in the Naru Strait, Japan, making it “the first to operate such devices in two countries”. According to PMR, the AR1100 turbine is expected to generate 1.1 MW of power, supporting the decarboni
British-owned Pritchard-Gordon Group has expanded into the European offshore wind and marine energy sectors with the launch of PG Renewables, a company focused on offshore and nearshore unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance. According to the Pritchard-Gordon Group, PG Renewables aims to support offsho
Norway-based energy data and intelligence company TGS and Australian commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project developer and operator deepC Store have joined forces on carbon storage assessment in the Browse Basin offshore Australia. The partners entered into an agreement to carry ou
Norway’s marine construction and operations player Ocean Installer, part of the Moreld Group, has extended its charter agreement with compatriot North Sea Shipping for an advanced multi-purpose offshore construction vessel. Ocean Installer announced it had executed an 18-month option, extending the
Industry players have welcomed a new report that highlights the potential of Scotland’s wave and tidal energy sector to generate up to £8 billion (almost $10 billion) for the economy by 2050, supporting more than 15,000 direct jobs and driving investment in coastal communities. Commissioned by Highl
Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), the company behind the underground and underwater transmission line between the Canada-U.S. border and New York City, has opened the third request for proposals (RFP) for its fund that aims to support New Yorkers looking for careers in the green economy. The Gr
Perenco UK and Carbon Catalyst Limited have kicked off the UK’s first-ever CO2 injection test, carried out at a carbon capture and storage (CCS) license in the North Sea that encompasses what is seen as the UK’s largest depleted gas field. As part of Project Poseidon, the test includes CO2 being inj
The U.S. Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program has opened applications for its 16th request for technical support (RFTS), inviting marine energy developers to submit proposals by June 6, 2025. TEAMER provides access to testing facilities and technical expertise to
Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has launched a new initiative to tackle subsea cable reliability, a critical factor in offshore wind development, as the UK pushes to meet its clean energy targets. The industry body, representing the UK’s £9.2 billion (around $11,3 billion) underwater sector, has publish
Scotland’s tidal stream and wave energy sector could generate over £8 billion (almost $10 billion) in economic benefits and create more than 15,000 jobs by 2050 if the country retains its leadership position in the field, University of Edinburgh’s (UoE) new report reveals. Published by the UoE and c
