A report published recently by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult lays out a new approach to environmental monitoring and consenting within the UK offshore wind sector.

 Ocean services provider DeepOcean has announced it has been awarded an inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) campaign by Vår Energi for 2025. The scope also includes additional light construction work to be completed within the same year.

Technology company Techouse has announced it has teamed up with several energy companies, including TotalEnergies and Equinor, plus SINTEF Energy Research, to develop and test a compact, lightweight once-through steam generator (OTSG) that can enable substantial reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from power and heat production at offshore installations.

BiSN, a global provider of innovative wel-lok sealing solutions, has announced it has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 500 commercial deployments of its industry-leading, bismuth-based sealing technology.

A new spinout company has announced it has developed modular generator technology which the founders say could reduce the levelised cost of energy for offshore renewables by 10 to 15%.

Wind turbines are playing a crucial role in the expansion of greener energy alternatives currently contributing around 30% of the UK’s total electricity generation. Like any rotating industrial applications and machinery, timely and efficient maintenance is critical for wind turbines. For example; understand the dynamic behaviour, establish a baseline performance to detect the early onset of failure of rotating parts. As with all condition monitoring, if machinery is left unchecked there will always be increased potential for more serious damage and disruption.

CRP Subsea, an AIS company, has announced it has secured a substantial contract from ocean services supplier DeepOcean. The contract involves supplying cable protection systems for RWE’s Nordseecluster A offshore wind project, located in the German North Sea.