Published:  18 December, 2024

Aker Solutions has announced it has awarded ABB a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the 560 MW Green Volt floating offshore wind project in the UK, led by Vårgrønn and Flotation Energy. Green Volt, located 80km off the coast of Peterhead in Northeast Scotland, aims to become the first commercial-scale floating wind farm in Europe and will contribute to the decarbonisation of the UK energy system.

Published:  11 December, 2024

Ocean Winds has announced it has appointed Føn Energy Services to provide a fully integrated Balance of Plant (BoP) operations and maintenance (O&M) service programme for the Moray West and Moray East offshore wind farms in Scotland.

Published:  04 December, 2024

Natural Power a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has announced it has supported Alterric with the construction of the Clais Wind Farm extension, for which foundations have just been poured.

Published:  27 November, 2024

In the competitive world of supplying equipment to offshore platforms, Sulzer says it has succeeded in delivering another contract for seawater lift and water injection pumps. Streamlined processes have enabled the delivery time to be cut by almost 25% compared to industry expectations, saving precious project time and securing important contracts for two manufacturing sites.

Published:  20 November, 2024

Polish heavy lift contractor, MS Industry, has announced it has used an Enerpac SBL1100 hydraulic gantry for the installation of transformers at the Baltic Power substation, part of the Baltic Power Offshore Wind development. The gantry allowed precise positioning of the transformers on their respective installation tracks.

Published:  13 November, 2024

A leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services provider nexos, formerly known as Global E&C, has announced it has strengthened its service delivery to energy transition operator, EnQuest, with the contract award for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) services to its offshore assets in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

Published:  06 November, 2024

 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.

Published:  30 October, 2024

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.

Published:  09 October, 2024

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%.

Published:  02 October, 2024

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.

Published:  18 September, 2024

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.

Published:  11 September, 2024

Motive Offshore Group, a specialist in rental, inspection and engineering equipment for the energy sector, has announced its acquisition of Aquatic, a global leader in laying and retrieving flexible products from the seabed, previously owned by marine energy and infrastructure services company Acteon. The deal will increase Motive’s rental fleet and provide a full back-deck offering globally.

Published:  11 September, 2024

Published:  04 September, 2024

Natural Power a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider has announced it has officially opened its 13th global office in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.

Published:  14 August, 2024

Hi-line Industries, a UK-based leader in the design, manufacture and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment, has announced  its acquisition by US multinational Ingersoll Rand.

Published:  07 August, 2024

Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, has announced it is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm.

Published:  31 July, 2024

North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP) a leading UK independent midstream operator, has announced it has signed a lease for Aberdeen’s prestigious Marischal Square development.

Published:  31 July, 2024

Published:  17 July, 2024

GEV a market-leading wind turbine blade repair and maintenance expert, has announced it has marked an industry first after further investing in its network of training facilities to help bridge the global skills gap for technicians.

Published:  10 July, 2024

Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has announced it has secured a six-year contract to provide brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) solutions for Shell’s Prelude Floating Liquified Natural Gas (FLNG) facility in Western Australia.

Published:  03 July, 2024

Celeros Flow Technology has announced it is contributing to the decarbonisation of offshore oil & gas operations in the North Sea.

Published:  26 June, 2024

ABB has announced it has launched an enhanced version of its NINVA TSP341-N  delivering safer and simpler temperature measurements for applications in the chemical, oil and gas industries.

Published:  12 June, 2024

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has announced it has been awarded a significant recycling project from an international operator, to be executed on the UK continental shelf.

Published:  22 May, 2024

3t (previously 3t Energy Group), has launched a landmark new partnership with Capital City College Group (CCCG) bringing fully funded specialist wind operations training courses to London for the first time.

Published:  15 May, 2024

Brixworth Engineering, manufacturer of the renowned Benco engine stands, has announced it has produced its largest-ever side-mounting turnover stand. Supplied to the Croydon facility of leading power transmission specialist Voith Turbo, the Benco 1050 (an upgrade to Brixworth’s standard Benco 1000 engine stand) is reported to be helping this progressive plant to inspect and service a variety of engines and transmissions.