Offshore Energy News


Nexans to Supply Subsea Cables for Three French Offshore Wind Farms

Mar 25, 2025

Nexans has secured a framework agreement with Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) for the design, manufacturing, and supply of HVDC cables, which will be used to connect three offshore wind farms to the French transmission network.The framework agreement covers the supply…

OPT to Deliver AI-Driven PowerBuoy to US Customer

Mar 24, 2025

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has secured a contract for an AI-capable PowerBuoy for an immediate delivery in the United States.This contract enables the future integration of surface and subsea sensors, and the buoy will be deployed on the East Coast…

Fugro’s Geophysical Survey Vessel Runs Aground off Italy

Mar 24, 2025

Dutch geological data specialist Fugro has informed that its Fugro Mercator vessel had an incident offshore Italy, when it run aground amid deteriorating weather conditions.On March 22, Fugro received report that the geophysical survey vessel…

Hellenic Cables, Asso.subsea Get Dunkerque Offshore Wind Farm’s Cabling Job

Mar 21, 2025

Hellenic Cables and Asso.subsea have secured a turnkey contract by Réseau de Transport d’ Électricité (RTE) to supply and install export cables for the Dunkerque offshore wind farm.The Dunkerque offshore wind farm, with a planned capacity between 500 and 600 MW…

Indian Firms Turn to Dutch Royal IHC for Deep-Sea Minerals Exploration

Mar 20, 2025

Some Indian mining and cement companies have approached Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC for technical assistance as they prepare to bid for deep-sea mineral blocks up for auction, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.In November…

Chouest Group Bolsters its Subsea Robotics, Acquires Kystdesign

Mar 19, 2025

The Chouest Group said it has acquired Kystdesign, a manufacturer of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. 'We are thrilled to welcome Kystdesign and its talented team into the Chouest family,' said Dino Chouest. 'By joining forces, we will…

OEG’s Bluestream to Service TenneT’s Offshore Grid Connection Unit

Mar 19, 2025

Bestream Offshore, one of the companies in OEG Energy Group’s subsea division, has secured a contract by TenneT for the retrofit installation of a corrosion protection system for the SylWin alpha offshore converter station for the offshore grid connection SylWin1 in Germany…

Enshore Subsea Gets Inch Cape Offshore Wind Export Cables Job

Mar 18, 2025

U.K.-based Enshore Subsea has secured the export cable installation contract for Inch Cape offshore wind farm, one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm projects.Inch Cape will have two 85 kilometer, 220kV, three-phase export cables which…

Argeo Concludes Work for TotalEnergies Offshore Namibia

Mar 18, 2025

Norwegian offshore services company Argeo has completed deepwater work at TotalEnergies’ Venus project, offshore Namibia, taking somewhat longer than expected.Argeo mobilized its Argeo Venture vessel for the job, which is now demobilizing in Walvis Bay…

CorPower Ocean, NTNU Join Forces for AI-Based Wave Energy Project

Mar 18, 2025

CorPower Ocean has secured financial backing from Vinnova, Sweden’s national innovation agency, for a project exploring the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for improved performance and control in wave energy technology.The WACE project…

Twelve Scottish Firms Secure Place in Offshore Renewables Supply Chain Program

Mar 18, 2025

Twelve businesses in the North East of Scotland targeting success in the offshore renewable energy market have been selected for the the U.K.’s Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain support program.The program is open to companies looking to break into the offshore renewable energy sector…

NKT Unveils Integrated Cable Monitoring Platform

Mar 17, 2025

NKT has launched an integrated cable monitoring platform designed to support continuous operation of on- and offshore power cables.NKT’s new cable monitoring solution, a platform that integrates multiple sensors and combines technologies to provide a comprehensive overview of power cable conditions…

Belgian and Greek Contractors Reel In UK’s HVDC Interconnections Deal

Mar 17, 2025

Belgian offshore installation contractor Jan De Nul, in consortium with Greek cables supplier Hellenic Cables has signed a framework agreement with National Grid for strategic HVDC interconnections in the U.K.This agreement will entitle the…

Argentina YPF to Shed Offshore Exploration Projects

Mar 13, 2025

Argentina's energy company YPF wants to speed up a divestiture plan that includes selling controlling stakes in offshore exploration projects in Argentina and Uruguay, reducing its presence in mature fields and later offering a gas distribution company for sale…

EU-Backed Project to Unlock Tidal and River Energy Potential

Mar 13, 2025

A new EU-funded project has brought together 14 partners across Europe to unlock the potential of harnessing tidal and river energy in the North-West Europe.The SHINES project, short fo Showcasing Hydrokinetic energy Innovations for Northwest European Energy Sovereignty…

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