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Aqualis has relaunched the Ross Offshore brand to lead its marine and subsea contracting operations. Originally part of the group since 2024, Ross Offshore will now operate independently, focusing on delivering comprehensive offshore campaigns from concept to decommissioning. This rebranding is sig...
Fugro Survey India Pvt. Ltd. has been awarded a three-year contract by Vantage International Management Company to provide ROV-based deepwater drill support services for ONGC’s offshore drilling operations in India. This contract involves supporting drilling activities at depths of up to 3,000 meter...
Geopolitical tensions are significantly influencing the global economy, with rising defense spending becoming a notable trend. As nations prioritize their security, energy security has also regained prominence on policy agendas, reflecting the urgent need for stable energy supplies amidst global unc...
Terradepth, a prominent provider of Ocean Data as a Service (ODaaS), has secured a five-year Master Services Agreement with a major offshore energy company. This partnership will enable Terradepth to provide autonomous hydrographic survey and data services, significantly reducing both the time and c...
DeepCtrls, a Chinese physical AI company, has successfully secured hundreds of millions in Series B funding, with JinkoSolar leading the investment round alongside other contributors. This significant financial boost will be directed towards enhancing the company’s proprietary PhyAI engine and expan...
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands, it is driving a significant increase in global electricity demand, presenting urgent challenges for energy systems. Melbourne, Australia, is positioning itself as a leader in addressing these issues, with a focus on the infrastructure necessary to sup...
JAKA is closely monitoring the rapid expansion of the new energy logistics sector, particularly the growing demand for palletizing robot arms. This surge is driven by the need for sustainable and efficient logistics solutions that can lower labor costs, enhance operational safety, and improve throug...
During the half-time break of the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 match between England and Germany, a significant number of viewers in the U.K. paused their viewing to prepare tea, resulting in a notable spike in electricity demand. National Grid reported that this collective action led to an increase o...
Fugro has secured a significant contract with Mubadala Energy (South Andaman) RSC Limited to provide advanced soil investigation services for the South Andaman Deepwater Development, situated offshore Indonesia. This project is crucial as it will support the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and t...
The FORE-PAIR consortium has officially launched a project aimed at developing autonomous robotic technologies for the inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of floating offshore energy platforms, including floating wind and solar systems. This initiative is backed by approximately 10 million euros i...
NOR Offshore Rental (NOR) has announced its acquisition of ECHO81, a prominent US-based provider of subsea survey equipment and technical services. This strategic move, revealed today, is part of NOR's broader global growth strategy and aims to enhance the company's presence in the North American ma...
Eureka Naval Craft, AIRCAT Vessels S.A.S., and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have entered into a significant agreement aimed at advancing the safe development of high-speed Unmanned and Autonomous Surface Vessels (USVs/ASVs). This collaboration, announced today, focuses on enhancing naval de...
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract to upgrade two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for a leading global vessel operator. This initiative aims to significantly enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of the ROV systems. The upgrades are expected to bolster the operat...
Fugro has entered into two three-year contracts with Constellation, an offshore energy services company, to assist in deepwater exploration efforts in Brazil. This collaboration targets the Campos Basin, a well-established oil region, and the Equatorial Margin, which is gaining prominence in the ene...
Tethys Robotics AG has entered into a strategic partnership with SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH, a prominent offshore service provider recognized for its expertise in complex subsea operations across Europe. This collaboration, announced recently, aims to enhance subsea inspection services by leve...
Kraken Robotics Inc. is set to introduce a new synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) service aimed at the global offshore energy market. The company’s commercial services team will offer dedicated KATFISH towed SAS systems for rental, with availability commencing in July 2025. This initiative reflects Krak...
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