Orbital Marine Power’s O2 tidal turbine has commenced grid connected power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney

Boosting offshore renewables will accelerate the energy transition and allow G20 countries to build a resilient and sustainable energy system, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has found.

A consortium between Vietsovpetro, PTSC G&S and Fugro has won a contract for offshore geotechnical survey services for the 3.5 GW La Gan offshore wind project in Vietnam.

Subsea 7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the evolving energy industry and Irish blue economy developer Simply Blue Energy have joined forces to develop the Salamander floating wind project, off the North East Coast of Scotland (UK).

Norway will press ahead with North Sea wind power this year, awarding its first development licenses as it spurs the transition of its oil and gas industry and despite its already plentiful renewables supply.