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New connector aims to reduce downtime and enhance safety in floating offshore wind farms

Floating offshore wind is advancing quickly, but one of its practical challenges remains the safe and efficient connection of dynamic power cables in open sea conditions. A new approval milestone for...

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Global energy pressures accelerate LNG Canada phase 2 and pipeline expansion plans

Rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions in global energy supply chains are increasing interest in a proposed second phase of the LNG Canada project, along with a potential expansion of the Coast...

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Japan’s largest offshore wind farm begins commercial operation in Kitakyushu

Japan’s largest offshore wind power facility has officially begun commercial operations. The 220 MW Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Hibikinada Sea off the coast of Kitakyushu...

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GriffinLink project signals shift toward integrated European offshore power grids

The United Kingdom and Germany have announced plans to jointly develop GriffinLink, a proposed multi-purpose electricity interconnector designed to connect offshore wind generation directly into both...

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The Rise of Offshore Wind Energy and the Role of Geotechnical Modelling with PLAXIS and SACS

Offshore wind energy has emerged as a cornerstone in the global transition toward sustainable energy solutions. As nations seek to reduce carbon emissions and address the challenges posed by climate...

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Tiber-Guadalupe Platform to Deliver 80,000 Barrels Per Day by 2030 Strengthening U.S. Gulf Offshore Development

BP has approved the Tiber-Guadalupe project in the Gulf of America, advancing a $5 billion offshore development that underscores the region’s importance in global energy supply. The project involves...

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Geotechnical Surveys Lay the Groundwork for Jammerland Bugt Offshore Wind Development

Offshore wind development at Denmark’s Jammerland Bugt site has entered a pivotal phase, as geotechnical surveys are now underway to support the final design of a 240 MW wind farm. Situated between K...

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The New Flagship of Offshore Site Investigation

A new chapter in offshore geotechnical investigation begins with the launch of Bridgewater Discovery, a newly refurbished, high-performance survey vessel. Originally built in 2008 and extensively re...

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Sand, Storms, and Shorelines: Geotechnical Engineering Behind Jersey’s $73.5M Coastal Replenishment

Ocean County, New Jersey, is embracing one of its most ambitious coastal resilience projects yet—a $73.5 million beach replenishment initiative stretching from Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet. With...

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Advancing Europe’s Carbon Capture Goals: The CO₂ Highway and Smeaheia Collaboration

The European CO₂ Highway, a groundbreaking initiative, aims to transport captured carbon from major industrial hubs in Northwestern Europe to secure storage sites in Norway’s North Sea. This extensiv...

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