Thursday, December 18, 2025

Technology News

Brann Named Business Manager at MiM

Kae-Ley Brann, Marketing in Maritime

Marketing in Maritime (MiM), the specialist networking and development community for marketing and communications professionals in the marine and energy sectors, appointed Kae-Ley Brann to a new role of Business Manager.Brann joins at a pivotal time in the Marketing in Maritime journey, as it prepares to embark on an ambitious new chapter as a community-led professional development platform. As Business Manager, she will steer the evolution of Marketing in Maritime’s new ‘MiMbership’ program…

Sponsored: Record Deals and Record Attendance Underscore ADIPEC’s Global Impact

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Record-breaking 239,709 attendees from 172 countries gathered at ADIPEC 2025, reaffirming UAE’s convening power and its role as a global hub for energy, partnerships and innovation. ADIPEC 2025 generated an estimated US$400 million in economic benefits for Abu Dhabi’s economy, particularly across the hospitality, tourism and transport sectors. Expanded AI Zone and dedicated industry areas showcased the role of AI, digitalisation, decarbonisation, chemicals and low-carbon solutions in advancing energy resilience.

Sponsored: Energy and Finance Chiefs Call for Sound Policy, Stable Frameworks at ADIPEC

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Global finance leaders discuss the new era of energy investment defined by pragmatism, diversification and strategic capital allocation    Industry leaders urge fundamentals-based planning amid global volatility, with stable, sound and clear policy frameworks identified as key investment landscape criteria  Liquefied natural gas, methane and carbon reduction innovations and emerging markets identified as key investment frontiers  Organisations whose speakers shared finance insights at ADIPEC 2025 included Moeve…

Sponsored: Energy Sector Urged to Scale AI Adoption at ADIPEC

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Day two's theme 'The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership' underscored how strategic AI adoption and digital innovation are reshaping energy leadership, with industry voices calling for coordinated investment to unlock transformation at speed and scale Experts debated AI’s role in boosting efficiency, enhancing resilience and unlocking investment while addressing the balance between AI’s potential and its impact on energy demand Key speakers included Jack Hidary CEO, SandboxAQ; Dr.

Sponsored: Policy, AI, and Capital Take Center Stage at ADIPEC 2025

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ADIPEC 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with a powerful message from Dr. Sultan Al Jaber for a balanced and inclusive approach to meeting energy demand, built on reinforcement, not replacement. Opening addresses and high-level sessions featuring CEOs and ministers spotlighted the importance of embracing all energy sources, all technologies, and all systems that enhance energy resilience and provide the world with prosperity for all. Day 1 highlights included discussions on the convergence of energy and artificial intelligence…

How Hot Is Your Cable? Understanding Subsea Cable Thermal Performance

Sponsored WebinarHow Hot Is Your Cable? Seequent Unlocks Subsea IntelligenceCable temperature drives ampacity, reliability, and lifecycle costs. See how subsurface models and field data help predict, monitor, and manage thermal performance to keep offshore power flowing.Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2025Time: 12:00 GMT / 7:00 AM ETFormat: Live online • 45–60 minutes + Q&AWhy Attend?Subsea cable heating is more than a technical challenge — it’s a strategic opportunity.

Sponsored: UAE Breaks Ground on GW-Scale Renewable Energy Hybrid

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In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, world-first project reaffirms UAE’s leadership position in clean energy, directly addressing intermittency of renewables. Project will reimagine potential of renewable energy, delivering 1GW of baseload power at a globally competitive tariff, establishing a blueprint for future international deployments.Masdar and EWEC are deploying…

RWE, Apollo Set Up Joint Venture to Channel $3.7B Investment in German TSO

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RWE has struck a long-term partnership with Apollo Global Management to secure funding for its 25.1% stake in Amprion, one of Germany’s four transmission system operators, as the country gears up for a decade of record grid investments.Under the agreement, Apollo will provide $3.74 billion (€3.2 billion) in equity to a newly formed joint venture with RWE. The vehicle will hold RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion and finance its share of the grid operator’s expansion program.Amprion runs the transmission network across seven federal states…

Siemens Gamesa Lines Up 63-Turbine Order for German Offshore Wind Farm

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Skyborn Renewables has confirmed the execution of the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) and the Offshore Long Term Program Service Agreement (LTPSA) with Siemens Gamesa for the provision of 63 SG 14-23 wind turbines and their long term service for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in Germany.Both agreements are based on the Master Supply Agreement signed by Skyborn and Siemens Gamesa in June 2024. The agreements are conditional and subject to conditions precedent…

Israeli Firm Gets Final Permit for US Wave Energy Demo

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Eco Wave Power, an onshore wave energy technology company, has received a final permit for the construction and demonstration of its wave energy technology in San Pedro, California.The Revocable Permit 25-05 by the Port of Los Angeles was executed on behalf of the Executive Director, Eugene D. Seroka on March 27, 2025.This permit is the final approval required for Eco Wave Power to start construction of its pilot project, following it receiving…

Wärtsilä Unveils Next-Generation Engine to Enhance Power Plant Performance and Support Renewable Integration

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Wärtsilä launched its next generation 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide highly efficient baseload power, and can run on sustainable fuels in the future.The Wärtsilä 46TS large-bore engine evolved from a long line of engines, including the Wärtsilä 50 engine platform, an engine that has more than delivered 55 million running hours worldwide since 2008.Using balancing engines to support intermittent renewables is a more viable path towards a net zero power system than a renewables-only pathway.

TVO Contracts 4C Global Consultancy to Support UK Clients

4C Global Consultancy Senior Executive Finlay Johnston

Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore (TVO), a developer of innovative solutions for the offshore industry, has engaged Finlay Johnston, through 4C Global Consultancy, to lead business development efforts for TVO in the UK.“We recently appointed a country manager in Australia and are continuing to add to our global team,” says TVO President Jim Maher. “There is a long-term need for expert subsea support services in the UK, and by engaging a local representative…

Industry Award for Sustainable Drilling Waste Solution

TWMA’s RotoMill technology (c) TWMA

Specialist drilling waste management company, TWMA, has been announced as a finalist in this year’s SPE Offshore Achievement Awards.Shortlisted for the Sustainability Project Award, this recognition celebrates TWMA’s RotoMill technology, an innovative offshore processing solution that decarbonises drilling waste operations by more than 50%.Now in its 38th year, the Offshore Achievement Awards is the largest and longest established industry awards for the UK offshore energy sector.

Daphne Technology, Williams win DOE Grant for MERP Efforts

Jamie Brick, Managing Director North America at Daphne Technology (c) Daphne

Daphne Technology, in partnership with Williams, announced the award of a grant worth nearly $6M from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP).This project, titled the "Daphne and Williams Methane Slip Abatement Plasma-Catalyst Scale-Up", highlights the critical role of innovative technologies in reducing methane emissions.As part of this collaboration, Daphne Technology and Williams will leverage their combined expertise to advance methane abatement technologies that align with MERP's goals.

ABS, Akselos Sign Floating Wind MOU

A depiction of Offshore Floating Wind operations. (c) Akselos

ABS and Akselos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance engineering and certification processes for floating offshore wind projects.The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on solutions aimed at optimizing design, reducing costs, and improving efficiency for the floating wind sector globally.The collaboration utilizes ABS's expertise in offshore certification and classification with Akselos' simulation technology for structural risk mitigation and optimization. Together, they aim to support the U.S.

ENTEK wins $1.3 billion US Loan for EV Battery Plant

The U.S. Department of Energy's loans office said on Friday it has finalized a loan of $1.3 billion to ENTEK Lithium Separators to finance a plant in Indiana for making lithium-ion battery separators used mostly in electric vehicles.WHY IT'S IMPORTANTThe Loan Programs Office is racing to finalize billions of dollars in loans to companies developing cutting-edge technologies expected to help speed an energy transition and curb climate change.The…

MSE Int'l Wins Funding for Port Recharging Project

MSE International has won funding from TRIG 2024 to lead a new project, PRIMET; Port Recharging Infrastructure for Maritime Energy Transition.The project will accelerate the roll-out of port and harbor infrastructure needed to support the rapid expansion in vessel recharging and shore-powering facilities which are essential to realize the government’s Clean Maritime Plan. PRIMET will develop outline solutions for supplying energy to shore power/recharging…

Svendborg Brakes' Yaw Brake Solution Transforms Wind Turbine Maintenance

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When damaged yaw brake discs were preventing numerous wind turbines from operating in optimum conditions, their operator was looking for an economical maintenance service that would ensure the turbines’ availability. Svendborg Brakes, a Regal Rexnord Brand, developed a new solution to quickly restore operations - cutting disc resurfacing activities and exchange pads to only 3 days, while requiring only a day and a half of true downtime. As the Wind Industry navigates short-term challenges and sustained growth potential…

RSC Bio Solutions Launches FUTERRA Compressor Oils

RSC Bio Solutions launched FUTERRA Compressor Oils, synthetic lubricants designed to meet the performance demands of industrial and marine sectors while addressing sustainability needs.FUTERRA Compressor Oil is formulated with a synthetic, sustainable base oil, offering outstanding thermal stability, long service intervals, and inherent biodegradability. This product is tailored to rotary screw, reciprocating, and other high-performance air compressors…

HydroWing Technololgy Works, says Dadd

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Inyanga Marine Energy Group completed hydrodynamic testing of its Passive Pitch Unit for its patented HydroWing technology, which was recently awarded the largest tidal energy project in the UK in Allocation Round 6 of the UK government’s Contracts for Difference scheme and the company is now on course for deploying a 20MW tidal energy project at Morlais in Wales, in addition to other projects around the world.The hydrodynamic testing was conducted at the Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland.