Operations & energy

From feasibility studies for offshore windfarm sites to laying cable in deep water, knowledge of metocean conditions, often in real time or from a vessel, is crucial to ensure the safety and efficiency of personnel working offshore.

Many energy sources, from offshore wind to oil and gas, require a full understanding of how our marine environment can sustainably support our future energy needs.

Site surveys

Selecting and surveying potential sites for wave energy devices, tidal turbines or offshore platforms requires knowledge of the sea state in the area. Technology from Nortek is used to provide a detailed understanding of the marine environment at these sites.

Maintenance

Continually ensuring safe operation of offshore energy platforms often requires use of subsea vehicles, such as AUVs and ROVs, as well as knowledge of currents for safety of maintenance personnel in and on the water.

Efficiency

Maximizing the efficiency of tidal turbines is imperative to bring down the cost of energy. To achieve this, developers require ongoing knowledge of how the local current and turbulence conditions impact engineering design and operation.