Scottish ocean energy pioneers Mocean Energy and Aberdeen-headquartered leading global controls technology specialists Proserv have signed a working partnership agreement with the aim of accelerating the development of renewables solutions for subsea operations.
Together the two companies will plan and execute new technology for offshore operators in the renewables sector, setting out detailed development plans to collaborate and implement solutions aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of offshore energy.
Specifically, Proserv and Mocean Energy will explore opportunities connected with the provision of renewable power for subsea control systems.
Ultimately the two companies will work to develop a feasible, low-carbon, cost effective alternative to the umbilical power cables traditionally used by the energy sector.
Subject to further agreements, this customisable ocean power solution, powered solely by wave, solar and battery technologies, will be used to help reduce operational emissions from developments across the globe.
Proserv is a leading provider of innovative controls technologies to energy companies for life of field, whereas Mocean Energy is committed to designing and delivering ocean energy converters to provide clean, carbon-free, renewable energy.
Mocean Energy has already demonstrated the effectiveness of its wave and solar powered Blue X wave energy converter prototype – which can be paired with battery storage to deliver reliable green power – demonstrated through the Renewables for Subsea Power programme, and its first commercial product, Blue Star, is ready for deployment.
Cameron McNatt, Managing Director at Mocean Energy, said: “This MoU will go a long way to accelerating the development of the innovative technologies needed to deliver low carbon solutions for the offshore energy industry, and we look forward to working with Proserv and pooling our expertise.
“Together we will work to create and provide customisable ocean power solutions for subsea control systems that will revolutionise the offshore energy sector and the blue economy, while helping to decarbonise oil and gas production.”
Proserv CEO, Davis Larssen emphasised the importance of advancing clean, renewable energy solutions for subsea operations. He stated: “The future of subsea control systems must align with global sustainability goals, and by partnering with Mocean Energy, we are driving the development of robust, renewable power sources that can not only reduce operational emissions, but also improve efficiency and reliability in subsea environments.
“This agreement comes at a pivotal time for the Proserv business as we explore the integration of new technologies such as underwater drone technology for monitoring both wind and oil and gas, amongst other offerings to the wider energy industry, and Mocean Energy will deliver clear synergies in this new partnership.”
Vice President, Renewables, Paul Cook provides the feature story on the front cover of this month’s OGV Energy Renewable magazine. Paul gives an exclusive, in-depth interview to the title discussing the future of the offshore wind energy and how Proserv’s unique cable monitoring solutions will play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainable and efficient operation of offshore wind infrastructure, driving the transition to a greener future.
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The Financial Times featured commentary from Proserv’s CEO – Davis Larssen on the challenges facing energy industry companies when trying to raise investment funding.
Great to see Proserv being featured on this prestigious international news platform and to hear from Davis Larssen on this challenging industry topic.
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To support the presence of our team at #GOW2024 earlier this month, the “Let’s Talk Transition” video podcast featuring our Business Development Manager – Renewables, Callum Maxwell, has been included as a double-page spotlight in the OGV Group’s latest Renewables Quarterly. OGV has very kindly transcribed an in-depth trailer of Callum’s feedback including some of his views on our ECG™ holistic subsea cable monitoring system. The full podcast itself can either be accessed via the QR code printed on the feature pages or in the “Play” section at the top of the OGV website.
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Major Norwegian underwater technology association FFU – Forening for Fjernstyrt Undervannsteknologi has kindly featured Proserv on the front cover of its latest DYP Magazine. Our two-page thought leader was co-authored by several of our senior Norway based colleagues and subsea experts – our CTO, Tore Erntsen, General Manager, Trondheim Mirza Duvnjak and General Manager, Stavanger Rune Christian Godejord.
Their piece is entitled “It’s time to think differently” and focuses on the need for operators to adopt fresh approaches and methodologies around their subsea operations – in particular the inherent problem of unreliable and obsolete control system electronics. It’s time for new strategies and to “think outside the box”. Our unique and impactful augmented controls technology (ACT) is highlighted as are some thought-provoking facts, collated by Kimberlite International Oilfield Research.
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Two key members of our renewables business development team, Jeff Williamson and Callum Maxwell, have been interviewed and featured in a two-page spread in the OGV Group’s June Offshore Wind special issue. In the piece, Jeff and Callum discuss offshore wind technologies and cable management strategies. Our very own ECG™ comes under the spotlight.
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Callum Maxwell, our Business Development Manager – Renewables, recently spent time with the OGV Group taking part in a “Let’s Talk Transition” video podcast. As Global Offshore Wind 2024 opens, the interview has gone live. In it, Callum talks about his route into the renewables sector, joining Proserv and the development and capabilities of our step change holistic subsea cable monitoring system ECG™. To watch the podcast, please click below.
Original 106 FM provided terrific coverage of our first day out on the roads as 600 Miles for Minds started its journey south. From Breakfast with Claire and Pete, right through the day, we updated the listeners via interviews from several of our team. Here, our VP, QHSE Simon Harvey and the man behind the whole idea, Bradley Savoldelli, give their views on progress, the challenging weather and what our campaign is all about.
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Ahead of the start of our 600 Miles for Minds charity cycling event today, our CEO Davis Larssen provided an interview to the Original 106 FM Breakfast with Claire and Pete, where Davis discusses everything from our great charity event 600 Miles for Minds to the hazards of chafing! Davis also talks about the team’s feelings ahead of this major challenge.
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Our bid to raise vital funds for two leading charities, Mental Health UK and SAMH, alongside awareness for looking after our mental health by sharing anxieties and seeking support, as part of our 600 Miles for Minds campaign, has really been moving ahead. At the start of the month, Global Underwater Hub kindly featured our upcoming cycling event on June 7th in its latest news magazine and dedicated a page to the challenge and the reasons behind it.
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