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“ Our mission at SLB Capturi is to deliver impact at scale with carbon capture as a critical pathway to net zero ,” said Egil Fagerland , chief executive officer of SLB Capturi . “ With our proven , cost-effective technologies and modular approach , we ’ re enabling industries to integrate carbon capture into their existing operations , driving significant carbon reduction and removal .”
United Kingdom : TotalEnergies Launches a Floating Offshore Wind Pilot Project to Supply Renewable Electricity to an Offshore Oil & Gas Platform in the North Sea
Paris , TotalEnergies announces the launch of a pilot project consisting in a floating wind turbine to supply renewable power to Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea , thus pioneering an innovative decarbonization scheme .
The 3 MW floating wind turbine will be located 2 km west of the Culzean platform , 220 km off the eastern coast of Scotland . This turbine , expected to be fully operational by end 2025 , will supply around 20 % of Culzean ’ s power requirement , thereby reducing its GHG emissions . The turbine will be installed on a modular , light semi-submersible floater hull designed by Ocergy , allowing for fast assembly and optimized costs .
“ This innovative pilot project aims at proving the concept of hybridization of power generation on an offshore facility , by integrating the generation of renewable electricity from a floating wind turbine with the existing power generation from gas turbines . It also aims at qualifying a promising floater design for the future of floating offshore wind ”, said Marie-Noelle Semeria , Chief Technology Officer at TotalEnergies .
This pilot project was selected in Crown Estate Scotland ’ s Innovation and Targeted Oil & Gas ( INTOG ) leasing round , designed to encourage and support the use of offshore wind energy to directly supply offshore oil & gas platforms .
Introducing SLB Capturi : Pioneering Industrial Decarbonization with Innovative Carbon Capture Solutions
The SLB and Aker Carbon Capture Joint Venture has unveiled its new company name : SLB Capturi . The company is emerging as a leader in accelerating industrial decarbonization through its innovative , industrial-scale carbon capture solutions , ready for immediate implementation .
Following the recent establishment of the joint venture , the new name reflects the company ’ s focus on scaling up existing carbon capture technologies as well as its commitment to invest in research and development to ensure a pipeline of cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of industries worldwide .
Deutsche Windtechnik Sweden Develops First Contract to Extend the Operational Life of 23 Vestas V90 Wind Turbines to 30 Years
Bremen ( renewablepress ) - Deutsche Windtechnik Sweden is delighted to announce the signing of a full-maintenance contract with Wallenstam for 23 Vestas V90 wind turbines . The turbines are spread across nine different wind farms in southern Sweden . The contract covers servicing until the turbines reach 30 years of age , significantly exceeding the average operational lifetime of 20 years . This long-term cooperation represents Deutsche Windtechnik Sweden ’ s first foray into extending turbine lifespan on the service level by 10 years , extending operational time by 50 %.
Wallenstam , a renowned property company , chose Deutsche Windtechnik for its flexible and customer-centric contract design , extensive maintenance experience , and in-depth understanding of wind turbine technology .
“ Deutsche Windtechnik is the highly skilled partner we need to maximize the sustainability of our turbines without compromising on quality . Together , we have developed a contract that sustainably and economically spreads the risk for both parties regarding major components throughout the contract term . They are meticulous in knowing how long wind turbines can be kept in operation ,” said Patrik Persson , Energy Manager at Wallenstam . “ The contract ensures the reliable operation of our wind farm well beyond the average lifespan , which fully sustains our portfolio with renewable energy and a surplus fed into the Swedish power grid .”
Deutsche Windtechnik impressed with tailored contracts and high-level expertise
“ We designed the contract in close collaboration with Wallenstam , taking into account both Wallenstam ’ s needs and the turbines ’ requirements based on their progressing age ”, said Linus Sturesson , Managing Director at Deutsche Windtechnik Sweden . “ With our customer-focused approach , the contract also provides flexibility in maintenance planning by allowing for adjustments based on future electricity price fluctuations .”
Such a significant lifetime extension of wind turbines yields substantial environmental and operational benefits : A prolonged lifespan maximizes the use of existing infrastructure , reduces the need for costly new constructions , and maximises the turbine ’ s overall energy output . It aligns with sustainable energy objectives by optimizing existing resources and reducing the carbon footprint . At the same time , wind farm operators can spread investment costs over a longer period , develop long-term maintenance plans , and increase efficiency and performance by implementing upgrades and improvements .
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