Wave energy device could power subsea equipment, ROVs

Mocean Energy is seeking partners to further development of its Seabase technology which uses energy from ocean waves to power subsea equipment.

The start-up company has attracted funds of £200,000 (US$249,000) from Scottish Enterprise and the Oil & Gas Technology Centre in Aberdeen for the development.

Mocean Energy managing director Cameron McNatt described Seabase as “a wave energy machine small enough to fit in a shipping container yet robust enough to generate power in the harsh environment of the North Sea.

“Initially we see it being used to provide back-up power to subsea equipment where, for example, an umbilical fails.

“Longer term, Seabase will provide green power to future generations of field-resident ROVs and autonomous underwater vehicles, reducing vessel costs and emissions.”

Source: Offshore Magazine