Ocean Infinity's underwater robots will help Equinor develop wind energy

Ocean Infinity, a company specializing in the use of robotic technologies in the maritime industry, has announced a contract with Equinor Wind US LLC. The agreement involves the creation of a floating offshore wind farm off the west coast of the United States.

AUV Hugin, Ocean Infinity

Based in Austin, USA, Ocean Infinity develops unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The company has about 20 AUVs. According to the company's statement, several AUVs will be used in the project simultaneously, and the data obtained will be used to make informed decisions during the planning and construction phases of the wind farm with a floating platform. Cean Infinity will be responsible for the actual construction of the floating offshore wind farm. 

AUV Hugin, Ocean Infinity

The construction of the floating offshore wind farm is expected to take place in several stages, starting with site preparation and ending with equipment installation and commissioning. Throughout the process, Ocean Infinity will provide its AUVs for data collection to create an SAP - site assessment plan and COP - construction and operation plan. The working depths at the site range from 974 to 1317 meters. The project is set to begin in February 2024. \\ 

Nauticus Robotics to test leak detection technology using AUVs

Nauticus Robotics has reached an agreement with its local partner, Stinger Technology AS from Norway, to jointly carry out a pilot project. The companies will test their proprietary hydrocarbon leak detection technology using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) on behalf of international energy company, Equinor. The project is expected to expand the range of applications for AUVs. 

Equinor operates around 600 subsea wells and approximately 9,000 km of subsea pipelines, risers, and cables that require maintenance. A successful pilot project will provide Nauticus with the opportunity to compete for contracts with Equinor.

Nauticus Robotics is a developer of ocean robots, including intervention type AUV's with AI. The company provides RaaS services to commercial and government entities, or sells hardware platforms and software licenses. 

“The project for Equinor highlights the versatility of our fleet offering and the increasing need for technologies like ours to address the many challenges for subsea operations in Norway and around the globe,” said Nicolaus Radford, CEO of Nauticus. “This milestone is yet another example of how we are at the forefront of this technical revolution and are changing how work is done in our precious oceans.”

Source: ir.nauticusrobotics.com/