Energy and data intelligence firm TGS ASA has secured a project to conduct a pre-feasibility study for the electric interconnection of the Cabo Verde Islands in Western Africa off the coast of Senegal.

The project is in collaboration with RTE International and Consultores de Engenharia e Ambiente S.A. (COBA), TGS said in a news release.

The study is part of Cabo Verde’s energy transition efforts under the Government of Luxembourg’s Development-Climate-Energy (DCE) program. The initiative aims to increase renewable energy penetration, reinforce energy security, and promote economic sustainability in Cabo Verde, according to the release.

The study will also be a cornerstone of Cabo Verde’s Energy Master Plan (2018-2040), which aims for half of its electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2030, TGS noted.

Key elements of the study include evaluating the potential for offshore and onshore renewable energy integration and exploring storage solutions such as pump storage systems and battery storage.

TGS said it will leverage its extensive offshore power intelligence under the 4C Offshore name. The analysis will assess the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of interconnecting the islands, a vital step toward optimizing renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, and potentially green hydrogen.

“With its unique geographic and climatic conditions, Cabo Verde presents opportunities to harness renewable energy effectively, and the island interconnection would further enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, and increase the potential for offshore renewable energy projects,” TGS said.

Carel Hooijkaas, Executive Vice President of New Energy Solutions at TGS, said, “We are proud to be part of this transformative journey for Cabo Verde. The project award underscores our commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions and aligns with the ambitious goals of Cabo Verde’s Energy Master Plan. By leveraging the 4C Offshore expertise, we aim to help Cabo Verde and other island nations achieve their vision of a sustainable and resilient energy future, significantly reducing carbon footprints while enhancing energy independence”.

Seismic Data Acquisition in the Norwegian Sea

Meanwhile, TGS reported the successful completion of the PGS24M04NWS project in the Outer Vøring area of the Norwegian Sea, carried out by the crew aboard the Ramform Hyperion.

The project extends the 2023 acquisition program in the area, TGS said in a separate news release.

Despite periods of rough weather, the Hyperion impressively covered more than 579 square miles (1,500 square kilometers) of prime production in just one month. After safely and successfully recovering all gear, the vessel made its first port call in Lerwick as part of its demobilization plan.

David Hajovsky, TGS Executive Vice President of Multi-Client, said, “This accomplishment is a testament to the exceptional teamwork between the crew, operations, navigation, imaging, business development and sales teams. Their collaboration during this busy period for TGS highlights the dedication and coordination that contributed to this fantastic achievement”.

TGS said it continues to enhance its seismic data coverage across the Norwegian Sea with its Geostreamer technology, “providing high-end exploration data to resolve the imaging challenges present in the area and enhance infrastructure-led exploration to reveal remaining hydrocarbon potential”.

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