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Ocean Energy is a central pillar of INESCTEC.OCEAN’s research agenda.

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Engineering autonomy for a safer, smarter ocean
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Building resilient infrastructures for a sustainable use of the ocean
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New robot developed by INESC TEC set to revolutionise logistical support in deep-sea operations

Energy independence also depends on the sea

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Offshore Energy

Offshore Energy

Energy independence also depends on the sea

May 27, 2026
Editorial

We are living through a turbulent period marked by significant uncertainty about the future, due to various global conflicts. Fossil…

Powering the Atlantic: INESC TEC optical sensors support floating offshore wind turbines

May 11, 2026
Projects, Research

In Setúbal, a prototype of an intelligent floating platform for offshore wind energy is taking shape. Integrated within the structure’s…

INESC TEC’s “Blue Revolution” motivates visit by the Secretary of State for Fisheries and the Sea

January 16, 2026
Institutional

From robotics and energy laboratories to the development of the ocean basin at the Leixões Blue Hub, INESC TEC had…

INESC TEC and SINTEF join forces in offshore energy structure health monitoring project

September 22, 2025
Institutional, Partners, Projects

In early September, several INESC TEC research infrastructures welcomed researchers from SINTEF – one of Norway’s and the world’s most…