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Where Geotechnical Engineering Is Heading: What 1,257 ICSMGE 2026 Papers Reveal

A data-driven analysis of every paper accepted to the 21st International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering finds a discipline consolidating around its traditional core — founda...

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PLAXIS 2D Dynamic Analysis Shows Hammer-Induced Pore Pressure Can Cut Offshore Monopile Driving Resistance by 62%

A PLAXIS 2D dynamic finite element study of offshore monopile driving has found that excess pore pressure generated by hammer blows can reduce soil resistance to driving by up to 62%, a mechanism the...

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Layered seabed geology changes how subsea cables should be protected

The weakest part of a subsea cable route is not always the cable itself. Often, it is the ground model used to decide where and how the cable should be buried.New research by the British Geological Su...

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PLAXIS 2D PM4Sand analysis cuts predicted liquefiable layer thickness by up to 81% versus simplified methods

A comparison of three liquefaction assessment methods for an offshore wind site has found that a fully coupled PLAXIS 2D dynamic analysis using the PM4Sand constitutive model predicted a critical liqu...

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New connector aims to reduce downtime and enhance safety in floating offshore wind farms

Floating offshore wind is advancing quickly, but one of its practical challenges remains the safe and efficient connection of dynamic power cables in open sea conditions. A new approval milestone for...

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Global energy pressures accelerate LNG Canada phase 2 and pipeline expansion plans

Rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions in global energy supply chains are increasing interest in a proposed second phase of the LNG Canada project, along with a potential expansion of the Coast...

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Japan’s largest offshore wind farm begins commercial operation in Kitakyushu

Japan’s largest offshore wind power facility has officially begun commercial operations. The 220 MW Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Hibikinada Sea off the coast of Kitakyushu...

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GriffinLink project signals shift toward integrated European offshore power grids

The United Kingdom and Germany have announced plans to jointly develop GriffinLink, a proposed multi-purpose electricity interconnector designed to connect offshore wind generation directly into both...

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The Rise of Offshore Wind Energy and the Role of Geotechnical Modelling with PLAXIS and SACS

Offshore wind energy has emerged as a cornerstone in the global transition toward sustainable energy solutions. As nations seek to reduce carbon emissions and address the challenges posed by climate...

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Tiber-Guadalupe Platform to Deliver 80,000 Barrels Per Day by 2030 Strengthening U.S. Gulf Offshore Development

BP has approved the Tiber-Guadalupe project in the Gulf of America, advancing a $5 billion offshore development that underscores the region’s importance in global energy supply. The project involves...

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