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PLOCAN to implement its first digital twin to optimize the management of its offshore platform

PLOCAN to implement its first digital twin to optimize the management of its offshore platform

The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) is taking a further step towards technological innovation with the development of its first digital twin, an advanced tool that will allow real-time monitoring and simulation of operations on its offshore platform from its land-based headquarters. This project reinforces PLOCAN’s commitment to sustainability and energy transformation. In

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The Vice President of the Canary Islands Government highlights PLOCAN’s strategic role in economic diversification and blue innovation

The Vice President of the Canary Islands Government highlights PLOCAN’s strategic role in economic diversification and blue innovation

The Vice President and Minister of Economy, Industry, Commerce and Self-Employed Workers of the Canary Islands Government, Manuel Domínguez, visited the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) today, where he held a working meeting with the management team and scientists of the institution to gain in-depth knowledge of the activities, challenges, and opportunities offered

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PLOCAN strengthens coordination of the ICTS MARHIS by participating in the SEAS project technical workshop

PLOCAN strengthens coordination of the ICTS MARHIS by participating in the SEAS project technical workshop

The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) recently took part in the technical workshop of the SEAS project (“Advanced Management System for the ICTS MARHIS”), held at the facilities of the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of the University of Cantabria (IHCantabria) and the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP). The SEAS project, funded by the Ministry

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PLOCAN Hosts the Annual Meeting of the SHY Project

PLOCAN Hosts the Annual Meeting of the SHY Project

This week, the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) hosted the Annual General Assembly of the European SHY Project (Seawater Hydraulic PTO using Dynamic Passive Controller for Wave Energy Converters). The event brought together the nine consortium partners from universities, research centers, and leading companies in the marine renewable energy sector from across Europe.

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Data from the ESTOC station collected by PLOCAN confirm the sustained increase in sea temperature in the Canary Islands

Data from the ESTOC station collected by PLOCAN confirm the sustained increase in sea temperature in the Canary Islands

The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) has completed a new maintenance and renewal campaign at the EMSO-Canarias oceanic station, also known as ESTOC (European Station for Time-Series in the Ocean of the Canary Islands), located 112 km north of the archipelago at a depth of 3,610 meters. This infrastructure, operated by PLOCAN and

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PLOCAN and ENSHORE SUBSEA explore new collaborations in advanced subsea technology

PLOCAN and ENSHORE SUBSEA explore new collaborations in advanced subsea technology

The British company ENSHORE SUBSEA conducted an on-site demonstration of its innovative RAPIDSCAN Subsea technology at its facilities located in the port of Blyth (United Kingdom). This event brought together leading representatives of the marine-maritime sector interested in new technological solutions for underwater operations, including the Canary Islands Ocean Platform (PLOCAN), which actively joined in

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Juan Cruz Cigudosa highlights the “strategic role” of PLOCAN in the transition towards a Blue and sustainable Economy

Juan Cruz Cigudosa highlights the “strategic role” of PLOCAN in the transition towards a Blue and sustainable Economy

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Universities, Juan Cruz Cigudosa, held a meeting today with representatives of the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) at the organization’s onshore headquarters, where he was able to learn first-hand about the facilities and services of this internationally recognized center for sustainable marine solutions. During the

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EduBlue event at PLOCAN

EduBlue event at PLOCAN

The land headquarters of the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) has become, for a few days, the setting for a unique educational experience for students from 15 schools in Gran Canaria, participants in the EduBlue Project, blue emissions and sounds. This initiative, driven by PLOCAN and aligned with its commitment to ocean literacy,

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PLOCAN leads the construction of Spain’s first offshore renewable hydrogen plant to transform energy and mobility in the Canary Island

PLOCAN leads the construction of Spain’s first offshore renewable hydrogen plant to transform energy and mobility in the Canary Island

The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) is positioning the Canary Islands at the forefront of energy innovation and sustainability with the construction of Spain’s first offshore renewable hydrogen generation plant. This initiative is part of the H2VERDE project, co-financed by the Government of the Canary Islands and the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan

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PLOCAN promotes marine robotics in Canary Islands classrooms

PLOCAN promotes marine robotics in Canary Islands classrooms

The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) reaffirms its commitment to STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) by running its marine educational robotics project, EDUROVs, for the thirteenth consecutive year. Currently in the teacher training phase, this initiative aims to bring science and technology closer to the school environment through the construction

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