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Eelume is strengthening its collaboration with PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd. (PRSB), the research arm of Malaysian energy company PETRONAS.

The partnership aims to drive forward new autonomous underwater technologies that support more sustainable and cost-efficient offshore energy operations.

Next-generation autonomous underwater technology

“At the core of the collaboration is the Eelume S an all-terrain autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed to support inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) of critical subsea infrastructure,” says Thomas Nygaard, CEO of Eelume. “With its modular design, extended endurance, and high-precision data acquisition capabilities, Eelume S offers a smart, safe, and sustainable solution for increasingly complex underwater environments.”

“Eelume S is designed to operate smarter, safer, and cleaner. This is technology that can make a real difference in the way we approach subsea operations in the future,” Nygaard adds.

Shared vision for sustainable offshore operations

The goal of the partnership is to reduce both operational costs and the environmental footprint of offshore energy production – key priorities in the global transition towards more sustainable energy systems. Both Eelume and PRSB look forward to delivering concrete outcomes as they embark on this new chapter in subsea innovation.

Eelumes CEO Thomas Nygaard and CTO Pål Liljebäck. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster.

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Eelume

Eelume is a Trondheim-based ocean technology company developing autonomous underwater vehicles that combine inspection, maintenance, and operational flexibility in a single platform. The company originated from research at NTNU and SINTEF and plays a central role in Norway’s ocean tech ecosystem.

Eelume is a member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster and part of FI Ocean Space Incubator, which supports startups working at the forefront of ocean innovation.

PETRONAS

PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) is Malaysia’s fully integrated national oil and gas company. Operating in over 100 countries, PETRONAS is a global energy group committed to delivering energy solutions in a sustainable and responsible manner. Its research arm, PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd. (PRSB), plays a central role in driving innovation and developing advanced technologies to support the energy transition and improve operational efficiency across the value chain.

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