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  • National Grid Outlines Plans for ‘North West Coast Power Ring’ (UK)

    31 October 2012
    Grid Connection

    National Grid has outlined plans to connect new sources of electricity generation in Cumbria to the national power network by creating a ‘North West Coast Power Ring’. The company has been asked to provide a connection into the electricity transmission system for the proposed new 3.2 GW nuclear power station, Moorside, near Sellafield in West […]

  • USA: Offshore Wind Recommended among Resources to Replace Nuclear Power Plant

    16 October 2012
    Environment, R&D

    In just the last year, New York State began developing at least 25 percent of the alternative electricity sources necessary to replace the Indian Point nuclear power plant, according to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Riverkeeper. The report also provides a detailed roadmap for fully and cost-effectively replacing […]

  • NOV and GustoMSC to Work on Second Eneti Jack-Up Newbuild

    4 February 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels

    Texas-based NOV has once again been awarded contracts for the equipment and design of a GustoMSC™ NG-16000X wind turbine installation jack-up vessel for Eneti. This will be Eneti’s second next-generation jack-up vessel, and the contracts include an option for an additional jack-up vessel, NOV said. NOV will provide the design and jacking system for the […]

  • Ørsted Pushes Ahead with Large Wind Farm Project Offshore Sweden

    29 September 2021
    Authorities, Environment, Wind Farm Update

    Leading offshore wind developer Ørsted has submitted an environmental report for the 1.5 GW Skåne Havsvindpark wind farm project offshore Sweden. The submission of the report was preceded by surveys and a thorough environmental impact assessment (EIA), the developer said. Skåne offshore wind farm is planned in the Baltic Sea, approximately 22 kilometers south of […]

  • Two Ports Contribute GBP 40 Mln to Scottish Economy

    22 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    The true scale of the economic contribution of Associated British Ports’ Scottish ports has been revealed in a new report by independent consultants Arup. Together the two ports – Ayr and Troon – contribute £40 million to the Scottish economy annually and support 500 UK jobs. The new research shows that, of those totals, ABP’s […]

  • UK: REA Responds to SSE’s Possible Withdrawal from Marine Renewables Projects

    3 October 2013

    Following recent speculation that major utility SSE are considering largely withdrawing from wave and tidal projects , the REA yesterday responded by acknowledging the continued involvement of those still involved in the sector and calling for greater practical support for wave and tidal projects. Major energy utility Scottish Power, the Scottish Government and DECC have […]

  • UK: Wales Called to ‘Stand up and Fight’ for Severn Barrage

    25 March 2013

    A strong rallying call to Wales to ‘stand up and fight’ for the Severn Barrage has come from former Welsh Secretary of State and Neath MP Peter Hain. After mixed signals from the Government and vehement opposition lobbying by Bristol Port Mr Hain said: ‘We are entering a key period of decision making and if […]

  • UK: SRSL to Undertake Environmental Assessments for Islay Tidal Energy Farm

    18 December 2012

    Environmental consultancy, SRSL has been commissioned by DP Marine Energy Ltd (DPME) to conduct environmental baseline surveys for the proposed West Islay Tidal Energy Farm. This is in addition to producing Environmental Statement chapters assessing the potential impact of the development on marine mammals, birds and fish. Renewable energy developer DPME and partner DEME Blue […]

  • HST Marine Adds Damen Hybrid Vessels to Its Fleet

    2 December 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels

    Offshore services provider, High Speed Transfers (HST) Marine, and Damen Shipyards have signed a contract for the supply of three hybrid Fast Crew Supplier 2710 vessels at the annual Damen Maritime Festival held in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, at Damen’s headquarters. The three Damen vessels will be fitted with 190 kW battery arrays that will enable […]

  • The Netherlands: Royal Haskoning and DHV Announce Official Merging

    2 July 2012
    Business & Finance

    Royal Haskoning and DHV announce they have officially merged and will now be known as Royal HaskoningDHV. The company, headquartered in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, is one of Europe’s leading project management, engineering and consultancy service providers, ranking globally in the top 10 of independently owned, non-listed companies and top 40 overall. With nearly 8,000 professionals […]

  • Plan Set Forth for New Jersey’s First Offshore Wind Cable Plant

    15 April 2022
    Business & Finance

    Rise Light & Power and Delaware River Partners (DRP) have partnered up to collaborate on developing the first offshore wind cable manufacturing facility in New Jersey, the US. The development of the manufacturing facility at the Repauno Port & Rail Terminal in Greenwich Township is subject to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approval of the […]

  • Netherlands Starts Working on Site Characterisation for New Offshore Wind Areas

    17 June 2022
    Contracts & Tenders

    The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has announced upcoming calls for tenders through which the Dutch Government will procure geophysical surveys and archeological assessment of new areas that have been designated to accommodate the country’s increased offshore wind target. Around 24 June, RVO plans to open a tender for several wind farm zones in the Dutch […]

  • NNDC Opens Public Consultation on Egmere Development for Offshore Wind (UK)

    23 January 2013
    Authorities

    Public consultation opened on Monday 21 January on North Norfolk District Council’s (NNDC) proposals to designate 28 hectares of land at Egmere, to the west of Walsingham and south of Wells-next-the-Sea, as suitable for companies supporting offshore wind energy schemes off the north Norfolk coast to locate their operations. The council is seeking to establish […]

  • UK: New Safer Vessel Transfer System Chosen for Sheringham Shoal

    13 June 2012

    Scira Offshore Energy, operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, will utilise a new UK designed vessel transfer system to provide its wind farm technicians with safe and reliable access to wind turbines in a range of weather conditions. The safe transfer of wind farm technicians from vessels to the turbines is a key […]

  • Sir Roy Gardner Appointed as Chairman of Mainstream Renewable Power (Ireland)

    25 February 2011
    Business & Finance

    Mainstream Renewable Power, the global renewable energy company, today announced the appointment of Sir Roy Gardner as its new Chairman. Sir Roy, who is also Chairman of the Compass Group, takes over the position from Fintan Drury following the completion of his three year term. Fintan Drury decided not to seek another term in order […]

  • UK: Rhyl Harbour Benefits from Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Fund

    22 July 2013
    Business & Finance

      RWE npower renewables’ has made a substantial funding award to the redevelopment of Rhyl Harbour, thanks to the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Tourism Fund. This is the third award announced so far from the specialist £690,000 fund, which was set up through the wind farm to support initiatives aiming to boost the […]

  • Equinor Ramps Up Its Offshore Wind Game

    2 November 2020
    Business & Finance

    Equinor plans to expand its acquisition of wind acreage and will continue to leverage its position in offshore wind, the company said in a press release from 2 November. The oil and gas major, which has been making significant renewable energy steps over the past several years, will establish renewables as a separate reporting segment […]

  • Brazilian State Eyes Multi-Gigawatt Offshore Wind Projects

    11 August 2021
    Authorities

    The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte has signed an agreement with the low-carbon energy developer Enterprize Energy to identify and develop opportunities for offshore wind, green hydrogen, and green ammonia projects off the country’s northern coastline. The signing ceremony took place at the Administrative Center of the Rio Grande do Norte State Government […]

  • Massachusetts Government Plans to Pour USD 100 Million into Offshore Wind Port Infrastructure

    24 September 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics

    Massachusetts’s Baker-Polio Administration plans to invest USD 100 million from federal COVID relief funding in critical port infrastructure to support offshore wind development. “To ensure we maximize the economic potential of this industry and build on assets like the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, our Administration is proposing a significant investment in critical port infrastructure […]

  • AMSC AND HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES EXPAND WIND POWER STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (USA)

    9 June 2010
    Business & Finance

    Team Developing 5 MW Wind Turbine for Rapidly Growing Global Offshore Market, HHI to Begin 5 MW Wind Turbine Production for the Offshore Market in 2011 DEVENS, Mass., U.S. and ULSAN, South Korea – June 9, 2010 – American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global power technologies company, and South Korea-based Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., […]

  • FoundOcean Expands its Subsea and Offshore Services with Introduction of Marine Growth Prevention and Control Products (UK)

    10 November 2011
    Environment

    FoundOcean has been appointed as an exclusive agent by IEV International Limited (now a wholly-owned subsidiary of IEV Holdings Limited, a company listed on Catalist of the Singapore Exchange) to market their revolutionary Marine Growth Prevention and Control products in European waters. Until now, controlling marine growth has been an expensive and time-consuming process. This […]

  • Hexicon Completes Wave Hub Buy

    2 August 2021
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    Swedish floating wind farm developer Hexicon has completed its acquisition of the Wave Hub renewable energy test site in Cornwall, South West England, paving the way for a GBP 100+ million floating demonstrator project in the Celtic Sea by 2025. The deal, first announced in May, sees Hexicon through its UK subsidiary, TwinHub Limited, acquire […]

  • BOEM Opens Door for Wave Energy Testing Offshore Oregon

    20 June 2014
    Authorities

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has taken an important step toward issuing a research lease for a facility to test utility-scale wave energy devices in federal waters off Oregon. The non-competitive lease would be for the offshore area where the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center at Oregon State University (Center) would site […]

  • Le Havre & Dieppe: Windfall for Northern France

    12 January 2012

    The two Northern French ports of Le Havre and Dieppe are in line for an industry injection that can bring new 21 st century technology into their traditional maritime economies. Offshore wind energy is about to arrive on their doorsteps, bringing with it the complete supply chain for manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance. Within the […]

  • Offshore wind in Greece: The energy hub of Southeast Europe

    12 October 2012

    Mediterranean countries have set targets for offshore wind development in the Mediterranean Sea by 2020. Greece has a relatively very low target of 200MW installed offshore wind capacity. This offshore development mainly concerns conventional offshore wind farm project designs. But Greece’s energy market is at the forefront of transformative changes that are attracting investors from […]

  • HOCHTIEF, Windreich Present Global Tech I Project in Husum, Germany

    21 September 2012

    Windreich AG, initiator of the world’s first offshore project with a punctual start to construction work so far, Global Tech I, is showing that the energy turnaround is already well into its implementation phase and offshore wind energy works with the right partners at Husum WindEnergy 2012. Martin Rahtge, Chair of the Management Board at […]