91 results found for 'New Hampshire'

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  • NOAA to Survey U.S. Coastal Waters

    29 April 2014
    Authorities, R&D

    The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ships, small boats, and hydrographic services contractors have their sailing orders to survey more than 2,000 square nautical miles in U.S. coastal waters this year, collecting data that will strengthen the foundation of the nation’s environmental intelligence. Most of the vessels are sailing to their initial project […]

  • USA: NECEC Hosts Fifth Annual ‘Green Tie Gala’

    18 November 2012

    The New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC) hosted its Fifth Annual “Green Tie Gala,” celebrating the growth and successes of the clean energy industry. Companies and individuals from across New England were honored with awards, acknowledging their leadership and contributions to the region’s leading clean energy economy. Held at the Intercontinental Boston Hotel, the Gala […]

  • Maine Governor Places Wind Energy Moratorium, Plans Introducing New Permitting Bill

    26 January 2018
    Authorities

    On 24 January, Maine Governor Paul LePage issued an executive order setting up the Maine Wind Energy Advisory Commission and placing a moratorium on new permits to wind energy projects until the newly-established commission releases its report after studying the economic impact wind turbines have on tourism. 

  • Research and Markets Announce ‘Analyzing the US Wind Power Industry’

    8 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      The rise of wind energy is no longer being looked upon as an alternate source of energy. The United States is a leader in the field of wind energy and the US in 2010 was the second largest user of wind energy in the world, just behind China. In fact, the US had over […]

  • States Respond to Trump’s New Oil & Gas Plan. Shell, Statoil Interested in New Areas

    5 January 2018
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    As the Trump Administration issued the draft proposal for the 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program on 4 January, the move to make more than 90% of OCS available for oil and gas exploration and production saw opposition from several U.S. coastal states, including those that want more renewable energy in their future.

  • US Proposes Auctions for Over 18 GW of Offshore Wind Capacity

    30 April 2024
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting

    The US Department of the Interior has announced two proposals for offshore wind energy auctions off the coast of Oregon and in the Gulf of Maine. The two sales proposed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) have the potential to generate more than 18 GW of offshore wind energy, enough to power more […]

  • New Forest District Council Keeping Eye on Navitus Bay

    10 October 2014
    Authorities

    New Forest District Council decided not to submit a formal objection against Navitus Bay offshore wind farm, according to Daily Echo. However, the council reserved the right to lobby a planning inquiry due to start in Bournemouth next week. They raised concern over the onshore underground cable installation which will create a 40 meter corridor […]

  • Ocean Planning Is the Key to Unlock America’s New Blue Economy

    12 May 2016

    Written by Shiva Polefka, Policy Analyst for the Center for American Progress’ Ocean Policy program.  The thin coastal fringe of the United States comprises a tiny proportion of the nation’s total land area but supports a huge share of its business. Coastal and Great Lakes counties alone—just 10 percent of U.S. land area, excluding Alaska—generated more […]

  • UK: Hampshire Offshore Wind Boosts Marine Sector Companies Business

    29 May 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    The UK Government’s investment in offshore wind industry gives a chance for marine sector companies to take advantage of the opportunities that the industry provides.  Millions of pounds being invested in new offshore wind farms that need servicing and maintenance give the Hampshire-based marine sector companies the opportunity to boost their business, the Andover Advertiser […]

  • UK: Humber Local Enterprise Partnership Appoints New CEO

    7 June 2013

    Kishor Tailor, former Economic Development Director for Partnership for Urban South Hampshire and Chief Executive of Leicestershire Economic Partnership, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership.  Lord Haskins, Chair of Humber LEP, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to appoint Kishor to this role. He joins us at a […]

  • MHI Vestas Frames Fawley Facility

    20 February 2018
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

    MHI Vestas has completed the steel structure of its Fawley Paint & Logistics facility in Hampshire, UK.

  • MHI Vestas Blade Paint Shop Starts Taking Shape

    8 February 2018
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, R&D

    MHI Vestas has completed the foundation work at its Fawley Paint & Logistics Facility in Hampshire, UK.

  • Teenagers to Design Navitus Bay Wind Park Logo (UK)

    30 January 2012

    Eneco is asking teenagers for their help in designing a visual identity for the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park. They are encouraging talented young artists and designers from across Dorset, the New Forest and on the Isle of Wight to use their artistic skills to good effect by submitting a logo which they feel best […]

  • UK: Deals Made at Seawork Reflect Commercial Marine Industry Enthusiasm

    19 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    Seawork 2012 saw a number of major deals being done and several high specification craft being officially handed over. Seawork has become not only an efficient one-stop-shop for seeing what’s new on the market, specifying future requirements and placing orders but also the event of choice for exhibitors to showcase the work they have completed […]

  • National Grid IFA2 Presents Revised Plans for UK-French Interconnector

    21 March 2016
    Grid Connection

    National Grid IFA2 Ltd held a second series of consultation events this month, showcasing revised plans for an electricity interconnector between Hampshire in England and Normandy in France.  People were able to see updated plans for the proposed high voltage electricity link and give feedback. Made up of subsea cables running between the two countries, the interconnector […]

  • UK Docks Marine Expands Its Operations

    9 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    UK Docks Marine Services expand its existing Tyneside, South Shields and Gosport, Hampshire operations. UK Docks have widened operations to the West Coast in order to service current contracts as well as develop operations within the growing wind farm industry. UK Docks will be operating from one of three bays in the purpose built, state […]

  • MHI Vestas Expands UK Business with New Blade Facility

    8 November 2017
    Operations & Maintenance

    MHI Vestas will repurpose the decommissioned Fawley Power Plant in Hampshire, UK, into a new painting and logistics facility for its 80-meter turbine blades.

  • Chris Huhne Responds to Renewable Energy Review (UK)

    12 May 2011
    Authorities

    In response to the Committee on Cllimate Change (CCC) Review on Renewable Energy, Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change said: “Renewables will be absolutely crucial to securing our energy supplies and reducing our carbon emissions in the decades ahead. We are reforming the electricity market to help bring forward a surge […]

  • UK Thumbs Down Navitus Bay Project

    11 September 2015
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    UK government has rejected the GBP 3.5bn Navitus Bay wind farm project planned off the south coast of England. The decision to dismiss a planning application for up to 194-turbine project was announced by Energy minister Lord Bourne today. A reduced project version, comprising of up to 105 turbines, was also rejected. Minister named “seascape, […]

  • AQUIND Issues EUR 1.3 Billion Interconnector Tender

    12 June 2019
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection

    AQUIND Ltd has issued a EUR 1.3 billion tender for the 2GW AQUIND HVDC power transmission link that will connect the UK and France. The tender is divided into three lots, with the first including the design, engineering, manufacture, installation, commissioning and O&M of two converter stations to be located in Hampshire, UK, and Normandy, France. […]

  • USA: Wave Energy Conversion Devices Show Great Viability

    19 October 2012

    Field testing of both Wave Energy Conversion (WEC) devices deployed by Neptune Wave Power LLC at the University of New Hampshire’s Center for Ocean Renewable Energy (CORE) has shown a great viability of the devices in generating wave power. The company has tested two buoy models, 3.0 and 3.1. The 3.1 model has proven to […]

  • Copenhagen Energy Submits Third 3 GW Offshore Wind Proposal in Australia

    5 September 2022
    Wind Farm Update

    Danish renewable energy company Copenhagen Energy has submitted a third offshore wind project proposal in Australia to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for initial assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. After filing two proposals earlier this year for 3 GW offshore wind farms in Western Australia, one […]

  • Burgess Marine Hands Over 25m Vessel to Mainprize Offshore

    17 June 2015
    Vessels

    Burgess Marine has completed a £3m contract for the first of a new generation of offshore support vessels. The company has built the craft for Mainprize Offshore at its shipyard at Trafalgar Wharf in Portchester, near Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. The 25-metre boat, the MO2, was delivered at the Seawork 2015 commercial marine and workboat conference […]

  • South Boats Launch New Website for Service Centre (UK)

    6 December 2011

    Today sees the launch of a new website to support and promote the South Boats Service Centre at Venture Quays, Cowes. This state-of-the-art boat refit, boat repair and boat maintenance facility for vessels of up to 30m has 24-hour tidal access to the yard’s ship lift and a hall height in excess of 10m. South […]

  • Navitus Bay Proponents Gather to Protest in Favour of Offshore Wind (UK)

    15 January 2013

    Navitus Bay offshore wind farm proposal created quite a sight on Swanage seafront, where 400 of both those in favour and those against the project gathered on Sunday for demonstration, The Guardian news site informs. Opponents of the project are concerned about its impact on marine life and bird population in the area, as well […]

  • Navitus Bay OWF Scaled Back

    7 February 2014
    Wind Farm Update

    The developer of the Navitus Bay offshore wind farm yesterday announced that it will scale back the project’s size to reduce its visual impact. In response to feedback received from the public and statutory consultees during the final round of consultation last year, the developer will remove the northernmost part of the development – the […]