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  • Bord Gais Plans Power Diversity (Ireland)

    25 November 2011

    BORD GÁIS ASSETS: The name may be associated with natural gas, but with the “Big Switch” campaign, Bord Gáis launched… (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, November 25, 2011; Image: openhydro

  • UK: Datawell to Launch DWR4 with ACM at OI2012 in London

    6 March 2012
    Technology

    The long anticipated, in-home developed, Waverider that integrates wave and current measurements, will be launched at Oceanology International 2012. The DWR4 with ACM is a Directional Waverider extended with an Acoustic Current Meter for measuring surface current velocity. Within the familiar 90 cm hull, and without compromising robustness or low power performance, a proprietary current […]

  • France: Navalu’s New Building to Double Its Capacity

    24 February 2012
    R&D

    Due to increased demand, Navalu, builder of high quality aluminium work boats in France, is breaking ground for a new, larger building that will double its capacity. With order books full, and a demand for larger, innovative vessels, Navalu will begin construction of an extension to their existing building. Ground breaking begins in March and […]

  • USA: Flour Net Earnings Up

    23 February 2012

    Fluor Corporation today announced financial results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. Net earnings attributable to Fluor for 2011 were $594 million, or $3.40 per diluted share, compared with $357 million, or $1.98 per diluted share in 2010. Consolidated segment profit for the year was $1.0 billion, compared with $621 million in 2010 […]

  • BOEMRE to Split on October 1 (USA)

    30 September 2011
    Authorities

      The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today announced a final rule that separates the federal regulations that govern offshore energy and resource development between the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), effective October 1, 2011. The two bureaus will become operational […]

  • Malta Hosts FP7 Meeting

    17 January 2012

     Demonstration of first ocean energy farms, is now open. DEXAWAVE had the first and initial consortium meeting in Malta in week 2. The target is to collaborate with up to 18 different partners across Europe, and involving smaller and larger companies, universities and other RTD’s. In particular, this project aims at continuing and accelerating the […]

  • Germany: Brunsbüttel Ports Loads 395 Tonne Offshore Transformers

    2 November 2012

    Two 395 tonne transformers for the SylWin1 substation were loaded at the Brunsbüttel Ports by the ENAK floating crane. The transport began from the manufacturer Siemens in Nuremberg led by barge “Timaja” over the waterway to Brunsbüttel, where the transformers were removed and placed on a lift truck. Frank Schnabel, Managing Director of Brunsbüttel Ports, […]

  • Switzerland: Michel Demaré to Leave ABB

    22 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has announced that Michel Demaré will step down as ABB’s Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee. He has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Syngenta beginning in April 2013 and will in the future focus on his various Board roles. […]

  • USA: UTC to Sell Clipper Windpower

    16 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    In a meeting with investors and analysts, United Technologies Corp. updated its financing plan for the proposed $16.5 billion cash acquisition of Goodrich Corp., including expected proceeds of approximately $3 billion from net divestitures and $1.5 billion from mandatory convertible instruments. UTC businesses identified for sale include Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Clipper Windpower and the […]

  • CWE Welcomes Australian Carbon Pricing Mechanism

    2 July 2012

    Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave  Energy Limited (CWE) welcomes the commencement of the Australian Carbon Pricing Mechanism which forms part of the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future package.  The Australian Carbon Pricing mechanism has introduced a price on carbon for the largest carbon emitters in Australia. As of July 1st, these entities are required to […]

  • USA: Catch the Wind Rebrands to BlueScout Technologies

    2 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Catch the Wind Ltd., providers of predictive Optical Control Systems (OCS) for optimized wind energy generation, yesterday announced the complete rebrand of the company, now operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary (formerly Catch the Wind, Inc.) as BlueScout Technologies, Inc. Combined with its proven technology and ambitious product development roadmap, the new brand is positioned to […]

  • UK: Inchcape Will Not Affect Angus Property Owners

    20 April 2012
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Proposed Inchcape offshore wind farm faced discussion between the companies, engaged in project development,  and the public, especially landowners and farmers in Angus area. A week ago, cable connecting to the grid worried local residents. However, according to the latest developments it appears that the reported information were inaccurate. “This is incorrect. The Inchcape offshore […]

  • Italy: DERri Offers Free Access to Laboratories

    12 April 2012
    R&D

    The Distributed Energy Resources Research Infrastructure (DERri) is calling scientists from industry and research organisations to apply for the free access to the laboratories. The selected user teams will have the chance to access and use the research facilities, including all laboratory installations within the DERri Network, for experiments free of charge. All expenses, including […]

  • UK: EMEC Highers External Liaison Consultant

    8 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    THE European Marine Energy Centre has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of marine renewable energy expert Max Carcas of Caelulum Ltd to work on external liaison activities. Mr Carcas will work with EMEC to assist the world-leading wave and tidal energy test facility boost its industry engagement due to increased demand. Mr Carcas […]

  • Bruce Stevenson Appointed to Work With Ofgem (UK)

    22 December 2010
    Business & Finance

    Edinburgh-based insurance broker Bruce Stevenson Risk Management has been appointed to work with Ofgem as part of the UK government’s support for offshore wind generation. BSRM has been selected, along with Grant Thornton, to advise on the tender process appointing Offshore Transmission Owners. The initial 15-month contract will focus on the insurance provisions for the […]

  • Powering up at Sea (Norway)

    10 November 2010

    Statoil has resolved to concentrate even more strongly on offshore wind turbines as part of its strategy for renewable energy. This decision reflects the strong international growth in this segment, combined with the group’s unique offshore experience from the oil and gas industry. As part of its commitment to marine turbines, the group will make […]

  • GL Garrad Hassan Offshore Experts Chosen for SMart Wind’s ‘Hornsea’ Zone

    5 November 2010

    SMart Wind, the consortium lead by Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Project Ventures, has appointed GL Garrad Hassan to act as Independent Engineer for the first two 500MW projects in the 4GW ‘Hornsea’ zone located off the coast of Yorkshire. Last month the consortium announced it has secured grid connection for the first two 500MW […]

  • Offshore Wind Accelerator Competition

    5 November 2010
    R&D

    Solve the problem of accessing far-shore wind farms and you could land a £2 billion market opportunity. The competition closes at 1700 on 26… (lowcarboneconomy) [mappress] Source: lowcarboneconomy, November 05, 2010;

  • NDP Wants Mills in The Lake (USA)

    10 March 2011

    Today in the Legislature, Peter Tabuns NDP environment critic, reiterated the NDP policy saying to Liberal Energy Minister Duguid: “I … (sootoday) [mappress] Source: sootoday , March 10, 2011

  • BritNed Cable Starts Transmitting Electricity

    11 April 2011
    Grid Connection

    It stretches 260km under the North Sea, contains 23,000 tonnes of copper and lead, and may represent the first step towards a renewable… By Damian Carrington (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian, April 11, 2011

  • Eddie O’Connor Receives Honorary Doctorate from NUI Maynooth (Ireland)

    9 June 2011

    Eddie O’Connor, one of Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs, has been awarded with an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering, from NUI … By Patricia Austin (insideireland) [mappress] Source: insideireland, June 08, 2011;

  • Fisherman’s Energy Files Petition to NJ BPU (USA)

    16 February 2011

    Fisherman’s energy of New Jersey, LLC (Fishermen’s) announced the filing of a petition to the state Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU) on…   (capemaycountyherald) [mappress] Source: capemaycountyherald , February 16, 2011

  • Offshore wind in its hard times

    2 June 2010
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The prospects of offshore wind power in northern Europe depend on two key factors: the ability of industry to reduce costs significantly and… [mappress] Source: europeanenergyreview, June 01, 2010;

  • China awaits biding results

    31 May 2010
    Authorities

    Bidding for concessions to build and operate the first batch of offshore wind power plants in China started on May 28, reports China… [mappress] Source: capitalvue, May 31, 2010;

  • Subocean to set up satellite office in Germany

    19 May 2010
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen company Subocean is preparing to set up a satellite office in Germany in a bid to capture lucrative contracts with offshore wind…   [mappress] Source:pressandjournal , May 18, 2010;

  • It’s Time for Wind Power (Northern Ireland)

    2 February 2011

    With the world’s fossil fuels depleted and subject to enormous price fluctuations because of geo-political factors, it makes evident sense… [mappress] Source: Belfast Telegraph, February 2, 2011