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  • Fugro Emu Services Metocean Monitoring Equipment

    22 July 2014

    Fugro Emu Ltd undertook the second scheduled service and decommissioning of metocean monitoring equipment at two locations deployed within the Northern Irish Wind Resource Zone. Earlier this month, MPV Skua recovered, serviced and redeployed wave buoy and seabed frames and moorings at the first location. All the elements at the second location were recovered for […]

  • Congressman Pallone: NJ Can Lead the Way in Renewables Development

    18 July 2014
    Authorities

    New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone has issued a statement in response to the Department of the Interior’s announcement of the proposed lease sale for nearly 344,000 acres off of the New Jersey coast for commercial wind energy development. Congressman Pallone stated: “I am pleased that the Department of the Interior is moving ahead to pursue energy development […]

  • VIDEO: IPH Presents Rotor Blade Assembly Aid

    17 July 2014

    Hanover institute of integrated production (IPH) developed a new method for installing wind turbine blades. Its assembly aid makes it much easier to fix rotor blades to off-shore wind turbines. Instead of a crane, a gripper holds the rotor blade in position and lifts it to the top of the wind turbine. The gripper is […]

  • Scottish Renewables Applauds Government for Offshore Wind Support

    15 July 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    Scottish Renewables has responded to news that the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator programme, which aims to cut the cost of offshore wind by at least 10%, has been awarded £2.2 million by the Scottish Government. Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Offshore wind holds huge opportunities for Scotland, and the industry […]

  • Norstec Academy Students Dive Deep into Offshore Wind Industry

    14 July 2014
    Training & Education

    Wind Energy, Northern Germany, and Universität Oldenburg’s Post Graduate Programme Renewable Energy (PPRE) have been on a journey together for the past 30 years. Passionate students are encouraged to realize every opportunity they have to push forward for a sustainable future. Paul Lawson from the USA, a second semester masters student specializing in Wind Energy, […]

  • Siemens Advertises First Two Jobs for Green Port Hull

    11 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment, Operations & Maintenance

    Hull City Council has welcomed today’s news that Siemens is advertising its first two jobs at Green Port Hull. The global energy giant is now recruiting for the positions of Personal Assistant and Quantity Surveyor at the wind turbine production and installation facilities it is building at sites in Hull and Paull. The positions will […]

  • First Minister of Wales: Crown Estate Announcement Is Great News

    9 July 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, has welcomed an announcement by the Crown Estate, which supports the Welsh Government’s vision of developing a thriving marine renewable energy industry in Wales. The Crown Estate has announced the successful Third Party Managers of two areas of water off the Welsh coast designated for testing and demonstrating wave […]

  • Falck Safety Services Strengthens Its Management Team

    7 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    A leading survival and health and safety training firm has strengthened its management team with two key appointments as it continues to experience significant growth in the UK. Falck Safety Services (Falck), which has 30 training centres across the world, including three UK centres in Aberdeen and Teesside, has appointed Mike Eriksen as business development […]

  • Dutch Offshore Renewables Sector Hits Its High

    29 October 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    A lot is going on this week in the Netherlands when it comes to offshore renewable energy sector.  On Monday, one of Dutch companies established a partnership with a Greek offshore renewable technology developer, aiming to further develop and commercialize a floating wind energy system. Then, two of the country’s consultancy companies launched a new international consultancy Wind Minds, together with a […]

  • Conference Dedicated to Offshore Wind Opens Its Door in Amsterdam

    29 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    The Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference kicked off this morning as part of Offshore Energy 2014 Exhibition & Conference. Frans van der Loo, owner of LOO e-Consult and Andy Barwise, Business Development Director of Gardline Geosciences Limited gave keynote speeches at the event dedicated to the offshore wind. Mr. van der Loo spoke about […]

  • Ocean Energy Europe: EU Leaders Lacking Industrial Leadership with Energy Framework

    27 October 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment

    EU Heads of State have agreed upon a climate and energy framework, which fails to provide industrial leadership for Europe. The framework’s new targets for greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency will do little to capitalise on the security, employment and export potential of new sectors such ocean renewable energy, according to Ocean […]

  • Maersk Training: Job Seekers Welcome on Careers Day in Manchester

    23 October 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Training & Education

    Maersk Training will be welcoming job seekers at the RenewableUK 2014 Annual Conference and Exhibition’s careers day in Manchester, providing advice and information to those looking to take their first steps into the rapidly growing renewables sector. Focus will be on searching for the next generation of offshore technicians and helping unemployed get into the offshore […]

  • AMBAU Completes Two Towers for Siemens’ Wind Turbines

    22 October 2014
    Technology

    In the last three months, AMBAU GmbH has produced two gigantic towers for Siemens Wind Power GmbH at its plant in Cuxhaven. These purpose-built types consist of five segments – with a height of 120 metres and a diameter of 6.5 metres – and are to be installed in the Anzetel research park at Wehlens, where […]

  • Oil & Gas Company Advanced Insulation Improves Market Diversification by Acquiring Manuplas

    16 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Upstream oil & gas specialist Advanced Insulation Ltd (AI) has acquired Plymouth-based Manuplas, a specialist in the design, engineering and manufacture of polymer solutions for the marine and offshore sectors, including offshore wind.  Commenting on the acquisition, Advanced Insulation’s managing director Andrew Bennion says: “The acquisition of Manuplas enhances AI’s market diversification by providing further penetration into our […]

  • Green Light for Clare Renewables Strategy

    13 May 2014
    Authorities

    The Elected Members of Clare County Council approved a long-term strategy to harness County Clare’s renewable energy resources yesterday. The Clare County Renewable Energy Strategy 2014-2020 has been incorporated into the Clare County Development Plan following a 4-week long public consultation process earlier this year. The Strategy outlines the potential for a range of renewable […]

  • NaiKun Reports Expected CAD 0.4 Mln Loss

    13 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014, a fiscal period in which the company continued to explore ways to forward the NaiKun Wind Project while controlling its costs. A substantial restructuring was undertaken in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and the company has maintained […]

  • Bibby Line Group to Host Maritime and Offshore Events in Liverpool

    9 May 2014

    Liverpool headquartered global company Bibby Line Group is hosting a series of events at this year’s International Festival For Business during the Maritime, Logistics and Energy thematic of the four- week programme. Being held at the Museum of Liverpool on the 12th June, the day includes two industry seminars tackling challenging current issues, followed by […]

  • Nautricity Deploys Its Tidal Device at EMEC

    9 May 2014
    R&D, Technology

    Glasgow-based Nautricity deployed its 500KW CoRMaT device at the European Marine Energy Centre’s (EMEC) Shapinsay Sound test site on Wednesday, May 7th. The installation was carried out by Leask Marine vessels C-Salvor and C-Odyssey. The second generation 500KW device has been put in place alongside the company’s special mooring system. The device features seven 1-shot […]

  • France to Announce Second Offshore Wind Tender Winners

    7 May 2014
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    The French government is going to announce results of the second offshore wind tender round later today. Energy minister Ségolène Royal will hold a press conference at 16:30, when she will announce the winners for the 500MW Le Treport and Noirmoutier development sites. Le Tréport area was opened for competition during the first call for […]

  • Siemens’ Energy Division Profit Down 54 Pct

    7 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    German conglomerate Siemens reported the second-quarter profit of €255 million for its energy business, which is 54% lower than in the same period last year. Some of the factors that contributed to this are charges of €48 million, caused by a malfunction of bearings in some onshore wind turbines, and €287 million charges for two […]

  • Dong Energy Browsing Locations for Race Bank Construction Base

    6 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    At a recent official launch of the Race Bank offshore wind farm project in Sutton Bridge, Dong Energy confirmed that it is looking for a suitable location for the project’s base, which could create 90 direct jobs. Robert Thornhill, Dong Energy’s project development manager said that the company could use more than just one facility […]

  • UK Energy Minister Discusses Tidal, Wave Power in Kew

    6 May 2014
    Authorities

    On April 28, Zac Goldsmith, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston, welcomed the UK Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, Greg Barker MP, to Kew to discuss the Government’s energy policies and answer questions from residents. Held at the Tap on the Line, the meeting allowed Mr. Goldsmith and local residents to quiz the […]

  • Galion Lidar Completes Wind Measurements for South Korean

    5 May 2014

    SgurrEnergy’s pioneering scanning lidar device, Galion Lidar, has been deployed to conduct a 12-month wind measurement campaign for South Korean construction company, SK Engineering & Construction, as part of wind flow modelling and pre-construction development work for a proposed offshore wind farm. A Galion Lidar G4000 Offshore device was deployed onshore, near the coast, in […]

  • 6 Alpha Associates Secures Contract with TenneT

    28 April 2014
    Grid Connection

    6 Alpha Associates, the strategic advisor for managing high risk offshore initiatives, has signed a long-term framework contract with TenneT, the European grid operator responsible for connecting offshore wind projects to the German electricity network. The agreement will see 6 Alpha Associates provide complex survey and risk management advice for unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk in […]

  • Gamesa, AREVA Strive to Create Global Leader in Offshore Wind

    7 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Gamesa and AREVA signed binding agreements for the creation of a joint venture in the promising offshore wind energy industry, culminating the exclusive talks initiated last January. The closing of the transaction is expected to be secured by the fourth quarter of this year, subject to approval by the French government and the relevant competition […]

  • Photo of the Day: Ramsey Sound Tidal Project Kicks Off

    4 July 2014

    Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Tidal Energy Ltd (TEL) commenced work in Ramsey Sound, Wales’ first tidal energy test site. The company will install a single DeltaStream unit off the coast of Pembrokeshire. The project will be used to demonstrate the capability of DeltaStream as a tidal stream generator and will provide evidence on […]