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  • Belgium: DP2 Jack-up Vessel ‘Neptune’ Named at Port of Ostend

    7 March 2012
    Ports & Logistics

    Amid great public attention, the new DP2 jack-up vessel ‘Neptune’ was named today at the port of Ostend by Mrs Isabel Casteleyn, partner of Federal State Secretary for Energy and the Environment Melchior Wathelet. This self-propelled jack-up vessel was built by IHC Merwede for GeoSea N.V., the offshore marine construction specialist of the Belgian DEME […]

  • USA: RI to Take Critical Step Toward Offshore Wind Power

    24 February 2012
    Authorities

    After securing an important go-ahead from federal officials, Rhode Island is set to take a critical step toward developing commercial offshore wind programs through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s “Smart from the Start” offshore wind energy initiative. Today, Friday, February 24th at 2:30 p.m. , Governor Lincoln Chafee, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the Chairman […]

  • Eneco Organizes Public Exhibitions to Provide Feedback on Navitus Bay (UK)

    17 February 2012

    Eight public exhibitions where the public can formally provide their feedback on the Navitus Bay offshore Wind Park are to be held across Dorset, Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. The public exhibitions are part of the statutory consultation process, which is set to continue until late 2013 when Eneco will submit its Development […]

  • Minister Davey Opens World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    9 February 2012

    The £1 billion Walney wind farm, which is a joint venture between DONG Energy (50.1%), SSE (25.1%) and OPW ( 24.8%), is being officially opened by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. With 102 turbines and a total capacity of 367.2 MW, Walney can supply up to 320,000 households a year […]

  • Expert Urges Offshore Wind Sector Companies to Adopt Health and Safety Solutions (UK)

    9 February 2012

    Companies from the offshore wind sector should adopt health and safety solutions in order to save their costs and time, reports Safety Sign Supplies. Judith Hackitt, Chair of the Health and Safety Executive, who spoke at the Renewable UK Health and Safety conference, stated that safety is more payable than taking potential risks. The Eighth […]

  • Ocean Energy to Deploy Full-scale Device at Wave Hub (UK)

    8 February 2012

    Ocean Energy Limited, Ireland’s leading wave energy company, is working with Wave Hub, the world’s largest grid connected offshore marine energy test site, to deploy its technology at the site later this year. Cork-based Ocean Energy, in collaboration with its partner Dresser-Rand, one of the largest global suppliers of custom-engineered rotating equipment solutions, expects to […]

  • SACE to Present Offshore Wind Energy Opportunities at Tybee Island Water and Energy Fair (USA)

    7 February 2012

    The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will be participating in the Tybee Island Water and Energy Fair sponsored by the Tybee Island Community Resource Committee. Anna Cayce Smit, Clean Energy Associate for SACE, will be leading a workshop on offshore wind energy opportunities in Georgia and will be available to answer questions at SACE’s booth. […]

  • Sierra Releases Statement Regarding DOI’s Offshore Wind Announcement (USA)

    3 February 2012

    Yesterday the Department of the Interior released its environmental assessment of offshore wind sites along the Mid-Atlantic coast. The DOI found that these sites would create no significant impact to the environment, paving the way for accelerated wind energy development off the coasts of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. In response, Vanessa Pierce, Eastern […]

  • Secretary Salazar Streamlines Offshore Wind Applications Along Atlantic Coast (USA)

    3 February 2012

    Echoing President Obama’s State of the Union call for an “all of the above” energy strategy, the Department of the Interior marked a major milestone for offshore wind energy along the Atlantic coast. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Tommy P. Beaudreau announced that the department’s renewable […]

  • O’Malley to Make Offshore Wind Announcement with Federal Officials Today (USA)

    2 February 2012

      It’s part of his legislative agenda, and today Governor Martin O’Malley joins federal officials in announcing what… By Robert Lang  (wbal) [mappress] Source: wbal, February 02, 2012

  • Highlands and Islands Showcases Region’s Capabilities at Offshore Wind Conference (UK)

    1 February 2012

    Highlands and Islands businesses are showcasing the region’s infrastructure and skills capabilities at Scotland’s largest ever Offshore Wind conference taking place in Aberdeen since yesterday. Attracting more than 600 of the most influential business leaders in oil and gas and renewable energy from across the UK and Europe, the two day Scottish Offshore Wind Conference […]

  • US Coast Holds More than 4,000 GW of Offshore Wind Power

    31 January 2012

    There is the potential to generate more than 4,000 gigawatts of energy from offshore wind but the United States has no offshore wind farms,… (upi) [mappress] Site: upi, January 31, 2012; Image: windpoweringamerica

  • Fund Managers Support Edinburgh’s Bid to Host Green Investment Bank (UK)

    31 January 2012

    Edinburgh’s bid to host the Green Investment Bank (GIB) has received a significant boost following the endorsement of a group of leading international fund managers. Chief Executives from Standard Life, Baillie Gifford, Kames Capital, Artemis Investment, Martin Currie and Aberdeen Asset Management have written a joint letter to Vince Cable and officials at the Department […]

  • Renewable Energy Base Oostende Ready to Support Offshore Projects (Belgium)

    25 January 2012
    Ports & Logistics

    Oostende is ready for the big offshore projects. As the first customer of REBO, C-Power is planning the assembly of wind turbines for the second phase of the Thornton project. Since its founding in 2009, Renewable Energy Base Oostende (REBO) has invested € 15 million in a 10 hectare terminal at the port Zeewezendok. The […]

  • FERC Issues Pilot License for Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project (USA)

    24 January 2012

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued its first pilot project license for a tidal energy project located in New York City’s East River. The project, owned by Verdant Power and known as the Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project, is 1,050-kilowatts and uses the East River’s natural tidal currents to generate electricity. Turbine generator […]

  • Bluestream Offshore Forms Joint Venture with Baltic Taucher for Offshore Wind Market (Germany)

    22 November 2011

    Bluestream Offshore has formed a joint venture with German-based maritime service provider Baltic Taucherei- und Bergungsbetrieb Rostock GmbH (Baltic Taucher) to provide offshore wind operators in German waters with a comprehensive range of fully-integrated subsea services. The newly-formed JV – to be incorporated in Rostock as ‘Baltic Bluestream Offshore GmbH’ – will be positioned and […]

  • Scottish Minister Approves Test Site for 6MW Offshore Wind Turbine

    21 November 2011
    Authorities

    The Scottish government has approved an offshore test site for an innovative 6MW wind turbine, marking a major step forward for industry…   By Jessica Shankleman (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, November 21, 2011; Image: 2-benergy

  • Pelamis Wave Power Welcomes Partnership Agreement from Shetland (UK)

    17 November 2011

    Pelamis Wave Power​ welcomes the news that Vattenfall have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Shetland council and the Shetland Charitable Trust, with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, to develop a marine energy roadmap for the islands. The partnership agreement, the first of its kind, was signed at the inaugural Dynamic Shetland Renewable […]

  • Voith Hydro Wavegen Hand Over Wave Power Plant into Commercial Operation (UK)

    17 November 2011

    Voith Hydro Wavegen, the Inverness-based marine energy company, has cause to celebrate after successfully handing over the world’s first full life wave power plant into commercial operation. An emerging industry, marine energy has a number of prototypes and small scale devices being tested in various locations across the world. But now the industry is moving […]

  • Statnett Q3 Profit After Tax Down to USD 44.5 Million (Norway)

    11 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    The Group reported a profit after tax of NOK 254 million in the third quarter of 2011 compared to NOK 344 million in the same period of 2010. The Group’s profit after tax for the first three quarters of 2011 was NOK 774 million. The corresponding figure for 2010 was NOK 1 630 million. The […]

  • Minister Salmond Rejects Claims Against Renewable Energy Investment in Scotland

    4 November 2011
    Authorities

      Citigroup said major players such as Perth firm SSE Renewables and ScottishPower should be ”extremely cautious” in their investment decisi… By Graham Huband (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, November 04, 2011

  • UK: Lincs Wind Farm Chooses Port of Hull as Logistics Base

    29 March 2012
    Ports & Logistics

    Lincs Wind Farm Ltd has chosen Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Hull as one of its logistics bases for its Lincs Offshore Wind Farm. Over the next few months, the port’s Albert and William Wright Docks will be the focal point for the storage and distribution of transition pieces installed as part of the […]

  • Germany: Fred. Olsen to Install Wind Turbines at Riffgat Offshore Wind Farm

    27 March 2012

    Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS, which is indirectly owned by Bonheur ASA and Ganger Rolf ASA has been awarded a contract by the German utility EWE for the installation of 30 wind turbines and associated equipment at the Riffgat offshore wind farm in the German territorial waters. The contract commences in March 2013 and is anticipated […]

  • Energi Coast Presents North East England’s Offshore Renewables Capabilities

    23 March 2012

    Energi Coast, in conjuction with NOF Energy and Subsea North East, showcased North East England’s impressive offshore renewables capabilities at an event at the House of Commons. Sponsored by North Tyneside MP, Mary Glindon, the event was held on the prestigious Terrace Pavillion at the Palace of Westminster. More than 30 Members of Parliament and […]

  • UK: Dong Energy’s Wind Turbine Cable Plans Given Thumbs Up

    22 March 2012
    Grid Connection

    Tendring Council has approved the Dong Energy’s plans to lay cables for two test wind turbines, according to Clacton Gazette. The cable will connect wind turbines at the Gunfleet Sand wind farm to the substation at the Veolia Water Site. It will surface at Clacton’s Martello Bay coach park. Gunfleet Sands Offshore Wind Farm consists […]

  • UK: SMart Wind, DONG Energy Propose HVAC and HVDC for Project One

    19 March 2012
    Grid Connection

    DONG Energy requires full technical and economic flexibility to deliver against government targets for offshore wind cost reduction. Therefore, SMart Wind and DONG Energy are now including the option to connect Project One to the National Grid using either High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) or High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology. Since HVAC technology has […]