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  • Cofely Fabricom GDF SUEZ Moves Its HQ to Europarc

    25 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Cofely Fabricom GDF SUEZ is marking its 40th anniversary by moving its headquarters to North East Lincolnshire’s flagship business park, Europarc. The company is bringing together its corporate and engineering operations under one roof to further enhance its service to clients, which include some of the biggest names in the energy industry. It has also brought […]

  • Minesto Signs MoU with Florida Atlantic University

    23 June 2014
    R&D

    Swedish marine energy technology company Minesto, developer of innovative tidal and ocean current power plant Deep Green, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Florida Atlantic University. The purpose is to examine the technical, environmental and economic feasibility to install demonstration and commercial power plants in the Florida current. Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is […]

  • A&P Falmouth Scores Marine Renewables Hat Trick

    20 June 2014
    R&D, Technology

    A&P Falmouth currently has three marine renewable devices in the dockyard, each in varying stages of development. The fabrication of Seatricity’s Oceanus 2 wave energy device is now complete and is being assembled at the yard before being the first device deployed at Wave Hub. The landmark contract was awarded to A&P Falmouth in February. […]

  • Alicat Delivers Wind Farm Vessel to Gardline

    19 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Alicat Workboats Ltd. has delivered ‘Gardian 14’ to Gardline Environmental. The Alicat 20m catamaran has already sailed from Great Yarmouth to work alongside her 4 sister vessels already working on the Gwynt Y Mor offshore wind farm project. The vessel, which can carry 12 technicians alongside 3 crew members, is fitted with Caterpillar C32 main […]

  • Offshore Transmission Regime Now Fully in Place

    19 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    Offshore transmission regime set up by Ofgem and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) fully commenced on June 10. Full commencement means that from June 10 the laws supporting the regime take full effect. Ofgem now regulates and licenses the transmission of electricity generated in Britain’s territorial waters at 132kV or above. The Generator […]

  • CWind Inks Cable Pull-In Contract with Technip

    18 June 2014
    Grid Connection

    CWind, a provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has been awarded a contract by Technip Offshore Wind, for the provision of cable pull-in services, complete with crew transfer vessel, to transport CWind technicians on site and support the cable pull-in. Building on previous project scopes, CWind is now project managing the entire tower side pull in […]

  • WWF Welcomes East Anglia One Announcement

    18 June 2014

    Commenting on yesterday’s announcement of consent for East Anglia One offshore wind farm, the first round three site in English and Welsh waters and the largest site consented in the UK, Ben Stafford, Head of Public Affairs at WWF-UK said yesterday: “Today’s decision is a strong vote of confidence for the UK’s offshore wind sector. […]

  • Bilfinger to Test Wikinger Steel Foundations

    16 June 2014

    The engineering and services group Bilfinger will test steel foundations for the Wikinger offshore wind farm project in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Spanish energy supplier Iberdrola. Beginning in 2016, a total of 70 wind turbines are planned to be installed in water depths of up to 42 meters North East of the German […]

  • Basque Companies Showcase at Global Offshore Wind 2014

    16 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    The leaders of energy and shipbuilding sectors from Basque presented at Global Offshore Wind 2014 under the name “Offshore Wind Energy – Basque Country”. Large players in above mentioned sectors from Basque are presenting their offer and services to companies, investors and media in a number of international specialised events. In an event organized during […]

  • DMC Now Offers Offshore Wind Subsea Services

    1 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology

    Danish company DMC/Drechsler Marine Consult has announced that it now offers inspection and service of offshore wind farms, among other services.  DMC’s ROV is equipped with a powerful manipulator arm and the company recently invested in a BlueView high performance 2D imaging sonar, specially engineered for underwater tasks. “You can reduce your costs if you hire us and one of […]

  • Mojo’s HF4 Demonstrates Dynamic Positioning Performance

    27 August 2014
    R&D, Technology

    Mojo Maritime’s HF4 has demonstrated its DP (Dynamic Positioning) performance and manoeuvring characteristics based on results of simulations recently undertaken. Mojo Maritime has concluded the design of the advanced DP system in collaboration with GE and Voith Turbo and it has been tested in DP simulations and ship-handling simulators respectively. These systems provide an accurate […]

  • ABB Develops Complete System for UHVDC Power Transmission

    27 August 2014
    Grid Connection, Technology

    ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has successfully developed all major equipment required for the deployment of 1,100 kilovolt (kV) UHVDC power transmission systems. This advance in technology enhances power transfer capacity to 10,000 megawatts (MW) and extends the distance capability of such links to over 3,000 kilometers (km).  Higher voltage levels allow […]

  • Ten-Point Plan Agreed for 3 Scottish Islands

    18 August 2014
    Authorities

    A framework between the UK Government and the 3 Scottish islands councils – the first agreement of its kind in the country – was launched on Friday by Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael. The Our islands framework, established in response to the Our Islands, Our Future joint campaign, will embed an islands voice at the heart of […]

  • Pontoon Loaded with OW Turbine Parts Sinks Off Germany

    15 August 2014

    A pontoon loaded with parts for offshore wind turbines sank on Wednesday morning (August 13) in the Baltic Sea, German media informs. Divers are currently investigating the underwater area in front of the cape Darß where the large floating pontoon sank. They will examine whether the pontoon lays flat or upright and whether the cargo […]

  • MPI Becomes Part of Sandbank OWF Adventure

    13 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    MPI Offshore will provide its vessel MPI Adventure and its services in general for the Sandbank offshore wind farm, developed by Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München. The company will perform the offshore transport and installation of all 72 Siemens 4MW wind turbines, together with a wide range of related services. MPI’s work on the wind turbine installation at the Sandbank construction site is […]

  • IRENA Explores Potential of Four Ocean Energy Technologies

    11 August 2014
    Authorities, R&D, Technology

    The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a series of technology papers exploring the potential for power generation and other sustainable applications from ocean energy. The papers cover the main features and current status of four technology types: tidal energy; wave energy; ocean thermal energy conversion; and salinity gradient energy. Describing ocean thermal energy […]

  • Scottish Renewables Infrastructure Advances with Westway Park Development

    8 August 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Planning, Derek Mackay yesterday visited the 53 hectare Westway Park in Renfrew, to inspect progress at a £1.3 million dock development project. The project was one of the first locations in the country to receive funding from the Scottish Government’s National Renewable Infrastructure Fund (N-RIF), managed by Scottish Enterprise. […]

  • Quarry to Benefit from Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon

    7 August 2014

    The Lizard could see 40 new jobs opened due to renewable energy development in Swansea Bay. Shire Oak Energy Limited plans to reopen Dean Quarry near St Keverne where it said it would extract at least 1.5 million tons of material in the first year, according to West Briton news site. The rock will be […]

  • QED Naval Secures up to GBP 550,000 Fund

    6 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    QED Naval received up to £550,000 financial backing from Kelvin Capital and the Scottish Investment Bank last month to support the continued development of the Subhub, the tidal turbine foundation structure. This 1st tranche of money will allow QED Naval to conduct the tank testing of 2 models of increasing scale within the world class, […]

  • MeyGen Nets GBP Multi-Million Funding for Phase 1A

    19 December 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Technology

    Atlantis, majority owner of the tidal stream energy project MeyGen, has announced that its flagship project has achieved another significant funding milestone, successfully completing all conditions required to initiate its first drawdown from its senior project finance providers, The Crown Estate and Scottish Enterprise through the Renewable Energy Investment Fund. The major construction and supply […]

  • Siemens Commences Green Port Recruitment

    17 December 2014

    Siemens today began recruiting for jobs based in Hull, just under two years before its wind turbine manufacturing and assembly operations in the city are due to become operational. Fourteen positions have been advertised for what Siemens described as the “vanguard” of a phased recruitment operation which will eventually see the company employ 1,000 people […]

  • Fluor Against Ramboll in “Greater Gabbard Case”

    16 December 2014
    Business & Finance

    Fluor, the main contractor for the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm, has filed a legal claim against Ramboll in which it states that the foundation design for the wind farm’s meteorological mast was done unprofessionally and contributed to project delays and financial loss.  The contractor is seeking GBP 1.4 million as a compensation for having to replace the met […]

  • Rebo-Terminal Hosts Belgian Offshore Day

    12 December 2014

    On Wednesday December 10th, the first edition of the Belgian Offshore Day took place on the Rebo-site in the Port of Oostende. The Belgian Offshore Day is a business event that completely fits within the framework of the offshore wind business. All regional players operating in the sector were present and had the opportunity to put their knowledge […]

  • Scotland Releases National Marine Plan

    12 December 2014
    Authorities, Environment

    Scottish Government has unveiled the first National Marine plan ensuring sustainable economic growth of a range of marine industries and protect and enhance the marine environment. The National Marine Plan will cover all of Scotland’s sea out to 200 nautical miles and will apply to the exercise of devolved and reserved functions. It balances the […]

  • Vattenfall Seeking Contractor to Inspect DanTysk Steel

    12 December 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Vattenfall is inviting bids for the contract at its DanTysk wind farm located in the German part of the North Sea, within the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The contract will comprise the inspection, maintenance and repair services for the steel structures above water with an option for the steel structures below the water. The […]

  • Vattenfall Signs EUR 2 Bln Revolving Credit Facility

    11 December 2014

    Vattenfall AB on Wednesday signed a 5 year multi-currency revolving credit facility for EUR 2 billion, replacing the existing EUR 2.55 billion facility. The new facility matures on 10 December 2019 and has two one-year extension options. The facility is for general corporate purposes. A total of 15 banks participated in the new credit facility. […]