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  • Offshore Renewables Could Bring GBP 6.7 Bln to UK Economy

    13 March 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    The UK economy could gain £6.7bn per year and 150,000 jobs by 2020 from the development of offshore renewable energy resources, according to a report published today by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. The report, using extensive supply chain data from BVG Associates and analysis from the Fraser of Allander Institute, considers the likely […]

  • Tidal Lagoon Power Could Contribute GBP 27 Mln to UK Economy

    16 July 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    A macroeconomic impacts study has found that a national fleet of six tidal lagoon power plants would contribute £27 billion to UK GDP over the investment period 2015-2027.  Since many of the components can be sourced within the UK, tidal lagoon infrastructure investment offers one of the best returns in terms of GDP impact per […]

  • Autonomous Surface Vehicles Could Help Reduce Offshore Wind Costs

    16 October 2014
    R&D, Technology

    ASV and Planet Ocean are investigating how Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs) can be used to reduce the cost of tasks related to the construction, operation and maintenance (O&M) of offshore wind farms. The project, funded by GROW:OffshoreWind and supported by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), will seek to both identify and demonstrate the applications of ASVs […]

  • AMEP Development Could Affect ‘UK War Response’

    16 October 2014
    Authorities

    Able UK’s plans for offshore renewable energy port hit another hurdle, writes Hull Daily Mail. According to Associated British Ports (ABP), the port plans would reduce UK’s ability to react in the case of war. They believe the Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) development would not leave enough room for Port of Immingham to respond […]

  • REpower Appoints PMSS for 150MW Ormonde HSE Management Contract (Germany)

    16 December 2010

    REpower Systems AG – one of the world’s leading turbine manufacturers and renewable energy consulting firm PMSS today announced that they have concluded an agreement for Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management of the 150MW Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm. Under the agreement, PMSS will provide REpower with a comprehensive custom HSE solution for the installation […]

  • Framework Contract Awarded to Shepherd Construction (UK)

    11 January 2011
    Business & Finance

    Narec has awarded a framework contract to Shepherd Construction for the building of three new facilities to house new test rigs for full scale wind and marine prototype devices: * Project Nautilus, a 3MW drive train test rig, will de-risk in-field activities by allowing Narec to perform certification activities, reliability and performance appraisal of new […]

  • CG Secures Contract for Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)

    9 September 2011
    Wind Farm Update

    After the realisation of the prestigious Belwind offshore wind farm project, CG attracts major contract for the German Butendiek project Butendiek is a 288 MW German offshore wind farm project. A total of 80 turbines of the 3.6 MW class will be installed in the German North Sea. The project developer of the Butendiek offshore […]

  • Parker Hannifin Bags Array Cable Contract for DanTysk (Germany)

    28 September 2011
    Grid Connection

    The Energy Products Division (EPD) of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the leader in motion and control technologies, has been awarded… (oilonline) [mappress] Source: oilonline, September 28, 2011

  • Belgium: GeoSea Signs Contract for Northwind Offshore Wind Farm

    28 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    GeoSea, subsidiary of the Belgian DEME Group and specialising in offshore constructions, has just signed a contract with Northwind NV for the construction and installation of foundations for Northwind’s offshore wind farm project off the Belgian coast. The project includes the installation of 73 steel monopiles and transition elements as foundations for the turbines and […]

  • Germany: TÜV Rheinland Inks Testing Contract from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

    17 August 2012

    TÜV Rheinland has won an extensive test order in the wind energy field from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), the industrial insurer of the Allianz Group. This order involves the testing of all loading, transportation and installation processes associated with the new offshore converter platform SylWin. On this platform, the three-phase current generated at […]

  • Fluor Extends Hydrosphere’s Greater Gabbard Contract (UK)

    1 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Hydrosphere UK Ltd’s contract for the rental of six Cardinal buoys to mark Britain’s largest wind farm, Greater Gabbard, has been extended by Fluor Limited. Fluor – the principal contractor for the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm project – originally approached Hydrosphere in 2009 for the supply of temporary navigation lights to mark the site in its […]

  • UK: GEV Offshore Signs Sheringham Shoal Contract

    18 December 2012

    Scira Offshore Energy has awarded a new contract for the provision of a range of support services for its £1bn Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of North Norfolk, to a local energy services company GEV Offshore Limited. From its base in Great Yarmouth, GEV Offshore will provide rope access led fabric maintenance […]

  • UK: Francis Brown Recruits Two New Apprentices

    20 June 2012
    Training & Education

    Francis Brown Ltd, the North East engineering company, has asserted its commitment to future skills after taking on new apprentices who trained in the region.  The Stockton-on-Tees firm, which already operates an apprenticeship programme with three advanced apprentices currently training with the company, has now recruited Christopher Brown, 19, from Seaton and Luke Swinborne, 16, […]

  • UK: ROVOP Invests Over GBP 2 Million in Two New ROVs

    29 August 2012

    Award-winning energy services company ROVOP has bolstered its rapid growth by investing in two new innovative ROVs (remotely-operated vehicles) to add to its fleet of high-performance vehicles. Both new ROVs, which represent an investment of more than £2million, are powerful vehicles for the subsea sector with each capable of operating in deep and shallow waters […]

  • UK: Two Councils to Explore Opportunities from Atlantic Array

    7 November 2012
    Authorities

    North Devon Council and Torridge District Council are to explore the opportunities that a proposed large offshore wind farm, called the Atlantic Array, could make to the local area. During executive and committee meetings held this week at North Devon Council and Torridge District Council, approval was given for officers to go ahead and make […]

  • UK: BMT ARGOSS Appoints Two New Directors

    19 April 2013

    To facilitate further growth and to support the Managing Director, BMT ARGOSS (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, announced the appointment of two new Directors. Both Directors will help to drive business improvements and further enhance the effective management of the company. Shane Amaratunga whose career with BMT dates back to 2000 will assume […]

  • UK: Natural Power Releases Two Guides

    16 September 2013

    Leading renewable energy consultancy Natural Power is helping Scottish coastal communities with two new guidance documents published this week. The reports will be announced by the Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing at today’s Scottish Renewables Marine Energy Conference. They highlight the socio-economic benefits that wave and tidal projects can bring by involving local businesses in […]

  • Two First Flight Wind’s Marker Buoys Drift Away

    11 December 2013
    Technology

    Two of four cardinal buoys, which were deployed within the Northern Irish Wind Resource Zone as part of an offshore wind project, have drifted away from their positions. Fugro EMU Limited has been commissioned by First Flight Wind Limited to install and maintain two MetOcean wave monitoring buoys, four accompanying markers, and two seabed frames […]

  • Mainprize Orders Two WFSVs from Burgess

    9 June 2014

    Britain’s independent ship repairer, Burgess Marine has entered into a long-term agreement with Mainprize Offshore to initially build two 25m wind farm support vessels; MO2 and MO3. Mainprize Offshore has also taken out options on a further two vessels. The deal is to be financed by Close Brothers Nicholas Warren, Burgess Marine’s Managing Director comments: […]

  • Two East of England Firms Win SCORE Funding

    19 January 2015
    Business & Finance, Technology

    The SCORE (Supply Chain Innovation for Offshore Renewable Energy) programme continues to provide grant funding to innovative ideas coming out of the East of England to benefit the offshore renewable energy sector. The latest grant recipients have been announced as offshore and vessel support specialists, Kiss Cranes, and Pager Power, providers of worldwide planning solutions […]

  • Seacat Services Orders Two 24m Catamarans

    2 February 2015

    Seacat Services, an offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator, has placed an order worth £6 million with local boat builder South Boats IOW for two DNV-GL class-certified next generation 24m catamarans as it looks to bolster its fleet ahead of the next phase of European offshore wind construction. While new construction is set to slow […]

  • Wearside Could Lose Offshore Wind Industry Jobs (UK)

    28 October 2010
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    WEARSIDE is at risk of losing jobs in offshore wind industries to other cities and countries, says an industry expert. Sunderland man Mick… (sunderlandecho) [mappress] Source: sunderlandecho, October 28, 2010; Image: alpha-ventus

  • UK: GIB Invests GBP 57.5 Million in Offshore Wind

    22 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) confirmed its first direct equity investment in offshore wind through the acquisition of a 24.95% stake in Rhyl Flats Wind Farm Limited (Rhyl Flats) from companies owned by RWE AG (RWE) for a cash consideration of £57.5m. This landmark transaction represents a significant step for GIB in supporting one […]

  • UK: DONG Energy Gets GBP 1.1 Million for Offshore Wind O&M Bases

    15 August 2013
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created in North East Lincolnshire after Danish utility giant DONG Energy was awarded up to  £1.1m from the ‘Growing the Humber’ Regional Growth Fund. The fund is run by the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Lincolnshire Council and supported by the Government’s Regional Growth Fund. […]

  • Germany: Windreich’s Subsidiary Achieves around EUR 36 Million Profit in 2012

    16 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    The principal subsidiary of Windreich, FC Windenergy achieves an operating profit of around EUR 36 million even in the difficult setting. FC Windenergy is mainly engaged in project development and project sales. The Windreich group generates a total asset of EUR 567 million due to the preliminary figures for 2012, a balance sheet total of […]

  • ABB: German OW Delays Amount to $260 Million

    23 January 2014
    Grid Connection

    ABB said its fourth-quarter 2013 results were adversely impacted mainly by charges for storm-related project delays and some operational issues in the Power Systems (PS) division. Additional restructuring-related charges were taken in response to the division’s soft order intake in 2013. The company also booked non-operational charges related to certain Group legacy issues. “While the […]