1466 results found for 'experiencing'

1466 results found for 'experiencing'
Order results by

A list of search results

  • UK: Trident Energy Completes Fundraising Round for Sea Trials of Offshore Renewables Technology

    22 March 2013
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Trident Energy announces completion of a second close of its funding round to finance pier-based sea trials of the company’s enabling technology for the offshore renewable energy industry. The new investment takes the total equity raised by the company since October 2012 to £1mil. This second close of £440k includes further investment from a syndicate […]

  • Hallin Installs Tidal Turbine in Orkney Island (Scotland)

    18 August 2011
    Technology

    Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services company, has successfully completed the installation of the world’s most powerful single rotor subsea tidal turbine in Orkney Island, Scotland. Hallin was contracted by Atlantis Resources Corporation (Atlantis) to provide specialist services as an experienced integrated subsea contractor to plan install the 1 megawatt tidal turbine AR-1000 at the […]

  • Marine Data Expert to Officially Launch Partrac Consulting at Offshore Wind Conference 2011 (UK)

    27 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      Marine data experts the Partrac Group, are due to announce the official launch of Partrac Consulting, a marine geosciences consultancy headquartered in Newcastle, UK, at the RenewableUK Offshore Wind Conference 2011 (Stand 21). Already operational and working with a number of high profile clients on a range of specialist projects, Partrac Consulting provides professional […]

  • UK: 3sun Wins Title of Great Manufacturing and Engineering Business

    20 March 2013

    3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the energy industry has won the title of Great Manufacturing and Engineering Business in the Spirit of Enterprise Awards 2013. Winners were announced at a prestigious black tie ceremony on Friday (15 March) at The Zest Rooms, Potters Leisure Resort, Great Yarmouth. The awards were […]

  • Safety: At what risk?

    9 October 2012

    With offshore wind having become a busy and fast emerging business over the past few years, in which money seems to be present in abundance, the industry seems to be blind for lessons learned. Even to the point that fatal accidents have been accepted at a very early stage, in the development phase. Recent fatalities […]

  • Subsea operations – An overview

    13 February 2013

    Any activity underwater and on or under the seabed in the various offshore energy sectors can usually be prefixed by the word “subsea”. Subsea activities began in earnest in the 30’s and 40’s of the last century with the first offshore oil wells. It was, however, the Victorian engineers laying communication cables across the seas and building ports to […]

  • Japan: the winds of change

    19 September 2022

    Japan has an estimated potential of 144 gigawatts (GW) for onshore wind and 608 GW of offshore wind capacity and therefore the potential to become a leader in Wind Energy production. Considering the lack of land due to high population density in the country, simply makes sense to take advantage of the power potential of […]

  • Ørsted Picks RTS Wind for Wind Turbine Blade Services

    29 April 2024
    Operations & Maintenance

    Specialist wind turbine services provider, RTS Wind, has secured two framework agreements for the provision of blade services for Ørsted. The two 5-year framework agreements will see RTS Wind support Ørsted’s long-term blade care and maintenance campaigns across its entire regional portfolios in the UK, Denmark, Netherlands, and Germany. Michaela Gregory, Global Lead Category Manager […]

  • SSE Renewables Picks Ventus for Seagreen Maintenance Work

    27 March 2024
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, Supply Chain

    UK-based Ventus Energy has been awarded a contract by SSE Renewables to provide maintenance work on transmission assets for the Seagreen offshore wind farm in Scotland. Throughout the duration of the contract, the company will operate across primary and secondary equipment at the wind farm’s offshore and onshore substations. In addition to substation asset maintenance, […]

  • CIP Making EUR 5.5 Billion Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Fund

    17 June 2020
    Business & Finance

    Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has reached a first close on Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV) investment fund with EUR 1.5 billion. The fund, planned to be worth EUR 5.5. billion, will become the largest one within renewable energy infrastructure investments, according to the investment company. The fund is expected to achieve capital commitments of EUR […]

  • TRG Wind Supporting Offshore Ops from Hull

    27 June 2016

    TRG Wind, a wind turbine support company, has chosen Hull as the base for its European offshore operations.  The company has already added three technical staff to its team since opening an office at The Deep Business Centre earlier this month. Managing Director David Elcombe said the availability of experienced people plus the close links to the […]

  • EWE, Trianel Team Up for Borkum 2 OWF

    2 October 2015
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    EWE AG and Trianel have set up a joint venture to develop the second stage of the Trianel Windpark Borkum (TWB II) with a capacity of 200MW. Ines Kolmsee, Chief Operating Officer of EWE AG, stated: “EWE brings in its expertise from the development and operation of the first German offshore wind farm alpha ventus and the first […]

  • Norway: DNV Software Launches Advanced Solution for Marine Operations

    20 June 2013
    Technology

    Marine operations – such as transportation, installation and lifting of fixed and floating structures and subsea equipment – are becoming increasingly challenging as operators move to harsher climates and deeper waters. DNV Software is now launching Sesam Marine, a groundbreaking software solution that keeps pace with the increasing complexity of marine operations with 3D simulation […]

  • IMCA Names Technip Man as President

    27 July 2015
    Business & Finance

    Bruno Faure, Group Senior Vice President Subsea Projects and Operations at Technip, has taken over the role of President of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), the association representing the interests of over a thousand offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies in more than 60 countries. In addition to becoming President of IMCA, having served […]

  • Ireland: Research and Markets Adds Report on Global Direct Drive Wind Turbine Market

    23 November 2012
    R&D

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of the report “Growth Opportunities in Global Direct Drive Wind Turbine Market 2012-2017: Trends, Forecast and Opportunity Analysis” to their offering. Favorable conditions for high growth, trends in competing or alternative energy generation technologies and costs, and higher capacity turbines are anticipated to boost the global direct drive […]

  • UK: Tentec Announces ECITB Certified Bolt Training Courses

    12 April 2012

    Ever mindful of the importance of the correct, efficient and safe use of its bolt tensioning and tightening tools, Tentec announced the availability of Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) certified bolt training courses and qualifications for the Wind and Renewables industry. With the acquisition of the well-respected Aberdeen-based training company, Peak Performance, Tentec now […]

  • USA: General Cable Corporation Announces Q1 Results

    1 May 2012

    General Cable Corporation, one of the most globally diversified industrial companies, reported today results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2012. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter were $0.48. Operating income of $53.4 million exceeded management’s expectation as metal cost headwinds subsided and volume was better than expected during the quarter. […]

  • Marco Polo Enters South Korean Offshore Wind Market

    11 January 2023
    Vessels

    Singapore-based Marco Polo Marine has formed partnerships with Namsung Shipping and HA Energy to jointly pursue offshore wind vessel projects in South Korea. The parties will work together to own and operate suitable support vessels like CTVs, SOVs, and CSOVs to service the growing offshore wind market in the region. Namsung Shipping is South Korea’s […]

  • Siemens Gamesa 14 MW Turbines for Danish Offshore Wind Farm

    12 January 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    RWE has selected Siemens Gamesa as the preferred turbine supplier for the 1 GW Thor offshore wind farm in the Danish North Sea. Siemens Gamesa will supply 72 units of its flagship SG 14-236 DD wind turbines to the offshore wind farm. In addition, a service contract for the wind turbines is included. RWE will […]

  • Siemens Gamesa and Global Wind Service Team Up in Taiwan

    2 November 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Ports & Logistics, Wind Farm Update

    Siemens Gamesa has awarded Global Wind Service Taiwan (GWS) with the pre-assembly scope for the Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind farms in Taiwan. The 900 MW project is developed by Ørsted and is the first large-scale, far-offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The project’s 111 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines will be assembled […]

  • Lithuanians to Choose Between Ten Potential Offshore Wind Partners

    10 May 2019
    Business & Finance

    Lithuanian state-owned energy company Lietuvos Energija has received initial interest from ten potential partners to jointly develop offshore wind projects in Lithuania and abroad. Lietuvos Energija initiated an Expression of Interest (EOI) process in February to find an experienced partner and jointly develop offshore wind projects within the European Economic Area. The ten potential partners who responded to the call are all ”European offshore wind market […]

  • Siemens Hires 3sun for Galloper Turbine Tower Pre-Assembly

    2 March 2017
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Siemens has awarded 3sun Group with a contract for pre-assembly of 56 turbine towers for the Galloper offshore wind farm at Great Yarmouth’s port. The contract means 40 new jobs for 3sun, on top of the 100 new technicians it is currently recruiting.

  • Texo Pursues Offshore Wind with New Blyth Office

    18 March 2019
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    Texo Group has opened a new office in the Port of Blyth with the aim of supporting the needs of the offshore wind sector and focusing on back-of-deck and mechanical equipment projects. Texo has also made three new appointments to its engineering leadership team to head up the new office in the North East of England […]

  • UK: Fugro Takes Part in IDCORE Summer School

    3 September 2012
    Training & Education

    Fugro experts took part alongside other industry specialists in a summer school for some of the brightest renewable energy engineers in the country. Hosted by HR Wallingford, the summer school is part of the Industrial Doctorate Centre in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE) programme, which delivers an industry-focused course that aims to expand and sustain a […]

  • EOD Specialist Ramora UK Safely Disposes of WWII Mine at Site of Greater Gabbard Wind Farm (UK)

    23 August 2011
    Operations & Maintenance

      World-renowned Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist Ramora UK has safely disposed of an unexploded World War II mine onsite at one of the world’s largest offshore windfarm. The four-man Ramora UK team used a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to place a countermining charge next to the 1,500lb (680kg) mine which had been assessed as […]

  • US State Enters Offshore Wind Cooperation Agreement with Denmark

    11 January 2022
    Authorities

    Denmark’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities has entered into a cooperation agreement on offshore wind with the US state of Virginia, after a few months of working on the agreement with the government of Virginia, together with the Danish Energy Agency and with assistance from the Danish embassy in the US. According to the […]