The fourth independent community stakeholder panel meeting for the First Flight Wind offshore wind farm was held at the Life Adventure Centre in Annalong. At the meeting, the panel was updated on key project milestones for First Flight Wind, including the conclusion of some offshore surveys. They we
European Heads of State missed the opportunity to set an ambitious target for renewable energy in the 2030 climate and energy framework, EWEA said today in a press release. Read the full release below: The European Council’s decision to set an EU-binding target of 27% showed a lack of ambition to im
The world’s most experienced offshore wind companies are visiting Baltimore to share their knowledge and meet with Maryland companies who are looking to enter the offshore wind energy industry. The Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind’s (BizMDOSW) is a 3-day gathering of European and American
Energinet.dk is seeking a contractor for the design, construction, delivery and installation of a turntable for HV-submarine spare cables. The turntable is expected to have a load capability of up to 600 tons and a diameter of 12-14 meters. It must be possible to load and unload multiple cables (up
The States of Guernsey have prepared draft secondary legislation (an Ordinance) for public consultation under the Renewable Energy (Guernsey) Law 2010. The aim of the Ordinance is to enable effective development of offshore renewables (such as offshore wind, tidal and wave energy) in Guernsey at the
Intervale Capital has signed a definitive agreement to sell Proserv Group Inc. to Riverstone Holdings LLC (“Riverstone”), an energy and power-focused private equity firm with over $27 billion of committed capital. As part of the transaction, Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V, L.P., in partne
The Joint Parliamentary Committee yesterday cleared the way for the multi-million pound Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) on the South Bank of the Humber, UK. Able UK’s Executive Chairman Peter Stephenson said that this is brilliant news for the company, region, the UK and the job opportunities that it
At the European Council meeting in Brussels, the EU Heads of Government have agreed a landmark deal on climate and energy targets for 2030. The framework includes targets for greenhouse gas reduction, more renewable energy and increased energy efficiency, as well as a commitment for greater intercon
Nantes – Saint-Nazaire Port Authority (Grand Port Maritime (GPM) de Nantes Saint-Nazaire) is eyeing opportunities in the offshore wind industry, which is yet to come to France. The port authority is looking for contractors to carry out port civil engineering work, aiming to ensure the design and und
EU Heads of State today 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
Less then a week before the Offshore Energy 2014 Exhibition and Conference in Amsterdam the coming week, Tuco Marine discloses the newest vessel in the ProZero series of Fast Rescue Boats, Daughter Crafts and Workboats; The New ProZero 11m WIND FARM SERVICE BOAT. The new design is a dedicated servic
WindManShip has launched a new office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Christopher Grock, as the local representative and Business Development Manager for WindManShip in the Netherlands, is currently expanding the capacity with local content around it’s project base. “This establishment is an importan
Eolien Maritime France, a subsidiary of EDF EN and Dong Energy, is looking to award contracts for the manufacturing and additional construction work of foundations for two proposed offshore wind farms off the French coast. Some 75 monopiles and associated transition pieces will be needed for the Cou
Red7Marine Offshore, air diving provider based in Great Yarmouth and Aberdeen, will add saturation diving to its wide range of offshore and subsea services to the oil & gas and renewables markets with diving support vessel Red7Alliance. Capable of working worldwide, the vessel will operate from the
