This profit forecast does not take into account the change in the fair value of Fugro’s participation in Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS). Based on the current EMGS share price the value of the investment would be around EUR 7 million higher. The net result after tax of Fugro for 2010 was EUR
As a result of the unusually warm weather experienced in the UK in recent months, and the corresponding impact on consumption, it is currently anticipated that Centrica’s 2011 earnings may be marginally lower than current market expectations, with the reduction in operating profits offset in part by
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Wind Energy & Wind Turbine Market: Global Scenario (2011 – 2016)” report to their offering. With the increase in understanding about a sustainable alternate source of energy worldwide, the wind power is gaining its stimulus across the globe. Th
COUNTY residents are invited to have their say, at an exhibition in Spott later this month, on a proposed £1.2 billion offshore wind farm in the outer Forth estuary. By Kirsty Gibbins (eastlothiancourier) [mappress] Source: eastlothiancourier, November 17, 2011; Image: neartnagaoithe
For the connection of the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1 with the offshore converter platform DolWin alpha via two parallel 155 kV AC submarine cable systems, Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) has been awarded on November 8, 2011 by TenneT TSO GmbH (TenneT) the order for the supply and in
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
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 variou
As Europe strives to meet its renewable energy generation targets, there will be a need for skilled workers. by John Hill (nebusiness) [mappress] Source: nebusiness, November 17, 2011; Image: siemens
Following the successful launch of its first Renewable Energy Support Base (RESB) in Lyness, Orkney in 2010 to support leading wave and tidal developers, Fendercare Marine, a member of James Fisher & Sons plc, today announces its commitment to open a second offshore marine energy O&M facility in Gre
Forewind, development partner for the Dogger Bank Zone, potentially the world’s largest wind energy project, announces its first community consultation events to present proposals for its first development: Dogger Bank Creyke Beck. Dogger Bank Creyke Beck is planned to connect into the national grid
It’s been over a year since Michigan’s Great Lakes Offshore Wind Council, a bi-partisan commission, created recommendations for … by Gina-Marie Cheeseman (care2) [mappress] Source: care2, November 17, 2011
Hengeler Mueller advises DONG Energy on acquisition of project rights for offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund West 1 DONG Energy has acquired the project rights for the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund West 1 from Energiekontor AG. The wind farm could potentially consist of up to 80 turbines with
Although recession has slowed U.S. energy demand, organizers of the annual Nebraska Wind Conference in Kearney… [mappress] Source: kearneyhub, November 17, 2011
Wind turbine maker Suzlon will set up offshore wind energy projects in the UK, and plans to build a manufacturing facility on the coast to… (thehindubusinessline) [mappress] Source: thehindubusinessline, November 17, 2011; Image: suzlon
