As announced yesterday, Ofgem has awarded GBP 46.4 million for eight energy-related projects. Among them, a company running transmission assets of the Ormonde offshore wind farm proposes to develop an offshore cable repair vessel and universal cable jointing system in a way that would significantly
AREVA and the operating consortium DOTI (Deutsche Offshore-Testfeld und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co. KG) signed a five years contract for the service and maintenance of the AREVA turbines at the alpha ventus wind farm. This contract extends the previous service and maintenance agreement, initiated in 20
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited, wind turbine manufacturer in China, announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter endedSeptember 30, 2014. Revenue in the third quarter of 2014 was US$279.7 million, an increase of 78.7% as compared to that of the corresponding period in 20
In October 2014 the first phase of the pile testing campaign for the Wikinger offshore wind farm project was launched, after the site’s geotechnical investigation on the Baltic Sea had been completed. German engineering and services group Bilfinger was awarded the test pile contract and chose SAL He
Aveillant is further strengthening its Board with the appointment of Sir Colin Terry as Non-Executive Director. During his 37 years in the Royal Air Force, Sir Colin reached the rank of Air Marshal and was Chief Engineer (RAF) as well as the Commander in Chief for Logistics Command and the Air Force
The winners of an annual celebration of business excellence in the Great Yarmouth borough were announced at a trophy presentation ceremony, at the Town Hall, on Friday, November 21. The Spirit of Enterprise Awards, now in its seventh year, is organised by enterpriseGY, Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Fast-growing offshore company Red7Marine Offshore has expanded its subsea services to North Sea clients by investing in a fleet of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The investment – part of a £25 million investment in equipment this year – secures more skilled jobs at its Great Yarmouth base. The R
On December 2, an event titled “Opportunities for UK Ports in the Energy Sector” will be held in London. Recent years have seen rapid development of offshore renewables and a number of changes to energy policy. With these changes, there are many available opportunities for ports to support the suppl
Ofgem has confirmed funding of £46.4 million for eight projects as part of its cutting-edge innovation competitions for the network companies that deliver energy to homes and businesses. Ofgem runs three innovation competitions to help Britain’s energy networks become smarter and more cost-efficient
Sir Bill Callaghan, Chair of the UK Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed the appointment of John Tuckett as the organisation’s new Chief Executive. The appointment was made following a fair and open recruitment exercise which attracted a strong field of high quality applicants. Prior t
E.ON has announced the final design for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm project, after receiving consent from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in July this year. Situated 13km off the Sussex coast at its nearest point, the 72km2 final wind farm would feature 116 turbines, each mea
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of the creation of a wave energy technology development body. Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Capturing wave energy is a complex and demanding process, and although the sector is still in its
Fundy Tidal has closed investment by Tribute, through its wholly owned subsidiary International Marine Energy Inc. (IME), on November 6, 2014, during the International Conference on Ocean Energy 2014 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. IME subscribed for 10% minority interest in Fundy Tidal, being 398,500 comm
Neil Kermode, managing director of EMEC, commented on Pelamis’ last week’s announcement: “EMEC is saddened to hear that its oldest customer has gone into administration. “We have known many of the Pelamis team for years and all of us at EMEC are dismayed by this announcement. As a test site we have
