Business & Finance
Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) Host Tidal Lagoon Power
Over 80 representatives from the electrical industry have attended an event hosted by Tidal Lagoon Power Limited to hear about the supply chain opportunities with Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. Chaired by Andy Basham, National President of the ECA, the event included a presentation on the proposed lagoon
IHC Merwede Becomes Royal IHC
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander has awarded the honorary title of Koninklijk (Royal) to IHC Merwede. In a special ceremony today, the Mayor of Sliedrecht, Mr van Hemmen, presented this accolade to IHC Merwede’s CEO, Bram Roelse. In light of this honour, the company has decided to change its name t
Alstom Board Unanimously Picks GE
GE was informed that the Alstom Board of Directors has unanimously decided to positively recommend GE’s offer to acquire the Power and Grid businesses of Alstom. With this decision, the transaction will proceed with Works Councils consultation, customary regulatory approvals and Alstom shareholder a
Forewind Puts 4.8 GW of Offshore Wind into Planning System
Almost 300 people attended the public consultation events held at six locations along the proposed cable route of the development and 75 per cent of those who filled in exit questionnaires were supportive of the plans presented. Written responses were received from statutory consultees such as govern
Van Oord’s First OW Installation Vessel in Operation
Van Oord is holding a two-day event along the Rotterdam Wilhelminakade quay to mark the entry into service of Aeolus, its first transport and installation vessel for the construction of offshore wind farms. Today, business relations have the opportunity to inspect the vessel. On Saturday 21 June, Mr
German-Japanese Duo Ups Its Alstom Bid
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Siemens today submitted an offer letter specifying further the proposed transaction to Alstom. With the specified offer MHI and Siemens reaffirm their commitment to strengthen Alstom as an independent Global Player in Energy and Transport. After extensive discus
PNE Showcases Its Offshore Portfolio at Windforce 2014
The wind farm project developer PNE WIND AG presented its expertise and perspective in the development of offshore wind farms at the “Windforce 2014”, an international tradeshow held in Bremen. Of special interest to the visitors were the future projects of PNE WIND AG. Having already received permi
GE Updates Its Alstom Offer
GE said it has updated its April 26 offer to acquire the Power and Grid businesses of Alstom in connection with discussions with Alstom management and the French government on jobs, decision-making in France, access to nuclear steam turbine technology, and support for Alstom Transport. GE’s valuatio
Siemens Can Dream of Asset Swap, Says Alstom CEO
Speaking at the Exane BNP Paribas’ investor conference, Alstom CEO Patrick Kron said that Siemens is “allowed to dream” in its intent to swap its transport business for Alstom’s gas activities, reports Reuters. Germany’s Siemens, alongside Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI) submitted a EUR 7 bil
DNV GL Helps Marine Transfer Forum Improve Incident Reporting
Transferring personnel to offshore installations using crew boats and crane-lifted carriers is a common operation around the world, however, practices, levels of training, standards and the equipment used vary greatly. Risk assessments currently use outdated statistics, and there is no central syste
Alicat Delivers Wind Farm Vessel to Gardline
Alicat Workboats Ltd. has delivered ‘Gardian 14’ to Gardline Environmental. The Alicat 20m catamaran has already sailed from Great Yarmouth to work alongside her 4 sister vessels already working on the Gwynt Y Mor offshore wind farm project. The vessel, which can carry 12 technicians alongside 3 cre
DECC Cuts Financial Support for MCT’s Skerries Project
The Skerries Tidal Stream Array, owned by Marine Current Turbine (MCT) subsidiary Sea Generation (Wales) Ltd, has been notified by the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) that the conditional offer of funding under DECC’s Marine Energy Array Demonstration Fund (MEAD) has been withdrawn. Whi
HRH Crown Prince Frederik to Visit SSP Technology
HRH Crown Prince Frederik and Minister for Climate, Energy and Building Rasmus Helveg Petersen will be visiting SSP Technology June 24, 2014. The company visit is schedule to one hour having a guided tour of SSP Tecnology’s production halls. Currently a 74.4 m. blade as well as moulds and tooling ar
Joint Committee to Consider Able Marine Energy Park Petitions
Following the referral to a Joint Committee (of both Houses of Parliament) of the petitions of general objection and amendment against Able’s Marine Energy Park ((AMEP) Development Consent Order 2014, it has been reported by the Chairman of Committees that the members of this Committee have now been