2324 results found for 'Shetland Islands'

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  • Video: WES novel wave energy converters stage one testing

    27 March 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has released a video showing the scale testing of wave energy devices as part of its stage one technology development process.

  • Saipem Enters Hywind Scotland Project

    19 April 2016
    Business & Finance

    Italian oil & gas and renewables industry contractor Saipem has signed a contract with Statoil for the lift and mating operations of offshore floating wind turbines for the 30MW Hywind Scotland Pilot Park project. The deal is part of EUR 430 million worth of E&C contracts this subsidiary of the Italian oil and gas major Eni announced today. Hywind […]

  • Hurricane asks for Lancaster field production system nod

    10 March 2017
    Project & Tenders

    UK-based oil company Hurricane Energy has submitted an environmental statement for the Lancaster field early production system (EPS), located west of Shetland, to the UK authorities.  The Hurricane-operated Lancaster field is located approximately 100 km west and 105 km north of the closest Shetland and Orkney Islands, respectively, and 170 km north of the Scottish mainland. […]

  • Scottish FM to UK Govt: Provide Confidence to Offshore Wind Industry

    21 May 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a new approach to the UK’s relationship with Scotland on energy issues, with key decisions on energy policy made following a process of consultation and agreement with the Scottish Government. The First Minister’s call came as industry experts met for the latest meeting of the Scottish Energy […]

  • TGS Announces Reprocessing of 2D Multi-Client Seismic Data Offshore Faroe Islands

    29 March 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

      TGS announces that it will conduct extensive reprocessing of over 13,550 km of 2D multi-client seismic data located in waters off the Faroe Islands. This project, designated Offshore Faroe Reprocessing 2011, will extend to the UK/Faroe border. The data for the reprocessing has been made available by Faroese Earth and Energy Directorate (Jardfeingi). TGS […]

  • WES Call Awards Funding for Wave Power Development

    5 December 2019
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Firms from the subsea and offshore engineering sectors were among the winners in a Europe-wide call to find new technologies to quickly and easily connect wave energy devices at sea. The call from Wave Energy Scotland will award contracts to firms keen to bolster their involvement in the renewables sector. Aberdeen-based offshore engineers Apollo, subsea […]

  • DEC Releases Coastal Plan for New York City

    10 March 2015
    Business & Finance

    Under a state-funded plan, coastal green infrastructure will increase resiliency along the Hudson River estuary shoreline and coastal areas of New York City, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced yesterday. The New York City Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency and Department of City Planning is jointly managing the project. […]

  • Second UK Newton Room Opens

    3 April 2019
    Research & Development

    A new Norwegian style learning centre has opened in Fort William on Tuesday, to encourage young people in the area into studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). It is the second in a network of Newton Rooms being created in the Highland region and follows the opening last week of the […]

  • Carnegie: WavePOD Project Secures WES Funding

    3 August 2015
    Research & Development

    Carnegie Wave Energy has announced the award of a £2m grant from the Scottish Government’s Wave Energy Scotland (WES) for the development of a universal Power Take Off system to convert mechanical energy to electricity. The ‘WavePOD’ project will deliver a fully tested and robust hydraulic Power Take Off (PTO) prototype system together with the […]

  • International Marine Energy Experts Head for Orkney, UK

    10 October 2013

    Final preparations are underway for a major international ocean energy conference, set to take place in Orkney next week. The two-day Global Ocean Energy symposium – part of a programme of events aimed at celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Orkney based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) – will see wave and tidal power experts […]

  • SR Marine Conference ends on a positive note for the sector

    15 September 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    Optimism from Scotland’s wave and tidal energy sectors, fuelled by the Meygen’s launch on Monday, boosted delegates at Scottish Renewables’ Marine Conference in Inverness this week.

  • Copland’s Dock New Pier Officially Opened

    17 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    A new pier at Copland’s Dock in Stromness, ensuring that Orkney continues to play a central role in the growing marine renewables sector, has been officially opened by First Minister Alex Salmond. Following an increase in marine traffic at Stromness, Orkney Islands Council took the decision to increase the harbour’s capacity. With £2.5 million Scottish […]

  • HIE appoints Managing Director for WES

    6 May 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed Tim Hurst as Managing Director of Wave Energy Scotland (WES). Wave Energy Scotland is a subsidiary of HIE and it was set up in December 2014 at the request of the Scottish Government. Hurst joined HIE as Head of Offshore Industry Development in 2013. He was the lead contact […]

  • Nexans’ Fibre Optic Cables for Subsea Telecommunications Projects in Northern Europe

    11 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    Global Marine Systems, a world leading marine installer and maintenance provider of submarine fibre optic cables, has ordered Nexans’ fibre optic cable for three major telecommunications projects in Northern Europe. This major contract covers the supply of around 1,050 km of Nexans URC-1 unrepeatered fibre optic cable – since this type of cable typically comprises […]

  • Marine energy wins big at Scottish Green Energy Awards

    7 December 2018
    Business & Finance, Environment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    Scottish marine energy technology and project developers, and the supporting supply chain companies, have received multiple acknowledgments at the annual Scottish Green energy Awards.

  • USA: Snohomish River Dredging Begins

    15 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin maintenance dredging of the Snohomish River upstream and downstream settling basins today. Hydraulic dredging will begin in the upstream settling basin where 100,000 cubic yards of material will be removed and placed on City of Everett’s property. This material is available for beneficial use by the city. […]

  • WES calls for independent external experts

    5 August 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is seeking a number of individuals to support the evaluation process for its latest funding call on structural materials and manufacturing processes for wave energy technology.

  • Saipem Enters Hywind Scotland Project

    19 April 2016
    Business & Finance

    Italian oil & gas and renewables industry contractor Saipem has signed a contract with Statoil for the lift and mating operations of offshore floating wind turbines for the 30MW Hywind Scotland Pilot Park project. The deal is part of EUR 430 million worth of E&C contracts this subsidiary of the Italian oil and gas major Eni announced today. Hywind […]

  • UK: HIE Releases Guide for Fund Management from Renewable Energy Projects

    1 February 2013
    Authorities & Government

    Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has published a new guide providing advice to community organisations for managing funds generated from renewable energy projects. As an economic development agency with a particular and unique remit to strengthen communities, HIE recognises the importance of this opportunity. Along with partners Community Energy Scotland, Development Trusts Association Scotland, Foundation […]

  • Wave Energy Scotland seeks control systems expertise

    21 December 2018
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    Scottish wave body Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is looking to appoint up to three external assessors to provide technical expertise for the evaluation of applications proceeding to the third stage of the organization’s control systems innovation program.

  • Scottish Renewables: Report Confirms what Industry Knew about Pentland Firth

    11 July 2013

    New research from Oxford University says Pentland Firth promises to be one of the best sites in the world for tidal power. Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager for Scottish Renewables, said:  “This latest report confirms what the industry has known for some time; the Pentland Firth is one of the best sites in the world […]

  • Scotland Set to Open World’s First Floating Wind Farm

    18 October 2017

    Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will inaugurate the world’s first floating wind farm, Statoil’s Hywind Scotland Pilot Project, today (18 October).

  • Top news, October 15 – 21, 2018

    21 October 2018

    MarineEnergy.biz has compiled the top news from marine energy industry from October 15 – 21, 2018.

  • Orkney outlines sustainable energy path driven by innovation

    2 October 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    A Sustainable Energy Strategy for Orkney was launched last week as part of the official opening of the Surf ‘n’ Turf hydrogen community energy project.

  • USACE to Release GRR on the Next Phase of FIMP

    30 June 2016
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Draft General Reevaluation Report (GRR) on the next phase of the Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project will be released in mid-July. The announcement was made yesterday by Congressman Lee Zeldin, member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, who said that the Corps GRR, which determines what projects will […]