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  • UK wind power development small comparing to potentials

    5 October 2010
    Research & Development

    “Few reports will mention that the overall level of wind farm deployment in the UK, both onshore and offshore, is dismal when you consider… By Alex Desbarres (pandct) [mappress] Source: pandct,October 05, 2010;

  • AMEP Plan Goes before UK Parliament’s Committee

    15 May 2014
    Authorities & Government

    The deadline for the UK House of Commons or the House of Lords to pass annulment resolutions against the Special Procedure Order (SPO) on Able’s Marine Energy Park (AMEP) elapsed on May 10. The petitions against the SPO now stand referred to a Joint Committee, and members of the Committee will be announced shortly.  The UK […]

  • £10 million grants for UK offshore wind technology

    5 July 2010
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The first round of grants since the Budget for developing next-generation offshore wind technology are announced today (Monday 5 July) by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Secretary of State Chris Huhne will announce the grants, totalling £10 million in a speech at the launch of the International Energy Agency’s Energy Technology Perspective report. […]

  • UK’s Cairn Buys Norway’s Agora Oil & Gas

    3 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    Cairn announces the acquisition of Agora Oil & Gas AS (Agora) subject to regulatory approval, a private Norwegian company with non-operated, exploration, appraisal and development assets in the United Kingdom (UK) and Norwegian North Sea. The enterprise value of the proposed acquisition of Agora as at 1 January 2012 was $375 million (m), including $58m […]

  • UK: Dredging on Aberdeen Channel Completed Early

    8 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen Harbor has welcomed the largest ever vessel to the port after the completion of a £5.2 million program to improve access and deepen the Navigation Channel. The improvements – designed to open the harbor to larger vessels and new markets – were completed five weeks ahead of schedule. The two recent visits of the […]

  • Lagoon Maintenance for Multiple Flood Benefits (UK)

    24 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    An important flood water storage lagoon on the Wentlooge levels is helping to protect communities near and far, after it has been restored by Natural Resources Wales. A team of engineers have completed a four week project to remove large quantities of silt from the lagoon, to increase its capacity to store flood water and […]

  • UK: Blueprint Marine Creates Dive Superyacht

    19 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    In collaboration with PADI, the world-renowned diving organization, Blueprint Marine have created Dive Superyacht, specifically designed to assist superyachts with PADI recognition and training. This new service has been created as an effortless way for captains and management companies to ensure that their boats are delivering the safest and highest quality certified diving for their […]

  • UK: Dong’s Work Annoys Jaywick Residents

    30 August 2012

    DONG Energy will be welding a massive pipe on the Jaywick beach which will be used to install subsea cables for connection of the two offshore wind turbines to a power station. This is making Jaywick residents angry, because the construction work will take over the beach at the summer’s peak. The company will use […]

  • UK: Ophir Reports Good Progress in H1

    16 May 2013

    Ophir Energy plc provided an Interim Management Statement and Operational Update for the period 1 January 2013 to 16 May 2013. Corporate Highlights: End April 2013 cash balance of $891.0MM Significantly strengthened the company’s financial position by raising proceeds of $832.7 million via a Placing and Rights Issue to further progress the Group’s strategy Material […]

  • Byron Grote to Retire from BP, UK

    7 February 2013

    The Board of BP said that Byron Grote has elected to retire from the company and will step down from the Board of Directors following the Annual General Meeting on 11 April 2013. Paying tribute to his 33 years of distinguished service for BP, Group Chief Executive Bob Dudley said: “Byron has played key roles […]

  • UK: QinetiQ Works on Marine Platform Development

    4 January 2013

    QinetiQ GRC naval architects in combination with their Paramarine software are working with QED Naval Ltd in the development of a marine platform (Subhub) that can transport, install, anchor and maintain wave and tidal turbines through life. This will bring major cost and time advantages to tidal turbine field installations on the sea bed. QED […]

  • Manston Airport Gets New Radar (UK)

    7 January 2011
    Technology

    Manston Airport is to have a new multi-million pound radar system to ensure offshore wind turbines are not mistaken for aircraft.   by Trevor Sturgess (kentonline) [mappress] Source: kentonline, January 07, 2011

  • More Lifeboats For Safety in Offshore Industry (UK)

    22 March 2011

    Four gleaming refurbished lifeboats were hoisted back aboard the Noble Julie Robertson jack-up rig in Great Yarmouth’s outer harbour.   (tms-media) [mappress] Source: tms-media , March 22, 2011

  • UK: Navitus Bay to Hold Series of Consultation

    21 August 2013

    As Navitus Bay progresses though the planning application process, it will be holding a series of consultation events where people will be able to get involved and tell the team what they think. Members of the public will have a chance to talk to the Navitus Bay project team and submit their views on the […]

  • SPE London Announces Keynote Speakers (UK)

    17 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Society of Petroleum Engineers London Section (SPE London) announced that this year’s conference for oil & gas industry and City professionals will focus on: ‘Managing oil and gas portfolios in uncertain markets’. SPE London also confirmed that the keynote speakers include: Didier Holleaux, CEO, GDF Suez E&P; Mike Watts, Deputy Chief Executive, Cairn Energy; […]

  • Red7Marine: Seavex Excavation Trial Completed (UK)

    18 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Red7Marine were recently contracted by Centrica to trial SeaVex Excavation equipment on certain areas of Lincs Wind farm, charetring and operating from the DP2 Loch Roag vessel. The project was to initially gauge what areas could be trenched to certain depths in extreme soil conditions ranging from 250 to 500kPa using a non-intrusive method as […]

  • UK: Seaspeed Undertakes WFSV Sea Trials

    15 May 2013

    Seaspeed Marine Consulting was recently commissioned to undertake instrumented full scale sea trials on board a fleet of fast catamaran wind-farm support vessels, covering both calm water and rough water performance monitoring. The vessels ranged in size from 18 to 24 metres in length, all with speeds up to approximately 30 knots. For the calm […]

  • UK: RES to Build Base at Grimsby Port

    2 September 2013

    The Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has acquired a site from Associated British Ports for its permanent base, reports the Grimsby Telegraph. RES is planning to build one-story building at the former fish dock off Humber Bridge Road for around 20 engineers, which could be quickly extended if needed. The construction is expected to be launched […]

  • UK is Good to Go for Offshore Wind Expansion

    24 March 2011
    Business & Finance

    The offshore wind industry continues to face many challenges especially with the economic and political situation facing both Europe and… (environmental-expert) [mappress] Source: environmental-expert, March 24, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Vessel Catches on Fire (UK)

    21 February 2011

    Firefighters spent over two hours putting out a fire on a ship.   (nwemail) [mappress] Source: nwemail , February 21, 2011

  • UK: Alstom Acquires Tidal Generation Limited

    2 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Pinsent Masons, an international law firm, has advised Alstom to acquire Bristol-based Tidal Generation Limited (TGL), equities.com reports. TGL is at the forefront in the design, development and manufacture of tidal stream turbines for the capture and conversion of tidal energy to electrical power. This acquisition will reinforce Alstom’s position in renewable energy and is […]

  • UK: Consense to Present at All-Energy 2012

    21 May 2012

    Ipswich based Consense, the UK’s leading provider of online community and stakeholder engagement services, has been invited to present at next week’s prestigious All Energy Exhibition and Conference. The event, which takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre from 23rd – 24th May, aims to showcase the latest renewable and sustainable energy technologies, whilst also […]

  • UK: GBP 300,000 for Marine Training Centre

    3 August 2012
    Human Capital

    Fishermen from the South West will now be able to access new marine training opportunities in the region. A £300,000 grant from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and European Fisheries Fund (EFF) has helped the Western Training Association to install a full ship’s bridge and radar simulator at its centre in Crownhill, Plymouth. The new […]

  • UK: GBP 300,000 for Marine Training Centre

    3 August 2012
    Human Capital

    Fishermen from the South West will now be able to access new marine training opportunities in the region. A £300,000 grant from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and European Fisheries Fund (EFF) has helped the Western Training Association to install a full ship’s bridge and radar simulator at its centre in Crownhill, Plymouth. The new […]

  • UK: Hurricane Bags Ten Offshore Blocks

    10 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    Hurricane Exploration plc, an oil exploration company focused on hydrocarbon resources in fractured basement reservoirs, has been offered a Frontier Licence by the Department of Energy and Climate Change in the second tranche of offers in the 26th Seaward Licensing Round. The Licence covers ten offshore blocks -5/1, 5/2, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/7, 5/8, […]