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  • Alicat Workboats Acquires South Boats (UK)

    29 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    The business of major British work boat company South Boats Special Projects Limited has been sold out of administration – saving a significant number of jobs on the Isle of Wight. The leading manufacturer of service vessels for the offshore wind power industry, which is based out of Cowes on the Isle of Wight, has […]

  • UK: Barge Arrives for Hull Wind Farm

    24 May 2012

      After the Siemens’ contract with Associated British Ports (ABP) to construct a wind turbine factory, a barge has arrived in Hull, the ITV News reports. It is anchored at the Albert Dock terminal in the Humber Estuary and its purpose is to transport parts for a new wind farm. Earlier this month, Hull City […]

  • SSE Considers Dropping Nuclear Plans (UK)

    22 September 2011

    Scottish & Southern Energy Plc (SSE) may drop out of an alliance with GDF Suez SA and Iberdrola SA to build nuclear reactors in northern… By Kari Lundgren (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 22, 2011

  • SSE Considers Dropping Nuclear Plans (UK)

    22 September 2011

    Scottish & Southern Energy Plc (SSE) may drop out of an alliance with GDF Suez SA and Iberdrola SA to build nuclear reactors in northern… By Kari Lundgren (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 22, 2011

  • North Sea Platform Attract Fish (UK)

    29 September 2011
    Environment

    Oil platforms in the North Sea are attracting more cod and haddock than previously thought and wind farm installations could be designed… By Sarah Young (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, September 29, 2011

  • Report Highlights Benefits of European Supergrid (UK)

    30 September 2011
    Storage

    A new European ‘supergrid’ that would allow nations to share their energy would allow the National Grid to balance supply and demand… Posted by Emily Thomas (energysavingtrust) [mappress] Source: energysavingtrust, September 30, 2011

  • SeaGen to Present Its Tidal Turbine (UK)

    7 October 2011

      There’s a chance to find out more about the potential for harnessing tidal energy in Manx waters next week.   (manxradio) [mappress] Source: manxradio, October 07, 2011

  • UK: Forewind’s Next Steps for Development Consent

    25 October 2013

    The decision on granting the development consent order for Dogger Bank Creyke Beck is expected in late 2014 so work does not finish for Forewind with the acceptance of the application. The Planning Inspectorate has begun its pre-examination phase for the development, which will be followed by a formal examination process. Together these two steps […]

  • UK: Aquamarine Power to Launches Recruitment Drive

    15 November 2013

    Wave energy company Aquamarine Power has launched a recruitment drive to support the next phase of developing their Oyster wave energy technology. The Edinburgh firm, which is currently testing its Oyster 800 full-scale wave machine at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney, is seeking eight experienced engineers to join their core engineering, design and […]

  • OW Drives Clean Energy Investments in UK

    3 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Clean energy investment in the United Kingdom grew by 13 percent to $12.4 billion, in 2013, according to research released today by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The U.K. wind sector, which increased by nearly 50 percent to $5.9 billion on the strength of offshore projects and expanded activity in public market financing, drove the increase. […]

  • Teesside OWF Temporarily Shut Down (UK)

    15 January 2014
    Operations & Maintenance

    Teesside offshore wind farm, located off the north-east coast of England, has been temporarily shut down to allow technical investigation on turbines. Engineers will undertake investigations on housings for equipment located inside the turbine towers, EDF Energy Renewables, the developer, informed. “These investigations will be easier and safer carried out under shut down conditions,” the […]

  • Finnish Company to Develop Wave Technology in UK

    24 February 2014
    Research & Development, Technology

    Finnish utilities company Fortum has signed an agreement to secure a berth at Wave Hub, the offshore renewable energy test facility in Cornwall. The leasing agreement gives Fortum the opportunity to deploy an array of advanced full scale wave power converters in real sea conditions at one of Wave Hub’s four berths. “This is as […]

  • VATTENFALL AND SCOTTISHPOWER RENEWABLES APPOINT ERM (UK)

    8 July 2010
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Vattenfall and ScottishPower Renewables, the developers of the East Anglia offshore windfarm zone, have appointed ERM as lead environmental consultant to assist in the development of the first project in the zone. The 7.2GW development will be built in several phases with, the proposed first site, consisting of approximately 240 turbines. The London based ERM […]

  • LOWESTOFT’s great offshore wind potential (UK)

    25 May 2010

    LOWESTOFT’S growing position as a leading centre for the offshore wind energy industry was presented to an international audience at the….   [mappress] Source: lowestoftjournal, May 25, 2010;

  • Billion being spent on offshore wind (UK)

    24 September 2010
    Business & Finance

    BRITISH consumers are coughing up £1billion a year to support renewable energy without realising it, a leading expert revealed yesterday.And… (express) [mappress] Source: express, September 24, 2010;

  • ZephIR laser anemometer / wind lidar (UK)

    6 October 2010
    Research & Development

    We pioneered the use of wind lidar in the industry some eight years ago. With more than two a hundred and fifty ZephIR deployments globally we remain the market leader.

  • Opportunities in Offshore Wind for Subsea Companies (UK)

    13 June 2011

    Subsea companies will find out about the future drivers for the industry in both oil and gas and renewables at a lunch this week… (subseauk) [mappress] Source: subseauk, June 13, 2011

  • Renewable Industry Could Provide Jobs (UK)

    23 June 2011
    Human Capital

    The renewable energy sector could provide the long-term unemployed in Fife with jobs for life…   (stv) [mappress] Source: stv, June 23, 2011;

  • Offshore Wind Attracts Energy Suppliers (UK)

    5 April 2011

    The major energy suppliers are turning to offshore wind projects rather than pursuing onshore opportunities, an industry expert has noted.   (energyhelpline) [mappress] Source: energyhelpline, April 05, 2011

  • EEEGR to Host Conference on Offshore Wind (UK)

    5 January 2011
    Human Capital

    THE East of England Energy Group is to host a major Anglo-Dutch conference next week to pool information and ideas from either side of… By Duncan Brodie (eadt) [mappress] Source: eadt, January 05, 2011

  • UTEC Opens New HQ in Aberdeen (UK)

    9 July 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    UTEC, independent offshore survey company, has reinforced its presence in Scotland with the opening of new regional headquarters in Aberdeen. The purpose fitted building comprises over 3000 sq. ft. of modular office accommodation and 4000 sq. ft. of workshop/warehouse space, enabling further development of the range of services available to clients at home and overseas. […]

  • UK: ConocoPhillips Buys Lacewing from Trapoil

    6 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    Trapoil has sold, subject to DECC and partner approval, its 10 per cent. working interest in its Lacewing asset (P.1181, Block 23/22b) (“Lacewing”) to ConocoPhillips (U.K.) Limited (“ConocoPhillips”) for a consideration of £1 million (the “Consideration”) to be satisfied in cash on completion of the disposal, which is anticipated to be in approximately one month’s […]

  • UK: Ocean Scout Leaves Oil for Wind

    8 June 2012

    Atlantic Offshore’s Aberdeen division  has sold its oldest vessel, the Ocean Scout. Ocean Scout is a platform supply vessel of UT 706 design, built in 1976. The vessel, of 67.80 m length, has been delivered to its new owners. It will exit the offshore supply market and enter the offshore wind industry as a windmill support […]

  • UK: Caledonian Geotech Receives DNV Accreditations

    7 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    Caledonian Geotech has proved its commitment to achieving the highest possible standards by being awarded a hat-trick of prestigious industry accreditations. Based in Dundee, Caledonian Geotech was formed in 1980 and encompasses the practical application of geology, engineering and oceanography. Following a detailed audit conducted by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) the company was awarded accreditation […]

  • UK: Valiant Petroleum Abandons Viola Duster

    26 October 2010
    Business & Finance

    Valiant Petroleum plc announces that its operated Viola North exploration well (Licence P1629, Block 30/18b) has reached a depth of approximately 16,000 ft TVDSS (~4,875 metres) and while the Fulmar sand formation was encountered, no hydrocarbons were present in this location. The well will be plugged and abandoned as a dry hole. Despite difficult weather […]