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  • Tony Trapp’s Company Takes on Turbine Access Chalange (UK)

    29 October 2010
    Research & Development, Technology

    Visitors to RenewableUK 2010 will hear at first hand from OSBIT Power Ltd (OP), about plans for a turbine access system that can operate in safety in higher sea states than any system currently available. OP is the newly established renewable energy engineering design, manufacture and supply company in the North East of England, (Stand […]

  • UK: Mitsubishi to Create More than 100 Jobs in Edinburgh

    11 April 2012
    Business & Finance, Human Capital

    Japanese giant Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe Ltd (MPSE) confirmed its announcement on investment of up to £100 million in an engineering facility in Edinburgh and thus strengthening Scottish economy, by bringing over 100 new jobs, BBC informs. The facility will carry our research and development into offshore wind turbine technology. Despite the surprise of a […]

  • UK: Aker Solutions Signs hiQbe(TM) Agreement with TGS

    31 May 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    Aker Solutions’ geo business has signed a six-year frame agreement with TGS to co-operate in supplying regional sub-surface velocity cubes – hiQbe(TM) – for the UK Central North Sea area. The agreement is valid for a period of six years, with optional extensions, from 29 May 2012. In addition, TGS has options to extend the […]

  • UK backs AI and smart shipping solutions with fresh funding

    23 April 2024
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Innovation, Ports & Logistics

    The UK Government has launched the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to drive maritime innovation and harness the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost the productivity of the maritime sector.

  • RenewableUK Publishes Manifesto ahead of UK’s 2015 General Election

    26 June 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    RenewableUK, the trade body for the wind and marine energy industries, has issued its Manifesto ahead of the 2015 General Election in United Kingdom. The document, which lays out its policy asks from the next Government, was launched at the association’s annual Parliamentary Reception in Westminster on 25th June. The manifesto outlines the contribution that wind, […]

  • UK: EnCore Oil Announces Update on Cladhan Appraisal Well

    6 May 2011

    EnCore Oil plc  announced yesterday that the Cladhan appraisal well 210/30a-4z located in UK North Sea Block 210/30a has reached Total Measured Depth of 15,900 feet (12,312 feet Total Vertical Depth Sub Sea). The appraisal well was drilled as a side-track to evaluate the Upper Jurassic sands, approximately 1,000 feet deeper than the 210/30a-4 well. […]

  • Crown Estate Announce Winners of Their Business Awards 2013 (UK)

    27 June 2013

    The Crown Estate have announced the winners of their business awards 2013. Now in their seventh year, the awards recognise organisations that successfully adopt innovative approaches to meet their business objectives, make a stand-out contribution to the communities in which they operate and make significant efforts to reduce their impact on the environment. The winners […]

  • Subsea 7 Releases 2Q 2013 Results (UK)

    14 August 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Subsea 7 S.A. announced today results for the second quarter and first half 2013 which ended on 30 June 2013. Unless otherwise stated, the comparative period is the six months ended 30 June 2012.  Jean Cahuzac, Chief Executive Officer, said: ‘While I am disappointed with the $300 million loss provision on the Guará-Lula NE project […]

  • JDR Appoints New European Sales Manager (UK)

    5 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global energy industry, announced the appointment of Ralph Oliver Steinberg as German and Northern European Sales Manager – Subsea Power Cables. Ralph, who assumed his current position on 1 October 2012, will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, creating new business opportunities and providing greater […]

  • Strainstall Opens New Production Facility in Bembridge, UK

    14 May 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Strainstall, a part of James Fisher and Son plc, has announced the opening of a new production facility based in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. The new 10,000 sqft facility produces the full range of mooring hooks and mooring units including a bespoke service specific to customer requirements. It is fully equipped with a 7.5te pendant […]

  • UK: Global AUV Fleet Set to Increase Substantially

    27 February 2012
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The global AUV fleet is increasing and demand for autonomous underwater vehicles is expected to show steady growth over the period to 2016 according to a new report by Douglas-Westwood. Report author Paul Newman commented, “Many of the factors in the drive to using unmanned military aircraft, the so-called ‘drones’ also apply to both military […]

  • UK: Scottish Power Completes Tidal Turbine Trials

    1 June 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    Scottish Power completed preliminary trials of a 30-meter turbine anchored to the seafloor off the Scottish coast. The results show that the turbine produced one megawatt of electricity, which is enough to power 500 homes and businesses. Alan Mortimer, head of innovation at Scottish Power Renewables states: “We’re very pleased with the initial results and […]

  • UK: Expro Receives Eighth RoSPA Safety Award

    17 May 2012
    Business & Finance

      International oilfield services company Expro has once again been recognised for its outstanding safety record globally. Expro has been commended in the oil & gas industry sector of the annual 2012 Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) safety awards. Expro has received awards from RoSPA for the past eight years, achieving a […]

  • Saab Seaeye Managing Director Leaves the Company (UK)

    20 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Dave Grant has left Saab Seaeye after five years as Managing Director, during which time the company’s turnover grew from GBP12M to GBP24M. Agneta Kammeby, chairman of Saab Seaeye Ltd says, “Dave Grant has made a valuable contribution in the ROV business for offshore Oil & Gas. During his time with the company it has […]

  • Chiyoda, Xodus Unite in Energy Development Projects (UK)

    4 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    Chiyoda Corporation and Xodus Group Limited announce that they have formed a strategic capital alliance, with Chiyoda having acquired the majority of shares in Xodus Group from the previous investors, Sunrise Xodus B.V. and Simmons Parallel Private L.P. The increase in global demand for oil & gas has served to accelerate energy development projects all […]

  • Safe Scandinavia to Move to UK North Sea in 2013

    31 July 2012
    Business & Finance

    Prosafe, a Cyprus-based owner of semi-submersible accommodation/service rigs has been awarded a contract by an undisclosed client for the provision of the Safe Scandinavia accommodation support rig at a project in the British sector of the North Sea. The firm period of the contract is 187 days with on-site operations planned to commence April 2013. […]

  • Glacier Energy buys Professional Testing Services (UK)

    5 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Glacier Energy Services confirmed its fifth acquisition with the multi-million pound purchase of Professional Testing Services (PTS), the provider of non-destructive testing and inspection services to the oil and gas and offshore renewable sectors. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Glacier’s Offshore division provides specialist technical services in support of inspection, repair and maintenance activities on existing assets, […]

  • UK: BMT, Partners Work to Improve Metocean Services

    13 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced its latest research project in partnership with Reading University and OceanExpert Ltd. The 18 month project which is co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board, the UK’s national innovation agency, will look at developing, trialling and implementing commercial decision support systems for offshore operations. Such systems will […]

  • UK: CIRIA’s Management of Landfill Conference Set for May

    17 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    “Management of landfill sites and contaminated land on eroding coastlines” conference is scheduled for 3rd May 2013, in London. Over the years, processes of coastal erosion and sea flooding have resulted in material from landfill sites and other areas of land contamination being deposited on the foreshore, or seeping into the sea. This can have […]

  • UK Funding Innovative Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Projects

    8 July 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    A new funding of GBP 57.5 million was announced for the UK’s energy and infrastructure, biomedical and quantum technology sectors, with GBP 28 million set aside for innovation in infrastructure systems and first of a kind deployment of innovation, both including offshore wind projects.  A series of competitions will open over the next 2 weeks and be run […]

  • Subsea 7 scoops $240M deal from Shell (UK)

    2 March 2015
    Business & Finance

    Subsea 7 S.A. has been awarded a two-year extension to two Underwater Services Contracts (USCs) by Shell Upstream International Europe, worth approximately $240 million. Under these Life of Field contract extensions for Diving Support Vessel (DSV) and Remotely Operated Vehicle Support Vessel (ROVSV) services, both of which will start in 2016, Subsea 7 will continue to provide subsea construction, […]

  • UK: Colpitts Formes Renewable Energy Travel Support Team

    16 May 2012

    Colpitts World Travel announces its newly formed Renewable Energy travel support team, operating from their UK and European Headquarters in Edinburgh.   The team is able to draw on over 30 years of experience from the Oil and Gas division in Aberdeen, utilising a number of transferable skills as well as offering concessionary airfares that many sectors […]

  • UK: Repairs of Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Near End

    24 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    A stretch of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal will be reopened for boats tomorrow, following around £1million of repairs to stabilise an embankment which had ‘slipped’ after it had become so saturated with rain over the wet winter period that it slumped down the hillside. “We are installing almost 500 massive pins, each 10-15 metres […]

  • Major Global Energy Event to Be Held in Orkney, UK

    26 September 2013

    A major international ocean energy conference is set to take place in Orkney next month, with wave and tidal test experts from around the world travelling to the islands to see first hand the pioneering work carried out by the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC). The two-day Global Ocean Energy symposium will also give test […]

  • UK: Crown Estate Discusses Mapping Project with NFFO

    16 May 2012
    Authorities & Government, Environment

    The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) and the Crown Estate recently hosted a meeting for representatives of fishing organisations from France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Denmark, the FishUpdate news portal reports. The European fishing organisations were acquainted with the mapping project that the NFFO is working on in collaboration with the Crown Estate, which is […]