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  • 2011 Pivotal Year in Development of UK Energy Markets

    2 March 2011
    Authorities & Government

    A more coherent plan must be put in place to connect offshore wind farms to the grid, the chief executive of the National Grid has claimed.   (lowcarboneconomy) [mappress]   Source: lowcarboneconomy, March 02, 2011    

  • UK: Gulf LNG Project Talks Progressing Well

    23 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    FLEX LNG provide update regarding the status of ongoing discussions with the sponsors of the Gulf LNG Project and Samsung Heavy Industries. As previously disclosed, FLEX LNG and SHI successfully completed Front End Engineering and Design (“FEED”) in December 2011 for the FLNG vessel for the Gulf LNG Project. The company has taken the technical […]

  • Wick Harbour Authority Prepares Dredging Project (UK)

    19 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    After receiving a GBP 450,000 boost to dive in offshore wind industry, Wick Harbour Authority is currently planning to install heavy lifting equipment and to dredge the channel to the harbour’s commercial quay. This development will enable the port to become an offshore wind construction base for two large projects proposed for the Moray Firth […]

  • Renewable Energies Academy is Due to Open in September (UK)

    10 February 2011
    Human Capital

    A TRAINING centre is opening later this year which aims to reinforce the region’s position as a centre of excellence for the renewables …   (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, February 10, 2011

  • UK: Odfjell Drilling Secures Significant Contract with BP

    11 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    Odfjell Drilling has been awarded a significant pre-contract award with BP for the provision of a new build, semi-submersible drilling unit for use in the UK’s West of Shetland region. The contract value is approximately $1.2 billion, excluding options, and represents the largest contract in Odfjell Drilling’s 40 year history. The new unit will be […]

  • UK: Gravity Base Foundations to Reduce Environmental Impact

    6 September 2013
    Storage

    Future offshore wind turbines should use gravity foundations instead of foundations which are required to be hammered into the ground, said The Concrete Centre (TCC) according to New Civil Engineer news portal. Due to the significant environmental impact of piling operations, Andrew Minson, executive director of TCC, calls for a wider use of gravity base […]

  • UK Divers Volunteer to Help Protect Sea Life

    25 October 2010
    Environment

    Recreational divers are giving up their free time to help identify which of Kent’s offshore wildlife populations are most in need of …   (kentnews) [mappress] Source: kentnews, October 25, 2010;

  • Saltire Prize Medal Goes to Prof Salter (UK)

    24 March 2011

    Salter led the University of Edinburgh team that designed and developed Salter’s Duck wave energy converter in the 1970s. (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, March 24, 2011  

  • Statoil selects location for new head office in UK

    11 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Statoil has chosen Prime Four Business Park in Kingswells, Aberdeen as the location for its new operations centre and head office for development and production activities on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS). Prime Four Business Park is currently under development, approximately five miles (seven kilometres) west of Aberdeen city center. Statoil and developer Drum […]

  • UK: Three Winners of Tidal Leasing Round Known

    14 November 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Later today,the Crown Estate will confirm lease agreements for a number of demonstration project sites in connection with the Scottish Government’s Saltire Prize. The Eco-Island Partnership, collaboration between the Isle of Wight Council and a group of local businesses, Scotrenewables Tidal Power and Minesto are among winners of the Crown Estate’s latest leasing round, according to […]

  • NGenTec Appoints Three New Board Members (UK)

    23 May 2011
    Business & Finance

      NGenTec has made three board appointments as it moves towards commercialising its wind turbine technology.   (business7) [mappress] Source: business7, May 23, 2011;

  • UK: Francis Brown Recruits Two New Apprentices

    20 June 2012
    Human Capital

    Francis Brown Ltd, the North East engineering company, has asserted its commitment to future skills after taking on new apprentices who trained in the region.  The Stockton-on-Tees firm, which already operates an apprenticeship programme with three advanced apprentices currently training with the company, has now recruited Christopher Brown, 19, from Seaton and Luke Swinborne, 16, […]

  • LDO on Its Way to Simplify Planning Process (UK)

    13 February 2013
    Authorities & Government, Operations & Maintenance

    North East Lincolnshire Council has approved a Local Development Order (LDO) for a 3.6 hectare part of the Enterprise Zone on Grimsby Docks, which is set to attract companies involved in renewable energy development. The LDO will simplify the planning process, thus enabling easier acquirement of planning permissions for local businesses. “Anything which simplifies the […]

  • UK: IHC EB Develops Hi-Traq Vehicle

    3 July 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    The design of a demonstration vehicle that meets the challenges of cable laying for the development of offshore wind farms is being developed by IHC Engineering Business. The Hi-Traq vehicle is backed by a history of innovation. It is the result of investment in focused research and development by the company which is based in […]

  • Veripos Unveils New DP Visualisation Software (UK)

    2 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen-based Veripos, world leaders in provision of high-precision GNSS positioning solutions for the offshore oil and gas industries, has extended its range of services for Dynamic Positioning (DP) applications with introduction of a new advanced visualisation software package, Orion. Designed to provide simplified, clear imagery while ensuring rapid and straightforward configuration via either a touch […]

  • UK: Ecosse Subsea Systems’ SCAR1 Completes Trials

    16 April 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Ecosse Subsea Systems’ wholly owned subsea trenching system SCAR 1 has just ploughed a 20-metre wide, one kilometre stretch of seabed to the West of Shetland to remove boulders prior to umbilical and pipelay work. Following the initial call, the Ecosse Subsea Systems team was able to design modifications to SCAR 1 to meet the […]

  • Ensco Waves Goodbye to Executive VP and COO (UK)

    28 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    William S. Chadwick, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ensco plc, will retire from the company effective 31 August 2012. Mark Burns, currently Senior Vice President – Western Hemisphere, will succeed Mr. Chadwick as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “It has been a joy to work with such a group […]

  • UK: Ecosse Subsea to Showcase SCAR at Subsea 2012

    3 February 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Aberdeen-based experts Ecosse Subsea Systems are preparing to showcase their innovative subsea technology at Europe’s largest conference and exhibition for the industry. During the Subsea 2012 event at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) on February 8th and 9th, Mike Wilson and his team will exhibit the wholly owned subsea trenching system SCAR which is […]

  • UK: IMO Assembly Adopts Wide Range of Resolutions

    1 December 2011

    A wide range of resolutions, reflecting the broad canvas of the Organization’s work, was adopted by the 27th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), when it met in London at the Organization’s Headquarters from 21 to 30 November 2011. They included a resolution urging Governments to continue their efforts to combat piracy and armed […]

  • APM Terminals – “International Terminal Operator of the Year” (UK)

    23 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    APM Terminals was named “International Terminal Operator of the Year” for 2012 at the annual Containerisation International awards luncheon in London, with the company’s “ongoing investment programs at its terminals and its ability to implement and adapt very effectively global safety, security and environmental guidelines at the local level” cited by the judging panel, as […]

  • UK: Interest in Grimsby Enterprise Zone Becomes High

    1 March 2012

    Strong interest has been expressed in the enterprise zone currently being finalised to help Grimsby realise its ambitions to become a hub for offshore wind farm operations and maintenance. Two areas on the North Wall have been selected, after the application was made to increase the zones already confirmed in the Humber region, following the […]

  • UK: IMO to Host Symposium on the Future of Ship Safety

    4 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    IMO is to host a wide-ranging symposium on ship safety in the future. The IMO Symposium on the Future of Ship Safety will be held on 10 and 11 June, at IMO Headquarters in London. It will include six international panels of high-level speakers from across the broad spectrum of ship design, construction, equipment, operation […]

  • UK: Graham Commends Local Partnership for Success of Dredging

    11 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart has commended the work of the South Holderness Consortium of Drainage Boards for the work they have done to dredge Stone Creek and Hedon Haven. Graham said, “This dredging is the product of a huge amount of work from many different organisations and the Consortium of […]

  • Pharos Acquires 1200HP Subsea Cable Trencher (UK)

    16 July 2013

    Pharos Offshore Group has acquired an SMD built 1200HP cable burial tool. The Universal Trenching Vehicle (UTV 1200) is a unique low and wide Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) specifically designed to bury submarine power cables. Modifications to the 1200HP UTV 1200 are underway. The enhancements will facilitate more effective post lay/installation burial and improve the […]

  • National Trust Wants to Preserve Precious ‘Seascapes’ (UK)

    15 April 2011
    Environment

    Britain’s most special ‘seascapes’ should be given the same kind of protection as beautiful areas on land to stop them being blighted…   By Louise Gray (telegraph) [mappress] Source: telegraph, April 15, 2011;