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  • Oil & Gas UK: Industry’s optimism curve continues to fall

    26 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The Q1 2014 Oil & Gas UK Business Sentiment Index has revealed that while the industry’s optimism has continued to decline, it remains positive, at six points above zero on the -50 to +50 index. The index, which captures a snapshot of the industry mood and measures a number of economic indicators, including business confidence, […]

  • Narec Capital Set to Revolutionise Renewable Energy Sector (UK)

    14 January 2011
    Research & Development

    Ashberg and the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) are delighted to announce the launch of Narec Capital. The launch, which took place yesterday at Lloyd’s of London, has been met with huge interest from the insurance industry and investors alike. As Jerry Biggs, a director at Ashberg explained: “The joint venture between Narec and Ashberg […]

  • IPPR: UK Needs to Pump Up the Volume on Offshore Wind

    9 July 2013

      Britain is not making the most of its opportunity to become the ‘Saudi Arabia of offshore wind’, according to a new report from the think tank IPPR. The report says the British Isles have ideal building conditions, with large areas of seabed in shallow waters, close to shore, but warn that the government is […]

  • UK: Tidal Transit to Charter Eden Rose Workboat to Scira

    21 May 2012

    From 28 May 2012, Scira Offshore Energy, the company developing the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm [88 turbines between 9-17 miles off the coast of North Norfolk,] is to charter Eden Rose, one of Tidal Transit’s innovative wind farm personnel and equipment transfer boats, to service the site development. The Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm […]

  • UK: Houlder Presents Its Turbine Access System at BIS

    17 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    UK Engineering company Houlder’s Turbine Access System® is being showcased at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) today, and for the next fortnight, to highlight its contribution to the UK Marine Industry.   Held in association with the UK Marine Industries Alliance ‘Marine Manufacturing – Global excellence and innovation’ celebrates the role of the industry […]

  • UK: Local Companies Promote Humber Opportunities at Danish Event

    24 April 2012

    According to Bdaily, four UK companies along with Humber Local Enterprise Partnership held a meeting with Danish offshore wind companies at EWEA 2012 exhibition. ABP, AbleUK, Danbrit Shipping and Wind Power Support presented the growth of the Operations & Maintenance Centre at Grimsby, as well as the Green Port Hull proposals and the Able Marine […]

  • The Hydrographic Society UK to Host 51st Marine Measurement Forum

    29 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Hydrographic Society UK it is to host the 51st Marine Measurement Forum event in Southampton on Wednesday 5 December 2012. The Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) is an established series of one-day, non-profit events providing opportunities for informal exchange of ideas, knowledge, techniques and developments across an extensive range of marine scientific measurement activities. Attendees […]

  • Offshore Wind Could Bring GBP 2.9 Billion to UK Economy by 2030

    28 March 2017
    Business & Finance

    ORE Catapult published a new report on 28 March, highlighting the economic benefits of a strong UK offshore wind industry, which could be worth as much as GBP 2.9 billion to the UK economy by 2030.

  • VIDEO: Plans for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Released, UK

    22 March 2013
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Plans have been released for the world’s first, purpose-built, tidal lagoon power plant that will be capable of generating electricity equivalent to Swansea’s entire domestic consumption. The proposed 250MW power plant will produce predictable, baseload electricity for 16 hours each day, using both the ebb and flood tides. It will save over 200,000 tonnes of […]

  • UK: Global Partners Announced for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon

    1 July 2013

    Leading global companies Costain, Atkins, and Van Oord have reached agreements to partner with Tidal Lagoon Power Limited to design, build and deliver the world’s first tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay, Wales as the company prepares for formal consultation due to begin on Thursday 4 July. Costain is one of the UK’s leading Tier One […]

  • Isle of Wight Aims Toward Energy Self-Sufficiency (UK)

    21 April 2011

    The popular UK tourist destination the Isle of Wight is aiming to be completely energy self-sufficient and carbon neutral by 2020.   (holidayhypermarket) [mappress] Source: holidayhypermarket, April 21, 2011;

  • Havfram Subsea appoints UK managing director from within

    13 December 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy

    Norway-based Havfram Subsea has appointed Gregor Scott, who has been with the company for a decade, as managing director for its UK business.  Over the last ten years, Scott has held commercial and leadership roles within Havfram and as managing director for the UK will be responsible for the delivery of the Havfram Subsea strategy […]

  • Altitec Draws Attention to Blade Repair Skills Shortage in UK

    21 June 2016
    Human Capital

    Altitec, a specialist in blade inspection and repair with a dedicated training arm known as the Altitec Academy, has called for more attention to the skills gap for blade repair and inspection in UK offshore wind industry. A lack of qualified blade repair technicians and an absence of recognised training standards is threatening to undermine both […]

  • Altitec Draws Attention to Blade Repair Skills Shortage in UK

    21 June 2016
    Human Capital

    Altitec, a specialist in blade inspection and repair with a dedicated training arm known as the Altitec Academy, has called for more attention to the skills gap for blade repair and inspection in UK offshore wind industry. A lack of qualified blade repair technicians and an absence of recognised training standards is threatening to undermine both […]

  • UK Renewables Jobs Grow Faster Than National Average

    4 May 2015
    Human Capital

    The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has released regional and national jobs analysis, which has revealed remarkable growth in the UK’s renewable energy labour market. In the UK as a whole, employment in renewable energy increased by 9% across all sectors, bringing the total number working in the industry to 112,026. In comparison, the Office for […]

  • UK: Final Turbine Installed at Lincs Offshore Wind Farm

    3 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    The team behind the Lincs Offshore Wind Farm are celebrating the successful installation of the project’s final turbine. The 75th turbine was lifted into place on Sunday 31st March and marks a major milestone in the development of the 270MW project, which will be capable of producing enough energy to meet the annual power needs […]

  • Tesco to Fuel Its HGV Fleet with Bio LNG, UK

    29 April 2013

    The distribution division of the world’s third largest grocery retailer, Tesco, has committed a fleet of HGVs to fill up at facilities run by leading Bio-LNG supplier Gasrec. Thirty-five dual-fuel vehicles will run on Bio-LNG from Gasrec’s refuelling station at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal: a ground-breaking installation that will officially open to all dual-fuel […]

  • UK: OGA’s first hackathon focuses on well plug & abandonment

    24 June 2016

    UK’s Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has brought operators and the supply chain together to uncover solutions applicable to the Southern North Sea’s (SNS) well plug and abandonment (P&A) market at its first hackathon event held on Thursday in Aberdeen. As oil and gas fields approach end of life, P&A is a necessary step in […]

  • MMO: UK’s South Coast to Benefit from Marine Planning

    11 September 2012

    The UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced that the coast and seas from Dover to the River Dart in Devon will be the second area in England to benefit from marine planning. Marine plans will inform and guide marine users and regulators, managing the sustainable development of marine industries, such as wind farms, shipping, […]

  • MCA Plays Important Role in UK’s Offshore Wind Industry

    26 April 2011

    Quietly operating in the background, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) plays an important role in the UK’s offshore wind industry. As an executive agency of the UK government’s Department for Transport, it is involved in the consents process and safety of navigation, and as HM Coastguard in liaison for search and rescue. In addition, […]

  • Subsea North East Announces its Conference and Exhibition in UK

    25 May 2011
    Business & Finance

    Subsea North East, the regional industry advocacy organisation, is offering supply chain companies the opportunity to showcase their products and services, as well as network, at two major industry events. The Subsea North East Conference and Exhibition takes place in Newton Aycliffe on the 9th June from 9am until 3.15pm and is preceded by a […]

  • OPEX Secures New Contracts Across UK and Middle East

    19 March 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Aberdeen-based Operational Excellence (OPEX) Group Ltd is on track to meet its ambitious growth plans with £10million worth of business secured in the last three months. The company, which helps operators eliminate production loss and unplanned breakdowns, has secured work with a number of oil majors and independents that will see OPEX provide operations and […]

  • Vattenfall to Collaborate with Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (UK)

    17 December 2012

    Vattenfall has tied up a strategic collaboration with the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator, as part of the European energy company’s commitment to help drive down the cost of offshore wind power. Vattenfall, the owner of the second largest fleet of offshore wind farms in the world and one half of a joint venture partnership […]

  • UK: Technip Wins Umbilical Contract for Cheviot Field Development

    29 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    Technip announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary Duco Inc. was awarded a contract by Bluewater Industries Inc. for the Cheviot field development, whose operator is ATP Oil & Gas (UK) Limited. The Cheviot field is located in Block 2/10B, approximately 100 kilometers East of the Shetland Isles, in the UK North Sea, at a water depth […]

  • UK: National Oceanography Centre Expands Its AUV Fleet

    29 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Kongsberg Underwater Technology, Inc. has recently supplied five new Seaglider Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) systems to the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton, UK. The AUVs were ordered by NOC’s Marine Autonomous and Robotic Systems facility (MARS), and will become part of a fleet of underwater gliders that are made available to research institutes around […]