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  • UK: Swan Hunter Shipyard Opens for Offshore Sector Development

    3 October 2012
    Authorities & Government

    The UK Government signed a new order for development of the former Swan Hunter shipyard, which will allow simplified planning process, the Bdaily news site reports. The shipyard will become one of five Centres for Offshore Renewable Engineering (CORE). Developers would not need to seek formal planning permission if their project meets specific criteria. Qualifying […]

  • Perpetuwave Power Gets UK Grant for ‘Wave Harvester’ Technology

    4 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    Wave energy developer Perpetuwave Power PTY LTD has announced that its recently established subsidiary Perpetuwave Power UK Ltd has been awarded a grant of approximately $110,000 from the European Regional Development Fund Convergence Programme. The grant supports development of Perpetuwave Power’s world-leading ‘Wave Harvester’ technology. The ‘Wave Harvester’ technology converts up to 40% of the […]

  • Oil & Gas UK calls for urgent fiscal and regulatory reforms

    24 February 2015

    Oil & Gas UK has said that a new report on offshore exploration, investment and production published today (February 24) provides striking evidence of how rising costs, taxes and inadequate regulation have taken their toll on the UK industry’s international competitiveness. The Activity Survey 2015 highlights the urgency with which measures are needed to secure […]

  • Regen SW: Who Actually Owns UK Offshore Wind?

    24 May 2016
    Business & Finance

    Regen SW published an article titled “UK Offshore wind: Who actually owns it?” today. You can read the article below. Recent weeks have seen mixed news for the offshore wind sector in the UK, including the positive announcement of the final investment decision for 588 MW Beatrice and the more disappointing news that the Neart na Gaoithe […]

  • Dolphyn Project Scoops £3.1M UK Clean Hydrogen Prize

    18 February 2020
    Business & Finance, Research & Development, Storage, Technology

    Dolphyn project, led by Environmental Resources Management (ERM), has been awarded £3.12 million ($4 million) by the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to further develop its offshore electrolyser design and obtain the consent for a 2MW prototype facility. The project concerns the production of hydrogen at scale from offshore floating wind […]

  • UK Transport Minister Visits Jebel Ali Port (UAE)

    13 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    The UK Minister of State for Transport, Simon Burns visited Jebel Ali Port and the free zone and was welcomed by H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World. During a meeting with senior DP World executives and a tour of the port, Mr Burns was briefed on the operational efficiencies that have made Jebel […]

  • Northern Offshore Secures New Contract for ‘Energy Endeavour’ (UK)

    20 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Northern Offshore, Ltd. reported today that its subsidiary, Northern Offshore U.K. Limited, was awarded a contract with ADTI for the jack-up Energy Endeavour. The contract, for operations in the UK Sector of the North Sea, is for a one-well program with an expected duration of sixty days, and is scheduled to commence mid June 2013. […]

  • Marine Subsea UK Bags Multiple North Sea Contracts

    29 June 2010
    Business & Finance

    Marine Subsea UK, a provider of subsea well intervention, decommissioning and construction support solutions to the global subsea… [mappress] Source: newstatesman, June 29, 2010;

  • Awilco to challenge tribunal decision over UK tax bill

    23 July 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

    Awilco Drilling has lost an appeal over a £6.8 million tax bill, arising from the termination of a drilling contract for one of its rigs.

  • UK: Spirit Energy taking over Babbage field operatorship

    6 July 2018

    Spirit Energy has reached an agreement with its partners in the Babbage field in the Southern North Sea to take on operatorship of the license, where it holds a 13% interest

  • Statnett, National Grid Develop Interconnector Between Norway and UK

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

    Statnett and National Grid have signed an agreement to confirm their plans to develop an electricity interconnector between Norway and the UK with a goal to have it operational by 2020. The North Sea Network (NSN) project is a key to further development of the North-European power grid, and of high priority to the companies. […]

  • JDR Receives Prestigious Subsea UK Global Export Award

    13 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    At Subsea UK 2013 JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore energy industry, won the 2013 Subsea UK Global Exports Award. The Award recognises excellence in internationalisation and was accepted by JDR’s Chief Executive Officer Andrew Norman at the Awards dinner in Aberdeen. Andrew Norman, JDR Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I was […]

  • Douglas-Westwood Analyst to Deliver Oil and Gas Workshop (UK)

    29 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    NOF Energy, the business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewable sectors, is hosting a special event to help businesses access the oil and gas sector. The workshop will take place on Tuesday 12th November at The Durham Centre in Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, and will be conducted by Energy Business Advisors, Douglas-Westwood. […]

  • Government Needs to Increase Support for Wind, Says Hillier (UK)

    7 September 2011
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

       It has recently been reported that planning permissions which result in approvals for wind farms have dropped 50%. Meg Hillier is Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and has responded to the report stating: “The poor success rate in wind farms receiving planning permission is disappointing.” “It highlights the need for […]

  • UK: Hydratight Announces Creation of Northern Europe Management Team

    26 October 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    The new Northern Europe team will be headed by business leader Steve Brittain, with Steve Clark as operations manager and Paul Harrison as sales manager. The appointments – effective from 1 September – are part of organisational changes in the EMEA region to maximise opportunities in Scandinavia while maintaining continued growth in the UK. “The […]

  • CATS Pipeline Maintenance Scheduled from May to July (UK)

    19 May 2011
    Business & Finance

        The UK wholesale spot gas market reacted bullishly on Wednesday to news of further North Sea gas field maintenance scheduled for the coming… (icis) [mappress] Source: icis , May 19, 2011;

  • Cuadrilla Says Gas Fracking Probably Caused UK Quakes

    3 November 2011

    UK unconventional gas explorer Cuadrilla Resources on Wednesday said shale gas exploration work probably triggered minor earthquakes at its… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 3, 2011

  • Dart Energy Completes UK Farm-Out with GDF Suez

    28 November 2013

    Dart Energy said that it has completed the farm-out agreement relating to thirteen of its U.K. licences with GDF Suez E&P UK, following satisfaction of all conditions precedent. The company has received US$12m in cash consideration payable on completion. Planning is now well advanced for the first phase of the work program contemplated in the […]

  • UK: BP Sells SGA to Perenco for USD 400 mln

    27 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    BP announced today that it has agreed to sell its interests in its southern gas assets (SGA) in the UK North Sea to Perenco UK Ltd for $400 million in cash. As it continues the active management of its business portfolios around the world, focusing on core activities and future growth, BP expects to divest […]

  • UK: Sea Marshals Gains ISO Approval in Record Month

    2 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Private Maritime Security expert Sea Marshals has gained ISO9001:2008 approval in a month which saw the company protect a record number of vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden – up 22% on the previous month. To cope with this increasing demand the company has hired 20 additional qualified ex-military British security operatives this month and […]

  • Wave Power Generator Gets James Dyson Award (UK)

    16 September 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    The UK winner of the James Dyson Award is Renewable Wave Power generator developed by Sam Etherington, Brunel University, writes BBC. It is a wave power generator that can harvest energy no matter which way the sea is running. Inspiration for this came from when Etherington was kite surfing off the west coast of Cumbria, […]

  • Drewry: Brexit to Prompt Change in UK’s Imports-Exports Mix

    25 July 2016

    The UK’s decision to leave the European Union would probably lead to a change in the mix, as the UK could switch some of the countries from which to imports and to which it exports, depending on the new trade agreements it negotiates with EU and non-EU countries, according to shipping consultancy Drewry. As the decision will mean both positives and […]

  • DIO Presents Plymouth Harbour Development Plans (UK)

    17 December 2012

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has unveiled a plan for the development project at the Plymouth area. This project includes the design and construction of a new fuel jetty and approach bridge, mooring dolphins, dredging at the berth pocket, fuel pipelines and manifold for issue and receipt of oil fuels from Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot by […]

  • UK: Port of Wells Dredging Resumes Next Week

    6 February 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Port of Wells dredging project will resume on 10th February 2014. The port’s dredger “Kari Hege” will be engaged in dredging operations in the main channel north of number 4 buoy, between buoys 4 and 2. All material dredged from these areas will be placed on the berm which is marked by the port […]

  • Upcoming dredging works for London Gateway Project (UK)

    14 January 2010
    Project & Tenders

    Dredging and survey work along London Gateway Route will start next week [mappress] Source: Port of London, January 13, 2010