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  • CME Adds New OTC Natural Gas Contracts, UK

    25 January 2013
    Project & Tenders

    CME Clearing Europe, CME Group’s European clearing house, has announced that it has added two new over-the-counter (OTC) European natural gas forward contracts for clearing: the United Kingdom (UK) National Balancing Point (NBP) Natural Gas Physically Delivered Forward contract and the Netherlands (NL) Title Transfer Facility (TTF) Natural Gas Physically Delivered Forward contract. These contracts […]

  • UK Prime Minister Pledges Offshore Wind Target Increase

    14 November 2019
    Authorities & Government

    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to increase the UK’s 2030 offshore wind target from the current 30GW to 40GW if his Conservative party wins the general election. UK’s current target to have 30GW of connected offshore wind capacity by 2030 was set with the launch of a new joint government-industry Offshore Wind Sector […]

  • Submarine Cables to Wind Farms Proximity Guidance Issued (UK)

    30 August 2012
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Representatives from submarine cable and offshore wind industries, together with regulatory bodies, have issued guidance on the proximity of submarine cables to offshore wind farms. The guidance provides a framework for collaborative working between the industries for mutual benefit, particularly in response to significant increases in offshore wind development activity. The publication represents the culmination […]

  • UK: ‘Crucial to Highlight Humber’s Diverse Renewable Energy Mix’

    16 January 2013

    Emphasising the Humber’s mix of energy sources will help the region compete globally, according to a businessman backing a renewables awards event. Richard Tuplin, director of The Insurance Partnership, said the wider area must demonstrate its broad portfolio of green energy developments to ensure it is seen as a true centre of excellence for the […]

  • UK: Centrica Awards AMEC East Irish Sea Contract

    28 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been appointed by Centrica Energy Upstream to provide engineering, construction and project support services for their East Irish Sea onshore and offshore gas production assets. The 5-year contract is valued at £75 million (USD 117.4 million). AMEC’s scope of work includes project support, core operations and […]

  • Large Offshore Wind Companies to Share Their Knowledge in Germany, UK

    6 December 2012
    Operations & Maintenance

    In the 1st quarter of 2013 two events related to offshore wind industry will be held, one in Germany and the other in the UK. Those involved in this emerging sector will have an opportunity to learn more about the O&M and supply chain from large wind energy companies. 5th Annual International Wind O&M Forum […]

  • Isle of Man Considers Options for Tidal Energy Projects (UK)

    12 October 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment

      With the Isle of Man Government giving serious consideration to the increased use of renewable energy, MCT’s David Ainsworth was invited to speak about the development and deployment of MCT’s award-winning SeaGen tidal turbine and the commercial potential for tidal stream energy in UK and overseas waters. David addressed a seminar, organised by the […]

  • UK: Trapoil Farms Out Kew to Centrica and JX Nippon

    25 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Trapoil, an oil and gas exploration and appraisal company focused on the UK Continental Shelf (“UKCS”) region of the North Sea, has  farmed out 80% of its working interest in its Kew asset (P.1864, Block 9/24d)  to Centrica North Sea Oil Limited ( (60%) and JX Nippon Exploration and Production (U.K.) Limited (20%) . Centrica […]

  • GE to Supply Subsea Equipment for ATP’s Cheviot Field in UK

    1 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    GE Oil & Gas  will supply ATP Oil & Gas (UK) Limited with subsea production equipment, ancillary systems and related services for ATP’s signature Cheviot oilfield project in the North Sea, under the terms of an $80 million contract. ATP is a unit of Houston, Texas-based ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ: ATPG). The Cheviot […]

  • UK: Six University of Strathclyde Students Get Iberdrola Scholarships

    29 June 2012
    Human Capital

    A record six postgraduate students at the University of Strathclyde have successfully been accepted into ScottishPower’s parent company scholarship programme, and will receive £1,200 per month over the next year to support their studies into low carbon engineering. The Iberdrola Foundation (Fundación IBERDROLA) supports students in a number of countries across the world whose studies […]

  • Snam and Fluxys Finalize Acquisition of E.ON’s Stake in Interconnector (UK)

    27 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Snam and Fluxys have closed the transaction to acquire E.ON’s stake in Interconnector UK, owner and operator of the subsea gas pipeline between the UK and Belgium. The acquisition is a new step forward in the joint approach of Fluxys and Snam to actively promote further integration of gas markets in Europe and facilitate cross-border […]

  • Hydrogen-powered USV designer joins UK Chamber of Shipping

    12 January 2022
    Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy

    ACUA Ocean, a clean maritime startup, has joined the UK Chamber of Shipping, the trade association of the UK shipping industry that gathers around 200 members.

  • UK to Help Fund Path to Zero-Emissions Maritime Sector

    8 September 2017
    Business & Finance

    The UK government has committed to help fund innovative technologies and fuels to reduce maritime emissions, ultimately helping create a zero-emissions sector. The government, in partnership with industry, has committed to spending over GBP 6 million (USD 7.8 million) on funding trials of innovative energy saving devices, such as state of the art propellers, on […]

  • UK: First Steel Jacket Installed at Gwynt y Môr

    9 May 2012

    Installation of the first offshore components at Gwynt y Môr, one of the largest offshore wind farms in Europe, has begun off the north Wales coast yesterday. Work to install two steel jacket foundation structures was started earlier yesterday the Seaway Heavy Lifting crane vessel ‘Stanislav Yudin’, and is continuing approximately 10 miles off the […]

  • ITF, Oil & Gas UK Organize Technology Showcase 2014

    3 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    ITF, the organisation driving oil and gas technology development in the UK, is joining forces with Oil & Gas UK to hold its Technology Showcase 2014 with a focus on the innovations needed to maximise UK reserves. The event, which comprises both a conference and an exhibition, enables technology innovators to network with key figures […]

  • Viper Subsea Receives Subsea UK Innovation & Technology Award

    10 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    Viper Subsea has received the prestigious Innovation & Technology Award for its latest product V-LIFE at the Subsea UK Business Awards 2014. The award, which was announced on 5th February at a gala dinner in Aberdeen, further reinforces Viper Subsea’s reputation as a key player in the provision of subsea technology solutions. The Innovation & […]

  • UK: Wood Group Acquires Production Services Network Ltd

    21 April 2011
    Business & Finance

      Wood Group, the international energy services company, confirms the completion today of the acquisition of Production Services Network Limited (“PSN”). Bob Keiller has today been appointed as executive director of Wood Group and CEO of the combined Wood Group PSN production services business. In connection with the acquisition, Wood Group has made applications to […]

  • Technology Costs Must Drop to Lower UK Carbon Emissions

    15 December 2010

    According to new reports from Renewable UK, the cost of technology must become cheaper in order for the UK to lower its carbon emissions. It… By Jason Drew (electric) [mappress] Source: electric, December 15, 2010

  • UK MSC marks green skills progress ahead of COP26

    15 October 2021
    Authorities & Government, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy

    The UK’s Maritime Skills Commission (MSC) has marked progress on developing green skills to drive the transition to net zero in its second annual report released on 14 October.

  • UK Lawyer Discusses Legal Implications of Overweight Offshore Workers

    7 August 2014
    Authorities & Government

    Kirk Tudhope, employment lawyer and partner with the UK North East law firm Ledingham Chalmers, said that the European Court of Justice (ECJ) is currently considering whether being substantially overweight is a “protected characteristic” under EU and therefore UK employment legislation. He said: “If the answer is yes from the ECJ then employees who are […]

  • ode Supports RWE Dea UK’s North Sea Operations

    25 September 2013

    International engineering and operations support services contractor, Offshore Design Engineering (ode), has won a five-year contract for the provision of operations support services to the Southern North Sea operations of energy company RWE Dea UK Limited. The £40m contract marks the start of another phase in an eight-year relationship with RWE Dea UK which has […]

  • UK: South Boats Delivers Two 19m WFSVs

    15 August 2012

    Seacat Services Ltd. has taken delivery of two, ‘Seacat Endeavour’ and ‘Seacat Reliance’, South Boats 19m wind farm service vessels. ‘Seacat Endeavour’ and ‘Seacat Reliance’ will be followed by four further 24m wind farm service vessels in 2012/13. ‘Seacat Endeavour’ and ‘Seacat Reliance’ have an LOA of 21m, Beam of 7.4m, Draught of 1.1m and lightship […]

  • UK Launches Its First Ever Maritime Security Strategy

    15 May 2014

    The UK’s first ever National Strategy for Maritime Security was published at the UK Chamber of Shipping on Tuesday, May 13, by the Shipping and Armed Forces Ministers. The publication was characterized as “a major step forward for the shipping industry and demonstrates the UK’s commitment to seafarer safety and securing world trade.” The maritime […]

  • Cuadrilla of UK to Complete Environmental Impact Assessment for Exploration Wells

    14 March 2013

    Cuadrilla of UK said it has strengthened its commitment to environmental assessments and shale exploration in Lancashire. Francis Egan, Cuadrilla’s Chief Executive, said: “Ongoing technical analysis of the data we have gathered from our exploration of the Bowland Basin Shale in Lancashire has confirmed our assessment that the 1200 km2 licence area holds at least […]

  • UK Offshore Wind Contracts Await Innovators and Cost Cutters

    24 November 2015
    Business & Finance, Human Capital, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    Companies hoping to win contracts in the GBP 25 billion UK offshore wind farm investment must be innovative and cut their costs to be part of it, over 250 supply chain representatives heard during an event to celebrate Offshore Wind Week held in Lowestoft. Businesses supplying services, products and skills to help meet the target of […]