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  • Sumitomo Gallops Towards Co-Owning UK 336MW OWF

    9 August 2016
    Business & Finance

    The deal on Sumitomo Corporation’s indirect acquisition of 12.5% share of the 336MW Galloper offshore wind farm is closing this month, according to SgurrEnergy, who provided independent technical advisory services to Sumitomo Corporation. The services provided by SgurrEnergy included an assessment of the project’s permitting situation, contracting status and structure, construction timescales, capital and operating cost estimates […]

  • Partners to Grow LNG as Marine Fuel in UK, North Sea

    23 November 2016
    Business & Finance

    ExxonMobil, Babcock International Group, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), Calor and Orkney Islands Council have signed an agreement to collaborate in the Caledonia LNG project. The aim is to develop the infrastructure, storage and technical support needed to enable safe liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations for customers in the north of the UK and North Sea, […]

  • ION taps Shearwater for UK North Sea 3D seismic

    2 September 2020
    Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Shearwater GeoServices has announced a new 3D seismic acquisition award for ION Geophysical’s UK Mid North Sea High (“MNSH”) program. The MNSH is one of the last remaining underexplored regions on the UK Continental Shelf and a recent well confirmed one of the first new plays in recent years. The vessel Amazon Warrior will spend […]

  • Energy Minister challenges energy sector to continue with development (UK)

    12 March 2015

    Energy Minister Matthew Hancock MP has challenged the energy sector supply chain to continue with the development of new and innovative solutions to maximise UK resources and take advantage of international opportunities. Speaking at the NOF Energy annual conference, Energy: A Balanced Future, Hancock said the Government had been listening to representations from industry to […]

  • Cable Installation Starts on Gwynt y Môr OWF, UK

    19 March 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    The latest stage in the construction of Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm, off the North Wales coast, has got underway with the start of inter-array cable installation. The subsea cables will connect all 160 turbines to the two offshore substations already installed more than eight miles off North Wales in Liverpool Bay. The work […]

  • Top Names Line Up for EEEGR 2013 Conference (UK)

    20 August 2013

    With future energy supplies high on the nation’s agenda, the flagship EEEGR2013 Conference in Norwich next month will be one of the most significant in the East of England Energy Group’s history. The pending development of some of the world’s biggest windfarms off the region’s coast and the renewed ’dash for gas’ in the Southern […]

  • UK: Hydratight Forms Strategic Partnership with Professional Diving Academy

    23 December 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

      Hydratight has formed a strategic partnership with one of the world’s leading commercial diver training schools. Hydratight and the UK-based Professional Diving Academy will collaborate on specialist courses aimed at improving both subsea joint integrity and skills, as well as diver safety. The partnership aims to fill a gap in the current training provision […]

  • Houlder Installs Pile Gripper Arms on MPI Discovery (UK)

    16 August 2013

    Houlder has installed 650t pile gripper arms on the MPI Discovery jack-up vessel. “The challenge of handling offshore wind turbine piles has grown along with their size,” commented Frederic Perdrix, Chief Technical Officer, as Houlder delivered its latest piece of bespoke equipment. The pile Gripper Arms, installed this week, stabilise 6m diameter 650t steel piles […]

  • Houlder, MPI Offshore Install Pile Gripper Arms (UK)

    16 August 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    Houlder and MPI Offshore prove bigger is better by installing 650t pile Gripper Arms. The pile Gripper Arms, installed this week, stabilise 6m diameter 650t steel piles as they are driven into the seabed by the MPI Discovery installation jack up vessel. Installed on the vessel’s stern below deck level, they provide resistance to wave, […]

  • UK: Lord-Lieutenant Presents Queen’s Award for Enterprise to SMD

    28 June 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

      SMD has been formally presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise by the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear. The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Nigel Sherlock, presented the Award in the International Trade Category as part of a visit to SMD’s head office and manufacturing facilities in Wallsend, North East England. The company is one of the […]

  • Oil & Gas UK welcomes Government’s Consultation on uHPHT Allowance

    23 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Oil & Gas UK has welcomed the announcement that today (July 23) the government has published a consultation on a new cluster area allowance to support investment in ultra high pressure, high temperature (uHPHT) oil and gas fields. Michael Tholen, Oil & Gas UK’s economics director, said: “We welcome the announcement by HM Treasury that […]

  • Decom North Sea Elects 10 New Directors (UK)

    10 October 2012

    Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil & gas decommissioning forum, held its annual general meeting last night in St Andrews, with 10 new directors elected from across all sectors of the decommissioning industry. The meeting heard that the supply chain body now has 213 fee paying members. Attendees were also given an overview of […]

  • UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards Winners Announced

    1 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    The winners of the UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards were confirmed on Wednesday 30 April in an awards ceremony held at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. The event, sponsored by Maersk Oil UK, recognises and honours the companies and people who embody the spirit of safety and innovation across the sector. Robert Paterson, […]

  • 2011 is Very Important Year For Renewable Energy Industry (UK)

    2 March 2011

    Government reforms of the energy market will be crucial in deciding whether the UK will meet its renewable energy and emission targets, the…   by Martin Ellis (uswitch) [mappress]   Source: uswitch , March 02, 2011

  • UK: Feedback Period for Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Ends

    9 August 2012

    After months of public consultation events, yesterday was the last day for giving written feedback to E.ON for the Rampion offshore wind farm project, which will go before planners in October. The company extended the consultation period to allow the public to see the environmental statement. The wind farm, which would be located 8 miles […]

  • Atlantic Array Could Use South Wales Ports, UK

    2 August 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Substations or cable laying for Atlantic Array offshore wind farm would not be built in South Wales but in north Devon, it has been said on a planning meeting of Carmarthenshire Council. However, the ports of South Wales could play a huge role in transporting components and materials to and from the development site. This […]

  • UK: shale gas exploration to be banned from national parks

    28 January 2015

    The UK’s Government said it is committed to banning fracking in National Parks, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

  • Converter station suppliers selected for UK subsea electricity superhighway

    13 September 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders

    National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and SP Energy Networks have selected preferred grid suppliers for HVDC converter stations for the 2 GW Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) subsea electricity superhighway. The 525kV, £2.5 billion HVDC link will connect Torness in East Lothian, Scotland, to Hawthorn Pit in County Durham, England, enabling the transmission of renewable […]

  • GL Garrad Hassan Supports Kawasaki Tidal Project (UK)

    14 November 2011

    According to official studies, the theoretical worldwide generation potential of tidal energy has been estimated at over 7,800 TWh/year. Working to support the growth in this emerging sector of the renewable energy industry, tidal energy experts from GL Garrad Hassan are aiding Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the development and deployment of its 1MW prototype tidal […]

  • Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Critical Before 2020 (UK)

    21 November 2011

    As offshore wind energy projects evolve and as developers, manufacturers and energy utilities continue to invest, a short-term reduction in costs is unrealistic if the sector is to realise its true potential. This is according to Intertek METOC, specialist marine consultancy that provides impartial advice to the finance, investment and development communities. With European offshore […]

  • Sterling Resources Raises $37.5 Mln for Breagh Project in UK

    5 March 2013

    Canadian listed international oil and gas company Sterling Resources Ltd. has closed the first tranche of the private placement  portion of its previously announced offering of 73,333,334 common shares in the capital of the Company on a bought deal basis (the “Offering”). Pursuant to the First Tranche, 50,000,000 Common Shares were issued at a price […]

  • UK: OMM Names New Business Development Director

    11 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has announced the appointment of Business Development Director Ian Gaitch to the company. Ian joined OMM in late February of this year; bringing to the role over 25 years’ experience in the submarine cable industry both on and offshore. As well as Ian’s 7 years of experience as a Business Development […]

  • UK: Chelsea to Resolve Challenges of Effective River Monitoring

    15 June 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Chelsea Technologies Group is addressing the challenges of effective monitoring of rivers, estuaries and coastal regions against outflow events from waste water treatment works and farm slurry. These challenges have been driven by the EU Bathing Waters Directive, which will introduce new tighter regulation in 2015. Chelsea’s new in-situ sensors also have direct applications within […]

  • ITF’s Showcase Presents New Industry Innovations (UK)

    14 August 2012
    Business & Finance

      ITF’s Annual Technology Showcase promises to be bigger, better and bolder as it brings together operators and innovators to discover and discuss the latest technology challenges in the industry. ITF, in partnership with the Department of Energy and Climate Change and PILOT, have announced today that Trevor Garlick, regional president of BP North Sea, […]

  • BMT Isis Awarded Business of the Year Title (UK)

    15 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    BMT Isis, a subsidiary of BMT Group, the international engineering, maritime and risk management consultancy, announced that it has been awarded the title of ‘Business of the Year’ by Bath and North East Somerset Council. The Council’s Chairman’s Community & Business Awards recognises inspirational, innovative and community leadership in Bath and North East Somerset. BMT […]