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  • UK: Siemens Partners with Tidal Energy Limited in DeltaStream Trial

    6 June 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Siemens Mechanical Drives has supplied pioneering tidal technology company Tidal Energy Limited (TEL) with gear units that will be part of the DeltaStream tidal stream generating device due to go on a 12-month trial in Ramsey Sound early in 2014. It will be Wales’ first commercial-scale turbine. The three Siemens gear units were recently successfully […]

  • Ministry of Defence Unveils Latest Future Warship Design (UK)

    21 August 2012

    The latest design of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship (T26 GCS), the next generation of warships, has been unveiled. The Ministry of Defence has released images showing the basic specification of the T26 GCS, which is a significant milestone in the development of this programme. The creation of the vessel will sustain […]

  • Nautronix, KTP to Further Innovate Acoustic Product Capabilities (UK)

    11 June 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    Nautronix announced the joint investment of over £180k funding in a two year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Aberdeen to further innovate Nautronix’s acoustic product capabilities, building on the strength of the established NASNet® system. This partnership received financial support from the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme (KTP). KTP aims to help businesses […]

  • Marine Current Turbines CEO Wins CBE in 2012 (UK)

    6 January 2012

    Dr Andrew Tyler, the Chief Executive Officer of tidal energy company Marine Current Turbines, has been awarded a CBE in the 2012 New Year’s Honours List, for his services to Britain’s defence as Chief Operating Officer of MOD’s Defence Equipment & Support organisation. Dr Tyler held this role at the MOD before his appointment as […]

  • UK: 27 Pct More Renewable Electricity, Report Says

    27 December 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Renewable energy is powering forward in the UK, according to the 2012 update to the Renewable Energy Roadmap published by Energy Secretary Edward Davey. Significant progress has been made on the rollout of renewable energy across the United Kingdom from July 2011 to July 2012, including:  A 27 per cent increase in overall renewable electricity […]

  • UK: SPE Aberdeen Hosts ‘Smart Energy 2011’ Seminar

    2 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    A host of Energy experts are gathering in Aberdeen on 7th June to discuss vital issues surrounding the use of ‘smart’ technologies in the Oil & Gas industry. Organised by The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section, ‘Smart Energy 2011’ aims to examine how operators of all sizes are applying technology to maximise return […]

  • LNG Tanker Due at UK South Hook Next Week

    7 May 2014
    Vessels

    The Mozah LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal from Qatar on May 14, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook LNG terminal, a part of the Qatargas 2 integrated value chain, is one of the largest LNG re-gasification […]

  • UK: Veolia Trust’s Grant Boosts Stroud Canal Dredging

    27 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    A project to restore part of the Stroudwater Canal in Stroud can go ahead thanks to a funding boost from The Veolia Environmental Trust. “We have awarded Stroud District Council a grant of £100,000 towards the restoration of 320m of canal between Wallbridge Lower Lock and Lodgemore Bridge,” they announced. The grant will be used […]

  • Stolt-Nielsen, Trafigura to Establish Bitumen Distribution Centre in UK

    22 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    Trafigura Beheer BV, an international commodities trading and logistics company, said that it has joined forces with the global bulk-liquid transportation, storage and distribution services firm, Stolt-Nielsen Limited, to develop a new bitumen distribution centre at Stolthaven Terminals’ Dagenham site, east of London. Trafigura is expecting to invest a minimum of GBP 15 million over […]

  • UK: Swathe Services Announces First Sale of SONIC 2024

    2 December 2010
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Swathe Services sales division is delighted to announce our first UK sale of the SONIC 2024 wideband high resolution shallow water multibeam echosounder. Within a matter of days of announcing the inclusion of the SONIC2024 in our rental pool of survey equipment we immediately supplied two systems for hire with a major UK survey company, on […]

  • BG Group: First Production from Everest East (UK)

    18 March 2013
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    BG Group today announced first production from its Everest East expansion project in the UK North Sea. This significant milestone is the second of seven projects BG Group plans to bring onstream in 2013 as outlined at BG Group’s annual results in February. The Everest East expansion comprises two subsea wells tied back to the […]

  • Secretary Davey affirms tidal power as part of UK’s future

    26 November 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment

    UK Energy Secretary Edward Davey has given a speech at Tidal Energy Summit about tidal energy and the challenges that industry is facing, commenting on the latest Pelamis’ administration proceedings and Siemens’ decision to abandon MCT. In his speech, Edward Davey said that the UK is the world’s foremost centre for tidal energy development, and […]

  • Challenge Capital asks support for offshore wind industry (UK)

    1 October 2010
    Business & Finance

    Following the green light for the UK’s first major offshore wind manufacturing facility on Teesside last week, Challenge Capital, who led the deal, is calling for developers to back the UK offshore wind supply chain. Says Sean McLaughlin a partner at Challenge Capital LLP who led the transaction “TAG and their new funders have put […]

  • Green Cornwall Focuses on Marine Renewable Energy Sector (UK)

    5 July 2013
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The economic potential of the emerging marine renewable energy sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and neighbouring Brittany was debated at an industry workshop at the Green Cornwall Show. Guest speakers painted an optimistic picture of the evolving opportunities for businesses in the two coastal regions, where the development of marine energy has […]

  • UK MOD Seeks Innovative Ways to Improve Maritime Security

    29 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Ministry of Defence is looking for ways to strengthen the security of maritime operations so that it can be more effective at combating illegal activities such as gun-running, people-smuggling and piracy. The Royal Navy provides the main defence of the UK’s seas and overseas territories and ensures safe navigation, transport and trade in national […]

  • UK: Drain Center to Supply Specialist Pipework for Humber Gateway

    13 December 2012
    Business & Finance, Storage

    Drain Center has won a contract to supply specialist pipework for a new £736 million high-profile wind farm construction project, located approximately eight kilometres off the East Yorkshire coast. The 12 month contract, currently valued at £300,000, saw Drain Center selected by PBU (UK) Ltd of Sedgefield, Stockton-On-Tees, to provide more than 33 kilometres of […]

  • Total, Shell join UK’s floating wind centre of excellence

    22 June 2020
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Total, Shell and eight offshore wind developers have joined Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s national Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOWCoE) in the UK. The eight offshore wind developers include EDF Renewables, EDP Renewables, Equinor, ESB, Mainstream Renewable Power, ScottishPower Renewables, SSE Renewables, and Offshore Wind Power Ltd (OWPL), a Joint Venture between the […]

  • 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: ROVOP Announces New Contract Wins and Senior Appointments

    11 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Award-winning energy services company ROVOP has secured a series of contracts worth a total of £7million for work on major offshore windfarms across Europe. The increasing demand for the services of rapidly-evolving subsea business has also led the company to announce the strengthening of its management team with two senior appointments. ROVOP, which supplies high-performance […]

  • UK: Rolls-Royce to Power Wind Farm Support Vessels

    23 May 2012

    Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has secured a contract to supply water jets for four new wind farm support vessels to be built by South Boats for offshore company MPI. The 19 metre long catamarans will be used to transfer people and cargo to the growing number of offshore wind farms around the coast […]

  • UK: Ellis Holds London Array Wind Farm Cables

    28 May 2012
    Storage

    Emperor cable cleats from Yorkshire-based manufacturer, Ellis are being installed on a wind farm project that when complete will power over 470,000 homes. The cleats, which were specified by JDR Cable Systems, are being used on the London Array Offshore Wind Farm, which is currently being built 20km off the Kent and Essex coast in […]

  • Bond to Provide Helicopter Support to Greater Gabbard OWF (UK)

    9 August 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Bond Air Services (Bond) will provide helicopter support to deliver maintenance technicians by hoist to the Greater Gabbard’s 140 turbines – the first helicopter operation of its kind in the UK. The wind farm has a generation capacity of around 500MW, enough to power approximately 530,000 homes. The service will use a Eurocopter EC135T2i aircraft, […]

  • UK: Stork Wins OCA Challenge Award for Innovation 2012

    29 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Stork Technical Services won the ‘Innovation’ accolade at the OCA (Offshore Contractors Association) Challenge Awards for its industry-first hot bolt clamp technology. The Challenge Award for Innovation 2012 honours those who have contributed to business success through innovative practices, products or industry initiatives. Stork was presented with the award by Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for […]

  • UK: Cape nets more North Sea work with Perenco

    5 October 2016
    Business & Finance

    Cape plc, an international provider of industrial services to the energy and natural resources sectors, has been awarded an extension and expansion of its current contract with Perenco in the UK. Cape said on Wednesday that, under this framework agreement, the company will provide multi-discipline industrial and support services across a number of Perenco assets […]

  • Mystery operator puts Sparrows in charge of inspection on UK assets

    11 November 2020
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    Sparrows Group has secured a five-year contract with “a major UK Continental Shelf operator” to provide inspection services across its assets in the region.