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  • MCT’s SeaGen Produces More than 3GWh of Electricity (UK)

    31 January 2012

    Bristol based Marine Current Turbines (MCT) announced that its 1.2MW SeaGen device has produced more than 3GWh of electricity since its deployment in 2008. SeaGen is located in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough and it is the first of its kind to reach this level. The company has been progressing on many fronts. During 2011, two […]

  • UK: NFFO Hosts Constructive Meeting on Marine Spatial Planning

    18 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    A constructive meeting with the representatives from the Marine Management Organisation was held in the NFFO offices recently to discuss the arrival of marine spatial planning and in particular, the first two draft marine plans. These will be for the East Coast Inshore and the East Coast Offshore. Marine Plans will then be extended to […]

  • UK: Port of Cork to Monitor Seabed Ploughing in Real Time

    10 October 2013

    A project that has allowed the Port of Cork to precisely monitor and record the winter program of seabed ploughing in real time for the first ever time is being delivered by Succorfish in partnership with Irish marine communication specialists SEA-Tech. The groundbreaking exercise, which is being carried out aboard a utility vessel working to […]

  • SMD Takes Part in ‘Tidal Array in Day’ Seminar (UK)

    20 October 2011

    The first ever ‘How to Build a Tidal Array in a Day’ seminar will be held on Tuesday 25th October during the RenewableUK 2011 conference and exhibition in Manchester. And industry delegates are being invited to participate in this unique interactive event to contribute towards making Tidal Energy a commercial reality and meet renewable energy […]

  • UK firm chosen to drill well offshore Isle of Man

    17 January 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Isle of Man-based Crogga Limited has awarded Aberdeen-based energy services company THREE60 Energy with a contract to drill an appraisal well this year in the Crogga gas field in the Irish Sea. The 112/25a-2 appraisal well, called Independence, will be used to establish commercial flow rates of gas from the conventional Permian Collyhurst Sandstone reservoir. […]

  • UK firm to support oil & gas developments offshore Suriname

    24 June 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Exploration & Production, Operations & Maintenance, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Project & Tenders

    Asco has inked a deal with Kuldipsingh Port to provide technical expertise for supply base ops to support Suriname’s energy industry.

  • UK: Chevron Awards RBG with QA/QC Inspection Contract

    9 August 2011
    Business & Finance

    RBG, as a result of a bid exercise, has been awarded a three year contract to provide Chevron North Sea Limited with global QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control) inspection services. RBG have provided similar inspection services to Chevron since 2002. The contract involves the provision of both full time and ad-hoc quality personnel, including principal and […]

  • Centrica Buys UK North Sea Assets from Total

    22 February 2012

    Centrica plc said it has reached an agreement with Total E&P UK Limited to acquire their non-operated portfolio of producing oil and gas assets and associated infrastructure in the Central North Sea (CNS) for a total cash consideration of $388 million (£246 million). Around 20% of the consideration is allocated to UK tax allowances. The […]

  • Xodus Group Acquires its Way into Renewable Industry (UK)

    9 May 2011

      Fast growing engineering consultancy Xodus Group is bolstering its impressive renewables credentials by acquiring an industry leading specialist consultancy. Xodus has acquired Anglesey based James Ingram & Associates for an undisclosed sum, bringing a powerhouse of offshore wind, wave and tidal experience into the fold. The move comes as Xodus launches its new Low […]

  • EDF Launches Its First Annual Energy Day (UK)

    18 December 2012
    Human Capital

    Budding engineers will gather at the EDF Energy London Eye on Wednesday (19 Dec) as EDF Energy launches its first annual Energy Day to highlight career opportunities and the importance of engineering to the UK economy. With a drive to recruit more engineers – and a particular focus on the Women in Engineering initiative – […]

  • UK: SPE Reveals Finalists for Offshore Achievement Awards 2012

    6 February 2012
    Business & Finance

    The shortlist for the Offshore Achievement Awards has been announced recently, recognising the top individuals and companies in the energy industry. The awards, re-launched in October by the Society of Petroleum Engineers with the support of main sponsor TAQA Bratani, will celebrate the finest talent in categories including overall company performance, commitment to safety and […]

  • UK Companies See Tidal Energy Development Potential in Philippines

    7 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

      There are several sites at Philippines that investors from UK find interesting for tidal energy ventures. Nautricity is a Scotland-based firm which develops technical solutions to generate electricity from current flows which occur naturally in the world’s oceans, seas, and estuaries. The company has already identified more than eight areas suitable for producing energy […]

  • Pulsant Supports Pelamis Wave Power in Technology Development (UK)

    13 November 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Cloud, connectivity and hosting provider, Pulsant, is supporting Pelamis Wave Power by helping to manage, backup and store data vital to the development of its world-leading wave energy technology. With operations in Edinburgh and Orkney supporting two Pelamis wave machines being demonstrated at the European Marine Energy Centre off the coast of Orkney, Pelamis Wave […]

  • EMU Limited Bags Prestigious Seabed Survey Contract (UK)

    11 August 2011
    Research & Development

      The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded marine survey specialists EMU Limited (EMU) a multi-million pound hydrographic contract as part of its programme to systematically survey the waters around the UK. Using the latest dual-head high-resolution multibeamechosounders to obtain seabed depth in unprecedented detail, EMU will cover the Shallow Water Lot of the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Budget 2017: UK steers away from new green subsidies

    23 November 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    The UK government has confirmed that there will be no new subsidies for renewable power deployments until 2025 under the new scheme set to replace the Levy Control Framework (LCF) which funds new renewable electricity projects.

  • UK public stands strong behind tidal and wave energy use

    4 May 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment, Technology

    The new government statistics has shown that 79% of UK public supports the use of tidal and wave energy technologies for electricity generation.

  • Xcite Energy selects COSL rig for Bentley field (UK)

    17 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Xcite Energy has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with China Oilfield Services Limited (“COSL”), which sets out the principles for the provision of a new-build Keppel FELS N Class Plus, harsh environment jack-up drilling rig, together with equipment and personnel for the Bentley field, in the North Sea, offshore UK. Final specifications of […]

  • Subsea 7 picks UK firm for welding and coating services

    4 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Equipment, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders

    Subsea 7 has entered into a long-term deal with Pipeline Technique (PTL) for the provision of welding and coating services.

  • Heerema Wins EPCI Contract for York Platform by Centrica (UK)

    8 March 2011
    Business & Finance

      Heerema Hartlepool, one of the three fabrication locations of Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG), has been awarded the EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) contract of the 2,750 tonnes York platform destined for the York Field Development gasfield in the UK Continental Shelf. At Heerema Hartlepool the construction work of the 1,300 tonnes topsides and […]

  • UK: Wood Group to Install Two Weather Monitoring Stations

    30 October 2012

    Wood Group has been awarded a £17 million management contract to fabricate, install, commission, operate and maintain two weather monitoring stations in one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farm developments off the Norfolk and Suffolk coast. The project will be delivered by the Wood Group Kenny business unit, including leading renewable energy consultancy SgurrEnergy. […]

  • UK: Johnston Carmichael Appoints New Head of Renewable Energy

    24 October 2013

    Leading Scottish accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael announces the appointment of Stephen Dickie as Head of Renewable Energy. This is a newly created role which aims to build on Johnston Carmichael’s existing knowledge and expertise within the renewable energy arena whilst providing a comprehensive advisory service, covering a variety of technologies, with a […]

  • UK: Swire Oilfield Services Starts Works on New HQ

    25 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Global provider of offshore cargo carrying units and associated services, Swire Oilfield Services, has started work on its £4million Aberdeen headquarters, which will create up to 50 new jobs on completion. The construction is part of a £50million investment for the company this year, supporting its global business development strategy. Around £20million is earmarked for […]

  • Eight-Year-Old Names Latest Alicat Vessel (UK)

    11 June 2012

    For eight-year-old Cerys Jones it was the thrill of choosing the name for the newest Alicat Workboat built in Great Yarmouth – for the company it was the latest leg in a £10.5m contract to provide crew transfer vessels for the London Array windfarm. Thanks to Cerys, the new boat will be called Ellida Array […]

  • Russian Company Plans to Build Tidal Energy Plant in UK

    21 October 2013

     A Russian company is planning to build a tidal power plant at Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, writes the Belfast Telegraph. Based on the Kisloguskaya scheme in Russia, the tidal power plant would consist of a dam that will have a road on top, linking Ards Peninsula and Strangford. The plant would have a total capacity […]