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  • UK PM Names New Energy Minister

    15 July 2014
    Authorities & Government

    UK Prime Minister David Cameron is currently reshuffling his Cabinet and announcing new ministerial appointments. Matthew Hancock is appointed as Minister of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Minister of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change and Minister of State for Portsmouth. He takes the place of Michael Fallon MP, who had […]

  • Renewable energy outperforms fossil fuels in UK

    25 March 2021
    Authorities & Government, Transition

    Renewable electricity generation in the UK outperformed fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2020, with offshore and onshore wind providing more than half of the country’s renewable electricity last year. Renewables generated 43 per cent of the UK’s electricity, while fossil fuels provided 38.5 per cent. Offshore and onshore wind accounted for 24.2 […]

  • UK: ROVOP Wins Hat-Trick of Awards

    22 March 2013

    Fast-growing subsea specialist ROVOP has won a hat-trick of awards in less than a year after being named Great Small Company at last night’s SPE Offshore Achievement Awards.  The Offshore Achievement Awards recognise exceptional business growth, innovation, safety breakthroughs and collaborative efforts, all of which contribute to ensuring that the UK remains at the forefront […]

  • UK: Valiant Contracts Stena Carron Drillship

    6 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    Yesterday, April 5, Valiant Petroleum plc announced it had entered into a contract to secure a firm rig slot on the Stena Carron drillship to drill the Handcross prospect located in UK Blocks 204/18b West of Shetlands. Based on the Stena Carron’s current schedule the rig slot is expected to fall within the first quarter […]

  • CHC gets extension on Neptune’s UK assets

    4 June 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Project & Tenders

    Offshore helicopter operator CHC has been awarded a contract extension by Neptune Energy for operations in the UK North Sea.

  • UK Offshore Wind Generation Goes Up

    30 June 2016

    UK electricity generated from offshore wind increased by 10.0 per cent to 5.1TWh in the first quarter of 2016, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) reported in its latest energy statistics. The offshore wind generation went up due to an increase in capacity, according to DECC. Meanwhile, generation from onshore wind decreased by 10.5 per cent […]

  • Total: Elgin Gas Leak Continuing (UK)

    28 March 2012

    On 25 March, Total reported that a gas leak following a well operation occurred on the same day at the wellhead platform on the Elgin gas field which is located in the UK North Sea approximately 240 km east of Aberdeen. Total immediately launched internal emergency procedures and Crisis Management Teams have been mobilized in […]

  • Nexen Kicks Off Golden Eagle (UK)

    3 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Nexen Petroleum UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, has started production from its Golden Eagle Area Development (GEAD) in the UK North Sea. The GEAD includes development of the Golden Eagle, Peregrine and Solitaire fields. The fields are located in blocks 20/1S, 20/1N and 14/26a of the North Sea, and are located 70km northeast of […]

  • UK Launches Study to Improve Maritime Industry

    26 November 2014

    The United Kingdom’s Transport Minister John Hayes has launched a wide-ranging study that will look at how to boost the UK’s multi-billion pound maritime industry. The work will look at all aspects of the sector to identify where and how improvements can be made to generate growth. The study will report in summer 2015 and is expected […]

  • UK: A&P North East on Right Track

    24 August 2012

    A&P North East recently welcomed a number of clients to their two facilities, one on the Tees near Middlesbrough and one on the Tyne near Newcastle. Among those visiting the Tyne yard were Van Oord, with their vessel Ham 601. Arriving towards the end of July for a short stay the vessel underwent structural steel […]

  • UK: RenewableUK Cymru Appionts New Chairman

    10 May 2012

    Jonathan Cawley from West Coast Energy has been appointed the new chairman of RenewableUK Cymru, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine renewables industries in Wales. He is currently planning and development manager at Mold-based West Coast Energy where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s interests in Wales. He is a […]

  • UK: Contractor Appointed for Pwllheli Harbour Dredging

    21 February 2013

    The Pwllheli harbour dredging plan is progressing well, according to the Cambrian News Online. This development work will include: – dredging work to maintain the sailing channel; – building of a quay wall; – installation of new flexible pontoon berths. Jones Bros of Ruthin have been appointed for the completion of these tasks, the Cambrian […]

  • CMA CGM to launch startup accelerator in UK

    5 October 2023
    Automation, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Equipment, Green Marine, Innovation, IT & Software, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development, Technology, Transition, Vessels

    French shipping major CMA CGM Group plans to launch ZEBOX UK, a global startup accelerator, in Manchester this month. The Manchester-based startup accelerator is ZEBOX’s sixth innovation hub in the world, focusing on operational efficiency, decarbonization, future of work and artificial intelligence in supply chain, logistics, transport, energy and beyond. With five universities, attractive financial […]

  • UK and Taiwan Bolster Offshore Wind Ties

    13 March 2019
    Authorities & Government, Ports & Logistics

    The British Office in Taipei and Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on joint co-operation in respect of the development of Taiwan’s offshore wind industry. Under this MoU, further exchange in the areas of policy, strategy, technology, operations and maintenance to promote offshore wind port and marine sector will be […]

  • UK: Collecting Machine Assembly Kicks Off

    28 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Nautilus Minerals Inc. stated that the assembly of its second of three Seafloor Production Tools, the Collecting Machine, has commenced this week at Soil Machine Dynamics’ facility at Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Nautilus’ CEO, Mike Johnston, said: “Having already announced in April this year, the completion of the assembly of the Bulk Cutter, we are […]

  • Subsea UK Backs MATE ROV Challenge

    5 February 2016
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    Subsea UK has committed £20,000 to the Scottish MATE ROV competition, the industry body announced at Subsea Expo. The initiative, organised by the Robert Gordon University, encourages young engineers to design and test underwater machinery with help from industry mentors. Subsea UK joins BP, which has supported the competition since its first year, as headline sponsors, […]

  • Carnegie seeks professionals for UK wave project

    30 November 2016
    Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    Australian wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy is looking to expand its team with professionals who would help the company deliver its CETO 6 wave energy project at Wave Hub, Cornwall.

  • UK Minister Visits DONG Energy in Belfast

    26 April 2012
    Authorities & Government

    The UK energy Minister Charles Hendry was welcomed by DONG Energy’s head of UK Wind Power Christian T. Skakkebæk at Belfast Harbour this week.  The harbour is now being turned into a bespoke offshore wind construction facility. DONG Energy signed a letter of intent to lease the facility at the start of next year, for […]

  • UK: BP Extends Safe Caledonia Contract

    29 May 2012

    BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (‘BP’) has extended the contract duration for the use of Safe Caledonia accommodation rig at the Andrew Area Development Project in the UK sector of the North Sea. The revised contract period incorporates operations at the Magnus platform and extends the contract by seven months to end March 2014. The […]

  • Subsea7 to Support Redevelopment of Schiehallion Field (UK)

    6 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    Subsea 7, a seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services to the offshore energy industry, has been awarded a BP project, worth approximately $30 million, under the SCIRM Frame Agreement Contract to support the redevelopment of the Schiehallion Field, west of Shetland. The scope includes the provision of a subsea construction vessel for a period of five […]

  • UKHO Celebrates World Hydrography Day (UK)

    23 September 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

        The UK Hydrographic Office internal celebration of this year’s World Hydrography Day took place on Friday 16 September. Every year the International Hydrographic Organization and its member states’ Hydrographic Offices celebrate World Hydrography Day. This is an important opportunity to increase the overall public awareness of the vital role Hydrography plays internationally and […]

  • Dolphin Geophysical Appoints New Geophysicists (UK)

    19 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Dolphin Geophysical announced the appointment of three experienced Geophysicists who have recently joined in senior positions, reporting to Dr Gareth Williams, Chief Geophysicist. Sergio Grion has joined as Geophysical Research Manager and is based in the UK office in Tunbridge Wells. Sergio has previously worked for WesternGeco and CGGVeritas in various R&D roles and was […]

  • UK: Vattenfall to Increase Wind Power Investments

    15 June 2012

    The wind power sector is growing and Vattenfall is continually expanding its presence in the booming industry. Wind power is one of the areas where the company intends to increase its investments in the years ahead. 15 June is Global Wind Day, a good opportunity to look at the importance of wind power throughout the […]

  • InterMoor Establishes New Facility in Aberdeen, UK

    4 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    InterMoor, an Acteon company, has opened a major new storage, maintenance and inspection facility in Aberdeen, UK. The new base – on a three-acre site with a warehouse, 20 permanent onsite staff and a multi-million pound mooring inventory – will support InterMoor’s global mooring operations with a focus on Europe, Africa and Asia. The new […]

  • UK: BG Names Simon Lowth as CFO

    15 July 2013

    BG Group announced that, with effect from November 2013, Simon Lowth has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and as an Executive Director.  Simon is currently the CFO of AstraZeneca PLC and an Executive Director on its Board. He joined the biopharmaceutical company in November 2007 and is responsible for Finance, Investor Relations, and […]