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  • SEAI calls on Irish industry to apply for H2020 energy funding

    30 September 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has called on the Irish industry, academia and the public sector to apply for the next round of energy research funding through the Horizon 2020 funding programme. Launched last year, Horizon 2020 is the EU’s largest research and innovation programme with an energy budget of €6 billion for […]

  • Unlocking Inland Waterways

    13 November 2015
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The European Investment Bank today took part in the inauguration of the fourth lock in the Belgian town of Lanaye, close to Liege and just across the border from the Dutch city of Maastricht. In the company of several Belgian and Dutch Ministers and EIB Vice President Pim van Ballekom, King Philip of the Belgians […]

  • Limerick Uni Backs Irish Offshore Renewables Sector with EUR 2 Million ROV

    9 May 2018
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    On 23 April, University of Limerick (UL) launched a EUR 2 million Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), delivered by Forum Energy Technologies and fine-tuned by researches from UL’s Centre for Robotics and Intelligence Systems. The ROV will be used for inspection, repair and maintenance of underwater parts of offshore renewable energy structures. 

  • Round the Island fever

    31 May 2006

    Entries have now closed for this year’s JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race and over 1,600 boats are expected on the start line this coming Saturday 3 June. Amongst those enjoying the race will be Dame Ellen MacArthur and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. In 1969 Robin was the first person to sail solo, non-stop round […]

  • Floating Islands of Excess

    22 March 2007

    With its sleek Mega-Cruiser design, the Wally is the Maybach of yachts: the top luxury brand for the world’s rich and famous. Now Wally’s founder Luca Bassani has outdone himself — with the 99-meter long ‘Wally Island.’

  • Exciting Developments for Zeeland Seaports

    20 August 2012

    The past year was successful for Zeeland Seaports. The transshipment in the port fared better than expected with an 8% increase. The port does not yet know what 2012 will bring and is thus reserved in the estimations. The economic climate is still troublesome. Yet there are developments that will hopefully make this year as […]

  • SmartBay Becomes New Member of Ocean Energy Europe

    10 June 2014
    Technology

    Ireland’s marine test & demonstration facility actively seeks European wave device developers wishing to undertake funded sea trials in Ireland’s ¼ ocean energy test site. Irelands National Marine Test and Demonstration facility is located approximately 1.5km East of Spiddal on Ireland’s west coast. The Galway Bay test site is located within the national marine facility […]

  • Environment Minister Hails Offshore Renewable Opportunity for Northern Ireland

    31 January 2013
    Authorities & Government

    The significant contribution and key needs of the renewable energy industry to the economic and environmental future of Northern Ireland will top the agenda at the annual Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG) conference being held today (31 January) in Belfast. The “NI wind energy – the scale of the opportunity” conference will also examine […]

  • Ireland: Sea Fibre Networks Launches Bright Fibre

    7 September 2012

    Sea Fibre Networks (SFN), owner and operator of Europe’s most advanced sub-sea telecoms network, CeltixConnect, announced the launch of Bright Fibre. Bright Fibre, part of the C-Fibre portfolio, empowers service providers and enterprises with the benefits of dark fibre without the associated complications of management. SFN manages the dark fibre on behalf of the customer […]

  • LNG-fueled Ireland first to bunker at Port of Brunsbüttel

    1 February 2017
    Vessels

    LNG-fueled cement carrier, Ireland, became the first vessel to bunker liquefied natural gas in the Elbe port of Brunsbüttel.

  • Minesto engages Northern Ireland tidal testing support

    12 October 2018
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    Swedish marine energy developer Minesto has hired two local marine service providers for its long-term tidal energy technology trials in Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland.

  • Ireland allocates €4.5M for ocean research, €68M for renewables

    14 October 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Ireland has allocated €4.5 million for ocean energy research activities in 2016. As announced by the Ireland’s Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources (DCENR), Alex White, €68 million has been designated for energy efficiency and renewable energy under the 2016 budget, and the funding is expected to support an estimated 2,750 jobs. Alex White (pictured) said: “We […]

  • Providence: Drilling Commences on Dunquin Exploration Prospect (Ireland)

    23 April 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Providence Resources P.l.c., (“Providence”) the Irish oil and gas exploration and appraisal company, confirms that drilling activities have now commenced on the 44/23-1 Dunquin exploration prospect in Frontier Exploration Licence (FEL) 3/04, off the west coast of Ireland. ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Ireland (Offshore) Limited (27.5% interest) operates FEL 3/04 on behalf of its partners, […]

  • Providence Provides Barryroe Field Resource Update (Ireland)

    5 April 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Providence Resources P.l.c., (‘Providence’) the Irish oil and gas exploration and development company, provides a resource update on the Barryroe oil field in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore Ireland. Providence (80%) operates Barryroe on behalf of its partner Lansdowne Oil and Gas plc (20%). The area which is located in Standard Exploration Licence (SEL) […]

  • Scotland to Join Forces with Ireland for Renewable Energy Progress

    21 December 2011

    The focus is offshore when it comes to renewable energy in Scotland, but the Scots figure that to really get the most out of the wind… By Pete Danko ( earthtechling ) [mappress] Source: earthtechling, December 21, 2011

  • Repsol Acquires Stake in Dunquin Licence, Offshore Ireland

    19 September 2011

    Spanish oil group Repsol has farmed into Providence Resources Irish offshore ‘Dunquin’ licence, the Irish oil and gas company said on Monday Source: Reuters [mappress] Source: Reuters,September 19, 2011;

  • Ocean Installer Completes Corrib Field Contract (Ireland)

    3 September 2012
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Ocean Installer has just successfully completed a contract for a pipeline survey and boulder relocation at the Corrib field. The job was part of the development of the Corrib gas field and the contract covered the survey of a 20-inch, 83km long offshore pipeline and the relocation of about 250 boulders, clearing a 12-metre wide […]

  • Ireland consulting on offshore wind grid development policy

    10 June 2020
    Authorities & Government

    Ireland’s Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) has launched consultation on the country’s grid development policy for offshore wind. The consultation period was opened on 10 June and will close on 1 July. In its Climate Action Plan published in June 2019, the Irish government committed to having at least 3.5 GW of offshore […]

  • TGS Begins Crean 3D Shoot Off Ireland

    10 July 2017
    Operations & Maintenance

    TGS has started the acquisition of the Crean 3D multi-client project on the Irish Atlantic Margin with the Shearwater GeoServices 3D vessel Polar Marquis, Europa Oil & Gas informed. It is anticipated 3D seismic will be acquired over Europa’s 30% owned licensing option 16/19 (LO 16/19) during summer 2017. Europa farmed out a 70% interest in […]

  • Ireland: Mayor Pushes for Galway Port Development Plan

    3 February 2011

    The Galway Port Development Plan is an “ambitious” project which will help open up the entire region and secure Galway’s sustainable … By Martina Nee (advertiser) [mappress] Source: advertiser, February 3, 2011;

  • Ireland: Dublin Port Prepares for ABR Dredging Project

    7 March 2014

    Dublin Port Company has lodged a planning application with An Bord Pleanála for its Alexandra Basin Redevelopment (ABR) Project. The application is being made under the Planning and Development Act and follows a twelve month consultation with industry, government, customer and community stakeholders. The ABR Project involves an application to An Bord Pleanála for permission […]

  • Ireland: Shannon River Dredging Project Causes Controversy

    9 November 2011

    Waterways Ireland has insisted that dredging work being carried out on the Shannon – to clear the way into Limerick Marina – is in complianc… By Mike Dwane (limerickleader) [mappress] Source: limerickleader, November 9, 2011

  • Ireland: DLHC Commences Work on Harbour Development Project

    7 July 2011
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) has commenced work on the Harbour Development project with an estimated investment of $334 million at Carlisle Pier, Dún Laoghaire Port, Leinster Province, Ireland. The project involves construction of 300 new homes, berthing for large cruisers and food and beverage outlets. It also includes construction of marine, leisure, residential, commercial […]

  • Ireland: Skerries Harbour Dredging Step Closer to Realization

    12 June 2012

    Dredging work should get underway shortly in the South Mouth of Skerries harbour, after news that the last funding element is in place to complete the £286,000 project. Shetland Islands Council has been given approval for £71,550 of European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) towards the cost of the works. The scheme will give vessels an […]

  • Ireland: PGS starts 3D seismic survey for Woodside

    30 June 2016
    Project & Tenders

    Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) started the Bréanann 3D seismic program, located in the Frontier Exploration Licence 3/14 in the Porcupine Basin, Irish Atlantic, on June 27 for the Australian energy company Woodside.   Woodside is the operator of licences FEL 3/14 and FEL 4/14 in the Irish Atlantic with 85% interest, and Petrel Resources is its partner with 15% […]