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  • Ireland Holds Great Wave Energy Potential

    22 June 2011

     AS THE world economy catches its breath and prepares to advance, there never was a better time for the Government to promote renewable … [mappress] Source: irishtimes, June 22, 2011;

  • Ireland Drafting Guidance for Offshore Renewables Development

    23 September 2016
    Authorities & Government, Research & Development

    A 12-week public consultation on two draft Guidance documents to help support the development of offshore renewable energy in Ireland has opened yesterday, 22 September. The draft documents aim to provide Guidance on the preparation of Environment Impact Statements (EIS) and Natura Impact Statements (NIS) for offshore renewable energy projects and Guidance on Marine Baseline […]

  • LEANWIND Floating Wind Turbine Showcased in Ireland

    8 December 2016
    Technology

    Performance of LEANWIND’s scaled version of a floating wind turbine has been demonstrated in the wave tank of the Lir National Ocean Test Facility.  With more than 50 experts in offshore wind energy from across Europe gathered in Cork at the end of the last month to discuss the findings of the €10 million LEANWIND project, […]

  • Gilmore Signs UK-Ireland Maritime Agreement

    3 April 2013
    Authorities & Government

    The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D. has signed the Agreement establishing a single maritime boundary between the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) and continental shelves of Ireland and the UK. The signing ceremony took place in Dublin on Friday with the British Ambassador to Ireland, Dominick Chilcott. The Agreement brings […]

  • Seatricity to Test Its Wave Device in Ireland

    2 July 2015
    Research & Development, Technology

    Seatricity Ltd, a Cornwall-based wave energy company, will spend the week of 13th-18th July tank-testing its Oceanus 2 device in the Beaufort Wave basin at the Hydraulics and Marine Research Centre of the University College Cork, Ireland. Aims of the trial will include analysis of further optimisation options affecting predicted device outputs for use as […]

  • Ireland Gives Multi-Million Boost to Energy

    15 October 2015
    Authorities & Government, Research & Development

    Irish Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Alex White T.D., announced details of his Department’s 2016 budget on Tuesday. A total of EUR 195 million will be provided in 2016 to support programmes in communications, energy, broadcasting and natural resources. Minister White emphasised that he had secured an increase in funding, enabling his Department […]

  • Ireland Gets Marine Renewables Research Centre

    13 July 2015
    Research & Development

    An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. has officially opened the UCC Beaufort Building in Ringaskiddy, which will provide Ireland with infrastructure for renewable energy and maritime research to power the ‘blue economy’. The 4,700m squared five storey building features wave simulators, test tanks, workshops and offices. Named after the Irish hydrographer and globally adopted Beaufort Wind […]

  • Ireland: Tidal Ventures Seeks Hydrographic Survey Services

    6 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Bord Gais Eireann, on behalf of Tidal Ventures Ltd, a joint venture between Bord Gais and OpenHydro, is seeking a contractor to undertake hydrographic survey services for a tidal energy project. Tidal Ventures wishes to procure an offshore geophysical survey for a tidal energy development at Torr Head off the north coast of Antrim. The […]

  • Block Island Subsea Cable Lands in Rhode Island

    4 July 2016
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    Installation of a 20-mile subsea cable that connects Block Island to Rhode Island mainland and links the first U.S. offshore wind farm to the National Grid’s power system has been completed. “This significant milestone in developing renewable offshore wind generated energy is the result of years of work by hundreds of people,” said Rudy Wynter, president and COO […]

  • Island Offshore Wins Charter for Island Champion PSV

    19 February 2013

    Norway’s Island Offshore has announced that Team Marine has declared the second, of five, one year option on the large platform supply vessel MV Island Champion. The vessel has been on charter with Team Marine since she was delivered in 2006 and is presently supporting the Captain oil field at the UKCS. “Island Offshore looks […]

  • Block Island Subsea Cable Reaches Rhode Island

    13 April 2016
    Storage

    A 20-mile long, 34.5kV submarine cable for the first US offshore wind farm arrived last weekend from South Korea to Quonset Point, Rhode Island. This custom-designed transmission cable, developed by South Korean LS Cable & System Ltd., will interconnect to the 30MW Block Island offshore wind farm and will transport energy from Block Island to Narragansett. The cable […]

  • Ireland and Germany formalise cooperation on green hydrogen

    2 June 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vision

    The Irish Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the German Federal Research Ministry have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDoI) on cooperation in the field of green hydrogen. The Irish Department said that realising the full potential of offshore renewable energy resources in Ireland will be a major opportunity for green hydrogen […]

  • Greystones Harbour Redevelopment Under Way (Ireland)

    3 February 2011

    The rebuilt Greystones harbour in Co Wicklow may be reopened to the public with the removal of the hoardings by mid-summer…   BY TIM O’BRIEN (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, February 3, 2011;

  • Plan for Dublin Port Development Refused (Ireland)

    10 June 2010

    An Bord Pleanála has today refused the Dublin Port Company permission to implement an expansion plan for the port. [mappress] Source: irishtimes, June 10, 2010;

  • Ireland: Great News for Six Regional Harbours

    22 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Funding of €7.4 million for urgent remedial works at six regional harbours has been announced by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar. The funding will pay for repairs and safety works on essential harbour infrastructure, and is likely to benefit the local economy, promote leisure activities and support the fishing industry. “This funding […]

  • Ireland: Bids Invited for Bandon Dredging Scheme

    30 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Office of Public Works (OPW) has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Bandon dredging project. This development program, named the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme, will involve dredging of the Bandon Town canal for approximately 3.6km and construction of new defense walls. The Bandon flood protection project will also include construction of new […]

  • OSIL Buoy to Monitor Dredging Project in Ireland

    25 October 2018
    Business & Finance

    A turbidity monitoring buoy built by OSIL is to be re-deployed by BAM Construction on a further dredging project in Ireland. The buoy was originally purchased as part of a network to monitor the dredging activity for the new Bantry Harbor Marina (Cork, Ireland), part of the €8.5 million Bantry Inner Harbor Redevelopment project, which […]

  • Ireland Backs Marine R&D Projects

    12 January 2016
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    The Minister for Jobs, Richard Burton, together with the Minister for Research, Innovation and Skills, Damien English, today announced details of a €28 million investment in research equipment and facilities through Science Foundation Ireland. A total of 21 exemplary research projects will be supported in sectors including marine renewable energy. Namely, UCC/Marinet secured €2.2 million […]

  • RS Aqua to Represent SubCtech in UK and Ireland

    18 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Effective January 2013, RS Aqua announced the signing of an agreement to represent Kiel based SubCtech GmbH, the German manufacturer of the “PowerPack” and “OceanPack” ranges. The contract appoints RS Aqua as sales and support providers in the UK and Ireland. With more than 25 years scientific and industry-based experience in marine technology, SubCtech, headed by […]

  • Providence Eyes Ireland Offshore Licencing Round

    27 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and appraisal company, has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31st December 2013. Throughout 2013, the Company has continued to focus on progressing the multi-well drilling programme offshore Ireland. This is the largest and most comprehensive drilling programme ever undertaken offshore Ireland, representing an […]

  • CETO Wave Energy Ireland Licence Approved

    6 May 2013
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd. announces that the Irish Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr Phil Hogan T.D., has approved its application for a Foreshore License in respect of site investigation works between Freagh Point and Spanish Point, Co. Clare. This site was originally selected by CWE’s 100% owned Irish […]

  • Providence Announces Barryroe Well Update (Ireland)

    21 June 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Lansdowne Oil & Gas plc, the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company, received the announcement today of the technical update by Providence Resources plc (“Providence”) on the successful Barryroe appraisal well 48/24-10z in the North Celtic Sea. Lansdowne has a 20% interest in the Barryroe project. The announcement by Providence as operator stated the […]

  • Ireland: Providence’s Finance Director Steps Down

    11 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Directors of Providence Resources P.l.c. (“Providence”), the London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM) quoted oil and gas exploration and production company announce that Mr. Philip O’Quigley has accepted an offer to become Chief Executive of Falcon Oil and Gas Ltd, a Canadian listed oil and gas exploration business. Accordingly, Mr. O’Quigley is stepping down from […]

  • UCC Scientists Map Seabed Offshore Ireland

    12 December 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    University College Cork (UCC) scientists have produced the first detailed charts of part of Ireland’s offshore bedrock geology, using… LORNA SIGGINS (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes , December 12, 2011;  Image: Infomar

  • NOC: Scientists in ROV Expedition Off Ireland

    8 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    A team of thirteen scientists, including 7 NOC researchers, recently completed a two week expedition on the RV Celtic Explorer, where they made new discoveries relating to the geology and biological habitats of the south-eastern slope of Rockall Bank. Dr Huvenne, co-chief scientist along with Dr Aggeliki Georgiopoulou from University College Dublin, led the expedition […]