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UK: Teesside Offshore Wind Farm Turns Yellow
Yellow transition pieces are being fitted on the Teesside Offshore Wind Farm foundations, Hartlepool mail news site reports. Installation of the foundations was completed at the end of the June. The fitting of the transition pieces presents the first phase of activities which will be followed by ins
Gas Natural Profit at EUR 767 Million (Spain)
Spanish utility Gas Natural Fenosa made a net profit during the first six months of 767 million euros, 6.7% less than the same period last year, due to the lower contribution of capital gains from the sale of assets which took place in 2011. Net profit grew by 24.3% adjusting for capital gains/losse
The Netherlands: IRENA, ECN Sign MoU to Improve Renewable Energy
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). By collaborating, both parties will strengthen their activities to more efficiency and higher quality, with the ultimate aim of enhancing sustainable
Spain: Enagas 1H Profit Up 7 Pct
Enagás of Spain reported a net profit of €185.5Mn in the first half of 2012, leaving it on track to meet guidance of flat growth for the full year. This marked a 7% increase from €173.4Mn in the first half of 2011 and was driven by the contribution from the Gaviota underground storage facility and [
Hundreds Attend Atlantic Array Public Exhibitions in North Devon, UK
As a part of the consultation regarding the Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm, a series of seven public exhibitions were held in North Devon, which have raised interest and attracted 667 people, who wanted to learn more about the new plans for the project. These exhibitions gave an opportunity for t
Denmark: ITW Wind Group Has Great Expectations
The offshore wind industry could name 100 small and large firms from North Jutland which are essential to the development of the renewable energy, reports Nordjyske news portal. Among them is the ITW Wind Group, company based in Aalborg, which produces high-strength concrete, an important component
Poland: EC Confirms Funding for Szczecin-Gdansk Pipeline
Recently, the European Commission confirmed its financial support to the construction project for the Szczecin-Gdansk gas pipeline implemented by GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. under the Operational Programme “Infrastructure and Environment” (OPI&E). It is the first energy project in Poland that received favourabl
UK: Commercial Fishermen Concerned over Falmouth Dredging Plan
Fishermen in Falmouth say they will oppose any plans to use taxpayers’ money to pay for the dredging of the town’s harbour, informs bbc.co.uk. Commercial fishermen raise concerns about the impacts of dredging. “Previous fisheries, such as the Thames cockle fishery and an oyster fishery in Southampto
SGS to Participate in HUSUM WindEnergy, Germany
On September 18-22, 2012, SGS will attend HUSUM WindEnergy Fair and demonstrate its wide range of renewable energy services at stand 3C08. HUSUM WindEnergy has been the leading international wind energy trade fair attracting savvy industry decision-makers for 20 years. Every two years, SGS sets up s
Dart Energy Starts Production at Airth, Scotland
International gas and energy group Dart Energy Limited has commenced first production and sales of electricity generated from natural gas gathered within coal seams at its Airth project (PEDL 133) in the Forth Valley, Scotland. The Airth project is located 50 km west of Edinburgh and is the next ste
Rolls-Royce Scores LNG Engine Contract, Norway
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced that it has signed a contract with shipowner Fjord Line A/S to install Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) based power and propulsion systems in two cruise ferries being built at the Bergen Group Fosen AS yard in Norway. Each vessel will be equi
UK: Mitsubishi & Co Launch Efficient Offshore Wind Programme
Monday 23rd July, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe, SSE, Technip Offshore Wind and Wood Group Renewables were joined by Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills for the official public programme announcement of the £33m Efficient Offshore Wind Programme (EOWP) – set up t
UK: Mitsubishi & Co Launch Efficient Offshore Wind Programme
Monday 23rd July, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe, SSE, Technip Offshore Wind and Wood Group Renewables were joined by Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills for the official public programme announcement of the £33m Efficient Offshore Wind Programme (EOWP) – set up t
Germany: Global Tech I Named ‘Wind Deal of Year 2012’
The international magazine Environmental Finance has named the financing model of the North Sea wind farm, Global Tech I, as the “Wind Deal of the Year 2012”. Only ten projects in various industries have been recognized for their financing solutions in the last twelve months. Last year, the project