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India and Basque Country to Cooperate on Renewable Energy
President of the Basque Country “Communidad Autonoma del Pais Vasco”, Spain Mr. Patxi Lopez met Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah in New Delhi. Both the leaders were accompanied by high level delegations. During the meeting the two sides discussed possibilities of enhanc
Denmark: MAKE Consulting Releases Global Wind Power Market Outlook Report
MAKE Consulting has published its 2012 Global Wind Power Market Outlook report. MAKE continues to see significant growth in the global wind power markets with an expected compound annual growth rate of 7% – a downgrade from MAKE’s last quarterly forecast of a 10% 5-year CAGR. High growth is expected
UK: Coastguard Coordinates Evacuation from Two Gas Rigs in North Sea
On March 25th, around noon, Total E&P UK evacuated non-essential personnel from the Elgin and Rowan Viking offshore facilities located 240km off the coast of Aberdeen. The evacuation in the central Graben area is due to a well control problem occurring on the wellhead platform at the Elgin field, re
Denmark: Blue Water Shipping to Participate in EWEA 2012
This year, Blue Water Shipping is participating with two own stands at the EWEA2012 in Copenhagen from 16 to 19 April. First stand is located in the Danish Pavilion and staffed by representatives from Blue Water office in Esbjerg, Denmark. The second stand is situated in the French Pavilion, and ser
Denmark: Blue Water Shipping to Participate in EWEA 2012
This year, Blue Water Shipping is participating with two own stands at the EWEA2012 in Copenhagen from 16 to 19 April. First stand is located in the Danish Pavilion and staffed by representatives from Blue Water office in Esbjerg, Denmark. The second stand is situated in the French Pavilion, and ser
The Netherlands: Windcat Workboats Launches 18m Aluminium Catamaran
Windcat Workboats launched Windcat 28 this month. Windcat 28 is a vessel in the MK 3 series, an 18m aluminium catamaran specifically designed for the offshore wind industry which was built in Kuipers Woudsend ship yard in the Netherlands. Windcat 28 is 18.0m in length over all and has a beam of 6.1m
UK: Dr. Clive Wilson to Speak at Wind Resource Assessment Forum
Dr Clive Wilson, one of the Met Office’s leading scientists in mesoscale model development and diagnostics, will be a key speaker at an international event focussing on Wind Resource Assessment. Taking place in London on 27-28 March, the Windpower Monthly Wind Resource Assessment Forum has attracted
UK: Wave Hub Hiring Board Chair & Director
BIS is seeking up to three new Board Directors for Wave Hub Limited, including a Chair. Applications are particularly sought from those with demonstrable understanding of offshore renewables and/or discernible financial / corporate experience. Wave Hub is the world’s largest site for the testing and
Pension Denmark Reports Growth in 2011
Pension Denmark reported another year of growth. In 2011, the Pension company achieved a return on investment of DKK 10.5 billion. Premium income rose to 10.5 billion, and the balance sheet grew by DKK 16 billion to DKK 122 billion. “We are very pleased to give members one of the industry’s highest
Pension Denmark Reports Growth in 2011
Pension Denmark reported another year of growth. In 2011, the Pension company achieved a return on investment of DKK 10.5 billion. Premium income rose to 10.5 billion, and the balance sheet grew by DKK 16 billion to DKK 122 billion. “We are very pleased to give members one of the industry’s highest
UK: ADBP Promotes Dredging Industry
Anthony D Bates Partnership (ADBP), on behalf of the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), has completed a pilot presentation at the University of Plymouth on the 19th March to increase the awareness of the dredging industry, and its merits as a career path, among graduating engine
UK: ABPmer to Develop 3D Water Quality Model
ABPmer has been commissioned by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to develop a 3D water quality model of the Forth Estuary. The model, once validated, will provide SEPA with a suitable tool to assess options to address and mitigate water quality issues as they arise. As Scotland’s en
Germany: GL Renewables Certification Appoints New Head of International Operations
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has appointed Fabio Pollicino as new Head of International Operations. In his new role Mr. Pollicino will be responsible for further evolving GL RC’s worldwide business, especially in North America, China and India. GL Renewables Certification is one of the leadin
UK: Lord Haskins to Speak at Team Humber’s ‘Manufacturing the Green Economy’
The Humber’s growing renewable energy manufacturing and engineering sector is to come under scrutiny at a major regional event. Manufacturing the Green Economy, organised by Team Humber Marine Alliance in collaboration with EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, will be held in Willerby on April 4. H