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Scotland’s First Near Shore Commercial Wave Power Array Gets Approval
Scotland’s first near shore commercial wave power array, which will power more than 1,000 homes, has been approved by Energy Minister Fergus Ewing. Two new Oyster wave energy converters will be added to an existing device at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) at Billia Croo, Orkney, to allow o
Poland: PGNiG Says No Offer from Gazprom
PGNiG of Poland has denied media reports that it has received any proposals from Gazprom to cut prices in exchange for a larger volume of purchases. “PGNiG has not received from Gazprom – in accordance with the contractually agreed procedure – any proposal of changes to the commercial terms of the c
BBB Umwelttechnik Fully Confirms Its Quality Standards (Germany)
Since 2005 BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB) is accredited for the preparation of wind resource- and energy yield assessments, and since 2010 as well for the execution of wind measurements. As part of the obligations connected to the certification regular audits are carried out – comprehensive examinatio
Russia: Mooring Trials for Research Ship Seliger
JSC Yantar Shipyard (affiliate of United Shipbuilding Corporation) on Feb 9 started mooring trials of research ship Seliger built under Russian Defense Ministry’s order, reports the shipyard’s press service. Quality of construction, assembling and calibration of equipment will be checked during the
A&P Seeks for New Orders (UK)
A South Tyneside Yard is ready for further orders and is seeking new contracts in order to increase its business. Even though they lost a part of £55m order for two aircraft carriers, they have secured future long-term, winning series of smaller contracts. Jarrow MP Stephen Hepburn and Managing Dire
Eneco Applies to Install Offshore Meteorological Mast (UK)
Eneco have submitted an application for a marine licence for a meteorological mast to be erected close to the Development Area for the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park. The meteorological mast will collect reliable and representative wind and other metrological data which will be used to inform the de
South Korea: STX Wins USD 608 Million Shipbuilding Contract
A Korea-based company STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. has secured orders reaching 682.2 billion won ($608 million) for constructing six tankers and two LNG carriers from Europe, reports Reuters. The name of the ship operators remains unknown however it has been revealed that the LNG carrier con
ForWind Organizes ‘Wind Energy and Impact of Turbulence on Conversion Process’ Conference (Germany)
EUROMECH Colloquium 528 will be hosting a “Wind Energy and the Impact of Turbulence on the Conversion Process” event from 22 to 24 February at the University of Oldenburg. The conference has been organized by ForWind, the Centre for Wind Energy Research of the University of Oldenburg, Hanover and Br
ForWind Organizes ‘Wind Energy and Impact of Turbulence on Conversion Process’ Conference (Germany)
EUROMECH Colloquium 528 will be hosting a “Wind Energy and the Impact of Turbulence on the Conversion Process” event from 22 to 24 February at the University of Oldenburg. The conference has been organized by ForWind, the Centre for Wind Energy Research of the University of Oldenburg, Hanover and Br
Golar LNG Plans to Order More Tankers (Bermuda)
Golar LNG said today that it is in final discussions to further increase the Company’s new building investment, after it has ordered two tankers worth about $4oo million, from Hyundai Heavy. This includes ordinary LNG carriers as well as ordering more infrastructure type LNG assets, Golar said in a
France: Bureau Veritas Names New CEO
Bureau Veritas announced the appointment of Didier Michaud-Daniel as Chief Executive Officer of Bureau Veritas as of March 1. Since 2008, Didier Michaud-Daniel has been Chairman of the Board and President of Otis Elevator Company, a global company part of the United Technologies Corporation. At the
Doedijns Launches Operations in Middle East and Africa
The Netherlands based Doedijns Group, announces official opening of its new premises in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to strengthen its presence in the region. This full service Doedijns facility is located in the ‘Jebel Ali Free zone’ district of Dubai and is led by Mr. Rakesh Surti, as Managing Dire
CEDA Develops Low-Tech Approach to Dredged Material Management (UK)
London Convention (LC) and its 1996 Protocol (LP) are global conventions to protect the marine environment and the most widely applicable legislative instruments for the regulation of the disposal of dredged material at sea. CEDA actively participates in the work of the LC/LP where it represents WOD
Great Potential of Isle of Man in Renewable Energy Sector (UK)
The Isle of Man has the potential to be significant in renewable industry as it was mentioned last week at the opening of a £1.2 billion world’s largest wind farm in Barrow-in-Furness. Laurence Skelly, a member of the Department of Economic Development, emphasized the opportunity for the Isle of Man