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New Floating Hotel to Arrive at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm (UK)
A new floating hotel for wind farm construction workers will arrive at the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm next week to replace the previous “floatel”, which is required elsewhere. The 145m Regina Baltica, a former cruise ferry, has been contracted as a hotel vessel for at least six months to pr
Alstom and SSE Renewables Signs Agreement to Develop Costa Head Wave Project (UK)
Alstom and the leading Scottish marine developer SSE Renewables have signed a new joint venture agreement to develop the Costa Head Wave Project, an up to 200 Megawatts (MW) wave energy site located north of mainland Orkney, in The Crown Estate’s Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Strategic Area. Alst
Alstom and SSE Renewables Signs Agreement to Develop Costa Head Wave Project (UK)
Alstom and the leading Scottish marine developer SSE Renewables have signed a new joint venture agreement to develop the Costa Head Wave Project, an up to 200 Megawatts (MW) wave energy site located north of mainland Orkney, in The Crown Estate’s Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Strategic Area. Alst
Snam, Fluxys G Agree to Develop Gas Infrastructure Business in Europe
Snam S.p.A. and Fluxys G S.A. agreed to evaluate future joint strategies aimed at pursuing potential development opportunities in the gas sector in Europe, including transport, storage and LNG activities, through projects enhancing the flexibility and security of supply in the current European infra
With Collaboration to Renewable Success, Says Legal Expert (UK)
COLLABORATION between companies will be vital if the Humber is going to harness its renewable energy ambitions, according to a leading solicitor working in the industry. Andrew Oliver, head of renewables at Andrew Jackson, which has offices in Hull and Grimsby, said new partnerships were crucial for
Norway: I.M. Skaugen Sees LNG Future
I.M. Skaugen said yesterday it is beginning to transform itself into being more of a LNG infrastructure company. “With significant investments in, and efforts to develop, technology and design as well as in Business development, this will require us to concern ourselves with virtually every aspect o
Malta Hosts FP7 Meeting
Demonstration of first ocean energy farms, is now open. DEXAWAVE had the first and initial consortium meeting in Malta in week 2. The target is to collaborate with up to 18 different partners across Europe, and involving smaller and larger companies, universities and other RTD’s. In particular, this
PMSS Appoints New Senior HSE Consultant for its German Unit
PMSS, a global consulting firm working exclusively in the renewable energy sector announced that HSE professional Mark Rapson, has been named as Senior HSE Consultant for its German business unit – PMSS Deutsche Wind Consult GmbH. Mr Rapson is an exceptionally experienced HSE professional having qua
PMSS Appoints New Senior HSE Consultant for its German Unit
PMSS, a global consulting firm working exclusively in the renewable energy sector announced that HSE professional Mark Rapson, has been named as Senior HSE Consultant for its German business unit – PMSS Deutsche Wind Consult GmbH. Mr Rapson is an exceptionally experienced HSE professional having qua
Vestas Signs Contract for 72 Offshore Wind Turbines (Belgium)
Vestas has signed a conditional contract with Northwind NV for 72 V112 3MW offshore wind turbines. The company is planning to build the Bank Zonder Naam wind farm offshore Zeebrugge in Belgium. Northwind NV is the joint venture between the two Belgian companies Colruyt Group (66.7%) and Aspivari (33
Mainstream Renewable Power Raises EUR 40 Million in Loan Notes (Ireland)
Global renewable energy developer, Mainstream Renewable Power, has successfully raised €40 million in loan notes in what was one of Ireland’s largest private fundraisings of 2011. The three year loan notes were raised by Dolmen Stockbrokers from Irish high-net-worth individuals and institutions. It
UK: ADBP Supervises Port of Workington Dredging
Anthony D Bates Partnership LLP (ADBP) has continued their long term relationship with the Port of Workington by managing their 2012 maintenance dredging contract. ADBP provides the following services to the port: – Contract preparation; – Obtaining licenses and consents; – Identifying suitable cont
France: Total Names Gerard Lamarche as New Director
The Board of Directors of Total accepted the resignation for personal reasons of Thierry de Rudder as a Director, effective the close of the meeting Mr. de Rudder had first been elected as a Director at the Shareholders’ Meeting on January 14, 1999. He was re-elected several times, the last time at
Two Companies Join Forces to Create Scottish Fabrication Alliance for Renewables
Across the UK, businesses in areas such as Humberside, Merseyside and Teesside have formed alliances to deliver renewable projects, but no such coalition exists in Scotland. In order to create the Scottish Fabrication Alliance for Renewables, IFAB, the subsidiary of Highlands group, has signed a dea