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EDP, Principle Power Deploy Full-scale 2MW WindFloat (Portugal)
Energias de Portugal (EDP) and Principle Power, Inc. (Principle Power) announce the successful offshore deployment of a full-scale 2-megawatt (MW) WindFloat off the coast of Agucadoura, Portugal. This installation represents the beginning of a new sector in the offshore wind industry and is the resu
EDP, Principle Power Deploy Full-scale 2MW WindFloat (Portugal)
Energias de Portugal (EDP) and Principle Power, Inc. (Principle Power) announce the successful offshore deployment of a full-scale 2-megawatt (MW) WindFloat off the coast of Agucadoura, Portugal. This installation represents the beginning of a new sector in the offshore wind industry and is the resu
The Netherlands: Experts Discus European Supergrid at EWEA Offshore Wind
A European offshore supergrid – with interconnections between European countries and to offshore wind farms in Europe’s seas – is the vision, but there are big and significant barriers to achieving that vision. ‘We don’t have an interconnected European network today, and we don’t have an offshore gr
Estonia Needs to Nationalize Gas Network
Estonia needs to nationalize AS Eesti Gaas’s natural-gas transmission network to create a functioning energy market, according to a report … (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 30, 2011;
Government OKs Port of Dover Development (UK)
The Government has granted the consent for the scheme of constructing a second £400 million ferry terminal at the Port of Dover. The prospect of the project is the port capacity increase and regeneration to part of Dover. Terminal 2 will account for the single biggest development undertaken by Dover
PD Ports Provide Great Support for Renewable Energy Market (UK)
PD Ports continues to display its commitment to provide ports & logistical support to the renewable energy market by providing a first class stevedoring service for an on-shore wind turbine project at the Port of Immingham. In conjunction with Immingham port owners, Associated British Ports (ABP), t
Marine Scotland Science Identifies New Areas for Offshore Wind Development
New areas have been identified for future offshore wind development in Scotland’s waters. Marine Scotland Science’s new research report for Offshore Wind Energy in Scottish waters is the first stage in the process to identify potential new areas for offshore wind energy. The new areas could support
UK: Conwy Harbour Jetty to Cost More Than Expected
A newly discovered layer of hard rock increased the cost for a Conwy harbor new jetty to £448,031. According to the initial estimation the cost for the project passed in November 2010 was £210,000, however the Conwy council now has to provide additional £50,000 what will be discussed today. A decisi
Hoegh LNG Enters into USD 288 Million Debt Facilities Agreement (Norway)
Höegh LNG has entered into a USD 288 million debt facilities agreement providing 50 % funding for the two regasification vessels on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Limited for up to three years after delivery. The facilities agreement may also be used to fund up to two additional vessels cover
Research and Markets Announces Guide to Successful Offshore Wind Farm Installation (Ireland)
Research and Markets announced new report “Offshore Wind. A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Offshore Wind Farm Installation” from Elsevier Science and Technology. Offshore wind is the new blue horizon for Alternative Energy. One small offshore wind farm can produce more power than a whole coal pla
Research and Markets Announces Guide to Successful Offshore Wind Farm Installation (Ireland)
Research and Markets announced new report “Offshore Wind. A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Offshore Wind Farm Installation” from Elsevier Science and Technology. Offshore wind is the new blue horizon for Alternative Energy. One small offshore wind farm can produce more power than a whole coal pla
UK: Grimsby Port Plans Dock Expansion
UK’s busiest car-handling port, the Port of Grimsby, plans to undertake a huge £25m dock expansion. The Port of Grimsby already had 635,000 vehicles pass through the docks in 2010. “The money is to be used to construct a new terminal to handle an increase in car imports“, said Associated British Por
Shepherd Construction to Build Turbine Testing Facility for Narec (UK)
The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) has signed a £14.8m contract with Shepherd Construction to deliver a 3,000m² building that will become the world’s largest facility for testing entire offshore wind turbine nacelles of up to 15MW capacity. Tony Quinn, Director of Major Assets and Projects
Norway: Hoegh LNG Q3 Income Rises 7 Percent
Höegh LNG today announced its interim results for the period ended 30 September 2011. Highlights * Total income of USD 27.4 million, up 7 % from the third quarter 2010 * Operating profit before depreciation of USD 8.6 million * Exclusive negotiations with PGN regarding the Medan FSRU project well ad