Today, Global Wind Day is marked across the world, celebrating the strong message that wind power works. The past three decades of technological development have seen continuous improvements in the relative cost efficiency of wind versus other renewable and conventional energy sources like hydrocarb
A NEW arrival on the Tees has brought a significant boost to offshore wind companies… (nebusiness) Source: nebusiness, June 15, 2011;
GL Renewables Certification (GL) has been chosen by Siemens Wind Power for the type certification of their 6 MW direct drive offshore wind turbine. The Type Certification will be carried out according to the International Standard IEC 61400-22, and the “Guideline for the Certification of Wind Turbin
The Gazprom Management Committee adopted the Gas Industry Mineral Resource Base Development Program until 2035. It was noted that the Program implementation would allow adding some 20 billion tons of fuel equivalent between 2011 and 2035. Specialized structural units were tasked to keep replenishing
Statoil today celebrates its 10th anniversary as a listed company. Statoil shares are traded on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges. “Statoil has evolved from mainly a Norwegian player into a global company well situated in the most attractive areas worldwide. We have developed a sharper profile a
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) will class two LNG carriers, ordered by Sovcomflot for Gazprom Global LNG. A series of two membrane 170 000 cu m capacity LNG carriers for the charterer Gazprom Global LNG (a Gazprom subsidiary) will be constructed in South Korea. According to the specifica
Specialist renewable energy consulting firm PMSS today unveiled their brand new Marine Archaeological Service and are pleased to announce the recruitment of John Gribble and Stuart Leather to lead the service. They join PMSS to take a leading role in establishing this new service and strengthen thei
The UK needs to create a supply chain in order to reap the economic benefits of the wind energy revolution, according to a report published today. Making green growth real: UK offshore wind supply chain outlines the conclusions of a meeting of the offshore wind industry convened by the Royal Academy
A floating accommodation firm has been launched by city-based Sanderson Maritime… By Neil Hodgson (liverpooldailypost) [mappress] Source: liverpooldailypost , June 15, 2011
A floating accommodation firm has been launched by city-based Sanderson Maritime… (liverpooldailypost) [mappress] Source: liverpooldailypost , June 15, 2011.
A DEEP sea cable laying firm is planning a serious move into the regions fast growing offshore wind sector, following new investment… (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, June 14, 2011;
Swire Oilfield Services is investing £50 million over the rest of this year in its rental fleet and support infrastructure. Around £20 mill… (Business7) [mappress] Source:Business7 , June 14, 2011;
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. and MPI Workboats Ltd. are pleased to announce the two companies have signed a contract for the construction of a pair of South Catamaran 17m Wind Farm Support Vessels. The two craft will be built at South Boats’ new facility in Cowes and will be delivered in Februa
Tidal Transit Limited will be showing off a model of is 20m fibre glass catamaran, the first of which is due in UK waters in Q4 2011, to the visitors of Seaworks in Southampton next week. The boat has been designed by Adam Wright, of Thornham (Norfolk) to meet the specific needs of the […]
