ABB has won a contract to supply an integrated electrical power and propulsion system for the first windfarm installation vessel to be… (oilpubs) [mappress] Source: oilpubs, December 15, 2010
ABB has won a contract to supply an integrated electrical power and propulsion system for the first windfarm installation vessel to be… (oilpubs) [mappress] Source: oilpubs, December 15, 2010
Dredging is a necessary activity in society’s development. Under the right circumstances dredging is also an indispensable tool for remedying past environmental interferences. By its very nature, however, the act of dredging and relocating dredged material is an environmental impact. Therefore, dete
According to new reports from Renewable UK, the cost of technology must become cheaper in order for the UK to lower its carbon emissions. It… By Jason Drew (electric) [mappress] Source: electric, December 15, 2010
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, has joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a programme initiated by Forum for the Future. The initiative brings together the industry’s leading organizations to show what can – and must – be done for shipping to contribute to, an
In connection with a routine inspection of the Kristin platform in the Norwegian Sea at the end of last week, a high temperature was discovered on the outside of an exhaust duct on one of the gas turbines. The temperature was higher than considered acceptable and a decision was taken to stop product
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, has joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a programme initiated by Forum for the Future. The initiative brings together the industry’s leading organizations to show what can – and must – be done for shipping to contribute to, an
There will be a leadership change on the E.ON AG Supervisory Board in May 2011. Supervisory Board Chairman Ulrich Hartmann (72) will end his service at the conclusion of the company’s next Annual Shareholders Meeting. There is broad agreement on the Supervisory Board to propose Werner Wenning (64) a
The Government yesterday gave the go-ahead for a new gas installation at Tirley in Gloucestershire, which will help boost UK energy security by allowing for more gas imports. Energy Minister Charles Hendry said: “This Government is committed to ensuring we maintain secure energy supplies. A vital pa
Van Oord has completed the Belwind Phase | Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Zeebrugge, Belgium. On Thursday 9 December 2010 Belwind was officially opened. The Belwind Phase I Offshore Wind Farm was completed in the record time of 15 months and will now provide 175,000 households with green energy
A SOUTH Tyneside yard has the wind in its sails after clinching a pioneering green contract worth up to £6m. McNulty Offshore, in Commercial… (shieldsgazette) [mappress] Source: shieldsgazette, December 13, 2010
As Belwind nv celebrates the opening of Bligh Bank Offshore Wind Farm today, Vestas marks this its third offshore wind farm inauguration this year. As the pioneers of offshore wind Vestas once again makes its mark on the industry by opening a record three offshore wind farms in one year. 2010 has br
Contracting Without Limits to be held on 23-24 June 2011 in London, UK will bring together the main players of construction projects – project owners, contractors and consultants – for an in-depth exchange of knowledge to explore the benefits of adopting the philosophy of “contractual partnering”, a
Critics claim a council could put lives and taxpayers’ money at risk at a waterside tourist spot as it tries to make amends for a bungled… (walesonline) [mappress] Source: walesonline, December 13, 2010;
