Offshore Wind
EMEC to Verify Low Carbon Technologies
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd has been approved as an assessor under the EU’s Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) scheme and will be checking claims about the performance of innovative environmental technologies. The EMEC will issue a Statement of Verification at the end of th
Offshore Energy Companies Win Great Yarmouth’s Business Awards
The winners of an annual celebration of business excellence in the Great Yarmouth borough were announced at a trophy presentation ceremony, at the Town Hall, on Friday, November 21. The Spirit of Enterprise Awards, now in its seventh year, is organised by enterpriseGY, Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Red7Marine Invests in ROV Fleet
Fast-growing offshore company Red7Marine Offshore has expanded its subsea services to North Sea clients by investing in a fleet of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The investment – part of a £25 million investment in equipment this year – secures more skilled jobs at its Great Yarmouth base. The R
BOEM to Auction 5GW Site Offshore Massachusetts
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Acting Director Walter Cruickshank announced that more than 742,000 acres offshore Massachusetts will be offered for commercial wind energy development in a January 29, 2015, com
BOEM to Auction 5GW Site Offshore Massachusetts
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Acting Director Walter Cruickshank announced that more than 742,000 acres offshore Massachusetts will be offered for commercial wind energy development in a January 29, 2015, com
CWind Appoints New O&M Head
CWind appointed Lee Andrews as Global Head of Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (O&M) Services. This new division reflects the growth in demand for CWind’s services within the O&M phase of the offshore assets’ life. And by creating an area of the business that has sole focus on O&M services
Conference on Opportunities for UK Ports in Energy Sector Coming Up
On December 2, an event titled “Opportunities for UK Ports in the Energy Sector” will be held in London. Recent years have seen rapid development of offshore renewables and a number of changes to energy policy. With these changes, there are many available opportunities for ports to support the suppl
Ofgem Announces GBP 46.4 Mln for Eight Projects
Ofgem has confirmed funding of £46.4 million for eight projects as part of its cutting-edge innovation competitions for the network companies that deliver energy to homes and businesses. Ofgem runs three innovation competitions to help Britain’s energy networks become smarter and more cost-efficient
NEMOS Aces Sea Tests
Tests on the 1:5 scaled NEMOS prototype running from July through October in Danish Limfjord have been completed. The company implemented the complex control strategies, the automatisation of the hole systems as well as all components proved to be reliable. During the testing, funded by Danish Nissu
NEMOS Aces Sea Tests
Tests on the 1:5 scaled NEMOS prototype running from July through October in Danish Limfjord have been completed. The company implemented the complex control strategies, the automatisation of the hole systems as well as all components proved to be reliable. During the testing, funded by Danish Nissu
Windfarm Update: Global Tech I
At the end of August the construction of the 400MW Global Tech I wind farm was completed with the installation of the last of the 80 Areva M5000-11 6 turbines. The construction has been within budget. Global Tech I is located approximately 180km northwest of Bremerhaven, in the German North Sea in w
Windfarm Update: EnBW Baltic 2
On 26 August installation activities started at the 288MW EnBW Baltic 2 wind farm. The installation of the in total 80 Siemens SWT-3,6-120 turbines is being performed by the VIDAR. EnBW Baltic 2 is being constructed 32km north of the island Rügen, in the German Baltic Sea, in an area covering 27km2.
Windfarm Update: DanTysk
At the end of August the last of the 80 Siemens 3.6MW turbines had been installed by SBO’s Pacific Osprey at the 288MW DanTysk offshore wind farm. DanTysk is located 70km west of the island of Sylt, directly on the German-Danish border, covering an area of 70km2. The installation of the turbines sta
Windfarm Update: DanTysk
At the end of August the last of the 80 Siemens 3.6MW turbines had been installed by SBO’s Pacific Osprey at the 288MW DanTysk offshore wind farm. DanTysk is located 70km west of the island of Sylt, directly on the German-Danish border, covering an area of 70km2. The installation of the turbines sta