Offshore Wind
UK: Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Developer Opens Swansea Office
The company behind plans for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project has opened Swansea office, reports Wales Online news portal. This move has been recognised as developer’s commitment to progress with the GBP 650 million tidal energy project. “With Wales needing to source twice the amount of electric
Germany: Iberdrola Completes Geotechnical Studies for Wikinger OWF
Key geotechnical feasibility studies on the site of Wikinger offshore wind farm have been successfully concluded, with a total cost of €20 million. The studies comprised a full geological survey of the seabed in an area of some 34 square kilometres. Also, stratigraphic samples of sedimentary and met
UK: Regen SW Seeking Support for South West Renewable Energy Manifesto
Regen SW is launching its South West Renewable Energy Manifesto focused on building momentum and support behind this sector. The Manifesto sets out a target to deliver 34,000 jobs in the sector and eight areas we need to focus on such as policy, grid and planning. The Manifesto is sponsored by Steph
UK: Regen SW Seeking Support for South West Renewable Energy Manifesto
Regen SW is launching its South West Renewable Energy Manifesto focused on building momentum and support behind this sector. The Manifesto sets out a target to deliver 34,000 jobs in the sector and eight areas we need to focus on such as policy, grid and planning. The Manifesto is sponsored by Steph
UK: Vattenfall to Reduce Stake in EOWDC
As part of its strategy to “prioritise its investments”, Vattenfall is to reduce its stake in European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), writes BBC. The £230m EOWDC, which is opposed by Donald Trump, will consist of 11 wind turbines located in Aberdeen Bay. Peter Wesslau, Vattenfall’s UK coun
Italy: Prysmian Net Profit Drops 13 Pct to EUR 39 Million
The Board of Directors of Prysmian S.p.A. has approved the Group’s consolidated results for the first quarter 2013 (which are not subject to audit). “The worsening of the crisis in Europe’s construction industry, the additional contraction in energy consumption and the uncertainties surrounding rene
UK: Centrica Releases Interim Management Statement
Against a backdrop of sustained cold weather and periods of higher commodity prices, Centrica has performed well in the year to date. This strong performance enables the business to continue to invest in customer service and price competitiveness and full year earnings growth is expected to be in li
Top News of the Week May 6 – 12, 2013
Denmark: Dong Saves Three Days Per Installed Cable Each time, a cable is installed between wind turbines at an offshore wind farm, time spent offshore can be reduced by approximately three days. A new cable laying concept from DONG Energy points the way to reducing costs. First Wind Turbine Installe
Top News of the Week May 6 – 12, 2013
Denmark: Dong Saves Three Days Per Installed Cable Each time, a cable is installed between wind turbines at an offshore wind farm, time spent offshore can be reduced by approximately three days. A new cable laying concept from DONG Energy points the way to reducing costs. First Wind Turbine Installe
UK: SeaRoc, McLaughlin & Harvey Partner Up to Support Tidal and Wave Energy Projects
International marine engineering companies SeaRoc and McLaughlin & Harvey have today announced a partnership to provide construction, installation and operation & maintenance services to tidal and wave energy developments. The companies have highly complementary competencies and capabilities and ove
Eekels Joins Northern Netherlands Offshore Wind
Eekels (a part of TBI), a company specialised in electrical and mechanical engineering, has joined Northern Netherlands Offshore Wind (NNOW). Offshore wind is becoming increasingly important in the production of sustainable energy. This development offers great opportunities for the business sector
Switzerland: CEO Joe Hogan Leaves ABB
ABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan has decided to leave ABB for private reasons. A date for his departure has not yet been decided. Hogan will continue to lead ABB until a successor is announced. He is committed to a smooth transition. “Joe is a great and successful CEO and has done a remarkable
Energy Skills Scotland Announced with Double Funding
A doubling of planned funding to improve oil and gas training facilities and develop other energy sector skills courses has been announced by the First Minister. Led by Skills Development Scotland and located at Robert Gordon University, Energy Skills Scotland (ESS) is being backed by an investment
Energy Skills Scotland Announced with Double Funding
A doubling of planned funding to improve oil and gas training facilities and develop other energy sector skills courses has been announced by the First Minister. Led by Skills Development Scotland and located at Robert Gordon University, Energy Skills Scotland (ESS) is being backed by an investment