Offshore Wind
VIDEO: Laws of Physics and Renewable Energy
Professor David MacKay FRS, Chief Scientific Advisor at the UK’s Department of Climate Change and Professor of Natural Philosophy in the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge, is speaking about how the laws of physics constrain sustainable energy options in the following video from TE
UK: Newhaven Port Seeks Experienced Consultants for EU Project
Newhaven Port is seeking experienced consultants to support a potential EU funded French and English Ports cross channel partnership . Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd (NPP) is one of nine partners from the UK and France working together on a European Union Interreg IVa Channel Programme project bid c
The Netherlands: Coastal Voyager Heads to OWF in North Sea
Lady sponsor Annemie van der Ven- Scheeren, who named the ‘Coastal Voyager’ of Acta Marine in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) on 28th February, has not taken her task lightly. The spouse of the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Acta Marine not only wished vessel and crew well, but also held a marvell
RenewableUK Hails Energy Trends Figures
RenewableUK has welcomed new statistics which show that a record 11.3% of the nation’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2012. This represents an increase of almost 2% on the previous year, when 9.4% came from renewables. The official Energy Trends figures, released by the Departme
Secretary Davey Visits Offshore Group Newcastle (UK)
Offshore Group Newcastle (OGN) one of the UK’s leading EPC service providers to the offshore oil & gas and wind energy sectors welcomed the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change – Ed Davey onto the Hadrian Yard facility in Wallsend on Wednesday 27th March. Mr Davey was given an opportunit
Secretary Davey Visits Offshore Group Newcastle (UK)
Offshore Group Newcastle (OGN) one of the UK’s leading EPC service providers to the offshore oil & gas and wind energy sectors welcomed the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change – Ed Davey onto the Hadrian Yard facility in Wallsend on Wednesday 27th March. Mr Davey was given an opportunit
First Minister of Wales Confirmed as RenewableUK Cymru 2013 Keynote Speaker
The Right Honorable Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister of Wales and Assembly Member for Bridgend has been confirmed as RenewableUK Cymru 2013’s Keynote Speaker. Carwyn Jones will welcome delegates in the Opening Session of the conference on 1 May. Carwyn Jones became First Minister of Wales in December
VIDEO: Chevalier Floatels’ DP Gezina
Holland Shipyards successfully launched Chevalier Floatels‘ DP Gezina on March 26. The vessel was converted and upgraded to DP2 Service Support Vessel for staff accommodation and transport to offshore wind farms installations. The vessel is scheduled to be operational at the beginning of May 2013. C
Holland Shipyards Launches DP Gezina
On the afternoon of Tuesday 26th of March 2013, Holland Shipyards successfully launched DP Gezina, Chevalier Floatels’ new flagship. On 31 October 2012 Holland Shipyards was commissioned to undertake the conversion. Chevalier Floatels specifically selected this shipyard, because of their track recor
RenewableUK Welcomes New Energy Minister
Commenting on the appointment of the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP as the new Energy Minister, RenewableUK Chief Executive Maria McCaffery said: “Renewables will play a major role in green growth – and we are delighted that today’s announcement recognises that. “Michael Fallon’s dual role will ensure tha
RenewableUK Welcomes New Energy Minister
Commenting on the appointment of the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP as the new Energy Minister, RenewableUK Chief Executive Maria McCaffery said: “Renewables will play a major role in green growth – and we are delighted that today’s announcement recognises that. “Michael Fallon’s dual role will ensure tha
UK: Michael Fallon Appointed as Energy Minister
Michael Fallon MP is to join DECC as Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, as John Hayes leaves the department to take up the role of Minister of State without portfolio. Michael Fallon is to carry out the post in addition to his current role as a Minister of State at the Department [&hel
UK: Tidal Energy to Test DeltaStream Device in Welsh Waters
Welsh marine energy company Tidal Energy Ltd is preparing to deploy a prototype of its DeltaStream device in the Ramsey Sound off St Davids Head, southwest Wales. Tidal Energy, which is controlled by principal shareholder Eco2, a company committed to financing and developing renewable energy project
Waveney MP Urges Government to Maximise UK Content of Energy Infrastructure Projects
On Tuesday (March 26), Waveney MP Peter Aldous lead a Parliamentary debate on the opportunities for economic growth offered by the renewal of the UK’s energy infrastructure and called on the Government to maximise the British content of UK energy infrastructure projects. Speaking about the offshore