Offshore Wind
SNS2013 Conference Attracts Over 500 Delegates (UK)
Hopes for new business generated by the offshore windfarm boom and a new North Sea ‘gas rush’ attracted a record-breaking 500-plus delegates to the SNS2013 Conference at Norfolk Showground,Norwich. The turn-out and extensive media coverage delighted Simon Gray, chief executive of organisers EEEGR (E
Germany: Pontis Attends ‘Advances in Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines’ Event
The 2012 “Advances in Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines” conference in Bremen, Germany was the first event to set industry benchmarks on blade design, composites and manufacturing processes. All key players in the industry such as Siemens Wind Power, SGL Rotec and Windnovation were present and its succ
Germany: Pontis Attends ‘Advances in Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines’ Event
The 2012 “Advances in Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines” conference in Bremen, Germany was the first event to set industry benchmarks on blade design, composites and manufacturing processes. All key players in the industry such as Siemens Wind Power, SGL Rotec and Windnovation were present and its succ
The Netherlands: Pontis Director One of Expert Trainers at Masterclass Offshore Wind
Pontis director Dirk Jan Kootstra is one of the expert trainers during the 3-day Masterclass offshore wind, organized by the Northern Netherlands Offshore Wind network (NNOW). The master class is designed for SMEs seeking to improve their knowledge and practical insight of the offshore wind supply c
Spain: IREC Signs Cooperation Agreement with EWE OSS
IREC and EWE OSS will exchange technological information, train engineers and cooperate technically on the ZEFIR project The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has signed an agreement with EWE Offshore Services & Solutions GmbH, the company that is co-owner and operating ALPHA VENTUS, th
Top News of the Week Mar 4 – 9, 2013
Germany: Crane Vessel Stanislav Yudin Transports Tripods to Trianel Wind Farm Borkum The beginning of the month of March has seen the crane vessel, Stanislav Yudin, launch the transportation of tripods from the offshore terminal in Bremerhaven BLG to the Trianel Wind Farm Borkum. Main Reasons Why
UNEP, EEC to Host Global Round Tables
A series of events, organised by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Energy Centre (EEC) will kick off on Monday in Edinburgh where the first Global Round Tables will be held, writes H&V News. UNEP and EEC will hold total of 5 events from 11 March to 26 March. These events w
UNEP, EEC to Host Global Round Tables
A series of events, organised by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Energy Centre (EEC) will kick off on Monday in Edinburgh where the first Global Round Tables will be held, writes H&V News. UNEP and EEC will hold total of 5 events from 11 March to 26 March. These events w
Germany: Windreich under Investigation
On March 5, police searched the headquarters of the German wind developer Windreich, which is under investigation by the Stuttgart Public Prosecution Office, Frankfurter Allgemeine Wirtschaft reports. The Stuttgart Prosecution Office is investigating the wind farm developer, suspected of balance she
Northern Ireland’s Utility Regulator Publishes Consultation on Connection Arrangements for Offshore Renewables
Northern Ireland’s Utility Regulator (UREGNI) yesterday published its consultation on the methodology to be used to connect offshore generators that have been granted development rights in the first offshore leasing round conducted by the Crown Estate. The consultation seeks views and comments in re
Offshore Energy Developers Will Cooperate with Local Firms with Reasonable Price (UK)
Big offshore energy industry players, gathered at the SNS2013 conference (South North Sea) at the Norfolk Showground organized annually by the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR), said that they wanted to cooperate with local firms and communities to boost job opportunities in the offshore energy s
Offshore Energy Developers Will Cooperate with Local Firms with Reasonable Price (UK)
Big offshore energy industry players, gathered at the SNS2013 conference (South North Sea) at the Norfolk Showground organized annually by the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR), said that they wanted to cooperate with local firms and communities to boost job opportunities in the offshore energy s
VIDEO: Lowestoft College – Offshore Wind & Marine Safety Training
Lowestoft College is a leading provider of training and competence services to the maritime, offshore and energy industries. It has joined forces with the National Wind Farm Training Centre (NWFTC) to launch a one-stop training centre for workers in the wind farm industry. Under one roof, the Colleg
UK: Lowestoft College Facilities under Spotlight
Lowestoft College’s engineering and maritime facilities were under the spotlight on Friday (March 1) when Skills Minister Matthew Hancock had a tour of the specialist facilities. Mr Hancock had a whistle-stop tour of some of the College’s facilities including the 18 metre wind turbine tower which wa