Offshore Wind
VIDEO: Maersk Training in Offshore Wind
In 2012, Maersk Training Newcastle was given an overwhelming thumbs-up to run its basic safety training course after an independent auditor from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) visited Maersk’s state-of-the-art training facilities in North Shields. Maersk Training Newcastle became the UK’s first – and one
France: JEC Group Announces 2013 Winners of JEC Europe Innovation Awards Program
This year, 11 companies and their partners will receive an awards at JEC Europe – Composites Show and Conferences (March 12-14, 2013) for their composites innovations. The jury has selected the best composite breakthroughs, based on their technical interest, market potential, partnerships, financial
Gardline to Charter Vessels to Dong Energy in Germany
Gardline, one of the leading vessel service providers for the offshore renewables sector, has been awarded a year framework agreement to charter vessels to Dong Energy in Germany. With more than 20 years experience in the wind power industry, Dong Energy is one of the leading offshore wind farm deve
UK: David Eason Steps Down as Chairman of TAG Group
Creator of the TAG Group of companies, David Eason, has stepped down as Chairman, to pursue other interests. David has agreed to remain in the role of Founder and will continue to support TAG as its founding shareholder. David first created the TAG group of companies in 2006 and was responsible for
UK: David Eason Steps Down as Chairman of TAG Group
Creator of the TAG Group of companies, David Eason, has stepped down as Chairman, to pursue other interests. David has agreed to remain in the role of Founder and will continue to support TAG as its founding shareholder. David first created the TAG group of companies in 2006 and was responsible for
Technip Offshore Wind Showcases Pioneering Technology during Secretary of State for Scotland Visit
As part of a February tour, The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore visited Technip Offshore Wind’s Aberdeen headquarters to hear about current and upcoming Technip Projects and how the Company has adapted its Oil & Gas heritage to the development of award-winning, cutting-edge technology
EIB Considers EUR 850 Million Loan for West of Duddon Sands OWF (UK)
The West of Duddon Sands offshore wind project could get a EUR 850 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Each of the developers, Dong Energy and Iberdrola, would be entitled to up to 50% of the proposed EIB finance. The EIB published this on its website, noting that the loan is curre
UK Prime Minister Underlines Need to Invest in Wind Energy
RenewableUK today welcomed comments by the Prime Minister David Cameron underlining the need to invest in low-carbon technologies such as wind energy. During his trip to India, which is a major investor in clean energy, the Prime Minister said: ”These new green technologies, whether it is waste recy
UK Prime Minister Underlines Need to Invest in Wind Energy
RenewableUK today welcomed comments by the Prime Minister David Cameron underlining the need to invest in low-carbon technologies such as wind energy. During his trip to India, which is a major investor in clean energy, the Prime Minister said: ”These new green technologies, whether it is waste recy
VIDEO: Nautricity CoRMat Tidal Turbine
Recently, Airborne Marine has announced the first two successfully manufactured 1-shot RTM Tidal blades with embedded insert technology for Nautricity. These first two blades are part of a series of seven 4 metre blades for the 250KW test turbine. Nautricity will make the Mull of Kintyre the first t
UK: Company Relaunches to Tackle Skills Challenge
The search for enough skilled workers to meet the future demands of the East of England energy industry has prompted one recruitment business to rename and relaunch itself ready for the challenges ahead. Inspired by its own slogan, Beccles-based PDS will from this week be known as People With Energy
UK: Company Relaunches to Tackle Skills Challenge
The search for enough skilled workers to meet the future demands of the East of England energy industry has prompted one recruitment business to rename and relaunch itself ready for the challenges ahead. Inspired by its own slogan, Beccles-based PDS will from this week be known as People With Energy
Germany: EEW SPC Books 80 Foundations for Butendiek OWF
EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH, located in Rostock (Germany) announced that they received an order to manufacture 80 foundations for the Offshore wind project Butendiek. Contract signing with their customer Ballast Nedam was in November 2012 in the Netherlands. Since the beginning of February t
Norway: Lamprell Delivers Windcarrier 2 “Bold Tern”, to Fred Olsen Windcarrier
Lamprell, a leading provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore oil & gas and renewables industry, announced the successful completion of construction of the wind turbine installation vessel, Windcarrier 2 “Bold Tern”. Having resolved all outstanding comm