Offshore Wind
Alstom Board Unanimously Picks GE
GE was informed that the Alstom Board of Directors has unanimously decided to positively recommend GE’s offer to acquire the Power and Grid businesses of Alstom. With this decision, the transaction will proceed with Works Councils consultation, customary regulatory approvals and Alstom shareholder a
Top News of the Week June 16 – 22, 2014
East Anglia One Gets Thumbs Up The East Anglia One offshore wind farm that is expected to support almost 2,900 jobs and bring over £520 million of investment into the UK’s economy has today been given consent from the government to go ahead. Photo of the Day: Butendiek OWF and Ballast Nedam Share In
Top News of the Week June 16 – 22, 2014
East Anglia One Gets Thumbs Up The East Anglia One offshore wind farm that is expected to support almost 2,900 jobs and bring over £520 million of investment into the UK’s economy has today been given consent from the government to go ahead. Photo of the Day: Butendiek OWF and Ballast Nedam Share In
A&P Falmouth Scores Marine Renewables Hat Trick
A&P Falmouth currently has three marine renewable devices in the dockyard, each in varying stages of development. The fabrication of Seatricity’s Oceanus 2 wave energy device is now complete and is being assembled at the yard before being the first device deployed at Wave Hub. The landmark contract
VIDEO: Aeolus at Eneco Luchterduinen Wind Farm (Animation)
German-built vessel, Aeolus will be christened tomorrow in Rotterdam. Measuring 139 m in length, 38 m in the beam, and with a design draught of 5.7 m, the Aeolus is fitted with a crane capable of lifting 990 tonnes. The vessel is already completely occupied for 2014, 2015 and 2016. Its first job is
Seatricity to Deploy Its Device at Wave Hub
Cornwall-based company, Seatricity, expects to see its energy device connected at Wave Hub this weekend, according to BBC News. The company is developing Oceanus device that harnesses the power of waves. This device comprises aluminium float that travels up and down with the waves thus operating a p
Seatricity to Deploy Its Device at Wave Hub
Cornwall-based company, Seatricity, expects to see its energy device connected at Wave Hub this weekend, according to BBC News. The company is developing Oceanus device that harnesses the power of waves. This device comprises aluminium float that travels up and down with the waves thus operating a p
Student Winners Announced for Norstec Academy Offshore Wind Tour
Students, Ambassadors and representatives from the Norstec Academy have celebrated the announcement of the winners of the 2014 Carousel tour of the offshore wind industry at a suitably themed sustainable ‘pop-up’ fashion event in London. Successful students who entered the competition to win one of
Watch IHC Merwede’s New Subsea Trencher in Action! (VIDEO)
A couple of days ago, IHC Merwede launched its innovative trenching technology, specifically designed for offshore wind farm operations. Hi-Traq has been successfully tested and demonstrated at the Port of Tyne facility in South Shields, where a special terrain was created to mimic subsea conditions
German-Japanese Duo Ups Its Alstom Bid
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Siemens today submitted an offer letter specifying further the proposed transaction to Alstom. With the specified offer MHI and Siemens reaffirm their commitment to strengthen Alstom as an independent Global Player in Energy and Transport. After extensive discus
PNE Showcases Its Offshore Portfolio at Windforce 2014
The wind farm project developer PNE WIND AG presented its expertise and perspective in the development of offshore wind farms at the “Windforce 2014”, an international tradeshow held in Bremen. Of special interest to the visitors were the future projects of PNE WIND AG. Having already received permi
PNE Showcases Its Offshore Portfolio at Windforce 2014
The wind farm project developer PNE WIND AG presented its expertise and perspective in the development of offshore wind farms at the “Windforce 2014”, an international tradeshow held in Bremen. Of special interest to the visitors were the future projects of PNE WIND AG. Having already received permi
HiDef Joins Marine Scotland to Develop Survey Strategy
Marine Scotland have partnered with HiDef Aerial Surveying to develop a sound aerial survey strategy for Scottish waters, to meet requirements for the sustainable development of offshore marine renewables and a network of Marine Protected Areas. HiDef will install their patented digital video techno
Bibby Line Group Challenges and Entertains During Maritime, Logistics & Energy Showcase
Liverpool-based international services and shipping business Bibby Line Group challenged, informed and entertained hundreds of guests during the popular showcase ‘Bibby Day’ events during the Maritime, Logistics & Energy (MLE) thematic of the International Festival for Business (IFB). Bibby Line Gro