Offshore Wind
Hayle Marine Renewables Business Park Secures Multi-Million GBP Funding
Millions of pounds of funding has been announced for the development of a marine renewables business park (MRBP) in Hayle, which will provide 2,500sqm of industrial and office based accommodation that could create 120 new jobs by 2020. This development underlines Cornwall’s commitment to its diverse
Hayle Marine Renewables Business Park Secures Multi-Million GBP Funding
Millions of pounds of funding has been announced for the development of a marine renewables business park (MRBP) in Hayle, which will provide 2,500sqm of industrial and office based accommodation that could create 120 new jobs by 2020. This development underlines Cornwall’s commitment to its diverse
Fire On Board A2Sea’s Sea Gale
On Tuesday 20 May 2014, fire broke out in the engine room on the crew vessel Sea Gale. Sea Gale is deployed at the Meerwind Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea. Firefighters extinguished the fire and Sea Gale is now being towed to Hvide Sande Shipyard. No people or environment were injured and an [&
Siemens to Use ‘Wind Server’ Jack-Up Vessel for Three Years
Siemens Energy has entered into a charter agreement with DBB Jack-Up Services A/S for the use of a new purpose-built jack-up vessel, the Wind Server, designed for the service and maintenance of the rising number of large scaled offshore wind power projects across Northern Europe. The three-year term
GE Considering Asset Sale to Get Alstom Deal
The American energy giant General Electric (GE) is considering an asset sale to French companies in order to get the French government’s nod for the Alstom deal. According to Bloomberg, GE is in talks with French companies over possible ventures in Alstom’s nuclear, wind turbine and rail signaling b
GE Considering Asset Sale to Get Alstom Deal
The American energy giant General Electric (GE) is considering an asset sale to French companies in order to get the French government’s nod for the Alstom deal. According to Bloomberg, GE is in talks with French companies over possible ventures in Alstom’s nuclear, wind turbine and rail signaling b
IEA’s Wind Executive Committee Visiting Narec
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth is hosting one of the wind industry’s most influential global organisations this week (19-22 May), as the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Wind Executive Committee visits Newcastle. The four day progr
VIDEO: Alstom Completes 6MW Haliade Installation
As the modern technological developments move forward so does the scale of the technological solutions. One of such examples is Alstom’s Haliade™ 150-6MW wind turbine, the largest offshore wind turbine to be installed offshore. The turbine has a 15% better yield comparing to existing turbines. With
DNV GL: Wind Power to Aid Oil and Gas Industry
DNV GL studies suggest there are opportunities for a new generation of autonomous injection systems used to increase the reservoir pressure. There are clear indications that such a wind-powered water injection system could reduce both CAPEX and OPEX and drive innovation of new technology. It could b
DNV GL: Wind Power to Aid Oil and Gas Industry
DNV GL studies suggest there are opportunities for a new generation of autonomous injection systems used to increase the reservoir pressure. There are clear indications that such a wind-powered water injection system could reduce both CAPEX and OPEX and drive innovation of new technology. It could b
Lincolnshire Council Voices Concerns on Triton Knoll’s Onshore Work
The Lincolnshire County Council has written to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to express its serious concerns about the development of the onshore electrical infrastructure needed for the Triton Knoll offshore wind farm. The council has questioned the wisdom of determining the pl
IMechE Approves Aquamarine Power’s Graduate Training Scheme
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has given Aquamarine Power’s graduate training scheme the seal of approval, re-accrediting the wave company’s professional development programme which leads towards Chartered Engineers (CEng) or Incorporated Engineers (IEng) registration. In what is n
Mojo Validates Its Marine Ops Planning Tool
Adverse weather frequently delays offshore operations, creating substantial commercial risk. The nascent marine energy sector feels the impact of this risk keenly and, Mojo Maritime has found that understanding how to mitigate this risk is not a simple matter. Mojo Maritime’s planning software tool
SEPA to Map Scotland’s Marine Environment
Marine ecologists and oceanography experts from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have yesterday (19 May) embarked on a four week survey as part of ongoing work to improve scientific understanding of Scotland’s natural marine environment. Utilising SEPA’s survey vessel, the Sir John