Offshore Wind
Narec Opens Doors to Local Communities to Showcase Regeneration of Dock-Side (UK)
Last weekend, the National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, opened its doors in Blyth, Northumberland to the local community as part of a UK-wide Open Doors Weekend, organised by UK Contractors Group (UKCG). The initiative was supported by lead contractor, Shepherd Construction, which is working with
Narec Opens Doors to Local Communities to Showcase Regeneration of Dock-Side (UK)
Last weekend, the National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, opened its doors in Blyth, Northumberland to the local community as part of a UK-wide Open Doors Weekend, organised by UK Contractors Group (UKCG). The initiative was supported by lead contractor, Shepherd Construction, which is working with
EDF Seeks Contractor for Geo-Surveys Off Le Tréport, France
EDF EN France is seeking contractor to conduct geotechnical and geophysical survey offshore Le Tréport. In April EDF won the rights to develop three offshore wind sites offshore French coast. The purpose of this scope is to achieve an offshore geotechnical campaign, which consists of shallow penetra
ScottishPower Renewables to Fund Wind Turbine Technician Training Course Development
ScottishPower Renewables is to help fund courses at Dumfries and Galloway College and Ayr College that will allow students to gain industry recognised qualifications and help them on their way to becoming wind turbine technicians. The company’s funding and support will aid the introduction of course
France: EDF Invites Tenders for Offshore Wind-Geotechnical and Geophysical Survey
EDF EN France is inviting tenders for offshore wind-geotechnical and geophysical survey – Vendée which will include preparation works and studies for a proposed offshore wind energy site. The purpose of this tender is to carry out an offshore geotechnical service which will consist of shallow penetr
UK: BMT Nigel Gee Launches 3 WFSVs in 10 Days
BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, announced that three new Windfarm Support Vessels built to a BMT design have been launched over a period of ten days from three different shipyards, two in Europe
UK: BMT Nigel Gee Launches 3 WFSVs in 10 Days
BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, announced that three new Windfarm Support Vessels built to a BMT design have been launched over a period of ten days from three different shipyards, two in Europe
New Report on Wind Power in Brazil by GlobalData
Research and Markets has announced that GlobalData has release new report “Wind Power in Brazil, Market Outlook to 2025 – Capacity, Generation, Market Share, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles”. Scope – A brief introduction on global carbon emissions
Belgium: Alstom Settles on Rebo Terminal in Oostende for 10 Years
The Renewable Energy Base Oostende (REBO) and wind turbine manufacturer Alstom signed a long-term cooperation. In the agreement both parties have to cooperate closely for the construction of Alstom wind turbines in the Belgian wind farms. Alstom rents, initially, 95 m² office space and 58 m² of stor
International Tidal Community Gears Up for Industry Summit (UK)
With over 350 attendees, 45 speakers and 25 exhibitors, ITES2012 remains the biggest and most comprehensive networking forum for the international tidal community. A new focus on project finance has attracted key financiers as well as major stakeholders looking to mitigate the risk of investing in c
UK: ROVOP Invests in New Jobs and ROVs
Rapidly growing and award winning energy services firm ROVOP is to create around 60 jobs to accompany the purchase of five remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The Aberdeen-based subsea specialist will invest around £15million over the next 18 months in the workclass hydraulic machines, supplied by FM
UK: ROVOP Invests in New Jobs and ROVs
Rapidly growing and award winning energy services firm ROVOP is to create around 60 jobs to accompany the purchase of five remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The Aberdeen-based subsea specialist will invest around £15million over the next 18 months in the workclass hydraulic machines, supplied by FM
UK: GL Garrad Hassan to Provide Celtic Array Met Mast
Centrica has awarded a contract to GL Garrad Hassan, the renewable energy consulting business of the GL Group, for the design, supply, installation and operation of an offshore meteorological mast system for their Celtic Array project in the Irish Sea. Located 15km north of Anglesey, the system incl
Wind Farm Vessels in Difficulty Off East Anglia
Yarmouth Coastguard has coordinated the response for two vessels working at offshore windfarms involved in separate incidents off the east coast of England. Windcat 9 issued a VHF DSC Mayday yesterday evening offshore from Humber and reported that they were taking in water. Yarmouth Coastguard reque