Offshore Wind
GlobalData Publishes Report on Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Companies (UK)
“Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Companies – Profile and Project Overview” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of major offshore wind turbine installation vessel companies. The report profiles twelve
Better Supply Chain Engagement Could Save EUR 1.5 Billion Annually (UK)
The cost of delivering offshore wind schemes could be reduced by up to 15% by the end of this decade through more effective supply chain engagement, according to research by global built asset consultancy, EC Harris. With the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) estimating that by 2020, €10.4bn c
UK: Value of Venture Capital-Backed Deals Double During 2012
According to data compiled by Preqin, the leading provider of intelligence on alternative investments, and analysed by Pinsent Masons, the international law firm, the value of venture capital-backed deals in the UK renewable energy market has doubled during 2012. Figures from Preqin indicate that th
RenewableUK Reports on Wind Energy Performance
RenewableUK has issued a report on the ongoing state of the wind energy industry in the UK. In the first part of the report, wind energy performance is discussed, with a focus on the current status and electricity mix. The report also gives prediction for the future state of renewable energy in the
Subsea UK and OPITO Awarded GBP 2 Million Fund
Global-leading energy industry bodies Subsea UK and OPITO have each been awarded part of a £2million fund aimed at attracting vital new entrants into the industry and helping people to diversify their skills. Scotland’s leading diver training facility, The Underwater Centre in Fort William, has also
Subsea UK and OPITO Awarded GBP 2 Million Fund
Global-leading energy industry bodies Subsea UK and OPITO have each been awarded part of a £2million fund aimed at attracting vital new entrants into the industry and helping people to diversify their skills. Scotland’s leading diver training facility, The Underwater Centre in Fort William, has also
MeyGen Retains Xodus for Further Support on UK’s Tidal Project
Independent, international energy consultancy Xodus Group has been retained by MeyGen Ltd to provide further environmental support for a major tidal project in the Pentland Firth, Scotland. The initial contract for Phase 1 of the project, was awarded in March 2011 and is now valued at more than £450
French Businesses Visit UK Offshore Wind Industry
The renewable energy sector in Britain offers many opportunities to connect French and British companies in this field. The French Chamber of Commerce in Great-Britain organised on 18 & 19 of October, a trade mission in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Normandy, Brittany and
Denmark: Change in MT Højgaard’s Board of Directors
After agreement with MT Højgaard’s Board of Directors, COO Jens Nyhus resigns from his position with immediate effect. His resignation comes after a period of eight months during which MT Højgaard’s Group management has consisted of acting President and CEO Jørgen Nicolajsen (CEO), Chief Financial O
The Netherlands: MonoBase Wind Presents New Installation Technology at Offshore Energy 2012
MonoBase Wind presented a new way to install a gravity base using advanced technology developed in the offshore Oil and Gas industry at the Offshore Energy 2012 conference. Many gravity base solutions are available to the offshore wind industry but the main challenge to deeper water and larger turbi
The Netherlands: MonoBase Wind Presents New Installation Technology at Offshore Energy 2012
MonoBase Wind presented a new way to install a gravity base using advanced technology developed in the offshore Oil and Gas industry at the Offshore Energy 2012 conference. Many gravity base solutions are available to the offshore wind industry but the main challenge to deeper water and larger turbi
UK’s Renewables to Surpass Nuclear Power by 2018
If the UK’s renewable energy continues to grow in current pace, it will surpass nuclear power by 2018, a new research study released by RenewableUK shows. Based on the findings by 2015 one out of 10 UK households will be powered by renewables. Wind energy input rose by a quarter in the last two year
Norway: PALFINGER Takes Over Bergen Group Dreggen
The PALFINGER Group has agreed to take over Bergen Group Dreggen AS, a renowned Norwegian producer of marine and offshore cranes and lifting equipment. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the Competition Authorities in Norway, and is expected to be clo
Sweden: Vattenfall Reports Underlying Operating Profit for First 9 Months
Vattenfall is reporting an underlying operating profit for the nine-month period 2012 that is nearly on par with 2011 for continuing operations – despite a challenging market. The industry is under continuous pressure from overcapacity, low prices and low margins, especially for electricity generati