Offshore Wind
Poland: Sopot to Host Offshore Conference and Exhibition
On 10-11 October 2012, at the Sheraton Hotel in Sopot the Offshore Conference and Exhibition will be held – Poland’s first event of this scale entirely dedicated to offshore wind energy. Offshore Conference and Exhibition is organized by Polish Wind Energy Association in cooperation with the Polish
Malta: Waiting for Environmental Impact Assessment
Despite the previous announcements about the Sikka l-Bajda offshore wind farm, the Labour Spokesman on Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Leo Brincat has questioned the Maltese government’s commitment to the renewable energy, reports DI-VE site. He also said that Malta is at the
UK: Bechtel, Subsea 7 Team Up for Offshore Wind and Transmission Projects
Bechtel and Subsea 7 announced today that they will work together to develop offshore wind and associated transmission projects in Europe, including the UK and Germany. The non-exclusive joint approach provides customers with Bechtel’s unmatched experience designing and building some of the world’s
The Netherlands: Tideland Signal to Showcase at Offshore Energy 2012
Tideland Signal will be showing its comprehensive range of aids to navigation (AtoN) equipment and systems for offshore oil and gas platforms, wind farms, ports and harbours on stand 495B at Offshore Energy 12 at the Amsterdam RAI from 23 to 24 October. Tideland Signal has many years’ experience pro
The Netherlands: Tideland Signal to Showcase at Offshore Energy 2012
Tideland Signal will be showing its comprehensive range of aids to navigation (AtoN) equipment and systems for offshore oil and gas platforms, wind farms, ports and harbours on stand 495B at Offshore Energy 12 at the Amsterdam RAI from 23 to 24 October. Tideland Signal has many years’ experience pro
UK: Dong Energy Joins Norstec Network
As a market leader in offshore wind and with all of their offshore wind farms based in the North West European region, DONG Energy has signed up to the new norstec network. The network will enable industry to join forces to set out a long-term vision for the deployment of offshore wind in the northe
UK: Brave Tern to Install Met Masts on Dogger Bank
The new 132m jack-up vessel Brave Tern, commissioned to install both of Forewind’s meteorological masts on Dogger Bank, has been completed and is now on her way to the Harland & Wolff fabrication plant in Belfast. Built by Fred Olsen Windcarrier at the Lamprell shipyard in Dubai, Brave Tern will arr
UK Encourages Tidal, Wave Energy Generation
The UK has huge potential for marine power and is considered the most attractive destination to develop marine projects in Europe, states a new report by energy experts GlobalData. The new report (Installed Capacity, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Profiles of Technology Developers and Key Country
UK Encourages Tidal, Wave Energy Generation
The UK has huge potential for marine power and is considered the most attractive destination to develop marine projects in Europe, states a new report by energy experts GlobalData. The new report (Installed Capacity, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Profiles of Technology Developers and Key Country
Denmark: Illuminating Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
Before the wind turbine installation at Anholt wind farm was commenced, all activities in the wind farm were focusing on the seabed and the water surface, but with the erection of the first wind turbines, Anholt Offshore Wind Farm has suddenly started becoming a visible skyline – with a more precise
‘A Green Way To Work’ Conference Held in Hull, UK
Businesses were given a chance to learn how to create a workforce fit for Hull’s renewable energy ambitions at A Green Way To Work. The conference, staged at Hull College, highlighted the funding and opportunities available to local companies to ensure their employees have the right skills for the r
Scottish Natural Heritage Objection to EOWDC Lifted
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has lifted its objection to the cutting-edge European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) off Aberdeen. The news comes after it was revealed earlier this week that all other statutory consultees, which had objected to the plans, had removed their objections. SNH l
UK: Donald Trump Changes Mind – Aberdeenshire Luxury Hotel to Be Built
Though Donald Trump was eager not to invest more in his Aberdeenshire assets while the offshore wind farm is under consideration, he yesterday announced that a luxury hotel next to his golf course is going to be built. This announcement came right after Mr. Trump had lost support from MoD and other
UK: Able Humber Ports Plans New Quays at North-East Lincolnshire
Able Humber Ports Ltd wishes to procure a Contractor via an OJEU compliant process for the design and construction of the marine works including new quays at the Able Humber Port Facility located at Killingham, Immingham, North-East Lincolnshire. The circa 1,279 metres of new quays is planed to faci