Offshore Wind
FoundOcean Continues to Pave the Way in the Renewables Industry
In 2013 FoundOcean played a key role in numerous foundation installations within the renewables industry. Contracted to Offshore Wind Force (OWF), FoundOcean completed grouting operations at the West of Duddon Sands 108-monopile wind farm. The DONG Energy project took just 5 months to complete, aver
FoundOcean Continues to Pave the Way in the Renewables Industry
In 2013 FoundOcean played a key role in numerous foundation installations within the renewables industry. Contracted to Offshore Wind Force (OWF), FoundOcean completed grouting operations at the West of Duddon Sands 108-monopile wind farm. The DONG Energy project took just 5 months to complete, aver
Investment Gap Could Affect Scottish Offshore Wind Industry
The Scottish offshore wind industry could be threatened by an investment gap after major developers have more than halved their spending in Scotland. Scottish Renewables, which represents more than 330 companies working in the renewable energy sector, obtained figures from offshore wind developers w
ABPmer Launches Online Survey to Update UK Marine Renewables Atlas
ABPmer, in association with The Crown Estate and DECC, has today launched an online survey to support a further update to the Atlas of UK Marine Renewable Energy. The survey invites users to nominate their preferences for extending the Atlas with a wider range of free thematic information that descr
Inovo Building Officially Opens in Glasgow
Scottish Enterprise’s new £10 million industry engagement building, called inovo, based at the heart of Glasgow’s International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ), has been officially opened today, 27 January 2014, bringing new jobs and investment opportunities to Scotland. Built to suppor
North Sea Systems and Kongsberg Maritime Complete IoW Acoustic Job
North Sea Systems and Kongsberg Maritime Ltd have teamed up for the project at an Isle of Wight tidal renewables energy site. The two companies conducted a passive acoustic monitoring programme located just off Yarmouth, which is regarded as one of the prime locations in the South for potential tida
North Sea Systems and Kongsberg Maritime Complete IoW Acoustic Job
North Sea Systems and Kongsberg Maritime Ltd have teamed up for the project at an Isle of Wight tidal renewables energy site. The two companies conducted a passive acoustic monitoring programme located just off Yarmouth, which is regarded as one of the prime locations in the South for potential tida
OPT Receives USD 1.75 Mln through NJ’s Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT) today announced that it recently received approximately $1.75 million through the State of New Jersey’s Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program. The Program enables companies to raise cash to finance their growth and operations and is administered by the New Je
Sembmarine Establishes Facilities in Lowestoft and Aberdeen
Offshore engineering, construction and support services specialist Sembmarine SLP has established new facilities in Lowestoft and Aberdeen. Offshore Services has wide ranging service capabilities and typically becomes involved at the very early stages of a contract award, identifying the scope of wo
EU and India Join Hands to Facilitate Offshore Wind
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and partners announced today the launch of a four year project to develop a roadmap for offshore wind development in India, with a focus on the states of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Supported by a € 4 million contribution through the European Union’s Indo-European C
Tidal Lagoon Power Appoints New Head of Property
Nigel Webb, formally a Director of DTZ and Midas Commercial Developments, has joined Tidal Lagoon Power as Head of Property. Mark Shorrock, Chief Executive of Tidal Lagoon Power said: “Having been a property consultant and a successful developer, Nigel has a unique combination of consultancy and pra
Tidal Lagoon Power Appoints New Head of Property
Nigel Webb, formally a Director of DTZ and Midas Commercial Developments, has joined Tidal Lagoon Power as Head of Property. Mark Shorrock, Chief Executive of Tidal Lagoon Power said: “Having been a property consultant and a successful developer, Nigel has a unique combination of consultancy and pra
SeaRoc Shortlisted for RenewableUK Health & Safety Awards
SeaRoc have been shortlisted for the 2014 renewableUK Health & Safety Awards for their innovation and delivery of a ‘minimal human intervention’ lattice tower installation methodology, recently deployed at Dogger Bank. SeaRoc, working on behalf of contracting company Fred. Olsen United (FOU) designe
Offshore Wind Companies Want to Delay Leasing off New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and legislative leaders were warned to delay leasing offshore wind tracts along the Jersey coast, writes the New Jersey Spotlight. Namely, top companies from this industry, including Deepwater Wind and Offshore MW, wrote a letter saying that the state could ” lose