Offshore Wind
UK: Tag Names New CEO
TAG Energy Solutions has welcomed experienced marine and offshore construction specialist, Stuart Oakley, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Stuart joins the North East England-based company from an emerging offshore accommodations group in the Netherlands and brings considerable senior executive a
UK: EMEC to Take Part in OceanEnergy Europe 2013
A team from EMEC will be attending the European Ocean Energy Association’s Ocean Energy Europe 2013 conference taking place in Edinburgh on 29th & 30th October 2013. Sponsored by Scottish Development International (SDI), this is the first time the conference has been held outside Brussels and will p
UK: New Project Pass ‘First Hurdle’ in Securing Government Infrastructure Guarantee
Energy, road and rail projects worth £33 billion have passed the first hurdle in getting a government infrastructure guarantee, Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has announced today. Forty projects are now at the stage known as pre-qualification, meaning they are eligible for the UK Guarantee scheme.
Norway: Umoe to Build First UM Wave Craft
Umoe Mandal AS has signed contract for the first UM Wave Craft – the next generation offshore wind service vessel. Customer is Umoe AS. The vessel will be delivered January 2015. The vessel concept is entirely developed by Umoe Mandal. It is based on the same Surface Effect Ship technology that has
Norway: Umoe to Build First UM Wave Craft
Umoe Mandal AS has signed contract for the first UM Wave Craft – the next generation offshore wind service vessel. Customer is Umoe AS. The vessel will be delivered January 2015. The vessel concept is entirely developed by Umoe Mandal. It is based on the same Surface Effect Ship technology that has
UK: Global Collaboration Vital for Growth of Marine Energy
INCREASED connectivity and collaboration between the world’s wave and tidal power test sites is vital to ensure resources are used strategically and to help boost the development of international markets. That was the key message from delegates attending a major international marine energy conferenc
Gamesa Inaugurates Spain’s First Offshore Wind Turbine
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, inaugurated the company’s maiden offshore wind turbine – and the first to be installed in Spain – in Arinaga Quay (Gran Canary Island). The inauguration ceremony was attended by the President of the Canary Islands regional government, Paulino Rivero
USA: Atlantic Wind Connection Seeking Suppliers
Atlantic Wind Connection said today it is unveiling a new contracting portal for the New Jersey Energy Link, the multi-year offshore transmission project planned off the New Jersey Coast, to help local contracting and service businesses to connect with one of New Jersey’s most exciting opportunities
UK: World’s Largest Wind Turbine Construction Complete
The world’s largest and most powerful offshore wind turbine is now standing at Energy Park Fife. The Samsung Heavy Industries prototype offshore turbine is due to become operational later this year. The structure is situated 50 metres offshore in the Firth of Forth and the tip of its blades stretch
UK: World’s Largest Wind Turbine Construction Complete
The world’s largest and most powerful offshore wind turbine is now standing at Energy Park Fife. The Samsung Heavy Industries prototype offshore turbine is due to become operational later this year. The structure is situated 50 metres offshore in the Firth of Forth and the tip of its blades stretch
Vos Prodect to Showcase Their Expertise in Frankfurt
Vos Prodect Innovations will be exhibiting at the world’s largest offshore wind energy event “EWEA OFFSHORE 2013”, which will be held between 19-21 November 2013, in Frankfurt – Germany. Messe Frankfurt will be hosting the event, which successfully gathers exhibitors and participants from the entire
Blue Water Shipping to Attend EWEA Offshore 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany
Blue Water Shipping will be present at EWEA Offshore 2013 in Frankfurt. ”EWEA is one of our prioritized exhibitions and we look forward to welcoming clients and business contacts at our stand 30A67 at the Danish Pavilion”, says Head of Sales & Development, Wind, Jacob Kjaergaard. Blue Water Shipping
UK: Levenmouth Area Committee Members Visit World’s Largest Turbine
Members of the Levenmouth Area Committee paid a visit to Samsung Heavy Industries at Methil’s Energy Park Fife this week to find out about progress on the world’s largest and most powerful turbine. Last week the tower and nacelle of the turbine were erected and this week work began on installing the
UK: Wave Power Project Could Bring Hundred of Jobs to Western Isles
Aquamarine Power’s proposed wave farm on the Western Isles could create hundreds of long-term skilled jobs in one of Britain’s most remote communities, according to figures published today. The Edinburgh firm’s 40MW Lewis wave farm – which was fully consented by the Scottish Government earlier this