In an interview for Bloomberg, Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing announced intention of reducing corporate tax levied by the UK with an aim of bringing more investors in the oil and gas industry and laying foundations for fast-tracked development of offshore wind power. “The budget was difficu
The Danish government has stepped up its green energy targets. That makes Denmark an even more obvious destination for wind energy investments, says Denmark’s Minister for Trade and Investment Pia Olsen Dyhr. She hosts an investor seminar on Monday at EWEA 2012 and will be available for a press Q/A
The Danish government has stepped up its green energy targets. That makes Denmark an even more obvious destination for wind energy investments, says Denmark’s Minister for Trade and Investment Pia Olsen Dyhr. She hosts an investor seminar on Monday at EWEA 2012 and will be available for a press Q/A
A contract has been awarded to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd to conduct underwater noise studies for an offshore renewables project that could eventually lead to 400MW being installed in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth. The contract, awarded by MeyGen Limited, will involve Kongsberg Maritime Ltd cond
Last week, Niall Stuart, the Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables wrote to US tycoon Donald Trump regarding his statements on renewables and wind power over recent months. Scottish Renewables is the representative body for the renewable energy industry in Scotland, representing more than 300 organ
OGN, already a major player in the oil and gas offshore construction sector, has received a vote of confidence from the Department of Energy and Climate Change for its move into offshore wind technology. And the North East economy shares in the benefit with the creation of up to 1000 long term jobs.
The traits of the past seemed to be in conflict with the technological development of the future, as the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the oldest continually operating passenger shipping company in the world objects to the Centrica’s plans for a wind farm in the Irish Sea, outside Manx waters, I
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has chosen the EWEA 2012 sector conference scheduled for 16-19 April in Copenhagen, Denmark, as the venue for the European launch of its major turbine components (gearbox, generator and blade) reconditioning services business. This new service, whic
Finance Secretary John Swinney will next week visit Japan and South Korea to promote Scottish businesses. Mr Swinney will visit Tokyo, Osaka, Pusan and Seoul where he will showcase the innovation and skills of Scotland’s energy sector and promote Scotland’s food and drink. He will use his visit as a
Finance Secretary John Swinney will next week visit Japan and South Korea to promote Scottish businesses. Mr Swinney will visit Tokyo, Osaka, Pusan and Seoul where he will showcase the innovation and skills of Scotland’s energy sector and promote Scotland’s food and drink. He will use his visit as a
Bladt Industries and EEW SPC have successfully completed the load-out of the first two foundations for the Gwynt Y Môr Offshore Wind Farm located in the Irish Sea. Monday April 9th the Transition Pieces were loaded out from German facilities in Lubmin and subsequently load-out of the two Monopiles,
Scotland’s natural marine carbon sinks are being put at risk by badly planned renewable energy projects. This is the core message that will be presented tomorrow (Thursday 12 April) to key EU and Scottish Government stakeholders at a meeting in the European Parliament, Brussels. The meeting, to be a
Offshore skills centre in North Tyneside, developed by Advanced Industrial Solutions and Maersk Training, is offering new courses in hanging from 65ft on a wind turbine, or bolting a high-powered cable while off a ladder, reported ITV news. They expect more than 4,000 trainees this year. The new cen
Offshore skills centre in North Tyneside, developed by Advanced Industrial Solutions and Maersk Training, is offering new courses in hanging from 65ft on a wind turbine, or bolting a high-powered cable while off a ladder, reported ITV news. They expect more than 4,000 trainees this year. The new cen
