Offshore Wind
UK: Hafren Power Barrage Scheme Unproven, MPs Conclude
A tidal barrage across the Severn could contribute to energy and climate objectives, but the Hafren Power scheme has failed to demonstrate economic, environmental and public acceptability, according to MPs on the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee. Tim Yeo MP, Chairman of the Energy and Clim
IEA: Four Energy Policies Can Keep 2°C Climate Goal Alive (France)
Warning that the world is not on track to limit the global temperature increase to 2 degrees Celsius, the International Energy Agency (IEA) today urged governments to swiftly enact four energy policies that would keep climate goals alive without harming economic growth. “Climate change has quite fra
3sun Group Announces Opening of New Denmark Base
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has announced the opening of its first office in Denmark, as part of the Group’s international growth plans. The new office in Esbjerg, Denmark will support 3sun Group’s increased presence in region, allowing t
Denmark: Continuous Hectic Activity in Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
Even though the last wind turbine has been installed at the Anholt offshore wind farm, there is still hectic activity completing the commissioning and performing the one-year service on the wind turbines. A total of approximately 250 people work in the offshore wind farm on a daily basis, and the ho
Offshore Wind 2013: DEA to Present 3.0 GW of Danish Wind Projects
UK Trade & Investment Denmark and the Danish Energy Agency will give presentations about the 3.0 GW of Offshore and Onshore wind projects in Denmark, including the 1.5 GW of Offshore wind projects at Horns Reef 3 and Krieger’s Flak, where tenders will be going out from 2013-2015. The side-event will
East of England Energy Zone to Attend RenewableUK 2013
The East of England Energy Zone (EEEZ) will be exhibiting at the UK’s largest dedicated offshore wind event on the 12th and 13th June 2013. This event will enable you to keep up to date with developments, grow your business, debate key issues and connect with the world’s most advanced offshore wind
USA: Ocean Power Technologies Announces Oregon-Based Regional Representation
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT), a leading wave energy technology company, has announced that it has engaged consultant Kevin Watkins to serve as its Pacific Northwest Representative. OPT is planning for deployment of a Mark 3 PowerBuoy® wave energy conversion system off the coast of Oregon, an
USA: Ocean Power Technologies Announces Oregon-Based Regional Representation
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT), a leading wave energy technology company, has announced that it has engaged consultant Kevin Watkins to serve as its Pacific Northwest Representative. OPT is planning for deployment of a Mark 3 PowerBuoy® wave energy conversion system off the coast of Oregon, an
UK: Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay to Raise GBP 2 Million
Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) Plc has announced the launch of a £2m local community share offer to give the people of Wales the opportunity to be early stage investors in the planning and design development phase of the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon proposal. The £2m Community Share offer is part of the Com
USA: TerraSond Appoints Two Experts
TerraSond Limited, a leader in precision land and marine geospatial surveys, announced the promotion of Mr. Brian Busey and Captain Rich Hendren. Busey is now Vice President, Business Development and Hendren is Vice President, Operations. As Vice President, Business Development; Busey is responsible
Senators Get Answers on Offshore Wind Lease Economic Data (USA)
U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), top Republican on the Environment and Public Works Committee, finally received a response from the U.S. Department of Interior to a November 2012 letter he and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) wrote to former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, requesting data on the econom
Ireland: Impressive Stats for Island Tiger and Island Panther
In order to verify the fact that its Offshore Windfarm Crew Transfer Vessels were among the best in the business, Island Shipping decided to look back through the transfer logs. While operating for 20 months on Sheringham Shoal Offshore Windfarm, the Island Tiger and Island Panther carried out 37,20
Ireland: Impressive Stats for Island Tiger and Island Panther
In order to verify the fact that its Offshore Windfarm Crew Transfer Vessels were among the best in the business, Island Shipping decided to look back through the transfer logs. While operating for 20 months on Sheringham Shoal Offshore Windfarm, the Island Tiger and Island Panther carried out 37,20
USA: Senator Vitter Wants Answers on Offshore Wind Lease in Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf
U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) responded to news reports that the U.S. Department of Interior will outline details of an offshore lease sale for wind energy in the Atlantic Ocean. In November 2012, Sens. Vitter and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) wrote a letter to former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, no