The Supervisory Board of Cuxhaven’s wind farm project developer, PNE WIND AG, passed a resolution to prolong Martin Billhardt’s contract as Chairman of the Board of Directors until April 30, 2018. With this long term contract, the Supervisory Board wishes to ensure the continuing development of the
The applications submitted by China Southern Power Grid and Guangdong Yudean Group to start arrangements for offshore wind farms in Zhuhai and Zhanjiang got the National Energy Administration approvals, China Securities Journal reports. This action indicates that China may be altering the approval p
Engineer Alan Jordan has joined Jee as a Principal Cables Engineer. Alan has 38 years experience working with subsea cables, ranging from managing trans-oceanic submarine telecommunications network projects to cable product design and manufacture, installation processes and marine maintenance. In hi
The Indian ministry of new and renewable energy has established an inter-ministerial board of secretaries and in that way started the planning process to auction or award offshore wind farms, according to The Times of India news portal. The board will outline the policy guidelines, approve and overs
First Minister Alex Salmond will begin a two day visit to Norway tomorrow (Monday) by addressing an international green energy conference in Bergen. As well as renewables, his visit will also focus on economic opportunities and job creation in the oil and gas and aquaculture industries. The visit co
First Minister Alex Salmond will begin a two day visit to Norway tomorrow (Monday) by addressing an international green energy conference in Bergen. As well as renewables, his visit will also focus on economic opportunities and job creation in the oil and gas and aquaculture industries. The visit co
Newcastle College recently unveiled a unique centre dedicated to developing higher level skills training for the energy sector. The Energy Academy is a multi-partner, cross collaboration between Newcastle College, local authorities, Sector Skills Councils and strategic stakeholders in the sector. Ba
CTruk Boats, builders of multi-purpose catamarans on the UK’s east coast, has signed its first export order. The 12th vessel on the CTruk Boats’ order book since its establishment in 2009 will be a 20-tonne payload MPC for Dutch company, Sima Charters. The vessel will incorporate CTruk Boats’ flexib
After the National Grid revealed six possible options for transporting electricity from a proposed nuclear power station and new wind turbines, Cumbria County councillors raised their voice against huge pylons which could stretch across the Cumbria’s countryside, the News & Star reports. It is likel
Renaissance Services subsidiary, Topaz Engineering, a UAE-based full service ship building, ship repair and engineering services company, confirms it has completed the delivery of two wind farm support vessels (WFSV) to ASP Work Boats Ltd, part of the global ASP Ship Management Group. David Borcoski
Renaissance Services subsidiary, Topaz Engineering, a UAE-based full service ship building, ship repair and engineering services company, confirms it has completed the delivery of two wind farm support vessels (WFSV) to ASP Work Boats Ltd, part of the global ASP Ship Management Group. David Borcoski
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled against a bid by beachfront property owner to stop the Cape Wind development. Namely, Thomas Melone argued that the wind farm would ruin the view and decrease the value of his property. “The environmental and other concerns raised by Melone … were beyon
The competition to create a new logo for Navitus Bay has been won by Danni Cain from New Milton. Danni attends the Arts University College in Bournemouth. Danni, 18, designed the winning logo after Navitus Bay asked for local teenagers to help design a visual identity for the Project. The logo submi
Energi Coast, North East England’s Renewables Group, will be showcasing the region’s integrated offshore renewable supply chain at a major industry exhibition in Aberdeen later this month. All Energy, which takes place on 23 and 24 May, is the UK’s largest renewable energy event. It brings together
