Offshore Wind
Tri-Nation Accord Copes with Wave, Tidal Risks
A tri-nation accord between firms based in Ireland, France and the UK is to result in shared research technology designed to dramatically reduce risks faced by developers of renewable tidal and wave power schemes around north western European coast lines. Known as MOREDATAS (Methods to Obtain Refine
Tri-Nation Accord Copes with Wave, Tidal Risks
A tri-nation accord between firms based in Ireland, France and the UK is to result in shared research technology designed to dramatically reduce risks faced by developers of renewable tidal and wave power schemes around north western European coast lines. Known as MOREDATAS (Methods to Obtain Refine
GoBe Appoints Project Manager for Rampion
GoBe Consultants has appointed Angie de Burgh to take the lead role working on GoBe’s recently awarded Rampion contract with E.On. De Burgh has project management and technical environmental experience gained working across the marine aggregates and renewables industries. Tim Golding, Director at Go
Bristol Welcomes Zhoushan Delegation
Bristol will welcome delegation of government officials and representatives from industry in Zhoushan, China, as part of Bristol 2015 Marine Energy Accelerator Programme today. The delegation will meet with Bristol and south west UK representatives from local government, industry and the regional, a
Wales: Wave Energy Project Gets GBP 2 Mln from EU
Marine Power Systems (MPS), which plans to test its WaveSub device in the Haven Waterway Enterprise Zone, has received GBP 2 million of EU funds, Welsh Finance and Government Business Minister, Jane Hutt, announced last week. The GBP 3 million project, which includes a GBP 900,000 investment from MP
Wales: Wave Energy Project Gets GBP 2 Mln from EU
Marine Power Systems (MPS), which plans to test its WaveSub device in the Haven Waterway Enterprise Zone, has received GBP 2 million of EU funds, Welsh Finance and Government Business Minister, Jane Hutt, announced last week. The GBP 3 million project, which includes a GBP 900,000 investment from MP
UK, China Form Joint Offshore Wind Industry Advisory Groups
The UK and China signed the Clean Energy Partnership agreement on Friday, vowing to work together to transition to the low carbon economy. This follows a number of other collaboration agreements announced at last week’s UK-China Fourth Annual Energy Dialogue. Along with the first ever Chinese invest
China Three Gorges to Invest in Moray Offshore Wind Project
EDPR has entered in an Investment Cooperation Agreement with China Three Gorges (CTG), by which the Chinese company proposes to invest in and develop the Moray wind offshore project alongside with EDPR and other potential investors. Pursuant to the agreement, CTG intends to acquire up to 30% of the
TOPBOND’s New Jack-Up Barge Arrives
TOPBOND has announced the arrival of its new jack-up barge called TOPJACK. TOPJACK is has a 250t lift capacity and a modular construction, thus it can be transported by road or sea. It has 36m legs and is able to operate in water depths of up to 25m. Being 24.4m long and 17.08m wide, it offers a lar
PSV Redesigned to Serve Offshore Wind Industry
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the ship design for the Vestland Cygnus, a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) owned by Norway based Norside AS that is to be converted to serve as an offshore wind farm service vessel. The conversion will take place at the Fjellstrand yard in Norway. The redesign inc
PSV Redesigned to Serve Offshore Wind Industry
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the ship design for the Vestland Cygnus, a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) owned by Norway based Norside AS that is to be converted to serve as an offshore wind farm service vessel. The conversion will take place at the Fjellstrand yard in Norway. The redesign inc
HCT Looking to Cash In on Booming Offshore Wind
As the Dutch offshore wind market is developing, domestic ports and terminals are preparing to take advantage of the booming industry. One such terminal is Holland Cargo Terminal (HCT), currently involved in one of the ongoing offshore wind projects in the Netherlands. The terminal serves as an asse
BWE to Hold Special Offshore Wind Conference
On November 3 and 4, the Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V. (BWE) will hold a special conference on the topic “Offshore Wind Energy Operation – Strategies and Experiences from the First Operating Phase”. “We want to especially focus on ‘cost reduction measures’ and ‘offshore experience reports’. For thi
Welsh Renewables Science Park Gets GBP 10 Mln from EU
A £10m EU boost for the development of the new Menai Science Park has been announced by Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones. The project, led by Bangor University, has already been awarded £10m from the Welsh Government. The EU funding provides the remainder of the investment needed for the first phas