Offshore Wind
French Energy Minister Confirmed for Ocean Energy Europe 2015
Ségolène Royal, the French Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, has confirmed her participation in OEE2015 in Dublin. Minister Royal joins four other European ministers and an EU Commissioner already confirmed for the high level session at the conference. In a keynote speech on
WIND Nominated for Shipping Award 2015
Dutch subsea cable logistics specialist WIND has been nominated by The Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KNVR) for the dutch Shipping Award 2015. WIND received the nomination for its pioneering role in the development of recovery of long distance, out-of-service subsea cable systems. The
SgurrEnergy Backs Butendiek Project
SgurrEnergy has been involved in 288MW Butendiek offshore wind farm since 2011 and has completed construction monitoring services on behalf of the project lenders. The Butendiek wind farm, located approximately 32 km west of the German island of Sylt, was developed by wpd AG and comprises of 80 Siem
SgurrEnergy Backs Butendiek Project
SgurrEnergy has been involved in 288MW Butendiek offshore wind farm since 2011 and has completed construction monitoring services on behalf of the project lenders. The Butendiek wind farm, located approximately 32 km west of the German island of Sylt, was developed by wpd AG and comprises of 80 Siem
Alstom Hiring at Saint-Nazaire Facility
Alstom continues spurring the job market in the Pays de la Loire Region, especially in the Saint Nazaire area. The Group is currently hiring people in the area, mostly operators, to work in the offshore wind turbine plant which was inaugurated in December 2014. Launched in the summer, the campaign w
Orkney Islands to Test Marine Energy Interest
Orkney Islands Council is to test interest in the development of a marine energy project involving the Churchill Barriers. A notice inviting expressions of interest from tidal energy developers will be published on the Public Contracts Scotland website later this month. The Council will also be hold
Indonesia to Learn from Scottish Renewables Industry
Renewable energy experts from Indonesia are looking at what lessons they can learn from the industry in Scotland, as part of an event being run by Robert Gordon University (RGU) this week. The Centre for Understanding Sustainable Practice (CUSP) at RGU, led by Dr Alan Owen, will welcome representati
Njord Takes Delivery of Third 26m CTV
Njord Offshore have taken delivery of Njord Magni – the 3rd 26m Quad IPS Crew Transfer Vessel. Njord Magni is the third of four sister vessels to be delivered to Njord Offshore this year and is due to be shipped back to Europe from Singapore with Njord Thor in Mid October ’15. Sisters Njord Odin [&h
Njord Takes Delivery of Third 26m CTV
Njord Offshore have taken delivery of Njord Magni – the 3rd 26m Quad IPS Crew Transfer Vessel. Njord Magni is the third of four sister vessels to be delivered to Njord Offshore this year and is due to be shipped back to Europe from Singapore with Njord Thor in Mid October ’15. Sisters Njord Odin [&h
Humber Gateway £100k Boost for East Yorkshire
More than £100,000 has been donated to community projects across East Yorkshire through E.ON’s Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm Community Support Fund. The fund set up to support sustainable community projects in parishes which border the wind farm between Easington and Preston, will this year supp
IMCA Releases Renewables Contracting Principles
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a ‘IMCA Renewables Contracting Principles’ document as part of variety of guides, templates and discussion documents aimed at raising awareness on contracting issues, promoting discussion and providing tools. “Each of our Contract
IMCA Releases Renewables Contracting Principles
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a ‘IMCA Renewables Contracting Principles’ document as part of variety of guides, templates and discussion documents aimed at raising awareness on contracting issues, promoting discussion and providing tools. “Each of our Contract
TenneT to Start Tendering Process for Dutch Projects
Transmission system operator (TSO) Tennet has developed a procurement strategy aiming to involve all future suppliers in connecting future Dutch offshore wind farms to the grid. Under the document, the companies will be able to qualify to take part in future tenders for five wind connection projects
SgurrEnergy Named Finalist at Scottish Business Awards
SgurrEnergy has been shortlisted for the Green Business of the Year category at the esteemed 2015 Scottish Business Awards. The awards, due to take place on November 12th at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, recognises excellence in Scottish business and celebrates companies who are bui