Offshore Wind
Sabella’s Underwater Power Link Installed
The submarine electric cable that will link Sabella D10 tidal turbine to Ushant island’s power grid has been installed. The operation has been carried out between May 24th and 26th by BOURBON OFFSHORE SURF using the vessel L’Argonaute, a 69 meters long and 15 meters wide vessel usually used by Frenc
Sabella’s Underwater Power Link Installed
The submarine electric cable that will link Sabella D10 tidal turbine to Ushant island’s power grid has been installed. The operation has been carried out between May 24th and 26th by BOURBON OFFSHORE SURF using the vessel L’Argonaute, a 69 meters long and 15 meters wide vessel usually used by Frenc
Norwegian Subsea Company Opens UK Office
Norwegian company Omega AS has opened its UK subsidiary in Aberdeen, Omega Subsea UK, as part of the company’s strategic expansion in the Subsea Engineering and Operations sectors of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. The objective is to establish a strategic business unit to facilitat
Osiris Upgrades Its Diving Services
Osiris, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has taken delivery of its new Bauer Enriched Air Nitrox diving system for projects in the global offshore renewable and oil and gas industries. The IMCA compliant system offers a safe and cost-effective solution by enabling longer dive times with a potentia
Nordsee One Keeping Underwater Noise Under Check
The developer of the 332 MW Nordsee One project has invited tenders for environmental monitoring and reporting during the construction phase of the offshore wind farm. The contract covers underwater sound monitoring, marine mammal monitoring and acoustic deterrence in accordance with BSH Standard ‘I
Alun Griffiths Wins GBP 25 Mln Swansea Tidal Lagoon Job
Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Plc has named Abergavenny-based Alun Griffiths Ltd as preferred bidder for one of the main civil engineering and construction packages for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The GBP 25 million contract covers ancillary civil engineering for the project’s public realm works. The s
Alun Griffiths Wins GBP 25 Mln Swansea Tidal Lagoon Job
Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Plc has named Abergavenny-based Alun Griffiths Ltd as preferred bidder for one of the main civil engineering and construction packages for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The GBP 25 million contract covers ancillary civil engineering for the project’s public realm works. The s
Nordseewerke Files for Bankruptcy
Nordseewerke from Emden, Germany, has filed for bankruptcy due to the upcoming imminent insolvency, CEO Thierry Putters told German media. This affects 188 employees, of whom 80 percent have been working short-time since September 2014. The shipyard was founded in 1903 and was taken over by the stee
Study on Horns Rev 1 OWF’s Effect on Fish Published
Scientists from the National Institute of Aquatic Resources at Technical University of Denmark have studied long-term effects of Horns Rev 1 offshore wind farm in the North Sea on fish communities. The results were published yesterday in Inter-Research’s Marine Ecology Progress Series. The study inv
Wärtsilä Acquires L-3 Marine Systems
Wärtsilä Corporation announces that its acquisition of the Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) has been finalised and control of the company will be transferred to Wärtsilä with effect from 1stJune 2015. In December 2014, Wärtsilä announced that agreement had been reached to acquire
Wärtsilä Acquires L-3 Marine Systems
Wärtsilä Corporation announces that its acquisition of the Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) has been finalised and control of the company will be transferred to Wärtsilä with effect from 1stJune 2015. In December 2014, Wärtsilä announced that agreement had been reached to acquire
BVG Associates Joins NOF
NOF Energy, the business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors, has entered a new partnership with BVG Associates to support supply chain development. As one of NOF Energy’s Consultancy Partners, BVG Associates will assist NOF Energy members’ activities in th
TenneT Issues EUR 1 Bln Green Bond
TenneT Holding B.V. yesterday launched and priced its inaugural Green Bond issue, a EUR 1 billion dual tranche (6 and 12 year) bond issue, each sized at EUR 500 million with coupons of 0.875% and 1.750% respectively with the support of five banks, HSBC Bank plc., ING Bank N.V., Royal Bank of Scotlan
TenneT Issues EUR 1 Bln Green Bond
TenneT Holding B.V. yesterday launched and priced its inaugural Green Bond issue, a EUR 1 billion dual tranche (6 and 12 year) bond issue, each sized at EUR 500 million with coupons of 0.875% and 1.750% respectively with the support of five banks, HSBC Bank plc., ING Bank N.V., Royal Bank of Scotlan