Offshore Wind
QED Makes New Appointment
QED Naval welcomed a new member of staff into the ranks. Aris Zavvos who has recently joined the company has a Sustainable Energy Systems Master degree and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh. Aris has been recruited as the Electrical Systems and Turbine Integration Engi
Wave Energy to Be Discussed at Orkney International Science Festival
This year’s Orkney International Science Festival will see significant wave energy players presenting and discussing this specific renewable energy industry. EMEC’s managing director, Neil Kermode, will introduce speakers from key sections of the new marine renewables industry – developers, support
Wave Energy to Be Discussed at Orkney International Science Festival
This year’s Orkney International Science Festival will see significant wave energy players presenting and discussing this specific renewable energy industry. EMEC’s managing director, Neil Kermode, will introduce speakers from key sections of the new marine renewables industry – developers, support
UK: Wind Surpasses Nuclear and Coal in August
RenewableUK says new data shows that August was an exceptional month for wind energy, with new records set and generation levels exceeding both nuclear and coal, according to official National Grid statistics. On five separate occasions, wind overtook coal-fired plants for generation over a single d
New Sales Director Appointed at BMT Reliability Consultants
BMT Reliability Consultants (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has appointed Dan Oakley as Sales Director. Holding a BSc in Mathematics and an MSc in Fluid Power Systems, Oakley has over 20 years’ experience s
Smulders to Produce Its 1000th Transition Piece
In August 2013 Smulders Projects, subsidiary of Smulders Group, secured together with Sif Group an order from Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects b.v. for the delivery of 150 Transition Pieces for the Gemini Windfarm. Sif Group will supply the primary steel tubulars, Smulders Projects will supply and in
OMM Demonstrates Its New ‘Tower Support Services’ Package
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has successfully completed six of eleven cable pull-in operations under its new ‘Tower Support Services’ package. The package, which was formed to provide clients with a clearly defined set of support services, also includes hang-off as well as termination and testin
OMM Demonstrates Its New ‘Tower Support Services’ Package
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has successfully completed six of eleven cable pull-in operations under its new ‘Tower Support Services’ package. The package, which was formed to provide clients with a clearly defined set of support services, also includes hang-off as well as termination and testin
Safety Technology Offers Government Funded Training
Safety Technology, safety training provider to the Wind Energy sector, is now offering Government funded places on their RenewableUK and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) accredited Work at Height and Rescue safety course to individuals working or living in Wales. Selected earlier this year to deliver
Crown Estate Examines O&M Cost Reduction by Improving Jack-Up Vessels
The Crown Estate has published its latest report aimed at improving the performance of the offshore wind sector, focusing on the more effective use of jack-up vessels to help bring down costs in the maintenance of offshore wind turbines. By working with industry to identify common challenges and opp
WindEnergy Hamburg Featuring Recruiting Day
More and more wind turbines are being installed worldwide. At the same time, the industry is investing a lot of money and energy in the further development of turbines, rotors and components, to optimise production costs and electricity yield. So this dynamic industry offers a lot of interesting job
Fortum Takes Stake in Wello Oy
Fortum has acquired a minority share of 13.6 per cent in the Finnish wave energy developer Wello Oy. The Penguin wave energy converter solution, developed by Wello, is based on a floating vessel that captures the kinetic energy of waves and converts it into electrical power with a generator. The adv
Fortum Takes Stake in Wello Oy
Fortum has acquired a minority share of 13.6 per cent in the Finnish wave energy developer Wello Oy. The Penguin wave energy converter solution, developed by Wello, is based on a floating vessel that captures the kinetic energy of waves and converts it into electrical power with a generator. The adv
Science Meets Industry in a Week
NORCOWE’s yearly offshore wind conference Science Meets Industry Bergen will be held next week in cooperation with Bergen Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Last year’s event that was organized with Arena NOW, was attended by around 90 participants. This year’s event will take place at Hotel Grand Te