Offshore Wind
Ulstein Idea Equipment Solutions Certified with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
Ulstein Idea Equipment Solutions (UIES) BV has received the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications for environmental, health and safety management systems. The certificates cover all areas of UIES’ business, from Conceptual development to Customer Service. The company’s operational and management
MHI Vestas Invites Suppliers
Earlier this year Mitsubishi Heavy Industry (MHI) and Vestas formed a new joint venture in offshore wind. The MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture is responsible for the design, further development, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and service related to the V164-8.0
Samson B Aids Jack-Up at Rhyl Flats
Samson B recently worked with the Pacific Osprey on the Rhyl Flats Wind Farm. The Pacific Osprey is such an awesome sight it is a marvel that it even exists. Everything about it is huge with 160.9m length overall and breadth of 49m, she is a giant of the seas. Subsequently Samson B has been [&hellip
Hodge Attacks Contracts for Difference
The Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP, Chair of the Committee of Public Accounts released a statement regarding the Contracts for Difference (CfDs) under the ID-ER scheme. Hodge’s statement follows National Audit Office analysis which highlighted the costs and benefits of DECC’s final investment decision ena
UK, Scotland Energy Authorities Work on Connecting Scottish Islands to Mainland
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing and UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey have jointly chaired a meeting of the Scottish Island Renewables Delivery Forum. Key decision makers met yesterday to agree a timetable for practical action to connect Scotland’s islands to the mainland transmission grid and unlo
UK, Scotland Energy Authorities Work on Connecting Scottish Islands to Mainland
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing and UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey have jointly chaired a meeting of the Scottish Island Renewables Delivery Forum. Key decision makers met yesterday to agree a timetable for practical action to connect Scotland’s islands to the mainland transmission grid and unlo
DECC Seeks Contractor to Work on UK’s Renewable Energy Statistics
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out the provision of UK renewable energy statistics. As part of the UK Government’s commitment to further development of renewable energy, DECC needs to continue to collect and provide for policy development/m
LORC Opens Nacelle Testing Centre in September
LORC is going to hold a two-day celebration in honour of opening a facility for the world’s most advanced and realistic testing of nacelles. The event will be held on 10th and 11th of September. The first day of this event comprises VIP Conference Advanced Testing of Nacelles. Independent Reliabilit
Scottish Renewable Power Output at Record Levels in Q1
New figures published yesterday show Scotland’s renewable electricity output was at record levels in the first three months of 2014. The figures, which were released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, show that Scotland generated a record 6,678 GWh of renewable electricity in the 1st qu
Scottish Renewable Power Output at Record Levels in Q1
New figures published yesterday show Scotland’s renewable electricity output was at record levels in the first three months of 2014. The figures, which were released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, show that Scotland generated a record 6,678 GWh of renewable electricity in the 1st qu
VIDEO: Debate on Irish Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan
Independent TD for the Dublin Bay North Constituency, Thomas P. Broughan discussed offshore renewable energy at Dáil Éireann (Irish House of Deputies) on February 26. Topical Issue Debate on the Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan was prepared by the Department of Communications, Energy and N
Fendercare Marine Celebrates Expansion of Great Yarmouth Base
On Friday 20 June, Fendercare Marine opened the doors of its Great Yarmouth base to showcase its expansion of lifting products and services over the last two years. The Fendercare Marine Equipment and Lifting Services Open Day was attended by a wide array of existing and new customers, as well as me
Gemini Funding Case Study at Benelux Infrastructure Forum
SMi will have Jeroen Kies, Assistant General Manager of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, discussing the financial structure of the Gemini Offshore Wind Farm at its 13th annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum. This wind farm, located in the Dutch part of the North Sea, will be one of the largest win
Gemini Funding Case Study at Benelux Infrastructure Forum
SMi will have Jeroen Kies, Assistant General Manager of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, discussing the financial structure of the Gemini Offshore Wind Farm at its 13th annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum. This wind farm, located in the Dutch part of the North Sea, will be one of the largest win