Offshore Wind
NPL Issues Good Practice Guide for Underwater Noise Measurement
The UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has published a Good Practice Guide for Underwater Noise Measurement, giving guidance on best practice for in-situ measurement of underwater sound, for processing the data, and for reporting the measurements using appropriate metrics. From a scientific poi
Frisia-Offshore Bags Alpha Ventus Contract
Deutsche Offshore-Testfeld und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co. KG (DOTI), based in Oldenburg, Germany, has chartered two passenger transport vessels from Frisia-Offshore. The vessels, which will need to carry at least 24 people and a maximum of two passenger cars, are chartered for the transfer of people a
GMS Comments on Current Offshore Wind Events
The welcome news that Siemens plans a £160 million expansion to manufacture turbines in East Yorkshire, plus the UK Green Investment Bank’s (GIB) investment in the Westermost Rough project off the Yorkshire coast, must be balanced against high costs and risks but low confidence levels that could sti
EMEC to Present Three Marine Energy Posters at EIMR
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is attending the Environmental Interactions of Marine Renewable Energy Technologies (EIMR) Conference in Stornoway on 30th April – 1st May 2014. Jennifer Norris (Research Director), Christina Bristow (Research and Consents Officer) and Michael Butler (Acousti
Wind Energy Production Up, Says DECC
The latest provisional monthly energy statistics produced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change were released today. According to the report, in the three months to February 2014, supply of coal, gas and nuclear power fell on the same period a year earlier, while the suply from wind, hydro
Safety Technology Joins Forces with Offtec
Safety Technology Ltd has announced this week a joint venture with German safety specialists, Offtec. Based in Enge-Sande, close to the Danish border in Germany, Offtec is home to a unique Wind Competence Centre for the onshore and offshore Wind Industry. From this location the two companies will so
UK’s Subsea Cable Specialists Win Queen’s Award
UK Subsea Cable Specialists Engineering Technology Applications Ltd have received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for their global success, particularly in relation to offshore renewables. The award recognises that in the last three years ETA has seen an increase o
Photo of the Day: Nautilus Floating Structure Presented throughout Europe
Nautilus Floating Solutions SL, a consortium established last year with an aim of becoming the world leader in the development of floating platforms for the offshore wind power market, is presenting its Nautilus floating structures at significant European energy events. The Nautilus floating structu
All-Energy 2014 Gathering in a Month
With a month to go before All-Energy 2014, the UK’s largest renewable energy exhibition and conference, opens in Aberdeen (Wednesday 21- Thursday 22 May) the international renewables community is busy making its travel plans. “All-Energy really brings the global world of renewables together,” says E
11 Irish Companies Establish Wave Energy Developers Association
The inaugural meeting of the Irish Wave Energy Developers Association (IWEDA) took place on 18 April,2014 at NUI Maynooth. The organisation is made up of 11 Irish companies who are all developing different Ocean Energy Technologies. The association’s aims are: To promote the establishment a viable O
Technip Records Strong Order Intake
On April 22, 2014, Technip’s Board of Directors approved the first quarter 2014 consolidated financial statements. These include the first time application of IFRS 10, 11 & 12. Financial statements throughout prior period have also been restated to conform to these new standards, as have the Group’s
Technip Records Strong Order Intake
On April 22, 2014, Technip’s Board of Directors approved the first quarter 2014 consolidated financial statements. These include the first time application of IFRS 10, 11 & 12. Financial statements throughout prior period have also been restated to conform to these new standards, as have the Group’s
Aqualis Signs Deal to Acquire Tristein
Following the memorandum of understanding to acquire Tristein AS, signed in February, and a financial, legal and operational due diligence, Aqualis ASA (Aqualis) and Tristein AS (Tristein) signed the definite share purchase agreement between Aqualis and the eight selling shareholders of Tristein yes
The Crown Estate Hails Support for Five OW Projects
The Crown Estate has welcomed the contracts announcement by the UK Government for eight renewable electricity projects, including five for offshore wind farms. The contracts represents a total of 4.5 GW potential capacity – enough clean electricity to power over three million homes – with more than