Offshore Wind
REA: Amber Rudd to Allay Fears after General Election
Renewable Energy Association (REA) has commented on the appointment of Amber Rudd as the new UK Energy Secretary, saying that it shows a continuing commitment to addressing Climate Change. Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Association, Nina Skorupska, said: “Amber Rudd has been a champion of r
Burbo Bank Extension Progresses with Wind in Its Sails
DONG Energy’s Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm project remains on track having met a key contractual milestone. The project has demonstrated that 10 per cent of total project expenditure has now been spent, a fundamental contractual requirement which had to be met for the milestone to be deli
Oregon Wave Energy Trust Appoints New Program Director
Matt Sanders has been promoted to Program Director of Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET). As Program Director, Sanders is responsible for the development and execution of OWET’s strategic initiatives designed to reduce barriers to entry and support the responsible development of marine renewable energy
Dutch ‘Little Engine that Could’ Stores Energy (VIDEO)
The Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has developed a concept for which it claims it will revolutionise the world of energy storage. The construction of a huge underground maglev-style floating railway will make it possible to store 10% of the Netherlands’ daily energy needs in the for
FORCE Strengthens Its Team ahead of Major Tidal Energy Developments
FORCE has appointed new members of its board and staff, as it works on a new environmental monitoring program and prepares to soon deploy tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy. Joe Fitzharris has been appointed the chair of the board of directors. Fitzharris is Quality Manager at AMEC Black and McDonal
CETO 6 Site Geophysical Survey Underway
Australian renewable energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited, has commenced with offshore geophysical survey activities for the CETO 6 project off Garden Island, Western Australia. The findings of these activities will influence elements of the CETO 6 Project, such as foundation selection, ca
South Boats, Alicat Deliver Second 23m CTV to Iceni
South Boats IOW Ltd., the UK’s manufacturer of Wind Farm Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV’s), has delivered the second of class South Cat 23m, ‘Iceni Vengeance’ to Iceni Marine Services Ltd. The vessel marks a milestone as it is the first South Boats IOW contract to be sub-contracted to sister company, Al
Canada Forms Council on Renewable Electricity
Four of Canada’s leading national renewable electricity associations have joined forces in an effort to clean up and expand Canada’s electricity systems. The newly created Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity will engage with Canadians on the opportunities to expand renewable electricity produc
Canada Forms Council on Renewable Electricity
Four of Canada’s leading national renewable electricity associations have joined forces in an effort to clean up and expand Canada’s electricity systems. The newly created Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity will engage with Canadians on the opportunities to expand renewable electricity produc
Ulstein Plans to Become Major Renewables Player
Ulstein Group has reported a good result for 2014 with an operating turnover of NOK 2.7 billion (approx. EUR 323 million) and an operating profit of NOK 184 million (approx. EUR 22 million). There was a good market for design and equipment packages during 2014, the company said. ULSTEIN entered into
James Fisher Acquires X-Subsea’s Assets
James Fisher and Sons plc has purchased assets and intellectual property rights of X-Subsea UK Holdings Limited (X-Subsea) for a total consideration of £14.8m. Headquartered in Aberdeen, X-Subsea went into administration on 27 April 2015 following the collapse of its Norwegian parent company Reef Su
Enel Green Power Joins Ocean Energy Europe
Enel Green Power (EGP), part of Enel Group has became a member of Ocean Energy Europe. EGP operates around 750 plants in 16 countries in Europe and the American continent with an annual production of 29 billion kWh from water, sun, wind and the Earth’s heat – enough to meet the energy needs of appro
TenneT to Launch Green Bonds
TenneT today announced the launch of a Green Bonds issuance programme and an associated Green Bonds Framework. This is the first time that a Dutch non-financial company is putting a green bond framework in place to prepare for euro green bond issuance. The announcement relates to the issuance of Gre
TenneT to Launch Green Bonds
TenneT today announced the launch of a Green Bonds issuance programme and an associated Green Bonds Framework. This is the first time that a Dutch non-financial company is putting a green bond framework in place to prepare for euro green bond issuance. The announcement relates to the issuance of Gre