Offshore Wind
ABB to Service Lynn and Inner Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm
ABB has secured an electrical services contract for the 194MW Lynn and Inner Dowsing offshore wind farm in the east of England. The Swiss company will undertake maintenance of 54, 3.6 MW offshore wind turbine generators, as well as the electrical equipment over the period of two years. The contract
CTruk to Showcase Its Latest MPC22 at Seawork
CTruk will bring its latest MPC22 to berth V25 on the Seawork pontoon. The CTruk MPC22 was conceived with round 3 offshore wind parks in mind and is designed to safely deal with rougher seas, longer transits and tougher assignments whilst not neglecting the comfort of passengers and crew. The CTruk
CTruk to Showcase Its Latest MPC22 at Seawork
CTruk will bring its latest MPC22 to berth V25 on the Seawork pontoon. The CTruk MPC22 was conceived with round 3 offshore wind parks in mind and is designed to safely deal with rougher seas, longer transits and tougher assignments whilst not neglecting the comfort of passengers and crew. The CTruk
Tidal Lagoon Power: New Appointment for Swansea Bay Project
The company developing Swansea Bay tidal project, Tidal Lagoon Power, has appointed Andrew McNaughton as a new Director of Engineering and Construction. In his new role, McNaughton will be responsible for delivering major infrastructure asset into operational service. He held a range of executive po
BlueWeek 2015: Collaboration Key for Dutch Energy Agreement Success
The Dutch Energy Agreement can be successful only if the industry, government and researchers active in the field of offshore wind energy and energy production from water work together, Marine Renewable Energy Symposium at Deltares stressed. Acting on the principle ‘dare to share knowledge’, Deltare
HiDef Extends Lincs Offshore Wind Farm Contract
HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited (HiDef) has extended an agreement with Centrica Energy for the delivery of high-resolution digital video aerial survey services for Lincs Wind Farm. HiDef has already delivered ornithological and marine mammal survey services to Centrica across its portfolio of offshor
HiDef Extends Lincs Offshore Wind Farm Contract
HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited (HiDef) has extended an agreement with Centrica Energy for the delivery of high-resolution digital video aerial survey services for Lincs Wind Farm. HiDef has already delivered ornithological and marine mammal survey services to Centrica across its portfolio of offshor
DOE Launches Wave Energy Prize Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a Wave Energy Prize competition with a prize purse totaling more than $2 million available for top ranking teams. In a keynote presentation yesterday during the joint opening session of the annual National Hydropower Association and International Mari
Vattenfall’s Profit Hit by Lower Production and Falling Electricity Prices
Lower production volumes and continued falling electricity prices had a negative effect on Vattenfall’s earnings during the first quarter. Profit after tax fell to SEK 4,987 million (EUR 531.37 million) compared to the same period last year of SEK 8,205 million (EUR 874.10 million). However, the wor
Perth Wave Energy Array Hits 1,000-Hour Mark
Carnegie Wave Energy’s units at Perth Wave Energy Project off Garden Island, Western Australia have accumulated more than 7,500 continuous operating hours since the first CETO 5 unit was installed. Since the last unit was installed in early March, the full array has generated over 1,000 operating ho
Perth Wave Energy Array Hits 1,000-Hour Mark
Carnegie Wave Energy’s units at Perth Wave Energy Project off Garden Island, Western Australia have accumulated more than 7,500 continuous operating hours since the first CETO 5 unit was installed. Since the last unit was installed in early March, the full array has generated over 1,000 operating ho
DONG Energy Asks Locals How Walney Extension Community Fund Should Be Used
DONG Energy is seeking views of local people on a proposed Community Fund, worth up to £660,000 each year, which will to be set up if the company goes ahead with the Walney Extension offshore wind farm. The proposed 660MW Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm was approved consent by the Secretary of S
Offshore Marine Academy Launches Subsea Cables Course
Offshore Marine Academy (OMA) has unveiled a brand new course for 2015 tailored to address the knowledge and skills gap in subsea power cable operations. OMA’s ‘Understanding Subsea Power Cables’ course, which launched earlier this month, will ensure personnel are trained in the use of subsea power
Nova Scotia Holds Vast Tidal Energy Potential, Study Shows
A new study commissioned by the Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA) shows tidal energy could reduce Canada’s dependence on fossil fuels and create a new industry that offers significant socio-economic benefits across the nation. The study, Value Proposition for Tidal Energy De