Offshore Wind
CIG to Build WFSV for Acta Marine
Acta Marine contracted CIG Shipbuilding for the design and construction of a large Wind Farm Support Vessel (WFSV). The DP-2 fitted vessel measures 108 by 16 meters and offers accommodation and workspace for 75 persons onboard. The vessel will be equipped with two dedicated boat landings for Crew Tr
UK: MHI Testing Digital Hydraulic Drive Train for OW Turbines
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) yesterday begun onshore verification testing of a large-scale (MWT167H/7.0) digital hydraulically driven offshore wind turbine at the Hunterston Test Centre in the United Kingdom. The wind turbine was developed with support from Japan’s New Energy and Industri
Jianren Wen Named as Ming Yang President
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited appointed Jianren Wen as President of the Company. He succeeded Xueyong Zhao who resigned from this position on 10 October 2014. The appointment is with immediate effect. Mr. Jianren Wen has over 20-year experience in electricity and electrical equipment indu
Forewind Runner-Up in Annual Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award
Forewind has been awarded runner-up in the annual Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award for the third year in a row, for its case study on the use of remotely operated aerial vehicles to inspect meteorological masts on Dogger Bank offshore wind farm. The Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award w
Steelwind Booked Until Summer 2016
Nordenham residents are concerned the faith of neighboring Weserwind could also affect Steelwind. However, this is not the case for the recently established foundation production company writes NWZ Online. Dr. Ralf Hubo, director of Steelwind, revealed they will be busy until Summer 2016 with the pr
Steelwind Booked Until Summer 2016
Nordenham residents are concerned the faith of neighboring Weserwind could also affect Steelwind. However, this is not the case for the recently established foundation production company writes NWZ Online. Dr. Ralf Hubo, director of Steelwind, revealed they will be busy until Summer 2016 with the pr
Blackbird International to Develop Wave Energy Project in Ghana
Blackbird International Corporation (BBRD) has signed a partnership agreement with ACEP, The Africa Center for Energy Policy, with the goal of installing a sea wave energy power plant to supplement the region’s energy needs. Blackbird International Corporation’s fully owned affiliate, Wave Electrici
2016 Budget Proposal Sees 146 Mln Go to Wind Energy
Earlier this week U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz detailed President Barack Obama’s USD 30 billion Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Energy Department. According to the secretary Moniz, the FY 2016 budget includes USD 645 million for renewables, out of which USD 146 million will be alloc
Canadian Parliament Recognizes Wave Energy Development Efforts
Canadian College of the North Atlantic’s Wave Energy Research Centre (WERC) was one of six research projects highlighted during a presentation to more than 50 federal ministers and dignitaries on Parliament Hill on Monday. The event was the fifth in a series of successful gatherings organized by the
ABP’s AMEP Judicial Review Denied
The High Court has refused the application by ABP seeking a judicial review of the Government’s decision Secretary of State for Transport to grant a Development Control Order for the AMEP project. In her decision Mrs Justice Patterson found against ABP on all the grounds it put forward in applying f
Peter Brett Associates Appoints OW Expert as Director of Energy
Gavin Clark has joined Peter Brett Associates LLP, a development and infrastructure consultancy, as its new Director of Energy. Based in Reading, Clark will join the company’s teams working on major infrastructure projects. Clark is an experienced project manager and project developer with many year
Peter Brett Associates Appoints OW Expert as Director of Energy
Gavin Clark has joined Peter Brett Associates LLP, a development and infrastructure consultancy, as its new Director of Energy. Based in Reading, Clark will join the company’s teams working on major infrastructure projects. Clark is an experienced project manager and project developer with many year
Dap UK Enters Offshore Energy Market
In recent months, global shipping company dap UK Ltd, has seen a massive increase in the number of movements awarded to the group that are directly related to the oil, gas and renewable energy industries. Dap UK Ltd has highlighted that it is well qualified to assist during the construction phase fo
Orkney MSP Urges Government to Take Better Care of Wave Energy Sector
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to help provide clarity over future funding arrangements for the wave energy sector. During General Questions in parliament at the end of January, Mr McArthur asked Finance Secretary John Swinney for an update on progress with establishi