Offshore Wind
Obama Allocates USD 170.9 Mln for BOEM in FY 2016
President Barack Obama has included a request of $170.9 million for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in its fiscal year 2016 (FY 2016) budget. These funds would provide BOEM with resources needed to effectively manage oil and gas development, renewable energy, and mineral resources on th
Obama Allocates USD 170.9 Mln for BOEM in FY 2016
President Barack Obama has included a request of $170.9 million for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in its fiscal year 2016 (FY 2016) budget. These funds would provide BOEM with resources needed to effectively manage oil and gas development, renewable energy, and mineral resources on th
Offshore Wind Leaders Ask for Certainty
Talk of long-term funding dominated the agenda item at Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind and Supply Chain Conference last week, as the sector stands poised for the results of CfD deliberations this month. Discussions about the future of the sector were prompted in part by the upcoming decision on t
Damen to Deliver Two Vessels to SeaZip
At the end of March, Harlingen-based SeaZip Offshore Service BV will bring two new service vessels into service for the support of wind farms at sea. The vessels,of Damen FCS 2610 type, called SeaZip 3 and SeaZip 4, are going to sail under the Dutch flag and were built by Damen Shipyards in Singapor
National Marine Plan ‘Not Fit for Purpose’, Scottish Committee Says
A draft National Marine Plan for Scotland, developed by the Scottish Government over a five year period is still not ‘fit for purpose’ according to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee. The Committee voices strong concerns as it reports on the Scottish Go
ORE Catapult Appoints New Finance Director
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has welcomed Andrew Walls C.A to its senior management team as Finance Director. Walls trained with the global firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with both private and public sectors delivering audit, financial diligence and consultancy assignments for
ORE Catapult Appoints New Finance Director
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has welcomed Andrew Walls C.A to its senior management team as Finance Director. Walls trained with the global firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with both private and public sectors delivering audit, financial diligence and consultancy assignments for
DEA Releases IEA Background Reports for Kriegers Flak
Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has released initial environmental assessment (IEA) for Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm. The technical background reports supporting the marine part of the IEA are available to all interested parties and are free to download. The offshore wind farm will have a total capac
Carbon Trust Launches Floating LiDAR Trials
The Carbon Trust today announced details of the world’s largest and most challenging validation trials of floating LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. Up to five different offshore wind measurement devices will be subjected to an extensive testing and validation against the state-of-the-
Fugro Tackles Subsea Challenges
The importance of having a variety of capabilities in subsea services is the focus of a new campaign by Dutch geo-services company Fugro. Every two weeks throughout the remainder of 2015, Fugro Subsea will spotlight a different challenge faced by companies that develop, install and operate seabed as
Seacat Services Orders Two 24m Catamarans
Seacat Services, an offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator, has placed an order worth £6 million with local boat builder South Boats IOW for two DNV-GL class-certified next generation 24m catamarans as it looks to bolster its fleet ahead of the next phase of European offshore wind constructio
Seacat Services Orders Two 24m Catamarans
Seacat Services, an offshore energy crew transfer vessel operator, has placed an order worth £6 million with local boat builder South Boats IOW for two DNV-GL class-certified next generation 24m catamarans as it looks to bolster its fleet ahead of the next phase of European offshore wind constructio
Scotland Advises Marine Energy Companies
A new programme has been launched to help companies in Scotland tap into the emerging opportunities in the marine energy supply chain, particularly in tidal energy. The Marine Energy Supply Chain Expert programme will give companies access to up to two full days of free advice and one-to-one guidanc
SMart Wind Submits Application for Hornsea Project Two
SMart Wind, a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Financial Services, submitted the application for the Project Two offshore wind farm on behalf of Optimus Wind Ltd and Breesea Ltd to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) for consent determination, on 30th January. PINS will have