Research & Development
Welsh Lib Dems slam SBTL omission from Autumn Statement
Following the release of the Autumn Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have deemed the lack of action on Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon as a ‘kick in the gut’.
Hydrasun Builds Specialist Subsea Intervention Line
Aberdeen-based Hydrasun has developed a load bearing flexible hose solution for subsea applications. A 2-inch lightweight flexible service intervention line, called the ‘Interventor’ was designed to both deploy the subsea chemical dispersant manifold to depth, and to deliver the dispersants from the
Wavepower recruiting for various positions
Somerset-based private investor in wave energy industry, Wavepower, is looking for professionals with the engineering and finance background who would help the company achieve its goal of advancing the wave energy sector.
DHI Scientist Introduces New Water Surface Simulation Method
DHI scientist Johan Roenby from the Department of Ports and Offshore Technology has invented a new water surface simulation algorithm, dubbed isoAdvector, which is applicable to a wide range of engineering areas and will help make simulation process cheaper, more flexible and more accurate, accordin
DHI rolls out new wave simulation tool
DHI scientist has developed a new simulation method for free surface flows, applicable to a wide range of engineering areas, including wave energy converter design.
Minesto eyes South American tides
Swedish tidal energy developer, Minesto, has joined a Swedish Green Tech trade mission on a visit to Argentina to explore market opportunities for Deep Green application in South America.
MAKO Turbines adds tidal expert
MAKO Tidal Turbines, an Australian tidal energy developer based in New South Wales, has appointed Richard Morris as a consultant in the role of Global Strategy Director.
FSP Secures Development Project Funding
Bergen-based Fjell Subsea Products (FSP) has received 5.2 million Norwegian Kroner in public funding. The project is also sponsored by Shell and is part of a 30 million Norwegian Kroner development project. The grant pertains to ‘Qualification of a Unified and Modularized Flying Lead System’. The pr
Bardot Group, Doris to jointly develop OTEC solutions
French companies Bardot Group and Doris have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop their activities in the industry of marine thermic energies.
MHI Vestas to Hold Jobs Fair on Isle of Wight
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind plans to hold a Jobs Fair in Newport this weekend to promote 70 new job openings at the company’s blade factory on the Isle of Wight. MHI Vestas will hold the Jobs Fair at West Medina Mills, Stag Lane, Newport on Saturday, 26 November, from 10 am to 3 pm local time. [&hellip
Marine renewables link Wales and Canada
Marine Energy Wales has signed an agreement with Marine Renewables Canada to share knowledge and support the development of marine energy.
Alpiq Joins Siemens Cuxhaven Factory Construction Crew
Swiss electricity and energy services provider Alpiq has won a contract to provide building technology for Siemens’ new offshore wind turbine production facility in Cuxhaven, Germany. The Heitkamp GmbH and Ballast Nedam construction consortium has awarded Alpiq with the CHF 44 million (EUR 41 millio
Top tidal players win awards at ITES 2016
Five tidal energy players have been awarded for their efforts in advancing the tidal energy sector at the International Tidal Energy Summit (ITES) 2016 last night.
Subsea Industries Strengthens Presence in UK
Subsea Industries has strengthened its presence in the UK’s maritime and renewable energy sectors with the appointment of coatings specialist Mark Woods as its UK-based technical representative. Mark will head up newly opened Chelmsford-based Subsea Industries UK, with responsibility for sales growt