The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has begun a new study to conduct real-time, independent observations and data collection during construction of offshore wind turbines. Field work took place in August and September of this year through the Real-time Opportunity for Development Envir
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has begun a new study to conduct real-time, independent observations and data collection during construction of offshore wind turbines. Field work took place in August and September of this year through the Real-time Opportunity for Development Envir
Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd (SMC) have added environmental consultancy to their range of services by providing Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs). On two occasions, MMOs were supplied during geophysical surveys in the North Sea to minimise the potential negative impacts on marine wildlife. MMOs ar
A Welsh company which specialises in capturing the potential of wave energy and reducing the current cost associated with this process has been announced as the first company to benefit from new Welsh Government innovation funding. Last week, the First Minister announced a £115 million package of su
Marine Power Systems, a Swansea-based wave energy developer, has received approximately £225,000 from the Welsh government for the development of its WaveSub technology. Marine Power Systems (MPS) is one of the first companies to benefit from the recently announced £115 million funding package of su
Subsea Systems Institute, a national research center established in Houston to develop the transformative technologies, engineering and operational practices to safely and sustainably produce deepwater offshore energy resources, has named Bill Maddock as it new director. Maddock is a marine and offs
ECN (Energy research Centre of the Netherlands) has released results of a test campaign that took place in June 2014 in the Bremerhaven where IHC IQIP, together with other industrial parties, measured the behaviour of monopile foundations under different driving methods in onshore conditions. Three
ECN (Energy research Centre of the Netherlands) has released results of a test campaign that took place in June 2014 in the Bremerhaven where IHC IQIP, together with other industrial parties, measured the behaviour of monopile foundations under different driving methods in onshore conditions. Three
Offshore wind farms which are to be built in waters around the UK could pose a greater threat to protected populations of gannets than previously thought, research led by the University of Leeds says. It was previously thought that gannets, which breed in the UK between April and September each year
Tidal Lagoon Power, the developer behind Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, said its second tidal lagoon project off Cardiff is likely to trigger £1.75 bln ($2.7 bln) in tidal turbine orders, Bloomberg reports. The proposed lagoon, between Cardiff and Newport, is planned to have the capacity between 1.8 GW a
The European Commission has granted the revised technical layout for the “Kriegers Flak – Combined Grid Solution” offshore interconnection, planned by the two transmission system operators Energinet.dk from Denmark and 50Hertz from Germany. The project will receive funding up to 150 million Euros fr
Today, two subsidiaries of Atlas Professionals, South West Surveys (SWS) and Geomotive, will become official Atlas offices. The offices based in Exeter (UK) and Vic (Spain) have been a part of Atlas Professionals for several years, expanding Atlas’ scope in Offshore Management & QC, Marine Environme
Today, two subsidiaries of Atlas Professionals, South West Surveys (SWS) and Geomotive, will become official Atlas offices. The offices based in Exeter (UK) and Vic (Spain) have been a part of Atlas Professionals for several years, expanding Atlas’ scope in Offshore Management & QC, Marine Environme
Minesto, a Swedish-based tidal energy developer, has secured €3.5 mln from KIC InnoEnergy for its tidal energy project in Wales. The funding from KIC InnoEnergy, a European company promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and education in the sustainable energy field, is dedicated to ensure that Mines
