The Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI), a non-profit policy research institute based in Paris, has published a short analysis of key legal issues and challenges in marine energy sector. The paper identifies key legal challenges related to the development of mar
Fugro has been awarded a large geotechnical and geophysical (G&G) programme by ExxonMobil Alaska LNG LLC (AKLNG – a consortium of ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, British Petroleum, TransCanada and the State of Alaska). The 2015 G&G programme follows successful completion of a similar but smaller program
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy has received approval for $1.5 million in milestone payments from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for completion and deployment of the CETO units and commissioning of the Perth Wave Energy Project (Perth Project). Carnegie will receive milest
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has stated it has over $2.3 bln available for investment into clean energy projects. CEFC also stated that it is looking forward to increased certainty over Australian renewable energy target (RET) scheme in order to enable commercially-viable, proven, uti
Twelve finalist teams selected from more than 200 school teams are today putting their wave energy model devices into the tank at FloWave as part of the Scottish Junior Saltire Competition. The competition itself is led by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish Council for Development &
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry of Indonesia has announced plans for the development of wave and current power plants in the country. According to Jakarta Post, Sudirman Said, the country’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, revealed that his ministry would encourage the use of energy
With construction activities for the Rampion offshore wind farm slated to commence this month, DHI has announced that it performed an extensive Metocean assessment of the wind farm. DHI established an 18-year database of Metocean conditions at the site, including information on wind, waves, and tide
Aquamarine Power has secured a three month contract with Wave Energy Scotland (WES) to share knowledge gained through the development of Oyster wave energy technology. The work package, known as ‘Project Know-How’, will enable Aquamarine Power’s team to share the experience gained through building,
University of New Orleans engineering professor Malay Ghose Hajra is among recipients of a 2015 applied research grant from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and The Water Institute of the Gulf. Ghose Hajra, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, will re
A new and significant role for marine reserves on the Great Barrier Reef has been revealed, with researchers finding the reserves reduce the prevalence of coral diseases. It’s been known for some time that marine reserves are important for maintaining and enhancing fish stocks, but this is the first
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has been named as preferred bidder for the £300 mln contract to provide marine works for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon. Under the terms of the contract, CHEC will be responsible for the construction of the 9.6 km long lagoon wall – including bund wall and coff
Newcastle University has announced a £1.5 mln investment to further expand its School of Marine Science and Technology. The new development builds on the existing Blyth Marine Station, and it will house the University’s Emerson Cavitation Tunnel used to test propellers and turbine blades. The move t
SgurrEnergy has teamed up with Coener and Mankuk to develop renewables opportunities in the Chilean market. This strategic move will see SgurrEnergy, a UK-based renewable energy consultancy, combine its global renewables expertise with the local knowledge and experience of new partners, Coener and M
The Offshore Energy Research Association (OERA) has been commissioned by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy to execute a two stage Request for Proposals (RFP) process that will lead to retaining the services of a project team to undertake an in-stream energy resource characterization study for a p
