BlueTec tidal floating platform was showcased at Niron Staal, the Netherlands, on March 13, 2015. The 200 kW platform is a scaled-down demonstration version of BlueTec, which is designed to be installed anywhere in the world and provide power in remote areas and small islands. Allard van Hoeken, Hea
Scottish Enterprise has awarded phase-two contract to Jee Ltd for the demonstration of their ‘U-tube’ solution for tidal energy development. This award builds on the phase-one contract Jee secured in September 2014, under which the company was tasked to develop solutions for locating, securing, prot
Jee Ltd has been awarded phase two of a contract with Scottish Enterprise, which will see them undertake the demonstration of their innovative “U-tube” solution in Scottish tidal waters. In September 2014, Jee secured a phase one contract with Scottish Enterprise, which involved a pioneering study f
Jee Ltd has been awarded phase two of a contract with Scottish Enterprise, which will see them undertake the demonstration of their innovative “U-tube” solution in Scottish tidal waters. In September 2014, Jee secured a phase one contract with Scottish Enterprise, which involved a pioneering study f
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has launched its first GBP 7 mln international technology innovation competition. WES has issued a competitive project call for innovative power take-off (PTO) systems. Applications are invited from innovative technology developers who require investment to advance their t
Aquamarine Power has published the initial operational information gathered during the testing of their Oyster 800 wave machine at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney. The data collected shows a high correlation between Aquamarine Power’s predictions of Oyster 800 performance and the
Aquamarine Power today published operational information gathered during months of testing their Oyster 800 wave machine at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney. The academic analysis examines data generated by the Oyster 800 machine last year – which includes operating during major st
Aquamarine Power today published operational information gathered during months of testing their Oyster 800 wave machine at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney. The academic analysis examines data generated by the Oyster 800 machine last year – which includes operating during major st
Head of the New Energy at Bluewater Energy Services was awarded the title Engineer of the Year by the Prince Friso Engineers Prize held at University of Twente. Allard van Hoeken studied Mechanical Engineering at Delft University of Technology. From 1995, he held various positions at Bluewater Energ
Fugro has introduced high accuracy G2+ service designed to help offshore operators with positioning and measurement accuracy. Applications for this service include offshore construction, survey services, vessel monitoring and structural monitoring. The service enables real-time correction of tidal c
DemoWind, the Offshore Wind European Research Area Network (ERA-NET) Cofund, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, launched a Joint Call 2015 on 25th February 2015. DemoWind offers the opportunity for project consortia to participate in its first Joint Call this year for collaborati
Subsea UK, the body which champions the UK’s subsea industry, has welcomed the measures in the budget. George Osborne has yesterday delivered his sixth budget as chancellor, and the last of the current Parliament. The subsea industry generates annual revenues of £9bn and supports around 55,000 jobs
To reflect the changing needs of the industry, DNV GL has worked together with its industry partners to revise two recommended practices (RP). The first for corroded pipelines (DNV-RP F101) and the second for integrity management of submarine pipeline systems (DNV-RP-F116). The updates have been dev
In “Beyond Integration: Three dynamics reshaping renewables and the grid”, a recent global industry research initiative, DNV GL gathered views from over 1,600 energy sector participants across more than 70 countries. The study addressed key questions on how to best move forward the integration of re
