Technology
Scottish industry body hails government renewables goals
A new renewable energy target outlined in Scotland’s energy strategy shows ‘huge ambition’, according to Scottish Renewables.
Industry Recognition for Dover Western Docks Revival Scheme
The Port of Dover has gained industry recognition after commissioning a revolutionary temporary work system for its flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development. The ‘walking piling gate’, which improves the safety, environmental standards and efficiency of the construction process, has b
Scotland lays out £80M for green energy growth
Scottish government has allocated £80 million to fund low-carbon growth as it aims to reach the new target of sourcing half of the consumed power from renewable energy by 2030 set out in its first energy strategy.
Strainstall loads PLAT-I tidal shackles
Strainstall has been selected to provide load monitoring solution for Sustainable Marine Energy’s PLAT-I floating tidal energy platform.
Keel Laying for World’s Most Powerful Cutter Suction Dredger
The keel laying ceremony for DEME’s cutter suction dredger ‘Spartacus’ took place today at the Royal IHC shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel in the Netherlands. The ceremony marks a milestone in the construction of the most powerful cutter suction dredger that has ever been built. “The combination of
Bombora goes on a recruiting spree
Bombora Wave Power is looking to expand its Welsh team with several new job openings.
Australian wave eyes device builders
Australian-based wave energy developer Bombora Wave Power is seeking expressions of interest for the design, fabrication and validation of components for its wave energy device.
Spain: 5MW Floating Wind Turbine Taking Shape
Dutch heavy transportation and lifting company ALE has lifted the second section of a telescopic tower of the first self-installing telescopic offshore wind turbine at the Arinaga port, Gran Canaria. The works are being carried out under the Horizon 2020 Elisa/Elican project, which will result in in
Irish Marine Institute Gets Galway Bay Test Site Approval
The Irish Government has approved a foreshore lease to the Marine Institute for the installation of a quarter-scale renewable energy test facility that will also see floating wind testing. However, the approval came with a limit for only one floating wind device being tested at a time.
Irish Marine Institute Gets Galway Bay Test Site Approval
The Irish Government has approved a foreshore lease to the Marine Institute for the installation of a quarter-scale renewable energy test facility that will also see floating wind testing. However, the approval came with a limit for only one floating wind device being tested at a time.
Financing agreed for 2MW in-river pilot tidal farm
The developers behind the pilot hydrokinetic tidal farm have signed a financing agreement for the project which will be installed on the river Rhône in the eastern France.
Galway Bay marine renewables test site good to go
The Irish government has granted a foreshore lease to the Marine Institute to install a quarter scale renewable energy test site at Galway Bay.
PHOTO: Jan De Nul Dredgers in Sabetta
The Sabetta project (North Russia) was Jan De Nul’s biggest logistic challenge in the last couple of years, the Luxembourg based dredging and marine construction company said in their annual report. The Sabetta Port is being built to transport gas stocks from Siberia to Europe and Asia with LNG tank
British Geotechnical Association Recognises PISA Project
The Ørsted-led PISA (Pile Soil Analysis) project has won the Fleming award from the British Geotechnical Association for the new shorter design of monopile foundations said to reduce green energy costs.