Technology
Matecs: Producing High Pressure Dredge Valves for DEME
Matecs BV, a Roosendaal based developer and producer of metal industrial parts for heavy duty usage, is currently producing high pressure (up to 40 bars) dredge valves for DEME’s newbuilding trailing suction hopper dredger Bonny River. These valves have been equipped with wear-resistant liners and a
Wave energy device hits Bimep waters
Oceantec Energías Marinas has deployed its wave energy device, dubbed Marmok-A5, off the north coast of Spain at Bimep testing site.
Scotrenewables installs SR2000 tidal device
Scotrenewables Tidal Power (SRTP) has installed the SR2000 tidal turbine on its moorings at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) as part of site commissioning and testing.
TLP goes on a recruiting spree
Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP), the developer behind the proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, is looking to expand its team with various job openings.
Japanese marine energy delegation finds its way to OEEC 2016
Japanese marine energy mission to the Netherlands, which includes representatives from several organizations and universities in Japan, has confirmed its attendance at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2016.
Edinburgh University seeks marine energy research associate
The Innovation and Policy Group of the Institute for Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint a research associate who will participate in a number of marine energy projects.
Moorings ready for SR2000 connection
Scotrenewables Tidal Power (SRTP) plans to tow its SR2000 tidal turbine to EMEC’s test site for a short-term deployment.
Oceantec WEC heads to bimep
Oceantec wave energy converter is en route to the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (bimep) for the upcoming testing campaign.
Pfisterer Unveils Size 6 CONNEX Cast Resin Joint
Pfisterer has expanded its line of gas-free joints with the dry, pluggable CONNEX size 6 cast resin joint. The new cable connection for voltages of up to 170 kV is particularly well suited to offshore assembly operations on ocean platforms, the company said. Pfisterer’s new cast resin joints are cur
Pfisterer Unveils Size 6 CONNEX Cast Resin Joint
Pfisterer has expanded its line of gas-free joints with the dry, pluggable CONNEX size 6 cast resin joint. The new cable connection for voltages of up to 170 kV is particularly well suited to offshore assembly operations on ocean platforms, the company said. Pfisterer’s new cast resin joints are cur
Minesto invites AC/DC tenders
Swedish tidal energy developer, Minesto, has launched a tender to acquire an AC/DC converter that will be used for its tidal energy project off Wales.
University of Bath: Investigating Impact of Waves
An international research project led by the University of Bath is investigating the impact of waves on coastlines using novel laser measurement devices. The equipment is similar to laser measurement devices used in construction, except it is able to measure 37,500 points a second. This capability m
OTEC takes center stage in the Netherlands
The 4th International OTEC Symposium will this October bring together industry experts, NGO’s and governments from all over the world to the Netherlands to discuss the state of the ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) industry.
GE to Buy LM Wind Power for EUR 1.5 Billion
General Electric (GE) has agreed to buy LM Wind Power Holding A/S, a Denmark-based designer and manufacturer of wind turbine blades, for an enterprise value of EUR 1.5 billion. The deal in-sources wind turbine blade design and manufacturing for GE’s Renewable Energy business, improving its ability t