Developers of an offshore wind farm project in Moray Firth have examined the environmental impact and found that the turbines may be impossible to differentiate from aircraft on radar screens at the air traffic control centres, according to the Scotsman. The project could also affect evacuation and
The annual Arklow & District Chamber Gala Dinner was held on Friday 27th April, with special guest Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Richard Bruton. The Chamber celebrated 75 years in existence with a special “Then & Now” award to acknowledge some of the oldest and most successful companies
In 2011 TÜV SÜD set new records for revenue, income and headcount. Last year the international service corporation increased its revenue to almost EUR 1.7 billion (2010: EUR 1.55 billion); compared to the prior year, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose by 12 per cent to around EUR 160 mil
Vattenfall announced the results for the first quarter 2012. ”During the quarter we successfully concluded our divestment programme of our noncore assets. In January we received a combined total of SEK 21 billion for the sale of operations in Belgium, Finland and Poland. We have thereby been able to
SRC (Steel River Consultants) has been appointed by E.ON to provide the Humber Gateway offshore wind farm with construction design and management (CDM), as well as health and safety support trough a three year contract, reported Bdaily. “This latest contract win reflects SRC’s ability to deliver lar
On 1 April 2011, DONG Energy took over two old cold stores at the port of Grenaa, and since then craftsmen have been working hard on rebuilding them to a new operating and service building for the around 50 employees, who will manage the future operation and maintenance of Anholt Offshore Wind Farm.
The fact that Britain’s oil and gas production has been reduced in half since 1999 attracted oil service companies to work with wind energy developers in the North sea, reported Bloomberg. Companies led by Technip SA (TEC) and Subsea 7 SA (SUBC) are working for the first time in the North Sea’s EUR
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today released the latest version of its SACS software for the analysis and design of new and existing fixed offshore oil and gas structures and wind farm structu
The global wind energy market witnessed huge growth during 2010-2011, as total wind power capacity around the world grew by 20.6%, according to a new report by energy intelligence provider GlobalData. The new report* suggests that the growth of major wind power markets in the US, Germany, Spain, Ind
Siemens and Associated British Ports’ (ABP) plans for a £210m wind turbine facility at Green Port Hull have been recommended for outline approval by planners, subject to conditions. The project, which is expected to create 700 jobs and complete in 2014, involves the demolition of existing buildings
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. announce the launch and commissioning of its 57th offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel, ‘Caernarfon Bay’. The vessel is the first of the South Catamaran 19m WFSV designs to be delivered and features a host of developments. Built for Turbine Transfers Ltd. the ves
JDR Cables, the leading provider of specialist high performance subsea cables and umbilical systems for the offshore oil, gas and renewables market, announces that it has completed investment of £30 million in its Hartlepool plant, bringing the company into a new phase of growth. The substantial inv
After the recent success of Nordic Yards Warnemünde in this field, it is now Nordic Yards Wismar who is delighted to be awarded “TOP Apprenticeship Company 2011”. The Schwerin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) handed over the quality seal to the yard on 19th April for its high quality of traini
LABOUR peer Lord Prescott has called for Hull to harness the full potential of the renewables revolution. The former Hull East MP urged the city to establish itself at the forefront of the “green revolution” after Siemens announced plans to build an £80 million wind turbine factory in Hull. The form
