AECOM, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world… (businesswire) [mappress] Source: businesswire, July 01, 2011
The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) is offering the opportunity for a reduced cost testing of an industry partners large (>60m) Wind Turbine Blade in Narec’s new 100m Blade Test Facility (BTF2). Narec’s primary objective for offering this opportunity is to expeditiously commission the new B
On 29 June, Offshore Energy’s Committee of Recommendation convened in Rotterdam for a diner pensant. The members, among others CEO’s and managing directors of Dockwise, Chevron, Van Oord, Mercon and Tullow Overseas Holding, discussed the ambitions, market position, program and organization of Offsho
Gamesa is participating at the 2011 Offshore Wind Trade Fair in Liverpool (England), showcasing the progress made on its offshore strategy, specifically with respect to the technological design and development of the G11X-5.0 MW platform which will be equipped with a 128m rotor diameter and a modula
Aegir Wave Power has commenced vital wave resource monitoring for its wave energy project off south west Shetland. The deployment of a wave rider buoy was completed with the support of the Scalloway-based NAFC Marine Centre. The Marine Centre has signed a support agreement with Aegir to assist in pr
Opposing views on the emerging wind farms proposed for the local area came to a head during a series of recent planning consultations. Campaigners against plans for four 127 metre turbines proposed for the Wainfleet area, submitted more than a thousand letters of objection to East Lindsey District C
Nova Scotia is trying to position itself as a leader in tidal energy. The province is inviting experts from all over to attend a meeting to boost the industry and encourage opportuinites in Nova Scotia. “Nova Scotia has many strong assets in the tidal energy industry: the powerful Fundy tides; the F
At RenewableUK Offshore Wind 2011 today in Liverpool Nikki Kuyt of Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd. signed for the acceptance of their latest vessel, the MCS Maestro, with Ben Colman from South Boats SP. The vessel, their second new build from the Isle of Wight ship yard, is an 18m South Catamar
MORE public money will be required if Inverness firm AWS Ocean Energy is to develop a successful wave power device, despite the company last week announcing a multi-million pound investment from French generator Alstom. Chief executive Simon Grey told The Inverness Courier that although Alstom’s bac
Germany’s first offshore wind farm alpha ventus is generating more power than expected.While the first half of 2011 was disappointing for onshore wind farms, the constant and strong winds on the open sea over the last nine months have produced more than 190 gigawatt hours of electricity. The alpha v
On Wednesday 29 June Vroon took delivery of MPI Dulcinea, a windfarm service vessel, built at the South Boats Medina Shipyard on the Isle of Wight. The vessel is the sixth addition to the MPI Workboats fleet. They wish the crew many safe and successful voyages. About Vroon: Vroon is a dynamic and am
A new EWEA report to be published next month shows how wind energy can contribute very substantially to achieving the EU’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. The EWEA report sets out targets for the amount of wind power the industry expects to be able to deliver in 2020
A2SEA A/S (A2SEA) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a cooperation agreement with Teekay Corporation, a vessel owner and operator providing transportation services within the offshore sector. The aim of the cooperation is to design, deliver and operate floating tr
Northern Ireland is demonstrating its expertise and experience in offshore wind and marine energy at Offshore Wind 2011. Invest Northern Ireland and Belfast Harbour have joined forces on the Northern Ireland stand to showcase the region’s capabilities in offshore wind and marine energy at the event,
