The outlook for Northern Europe’s offshore wind industry couldn’t be any stronger. With £60 million pledged from the Coalition Government, the UK is now not only the largest offshore wind market globally, but is also moving from strength to strength, growing in confidence, and here to stay. Not to f
The company that provides helicopters to the police and other emergency services is considering selling a stake to a private equity firm. By Ben Harrington and Helia Ebrahimi (telegraph) [mappress] Source: telegraph, November 08, 2010;
Michigan is poised to be a top-tier wind energy producer in the United States. But standing in its way is a “vocal minority” who are… By Andy Balaskovitz (lansingcitypulse) [mappress] Source: lansingcitypulse, November 08, 2010;
Drydocks World announced today (Saturday November 6) the launch of the highly versatile, self-contained jack-up construction vessel, Nora… (ameinfo) [mappress] Source: ameinfo, November 08, 2010;
The UK Government wants to build up to 7,000 turbines offshore over the next decade. However the rules laid down for leasing the sea bed … (mercopress) [mappress] Source: mercopress, November 08, 2010;
The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound continued its legal assault on Cape Wind, last week filing a lawsuit hoping to reveal alleged behind… By Michael C. Bailey (capenews) [mappress] Source: capenews, November 08, 2010;
Power Team® introduces Predator Series – its newest line of high performance hydraulic pumps and tools serving the global bolting industry. This family of high performance hydraulic products raises performance and reliability to a new level. A new generation torque wrench features more efficient and
Ireland has potential to produce 10 times our existing electricity demand from offshore renewable sources according to a new report.Energy… By Gareth McKeown (insideireland) [mappress] Source: insideireland, November 08, 2010;
Seawork International, Europe’s largest on-the-water commercial marine exhibition and conference (14-16 June 2011, Port of Southampton, UK)… (seawork) [mappress] Source: seawork, November 05, 2010
Mammoet Benelux, with headquarters in Schiedam (the Netherlands), recently acquired an 8 ha undeveloped harbor site on the Axel Plain (Axelse Vlakte) at Autrichehaven in Westdorpe, near Terneuzen. In the coming year Mammoet intends to develop a third Multi-Purpose Terminal for Mammoet in the Netherl
SMart Wind, the consortium lead by Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Project Ventures, has appointed GL Garrad Hassan to act as Independent Engineer for the first two 500MW projects in the 4GW ‘Hornsea’ zone located off the coast of Yorkshire. Last month the consortium announced it has secured
DONG Energy will release its results for the first nine months of 2010 on 11 November, 2010. A conference call for investors and analysts will be held at 11:00 CET on the same day. The content of this announcement does not alter the previously announced expectations for DONG Energy’s financial res
American Wind Industry Association (AWEA) CEO and senior staffers hold a free live webcast for AWEA members, wind supporters and the media. Live streaming video and audio, video clips, and PowerPoint slides will be shown. Topics to be discussed include: Analysis of how the election results will impa
According to RenewableUK, the total number of utility scale wind turbines in the UK now stands at 3,076, counting both onshore and offshore,.. (ecofriendnews) [mappress] Source: ecofriendnews, November 05, 2010;
