Ramboll has acquired Danish wind energy consultancy LAC engineering, which was established in 2008. The company specialises in the optimisation of the relation between the energy production and a cost-effective design basis for on- and offshore wind turbines. Globally, few companies offer the same c
The Board and Management of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) announces several new appointments as part of ongoing efforts to put in place a strong leadership team to continually reinforce the Group’s growth strategy. Mr Michael Chia, 59, has been appointed Managing Director (Marine) of Kep
Soil Machine Dynamics Limited (SMD) and Blade Offshore Services Limited (BOS) have completed a deal which sees the creation of a joint venture, SMD-BORD, and joint development of a novel technology for the installation of marine renewables devices on the seabed. The unique technology makes use of a
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has produced two information notes – ‘Diving on Offshore Renewable Energy Projects: Regulations and Guidance’, and ‘The Inspection and Auditing of Manned and Unmanned Barges’ which are of use, and interest, to those involved with offshore renew
Big investors in the UK renewable energy sector have sent a letter to the Government, stating that they could stop their investment if the support for the sector decreases. Latest discussions within the coalition Government over support for the offshore wind have made the sector’s global players con
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) announces that it expects to receive a cash payment under the new Australian Federal Government’s Research and Development Tax Incentive of approximately $1.1m in the coming weeks. The new Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive replaced
Electranova Capital, the new energy technology fund launched by Idinvest Partners, in partnership with the global utility EDF and the support of Allianz, has invested in the Norwegian company Seatower, which develops the Cranefree technology for offshore wind foundations. Seatower’s Cranefree concep
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.(OPT), a leading wave energy technology company, today announced that Terence J. Cryan was duly elected to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on October 4, 2012. In addition, Thomas J. Meaney retired from the Board of D
Lamprell, a leading provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries, announces that Nigel McCue is standing down as Chief Executive and as a director of the Company. Peter Whitbread, former Chief Executive who was wit
Today Benj Sykes, representing DONG Energy’s Wind business, will outline the vision of the new norstec group that was launched by the Prime Minster David Cameron. As a market leader in offshore wind and with all of our offshore wind farms based in the North West European region, DONG Energy is alrea
The construction of the London Array offshore wind farm has not brought much profit to British businesses, as about 90% of the GBP 1.5 billion spent in it went to foreign companies. The Guardian cites Chris Randle, the project manager from Siemens, as saying: “I would like nothing better than to be
Hull and East Riding councils are preparing to use the advantages that the Siemens’ planned Green Port Hull turbine assembly factory would bring. Namely, the two councils are set to organize a programme worth GBP 25.7 million for jobs and investment, as they expect confirmation of the project plans
International law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Alstom on the acquisition of Tidal Generation Limited (TGL), from Rolls-Royce Plc. TGL designs, develops and manufactures tidal stream turbines for the capture and conversion of tidal energy to electrical power and is currently operating a 500kWe con
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (ASX: CWE) announces that the first milestone payment under its Federal Government grant for its Perth Wave Energy Project has been approved. The payment of $248,561 plus GST is expected to be received by Carnegie in the coming days after approval f
