Forewind chairman Charles Hendry MP has been announced as the Programme Ambassador for RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind 2014 conference and exhibition. In this role, Mr Hendry will work to increase the profile of the event with both UK and global audiences to encourage attendees and high-profile s
Business is already brisk at the new Hull base for energy sector services company CLS Offshore, which was officially opened by city councillor Martin Mancey today. The company have had several serious enquiries from major existing and potential clients since they moved in on January 2nd. “We’ve had
Crowd Energy, having completed construction and successful testing of its first generation prototype of the Ocean Energy Turbine, will launch a major Kickstarter campaign in March 2014 to construct a second generation turbine and move the project to (SNMREC) Southeast National Marine Renewable Energ
DONG Energy’s Peter Sutton has joined the line-up of international speakers at the SNS2014 Conference and Exhibition in Norwich next month. He became Head of UK Operations-East for the global energy giant last autumn, shortly before Dong announced it was taking over a project for the Racebank windfa
Two European wind turbine foundation specialists have signed a supply deal with Cape Wind Associates for the first offshore wind farm in the United States, Cape Wind OWF. German company EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH will supply monopiles, while the Danish company Bladt Industries A/S will deli
German manufacturer Senvion, formerly known as REpower, has decided to halt production at its fully-owned subsidiary PowerBlades, which will affect 246 workers. The production of offshore wind blades will be suspended until the end of this year “as a result of uncertainty regarding investment”, mean
Wave energy company Seatricity has contracted A&P Falmouth to build Oceanus 2, a wave energy device, which will be deployed at the Wave Hub, a grid-connected offshore facility in South West England. The device is scheduled for deployment in spring of 2014, and if successful, Wave Hub could see full
E.ON and OceanWind have signed a long term contract for provision of port facilities, offloading and storage of cables. OceanWind, a joint venture between Norwegian Oceanteam Shipping ASA and Dutch WIND BV, has already offloaded the first cables at its facilities in Velsen Noord, the Netherlands. Mo
CTruk has delivered its latest 20T Multi-Purpose Catamaran (MPC), SC Falcon to the Sima Charters of Holland. This vessel, CTruk’s first featuring Volvo IPS propulsion, showed impressive statistics during sea trials. Sima Charters’ Taco Davids said: “For me the most important features of these boats
LDD, an Acteon company, has appointed James McGovan as vice president sales and marketing. McGovan will maintain the company’s focus on building and expanding long-term business relationships. The new appointment will cement LDD’s position as a marine foundation installation specialist. Throughout h
Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) has informed that the installation of foundations at its Perth Wave Energy Project has reached the final stage. The first two pile foundations have been installed and installation activities for the third and final pile are now underway. Completion of all foundatio
Siemens-owned tidal power system specialist Marine Current Turbines (MCT) is conducting an inspection and maintenance work on the SeaGen tidal turbine system. The crossbeam has been raised today and will remain in an upright position for around 28 days. For safety, it is requested that all craft kee
A new event to be staged near Norwich next month will smooth the path of students seeking careers in the booming windpower and offshore oil & gas industries. The skills and training event on March 5th will launch the SNS2014 Conference and Exhibition staged by EEEGR (the East of England Energy Group
Emera welcomed the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s term sheet consent for Maine Aqua Ventus I offshore wind project, writes the Herald Business. Dina Bartolacci Seely, Emera spokeswoman said: “We’re obviously very pleased.” As Maine Aqua Ventus I is competing against seven other projects for USD
