A request for handing over land sites, submitted by Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAF) and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), has been approved, Ahmad Al-Sabeeh, General Director of Kuwait’s Municipality, said. He added the land sites offer nature re
On Monday, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, held the speech to the Institute of Civil Engineering saying the UK is “well-placed to become a world leader in offshore wind power – and this Government is doing all it can to make sure that happens.” Minister stressed that the UK needs to replace coal
Work on six new industrial units for the renewable energy sector in Orkney has been completed. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) invested £2.95m, including £1.18m from the European Regional Development Fund, to create the units on vacant industrial site next to Hatston Pier, Kirkwall. Each unit
In a report published yesterday the Scottish Affairs Committee says the Secretary of State for Scotland should announce the Government’s commitment to devolve and decentralise the Crown Estate Commissioner’s (CEC) marine and ancient rights and responsibilities in Scotland. The Crown Estate (CEC) is
In a report published yesterday the Scottish Affairs Committee says the Secretary of State for Scotland should announce the Government’s commitment to devolve and decentralise the Crown Estate Commissioner’s (CEC) marine and ancient rights and responsibilities in Scotland. The Crown Estate (CEC) is
Dominion Virginia Power told the federal government yesterday that it is interested in obtaining leases off the Virginia coast in an area that has the potential to generate approximately 1,500-2,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines. The exact capacity would be dependent on detail
Dominion Virginia Power told the federal government yesterday that it is interested in obtaining leases off the Virginia coast in an area that has the potential to generate approximately 1,500-2,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines. The exact capacity would be dependent on detail
NOF Energy, the UK business support organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors, is hosting a significant information and networking reception at the House of Commons with Energi Coast and Subsea North East. Taking place on, 20 March, the event is being held on the prestigious
Scottish Enterprise has welcomed decision by Vince Cable that the headquarters of the new UK Green Investment Bank will be located in Edinburgh. Scottish Enterprise chairman, Crawford Gillies, said: “This is fantastic news for Edinburgh and for Scotland. The Green Investment Bank will be an enduring
Scottish Enterprise has welcomed decision by Vince Cable that the headquarters of the new UK Green Investment Bank will be located in Edinburgh. Scottish Enterprise chairman, Crawford Gillies, said: “This is fantastic news for Edinburgh and for Scotland. The Green Investment Bank will be an enduring
Energy Minister, Charles Hendry, believes the Tees Valley is a great deal ahead of its opponent site in Scotland in terms of securing a proposed £150m wind farm factory project. Hartlepool and Leith are directly competing to secure the investment from a Spanish firm Gamesa, with a promising potentia
As part of President Obama’s all-out, all-of-the-above approach to developing every domestic energy resource, Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday announced the start of an ambitious initiative to capture the potential of wind energy off American coasts. As part of a planned six-year $180 million i
As part of President Obama’s all-out, all-of-the-above approach to developing every domestic energy resource, Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday announced the start of an ambitious initiative to capture the potential of wind energy off American coasts. As part of a planned six-year $180 million i
Kinetik Partners released three offshore wind supply chain analyses commissioned by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) in response to questions raised during the General Assembly’s legislative summer study. These reports a
