Plymouth University and Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC) commenced a feasibility research on tidal potential of River Dart at Dittisham, reports BBC. The researchers will assess the river’s potential to generate electricity through the turbines on the river bed. Dart Harbour Board gave its c
The welcome arrival of warm weather should also be sounding warning bells for developers and community groups who are exploring the potential for new renewable energy schemes. “Spring is peak survey season for many of our protected species and, if you miss the window, your project could delayed sign
The welcome arrival of warm weather should also be sounding warning bells for developers and community groups who are exploring the potential for new renewable energy schemes. “Spring is peak survey season for many of our protected species and, if you miss the window, your project could delayed sign
A call for renewable energy project funding, which potentially totals tens of millions of Euros under NER300, was launched by the European Commission (EC) today. NER300 is the EU’s funding programme for innovative demonstration projects for renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS). Howe
A call for renewable energy project funding, which potentially totals tens of millions of Euros under NER300, was launched by the European Commission (EC) today. NER300 is the EU’s funding programme for innovative demonstration projects for renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS). Howe
Fitch Ratings believes operating margins for North American chemical companies might see compression from currently robust levels should natural gas exports rise meaningfully. However, North America is likely to remain a cost-advantaged production center relative to most other regions, particularly
From Wednesday, March 27, a scale model of a bladeless windmill can be viewed in front of the faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science at Delft University of Technology. Mecanoo Architects designed the model EWICON (Electrostatic WIndenergy CONvertor) using technology deve
From Wednesday, March 27, a scale model of a bladeless windmill can be viewed in front of the faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science at Delft University of Technology. Mecanoo Architects designed the model EWICON (Electrostatic WIndenergy CONvertor) using technology deve
Fishes residing near oil platforms in southern California have similar contaminant levels as fishes in nearby natural sites, according to two recent reports by the U.S. Geological Survey, which were conducted to assist the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in understanding potential consequen
Bluefin Robotics, a leading provider of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and related subsea technologies, announced that the US Navy has granted a safety approval for its standard 1.5 kWh Subsea Battery for use with the HAUV system including transport aboard Naval aircraft. The approval validat
Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd., an Acteon company, is stepping up to meet its customers’ challenges better with a fully-integrated training programme for all offshore staff. The improved programme coincides with an intensive drive to build more strategic kit during 2013 in response to custo
Accelerate Oil & Gas team confirmed the participation of 17 anchor companies to take part in the round-table networking sessions which is being organised in conjunction with ABEMI / SEBRAE-Petrobras. The session aims to facilitate face to face meetings with anchor companies developing projects in th
Unique System FZE, a Unique Maritime Group company which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers signs a joint venture with the National Hyperbaric Centre (NHC) to launch a training centre and training courses in the UAE. The National Hyperbaric Centre
Verdant Power founders are planning to install up to 30 turbines with the total capacity of 1MW in the East Channel of the East River, writes The Day news portal. Ron Smith, co-founder of Verdant Power said for The Day: “The 1 megawatt these will generate is trivial.” “But by 2020 to 2040, these kin
