Aegir Wave Power has recently redeployed a waverider buoy off the coast of Shetland. The buoy enables Aegir to measure the wave climate at the site of interest and inform decisions on the wave farm design. The NAFC Marine Centre will be maintaining the buoy while it is onsite, and monitoring its pos
Plans to establish a bachelor study in underwater technology engineering in Florø from the autumn of 2013 have taken a big step closer to realization. Statoil has decided to contribute 2 million NOK, GDF SUEZ 1 million and the INC group gives 1 million NOK. Also BG Norge is prepared to contribute 10
Petrobras announces that it has confirmed the presence of light hydrocarbons in block SEAL-M-426, in ultra-deep waters of Sergipe-Alagoas Basin. This block is part of concession BM-SEAL-11, where Petrobras is the operator with a 60% stake while partner IBV Brasil has 40%. The discovery took place du
Following the Alex Salmond’s Renewable Energy Investment Fund announcement, AREG released statement at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment conference. Morag McCorkindale, chief operating officer at Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) said: “This is great news for Aberdeen City and Shire particular
The Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference 2012 is a leading international forum for emerging renewable energy and other low carbon markets. At this year’s conference Ed Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, held a speech about delivering the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB),
Intertek has signed a deal to evaluate and assess the offshore turbine design for a major European manufacturer to ensure compliance with US and Canadian electrical safety requirements. The work therefore forms a key part of the manufacture, preparation and assessment of the proposed turbines and wi
A new report by the Crown Estate showing the fantastic wave and tidal energy resources around the UK and south west has been welcomed today by the south west marine energy industry.The research, carried out by The Crown Estate in association with Regen SW and devolved administrations, finds there ar
Douglas-Westwood Renewables Manager, Frank Wright discusses the world offshore wind market over the next five year period, 2012-2016 in an article called “The World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2012-16”. Why Offshore Wind? International concern about the links between rising global average temperat
Douglas-Westwood Renewables Manager, Frank Wright discusses the world offshore wind market over the next five year period, 2012-2016 in an article called “The World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2012-16”. Why Offshore Wind? International concern about the links between rising global average temperat
The Crown Estate today published findings of a new study into the UK’s wave and tidal energy resources, to help inform industry and government about the potential for future projects. The report finds there is potential for tens of gigawatts of wave, tidal stream and tidal range projects at sites ar
The Crown Estate today published findings of a new study into the UK’s wave and tidal energy resources, to help inform industry and government about the potential for future projects. The report finds there is potential for tens of gigawatts of wave, tidal stream and tidal range projects at sites ar
Polarstern returned from the Central Arctic expedition “IceArc“ to Bremerhaven on 8 October 2012 after a good two months. 54 scientists and technicians from twelve different countries conducted research on the retreat of the sea ice and the consequences for the Arctic Ocean and its ecosystems over a
SSE and Scottish Enterprise (SE) are to invest up to £20 million to create an offshore wind turbine test centre, capable of hosting three full scale wind turbines designed for offshore deployment. SE has committed up to £4.3 million from the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund towards the joint
Results of a study presented Wednesday at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) offshore wind conference in Virginia indicate that large-scale offshore wind projects on the Mid-Atlantic would significantly contribute to the employment rate and economy of the region’s states. Over 70,000 jobs
