Environment News – Page 17
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NewsHalf of fishermen claim OSW is bad for business
A survey by the Plymouth Marine Laboratory into the effects of offshore wind on fishing has received negative responses from more than half of fishermen asked. However, their ‘artificial reef effect’ is widely believed to be boosting life around the foundations.
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NewsMore emissions rules ahead: UK government launches probe
The UK has launched a Call for Evidence to look at extending its Emissions Control Area around the country.
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NewsNew report paints mixed picture of US offshore wind
A new Reuters report examines the pitfalls and glimmers of optimism in the US offshore wind sector.
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NewsVestas plans new blade factory
Vestas is planning a new blade factory in Poland to help the company realise its ambitions to be a leader in offshore wind
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NewsIMCA calls on ship operators to clean hulls
The IMCA has released guidance on biofouling not just to save fuel And cut emissions but also to minimise the transfer of invasive marine species to foreign waters.
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NewsSign up for Get Set Workboat Session 2 - Future Fuels
Sign up for Session 2, starting Friday 19th January, which will tackle ‘Future Fuels: Making the difficult decision – how & why?’
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NewsGreen finance for Cadeler offshore wind newbuilds
Cadeler is funding its two newbuilds with green financing
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NewsFirst German H2 CTV earmarked for spring
The first hydrogen-powered crew transfer vessel in German waters will set sail in the spring.
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NewsEquinor and bp rip up US offshore wind contract
The parties cite ’changed economic circumstances on an industry-wide scale’ in terminating a contract for a US offshore wind project
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NewsJP Morgan signs contract for potential four CSOVs
JP Morgan has signed a contract with Ulstein Verft to potentially build four CSOVs
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NewsPolish offshore wind project agrees installation contract
Poland’s offshore wind sector is slowly gathering steam as an installation contract is signed to get turbines installed.
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NewsSpanish port signs up to EU wind pledges
The Port Authority of Bilbao has joined a host of policy makers and interested parties in signing a charter to commit to wind energy in Europe.
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NewsCMB.TECH snapped up for €1.15 billion
The brains behind Hydrotug, the world’s first hydrogen-powered tug launched at Antwerp-Bruges in December, has been snapped up by the tanker operator and owner Euronav for a cool €1.15 billion.
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NewsPortugal enters the offshore race
The ‘door is wide open for Portugal’ to become a global leader in offshore wind, says one of the bosses of energy technology company Principle Power
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NewsOffshore floating solar tech on route to commerciality
SolarDuck has secured a further €15 million in funding to develop its offshore floating solar power tech.
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NewsCadeler rings NYSE bell for newbuild future
As wind turbines grow in size, major firms are joining up to ensure installation vessels keep up.
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NewsAnnouncements raise confidence in UK offshore wind
Announcements made by two of the world’s major energy firms are being seen by RenewableUK as a vote of confidence in the sector.
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NewsMOU signed to install Italy’s largest OSW farm
Floating wind developer Gazelle Wind Power has signed an MOU with Tugdock to develop a new assembly system that it says will ‘to dramatically drive down costs and increase production of floating offshore wind farms’.
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NewsFuture fuels: ‘Farcical, hypocritical, unachievable’ - George Tsavliris
’Frivolous programmes’ will not protect the environment, says Greek salvage firm owner George Tsavliris, who says he is not alone in believing the race to future fuels is futile and costly.
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NewsChinese firm unveils latest upsized wind turbine
The sky does not appear to be the limit for the size of offshore wind turbines, with a new mammoth unveiled by Chinese manufacturer Mingyang and an even bigger one in the works.
