Environment News – Page 66
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NewsObserving ocean plastic pollution from space
Satellite Vu, a NewSpace company that is leading the charge in space-based technology to overcome the challenge of marine plastic pollution, has scooped first prize in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Ocean x Space competition.
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NewsPortable balloon system monitors oil spills
US company Elastec, that specialises in oil pollution equipment, offers a portable balloon system that can be uses to monitor oil spills.
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NewsInnovation centre aims to boost offshore wind collaboration
A consortium of UK organisations has announced that it had secured £4 million in funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to build the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC).
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NewsFirst Eco Flettner refit underway
4200 dwat vessel ‘Fehn Pollux’ will be the first ship to be equipped with the prototype of a newly developed sail propulsion system which will save significant fuel cost: The Eco Flettner.
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NewsConsultant appointed for Horns Rev 3 windfarm
EDS HV Group has been appointed as the high voltage consultant by Vattenfall for the Horns Rev 3 windfarm development.
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Iceland considering the future of HFOs
Iceland''s Environment ministry has issued a press release, presenting a report by the country’s Environment Agency on how best to reduce pollution from burning Heavy Fuel Oil, including the full ban option. It is not a report on what Iceland will do, but on what options are available.
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NewsDiving the depths of maritime data
Oliver Steeds the CEO of Nekton, or Nekton Oxford Deep Ocean Research Institute to give it its full name, believes we are standing on “the threshold of catastrophe”; and it’s maritime data that could hold the key to solving many of our oceans’ health issues.
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NewsComputer game simulation technology for wave energy
A PhD student at the University of Manchester has unveiled an innovative new method and software for using computer game technology to carry out complex scientific simulations in the wave energy sector.
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NewsOil dispersal: making it easier to get it right
“The use of dispersant for oil is controversial,” said John Hughes of Ayles Fernie. “If you pour dispersant into the sea, it just creates another issue on top of your original problem.”
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NewsOceanflow gets go ahead for FLOWSPA
Offshore renewables developer Oceanflow has been successful in winning Horizon 2020 SME support reports Dag Pike.
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NewsWinning the battle to reduce the cost of offshore wind
The cost of offshore wind has fallen dramatically over a relatively short timescale. Peter Barker explores some of the factors that have contributed to this.
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NewsUK tidal and wave energy can offer significant economic benefits
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has published a new evidence-based assessment that shows the UK’s tidal stream and wave energy can significantly boost the economy and meet the requirements of the UK Government’s ‘Triple Test’ for emerging technology support.
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NewsSimple wind turbine installation with telescopic tower
The prototype of an expandable wind farm tower that is designed to significantly reduce installation costs is ready for installation offshore.
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NewsNew monopile installation system
A new monopile installation solution is claimed to eliminate the need for temporary moorings reports Dag Pike.
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NewsArctic Ocean research to measure climate change
The £16 million, UK flagship programme of Arctic research is returning on a scientific cruise to the Arctic Ocean.
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NewsWarranty surveying partnership for Taiwan’s offshore wind industry
LOC Renewables has reached an agreement to partner with the Taiwanese certification body, CR Classification Society, to offer comprehensive marine warranty surveying services for Taiwanese offshore wind projects.
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NewsUnlocking a multi-gigawatt (GW) pipeline for global floating wind market
A new report released by the Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (Floating Wind JIP) outlines the key technology challenges and priority innovation needs for the sector to reach cost parity with other energy technologies.
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Red Funnel fossil-free fuel trial
UK ferry operator Red Funnel has announced that it is trialing the use of Green D+ fossil-free fuel on its ro-pax fleet of ships which operate between Southampton and the Isle of Wight.
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NewsXodus and Atlantis Resources to target Japanese tidal opportunities
Xodus Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Atlantis Resources to pursue the development of a tidal energy project in Japan.
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James Fisher Marine Services five-year contract for London Array
The James Fisher Marine Services team has built on previous success delivering complex marine and offshore projects, to win a significant new contract for London Array, the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm situated in the Thames Estuary.
