Latest Environment News – Page 117
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NewsIntelligent robotic fish detect pollution
SHOAL, the pan-European ICT project, part funded by the EU, has successfully developed and delivered intelligent robotic fish capable of working together to detect and identify pollution in ports and other aquatic areas.
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NewsFinding space at sea for everyone
A new report addresses the issue of marine spatial planning (MSP) for offshore renewable energies and electricity grid infrastructure as an integrated EU maritime policy.
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NewsWave and tidal on the map at PATCH workshop
A one day workshop organised by PATCH (Ports Adapting to Change) and Seeports has explored the opportunities for small and medium sized ports in the area of wave and tidal energy.
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NewsSelling the economic benefits of offshore wind
The London based Centre for Economics and Business Research has produced a report, commissioned by Mainstream Renewable Power, aimed at providing clarity when debating the economic benefits of offshore wind.
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NewsNew oil in water monitoring buoy
Hampshire UK based marine measurement systems specialist OSIL has introduced its new Oil in Water Monitoring buoy, a rapid deployment option for localised spill events and preventative monitoring.
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NewsBiomass power proposal for Port of Antwerp
Solvay Energy NV and Antwerp Port Authority have taken a further step in the process to examine the feasibility of having a biomass fired power station on the Solvay site in the port of Antwerp.
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NewsCooperation deal for German and Dutch wind
Germany’s FRISIA-Offshore and Offshore Wind Services BV (OWS) from the Netherlands have announced a cooperation agreement.
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NewsThe Crown Estate, promoting safety for offshore wind
Of the many factors developers have to consider when planning various phases of offshore wind projects, arguably the most important will be health and safety considerations.
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Powerful provision for Walney windfarm
ABB has supplied generator step up transformers (GSUs) for both phases of the Walney offshore windfarm in the East Irish Sea.
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CWind trainee up for Energy Award
CWind has become the 100th company to sign the RenewableUK Wind Energy Charter.
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FoundOcean finds funding for expansion
Ambienta SGR, Europe’s largest private equity fund focused on the environmental sector, has signed an agreement to acquire a 35% stake in FoundOcean.
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NewsLargest wind platform being built in Dubai
Ship repair, conversion and newbuilding specialists Drydocks World - Dubai started construction last month of DolWin beta, the world’s largest Wind Power HVDC Offshore Platform.
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NewsThe EU looks at renewable energy post 2020
The EU has published an Impact Assessment of various options open to Member States, at a time of increasing calls for the establishing of renewable energy policies beyond 2020.
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NewsBV launches Wind Farm Service Ships guidance
International classification society Bureau Veritas has published guidance for designers and builders of Wind Farm Service Ships.
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NewsLocal consortia in run-off for Germany‘s OTB
Two giant German logistics groups are the only ones now still in the running to win the concession to build and operate the planned €200m Offshore Terminal Bremerhaven (OTB).
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NewsVestas abandons Sheerness production plans
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has abandoned plans to build their next generation offshore wind turbine at the Kent port of Sheerness.
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Consent for Green Port Hull proposal
Hull City Council’s Planning Committee has given its consent to the proposed Green Port Hull facility following the submission of plans by Associated British Ports (ABP) and Siemens plc.
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NewsEngineer shortage as renewables grow
Green energy is arguably one of the fastest growing sectors on the planet.
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NewsTesting facilities progress at Narec
National contractor Shepherd Construction has completed the first of three new structures being constructed at the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth, Northumberland UK.
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First Spanish wind turbine for Canaries
Spanish energy giant Gamesa will install its prototype offshore wind turbine off the Canary Islands instead of Virginia as a result of slow growth in US offshore windfarm market.
