Global subsea equipment solutions specialist, Ashtead Technology has further bolstered its rapidly-expanding inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) services and capabilities with the acquisition of Canadian-based underwater inspection company, Welaptega. The transaction comes just 10 months after the company completed a joint venture with Forum Energy Technologies, creating the industry’s leading independent provider of subsea survey… Read more »
Acurail introduces new standards for safety at workplaces and in public spaces. They do this with the innovation of the traditional handrail. A new steel grip will reduce slip and fall accidents and improve safety across sectors and industries. The recently launched KAG safety system is an innovation and a further development of traditional handrails,… Read more »
The compatibility of the IMEON solar inverters and BYD lithium batteries, certified by both actors, allows Imeon Energy to meet even better the expectations of its customers. Users thus have a reliable and performing solution to aim for energy autonomy and to advance renewable energies. This compatibility also gives the company the opportunity to strengthen… Read more »
TWMA, provider of specialised drilling waste management services, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Mohamed Galal as regional director for MENA. Mr Galal brings more than 20 years of oil and gas experience to the business having held a number of senior operational and management roles within the global drilling industry…. Read more »
At the annual Council Meeting of the Norwegian procurement organisation, Incentra in Oslo, LUKOIL Marine Lubricants was announced to be the winner of their Supplier of the Year 2018 Award. The Award was received by Mr. Arild Vartdal, LUKOIL’s representative at the Council Meeting, who explained: “We have been working with Incentra for two years and… Read more »
Leading independent provider of subsea equipment rental, sales and services to the offshore industry, Ashtead Technology Limited has today (7 November, 2018) announced that it has secured a global master lease agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of global oilfield services provider, Oceaneering International Inc. The agreement will see Ashtead offer Oceaneering’s range of ROV tools… Read more »
Santa Fe Springs, California – November 6, 2018 – Trojan Battery Company, LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle energy storage solutions, announced today that its current majority owner, an affiliate of Charlesbank Capital Partners, has reached an agreement with C&D Technologies, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, for C&D Technologies to acquire Trojan…. Read more »
Transformer failure is a concern for over 80% of industry professionals surveyed Failure puts business continuity at risk Operations and maintenance regimes are critical Industry leading research launched today by MIDEL, the world’s leading brand of ester-based transformer fluids, reveals the real and significant threat posed when a transformer fails, and a high level of… Read more »
China becomes a dominant player in the energy space Paris 2015 Climate Accord targets could slip out of reach, as economy rebounds While the Utilities landscape rebounded with renewed financial strength, the need to accelerate their transformation heightens as competition from new players emerges All segments of the value chain are impacted by digital transformation … Read more »
Neste Corporation Stock Exchange Release 1 November 2018 9 am. (EET) As disclosed on 9 February 2018, Peter Vanacker (born 1966, M.Sc. Chem. Eng.) starts today on 1 November 2018 as the President and CEO of Neste Corporation. He joined Neste in September 2018 as a Senior Executive and since then has familiarized himself with… Read more »
New two-story, 27,000 square foot construction to accommodate administrative functions Former building to house Service Center of Excellence Fast repair services employing clean processes Asslar, Germany, October 30, 2018. Pfeiffer Vacuum, one of the world’s leading providers of high-tech vacuum solutions for the semiconductor, industrial, coating, analytical and R&D markets, opened up a new 27,000… Read more »
Expanding Battery Technology Portfolio by adding Longer Runtime and More Lifetime than Comparable Lithium Products SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 29, 2018 – Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle energy storage solutions for Motive and Stationary applications is proud to announce the Trillium line of Trojan Intelligent Lithium batteries. With life… Read more »
Class-leading OESV operator has seen unprecedented growth in demand for CTV services across 2018 in offshore wind. Cowes, UK, 29th October 2018 – The fourth quarter of 2018, is, atypically, seeing surging demand for offshore wind crew transfer, according to class-leading offshore energy support vessel (OESV) operator, Seacat Services, as it reports its latest operational… Read more »
Eemshaven, 26th October 2018. The Dutch Buss Terminal Eemshaven, formerly Orange Blue Terminal, which is majority-owned by the Hamburg-based Buss Group and with as a minority shareholder the Rotterdam based Broekman Logistics, has appointed Reindert-Jan Visser as further Managing Director effective October 15, 2018. He complements the operational management at the side of Martin van… Read more »
A new sales engineer has joined the growing team at bolting specialists Gee-Force Hydraulics as its business swells in the east of England, London and the south east. Matt Brooks brings 13 years’ expertise in the oil & gas industry to the Great Yarmouth-based company, with vast experience of using the equipment Gee-Force Hydraulics hires and sells… Read more »
DNV GL’s storage expert provided guidance to world’s first publicly listed battery storage fund for Gore Street Energy Storage Fund Plc Project included technical due diligence and risk assessement to ensure future revenue streams can be met London, UK – 23rd October 2018 – DNV GL today announced that it acted as technical advisor to Gore… Read more »
Impact report hails innovation engine’s pivotal role in Europe’s clean energy transition Copenhagen, Denmark, 17 October 2018. InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy engine supported by the EIT, has launched its inaugural impact report today at The Business Booster (TBB) in Copenhagen. The report reveals that InnoEnergy’s work supporting energy start-ups is having a direct impact on… Read more »
Energy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has appointed Jon Bailey as head of its UK operation with a remit to pursue organic growth across the motive, special and reserve power sectors. Jon has worked in the battery industry for 38 years. He joins Hoppecke UK from Johnson Controls, where he spent 13 years in senior management in the… Read more »
Producers of water quality monitoring products Rivertrace, have signed an agreement as a preferred supplier of Oil Content Monitors (OCM) for Alfa Laval PureBilge Separator. Alfa Laval’s PureBilge is the market leading centrifugal type oily water separator which has high reputation from the market. Rivertrace’s Smart Bilge OCM utilises the “Smart Cell” Detector Array Technology,… Read more »
Responding, Fabrice Leveque, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “The UK Government has confirmed that it will consult soon on the principles for a Contracts for Difference auction in 2021. “This consultation, which is detailed in this response, should be the vehicle with which the Government considers the future for the cheapest forms of… Read more »
The COX ElectraFlow Dual Ultra has been specifically designed for the professional and specialist trade users across all industry sectors who demand a reliable and high-performance 2-component dispensing tool. The fully integrated application system features first-in-class cordless technology powered by the latest 18V lithium-ion batteries and chargers. ElectraFlow Dual Ultra utilizes CoolPack battery technology from… Read more »
US offshore wind needs certainty that the supply chain can deliver the quality and quantity of vessels needed to sustain development, says naval architect Washington DC, October 15 2018 – Major domestic and international firms involved in the development of the first US offshore wind farms need confidence in the availability of proven vessel concepts,… Read more »
VG-Shipping Ltd. (part of Meriaura Group) is growing its fleet by acquiring two 4100 DWT dry cargo vessels. The 1997 and 1998 built vessels are sisters of M/S Martta VG, a vessel that already belongs to the VG-Shipping fleet. The ships are 89.8 meters long, 13.6 meters wide, low-consumption, 1A ice classed ships, suitable for… Read more »
Durham University is delighted to announce that Andrew Wright has joined as a Professor in Practice, jointly through the Business School and the Engineering Department. Andrew, a Durham University graduate, has 30 years of experience in the energy sector, including 10 years’ experience working in various roles at the national gas and electricity regulator Ofgem…. Read more »
The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) and Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), have joined forces to explore how some of the latest advanced manufacturing tools and processes can drive more efficient, smarter ways to reduce cost and increase productivity across BHGE’s operations. Joining the world-renowned research centre as a tier one… Read more »
The North-east of Scotland is set for an international boost, as its universities have been named as two of only four European institutions to be chosen by the Mexican Government to work in collaboration with Mexican universities to address the future needs of the country’s energy sector. SENER (Mexico’s Secretary of Energy) this week announced… Read more »
Production and service of components for vacuum pumps Modern machinery and plant technology Energy management plays an important role Asslar, Germany, Oktober 02, 2018. Pfeiffer Vacuum celebrated the opening of its new production location in Cluj, Romania, on September 26. The continuous growth of the Pfeiffer Vacuum Group and the ongoing demand for vacuum technology… Read more »
Miami, Florida (September 25 2018): In a move to continue strengthening their logistical operations, World Fuel Services (WFS) has welcomed a new supply vessel to its offering. The 75m LOA, 3100 DWT product tanker, Whitstar, was deployed in early September 2018 to operate along the east and south coast with the task of servicing UK… Read more »
ZITON A/S (“ZITON”) successfully placed a three-year EUR 100 million senior secured bond loan and a three and a half year EUR 25 million second secured bond. The proceeds will be used to refinance the outstanding bond and subordinated debt and buying back a minority stake in the subsidiary Jack-up InvestCo 3 Plc. The senior… Read more »
Three months after start of construction, the topping-out ceremony for the 10 MW battery storage facility in Bordesholm was celebrated on September 12th. The excellent collaboration between RES (Renewable Energy Systems Ltd) and the utility VBB has made a significant contribution to the smooth construction progress in reaching thisimportant project milestone. The modern and highly… Read more »
Based in Bengaluru, India, the Global Operations & Analytics Centre will implement data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence to offer advanced performance and diagnostic features for the wind and solar industry. The service offering allows DNV GL’s global experts to manage monitoring risks for owners and investors and effectively raise the value of their… Read more »
OPTIMAX® helps smooth the transition to new energy business models by providing clear insight into energy consumption while reducing environmental impact and lowering costs up to 5 percent. ABB has launched OPTIMAX® for Industrials and Commercials and for Virtual Power Plants, part of the ABB Ability™ Energy Management for sites suite, enabling industrial, commercial and… Read more »
Aberdeen, September 13th, 2018: This year the UK-office of Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) – a Vryhof company – has considerably strengthened its presence in the offshore energy hub Aberdeen, Scotland, with the opening of a strategically extremely convenient deep water quayside facility. This follows the opening of the UK office in April 2017. The Port… Read more »
Chevron Marine Lubricants has developed a brand-new range of cylinder lubricants compatible with virtually all available global sulphur cap 2020 compliance options. As the global shipping industry prepares for the arrival of the global sulphur cap in January 2020, the operation of ships in a multi-fuel future is a fast approaching reality. Lubricants are essential to… Read more »
Pooled EV batteries to deliver control reserve to the electricity grid Virtual Power Plant (VPP) operator Next Kraftwerke and Jedlix, an electric vehicle (EV) aggregator and smart charging platform provider, have launched an international pilot project to deliver secondary control reserve (aFRR) through the batteries of electric cars. Tendered by Transmission System Operator (TSO) TenneT,… Read more »
· On 7 September 2018 Photon Energy N. V. fully placed its 7.75 % corporate bond 2017/22 with a total volume of EUR 30 million. · The net issue proceeds will flow into the construction of major utility-scale projects in Australia and Hungary for the company’s own portfolio. · Investors can still purchase the bond… Read more »