Humber LEP offers loan scheme to unlock development projects
http://humberlep.org/ Humber businesses are being urged to take advantage of a £7m-plus scheme to get development projects off the drawing board.
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12
2012
THMA on Sunday Politics Show after ReXpo exhibition
THMA feature on the Sunday Politics show following the successful ReXpo exhibition held on 18-19 September. http://www.rexpo.co.uk/2012/09/25/rexpo-features-on-the-bbc-politics-show/
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12
2012
OFFSHORE WIND FARMS HULL STUDY TO ESTABLISH LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Hull-based specialist shipping law firm Myton Law is supporting a University of Hull research project, which is set to clarify current legislation governing the multiple uses of the UK’s coastal waters. The aim of the research is to provide a clearer legal framework for managing possible conflicts arising out of the development and operation...
Read moreSep
26
2012
Barrett Steel launches Barrett Offshore Tubes business
Following a review of internal systems at the company’s Tubes Division, the recent report from the Crown Office, ‘Offshore Wind Cost Reduction, Pathways Study’, and demand from the market, the Barrett Steel Group has created the Barrett Offshore Tubes business to provide a dedicated and focused service to the offshore market for oil, gas...
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26
2012
It’s a myth that wind turbines don’t reduce carbon emissions
Conclusive figures show that the sceptics who lobby against wind power simply have their facts wrong The assertion that wind turbines don’t reduce carbon emissions is a myth, according to conclusive statistical data obtained from National Grid and analysed here in the Guardian for the first time. With a new wind generation record of 4,131 megawatts set...
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26
2012
DONG Energy finalises all star line-up at North Sea Offshore Wind conference
DONG Energy has confirmed its participation as a speaker in the North Sea Offshore Wind conference to be held on 10thOctober 2012 in Hull. The Danish owned energy company’s announcement finalises an all star line-up of speakers alongside SMart Wind, Forewind, the Crown Estates, Reef Subsea Technocean, InTurbine and Fedem Technology. Tim Johnson, Contract...
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10
2012
Humber to stage international offshore wind conference
The Humber has seen significant developments and growth in the renewable sector over the past few years and is slowly undergoing a transformation into a key player in the North Sea offshore wind arena. With the launch of the Humber Renewables brand earlier this year, Siemens’ Green Port Hull plans being given the green...
Read moreAug
21
2012
P&O Ferries to showcase its renewable energy services
P&O Ferries is to highlight its future in the renewable energy sector in an industry showcase in Hull. The company has moved into the sector with the conversion of the cross-Channel freight ship, the European Seaway, into an offshore wind farm accommodation vessel and has further signalled its intentions with membership of Team Humber...
Read moreJul
4
2012
Kurt Christensen knighted by Denmark
A PIONEER in Grimsby’s offshore wind energy industry has received one of the highest honours from his home nation. Kurt Christensen has been given a first class knighthood, recognising his continued work as a consul for the Grimsby-area, and also highlighting the efforts in an industry that the Scandinavian country is at the forefront...
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2
2012
210m Green Port Hull plans set for green light
Siemens and Associated British Ports’ (ABP) plans for a £210m wind turbine facility at Green Port Hull have been recommended for outline approval by planners, subject to conditions.
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2
2012