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AMRC Cymru has announced it is working with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) as part of a strategic research partnership to develop floating offshore wind (FLOW) power in Wales, and the rest of the UK.
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Polish heavy lift contractor, MS Industry, has announced it has used an Enerpac SBL1100 hydraulic gantry for the installation of transformers at the Baltic Power substation, part of the Baltic Power Offshore Wind development. The gantry allowed precise positioning of the transformers on their respective installation tracks.
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has announced it has been awarded an inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) campaign by Vår Energi for 2025. The scope also includes additional light construction work to be completed within the same year.
Technology company Techouse has announced it has teamed up with several energy companies, including TotalEnergies and Equinor, plus SINTEF Energy Research, to develop and test a compact, lightweight once-through steam generator (OTSG) that can enable substantial reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from power and heat production at offshore installations.
BiSN, a global provider of innovative wel-lok sealing solutions, has announced it has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 500 commercial deployments of its industry-leading, bismuth-based sealing technology.
A new spinout company has announced it has developed modular generator technology which the founders say could reduce the levelised cost of energy for offshore renewables by 10 to 15%.
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Editor's Comment
Having attended Maintec at the NEC on 5-6 June as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024, it was evident that there was a considerable amount of new technology and educational content on display.
The UK manufacturing landscape is experiencing a big shift towards Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. A recent report by Make UK and Lloyds Bank unveiled a 48% increase in manufacturing firms setting ESG targets since 2021, with 62% now actively engaged in this pursuit. This trend underscores an evolution in corporate consciousness, where businesses are no longer solely driven by profit margins but are aligning their strategies with societal and environmental imperatives.