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Salamander, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, has announced it has successfully retrieved floating LiDARs and wave buoy equipment as part of the metocean campaign for the proposed floating offshore wind farm project off the North East of Scotland.
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Denso a leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technologies, has announced the Protal 7125, a high-build liquid coating specifically formulated for use in low-temperature environments.
ABL Group has announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Brazil-based naval architecture and engineering consultancy, Proper Marine, which will be merged with ABL Group’s design and engineering arm, Longitude.
Following the MoU signed with Norwegian company Ocean-Power in June 2024, SBM Offshore has announced an initial equity investment in Ocean-Power. As a result of this investment, SBM Offshore holds a minority ownership in Ocean-Power AS, and has appointed one director who has joined the company Board.
Aker Solutions has announced it has awarded ABB a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the 560 MW Green Volt floating offshore wind project in the UK, led by Vårgrønn and Flotation Energy. Green Volt, located 80km off the coast of Peterhead in Northeast Scotland, aims to become the first commercial-scale floating wind farm in Europe and will contribute to the decarbonisation of the UK energy system.
Ocean Winds has announced it has appointed Føn Energy Services to provide a fully integrated Balance of Plant (BoP) operations and maintenance (O&M) service programme for the Moray West and Moray East offshore wind farms in Scotland.
Natural Power a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has announced it has supported Alterric with the construction of the Clais Wind Farm extension, for which foundations have just been poured.
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Editor's Comment
The Chancellor’s recent Budget statement reflects the delicate balancing act required to manage national finances while laying foundations for future growth. While there are encouraging elements for the UK’s manufacturing sector, the immediate cost implications raise significant challenges for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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.