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UK Energy Minister visits Floating Wind Port as Cerulean Winds announces plans to deliver thousands of jobs and billions in UK investmen

Cerulean Winds has announced that its 1GW Aspen floating wind project in the Central North Sea is expected to support more than 1,000 jobs and attract a total investment of £10.9 billion across its 50-year lifespan.

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BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership Completes Wind and Metocean Measurement Campaigns at Broadshore and Bellrock Floating Offshore Wind Sites

The BlueFloat Energy / Nadara Partnership has announced it has successfully concluded comprehensive two-year wind and metocean monitoring campaigns at its Broadshore Hub and Bellrock floating offshore wind farm sites, marking a significant milestone in the development of Scotland’s next generation of renewable energy infrastructure.

Dräger Marine & Offshore wins five-year contract with UK North Sea operator

Dräger Marine & Offshore (DMO), a global leader in the field of safety technology, has announced it has secured a long-term deal with a major North Sea oil and gas operator.

Sulmara grows global operations

Sulmara a leading independent subsea survey and inspection company has announced it has reinforced its growing footprint by relocating to larger premises in Glasgow and Taipei, and opening a brand new office in Norwich, to support a global team which grew by 25% over the last year to 250 employees.

North Star becomes first vessel operator to certify offshore wind vessels

North Star, a service operation vessel (SOV) operator in Europe’s offshore wind sector, says it has become the first organisation in the world to have ships achieve Lloyd’s Register’s Cyber Resilience classification, in line with mandatory International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) standards implemented for all newbuilds from 1 July 2024.

Overcoming the extreme

In industries like oil and gas, aerospace, and industrial automation, advanced sensor technology is making the impossible possible, enabling operations in environments once considered unreachable. Here Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at ASIC design and supply specialist Swindon Silicon Systems, explains how Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) enhance sensor performance in extreme environments.

New AI bird-monitoring solution for offshore wind farms

Fugro and Spoor, a software company that helps renewable energy projects reduce their environmental impact, have announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new bird-monitoring solution for offshore renewable energy projects.

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The UK Industrial Strategy can’t wait

The recent announcement that the Government will delay the release of its comprehensive industrial strategy until June has caused mixed reactions from industry stakeholders and policymakers. This postponement, aligning the strategy’s publication with the upcoming spending review, aims to provide a cohesive framework for the UK’s economic future. In the interim, Labour plans to roll out specific sectoral strategies, notably in life sciences and advanced manufacturing, to maintain business confidence and address immediate industry concerns.

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A fine balancing act

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).