Tugdock and Sarens secure funding from Crown Estate for O & M hub to support offshore wind projects
Tugdock and Sarens have successfully secured funding from The Crown Estate through the initial round of its innovative Supply Chain Accelerator. This is match funding for a joint project by Tugdock and Sarens to develop aheavy lift Operations and Maintenance (O&M) hub at ABP’s port of Port Talbot in Wales.
Wales’s leading marine energy conference returns to Cardiff in Spring 2025
Wales’ leading marine energy conference, hosted by Marine Energy Wales, will take place in Cardiff next year following two hugely successful years at Swansea Arena.
EDF Renewables UK in new partnership to develop Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind farm
EDF Renewables UK is entering into a partnership with Irish renewable energy developer ESB, and global offshore wind investor, Reventus Power to develop Gwynt Glas Floating Offshore Wind Farm in the Celtic Sea.
Report says UK should capitalise on marine sector expertise & technologies to pursue growing global opportunities
A major report looking at the future of the sea has set out the opportunities available for the UK to capitalise on its existing strengths in research, technology and the diversity of ocean industries.
RSPB calls for UK Government support for 'deep water' renewable energy
Leading environmental organisation RSPB is calling for a renewed commitment by the UK Government to renewable energy the day after the UK Government's consultation on whether support for renewable energy projects should continue beyond 2020 closed.
EY: Scaled-back renewable energy ambitions dampen Europe’s investment potential
Almost without exception, European markets slipped down EY’s Renewable energy country attractiveness index (RECAI) rankings while less mature markets across Latin America, Africa and Asia continued their ascent, reveals the latest edition of the report.
Wales hosts workshop for UK wave and tidal demonstration zones and test sites
Leading organisations and figures for wave and tidal current energy gathered in Cardiff earlier this month for a workshop to facilitate better collaboration across the sectors and help the development of demonstration zones and test sites across the UK.
Australian wave energy firm locates at Wave Hub in Cornwall
Australian Stock Exchange listed Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd, the patented CETO wave energy technology developer, has set up a base in Cornwall.
Wave energy developers: apply for business funding totalling £2.4m
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is seeking applications from businesses for 100%-funded SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) development contracts for novel wave energy converter devices.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly launch Marine Renewable Energy Roadmap
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (C&IoS LEP), Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly have jointly launched their Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) Roadmap.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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