Ryder Geotechnical Opens New Headquarters
as part of the acquisition process and are delighted that the response from our clients and the wider industry has given us full confidence in this move.”In March 2019 Ryder Geotechnical was acquired by AgileTek Engineering as part of the Tekmar Group’s strategy to acquire offshore energy businesses which have a clear technology focus, have complementary customer bases and can leverage Group support to accelerate growth. With the move, additional space will also be made available for AgileTek Engineering and other Tekmar Group companies to add capacity.Steven Rossiter, Managing Director
New Tech for Wind Blade Inspections
of wind energy at a time when blades are getting bigger, pricier and harder to transport, Sandia National Laboratories researchers say.As part of the Department of Energy’s Blade Reliability Collaborative work, funded by the Wind Energy Technologies Office, Sandia researchers partnered with energy businesses to develop machines that noninvasively inspect wind blades for hidden damage while being faster and more detailed than traditional inspections with cameras.“Wind blades are the largest single-piece composite structures built in the world — even bigger than any airplane, and they
Offshore Wind: California's New Gold Rush
that a good idea will – eventually – come to fruition. John Romero was asked whether his team senses impatience about a schedule that, after three years, is just now at the starting point. Romero concurred that this is not a quick process, but he added that people in energy businesses know that BOEM has to work equitably and transparently among all parties. He said that President Trump’s recent Executive Order on regulatory streamlining is causing a fresh look at ways to work faster.Alla Weinstein is CEO of Castle Wind, a joint venture with EnBW North America
Japan Group Buys Stake in Taiwan Offshore Wind
, which has been designated as the development area.JXTG intends to acquire expertise in the offshore wind power business, which has great potential not only in Taiwan but also in other parts of the world, and contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society through the development of renewable energy businesses.Yunlin, eight kilometres off the southwest coast of Taiwan, will be completed in two phases next year and in 2021. Siemens Gamesa with its 8MW turbines was awarded the turbine order for the wind farm in 2018.WPD head of M&A Helge Rau said: “With the acquisition of the consortium around
Schottel Merges Tidal Units to Sustainable Marine Energy
Schottel, the manufacturer of propulsion and steering systems for ships and offshore applications, has made a strategic decision to merge its tidal energy businesses into Sustainable Marine Energy (SME), including UK subsidiary TidalStream Ltd and Canadian subsidiary Black Rock Tidal Power Inc (BRTP)."Following the successful collaboration between SME, Schottel Hydro and Black Rock Tidal Power to develop and demonstrate the PLAT-I floating tidal energy system, with deployments in Scotland and in Canada, Schottel has made a strategic decision to merge its tidal energy businesses into SME,"
Maersk Likely to Shelve Plans to List Drilling Division
;s investment company, A.P. Moller Holding, could itself consider buying the unit.The holding company of the family, which is the biggest Maersk group shareholder with a stake of 41.5 percent, declined to comment.The proposed sale is part of Maersk group's restructuring plan of divesting energy businesses - including oil exploration, oil tankers and supply services - to focus on shipping, ports and logistics.The strategy could allow the company to shed any conglomerate discount in the way investors value its shares. The aim is to build an integrated container shipping firm, giving customers
James Fisher Subsea Excavation Launches China JV
our presence here is part of our strategic development plan for the continued growth of our business.” There has been a relationship between JFSE’s team and OTAP for more than four years with the companies supporting one another on several projects. OTAP offers global energy businesses the most reliable and cost-effective support, providing integrated solutions to expand their business in China and overseas. Roger Wang, CEO of OTAP, said, “This is an important step for us to increase and enhance how we can develop JFSE’s M/CFE offering in China. Establishing
GAC USA Appoint New Business Development V-P
Houston-based oil and gas subsidiary of the GAC Group, one of the world’s largest service providers to the logistics, shipping and marine industry. In his new role Reggie is responsible for growing new business, strategically aligning the Group’s oil and gas arm with Houston’s energy businesses and managing the relationships with international companies that require heavy export activity with the U.S. via Houston, Texas. "Reggie has been active in the Houston area for over 20 years and we are elated to have him join our team," says GAC’s Group Vice President Americas