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Rovco to survey Erebus floating wind project
10 August 2020
Blue Gem Wind, a joint venture between Total and Simply Blue Energy, has awarded a million-pound contract to UK supplier Rovco to support survey work for the Erebus offshore wind farm.
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OGA: energy integration can support UK’s net zero target
6 August 2020
The integration of offshore energy systems, including oil and gas, renewables, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, could contribute to deliver approximately 30% of the UK’s total carbon reduction requirements needed to meet the 2050 net zero target.
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SSEN Transmission in world first science-based target accreditation
6 August 2020
SSEN Transmission has set ambitious plans to reduce its own emissions in line with what is required to meet net zero emissions, these carbon reduction commitments have been verified by the Science Based Target initiative, making SSEN Transmission the world’s first electricity networks company to receive external accreditation for a science-based target in line with a 1.5°C global warming pathway.
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Lowestoft bunkering facility receives first fuel
6 August 2020
Associated British Ports, the owner and operator of the Port of Lowestoft has invested more than £250,000 in the construction of a new fuel bunkering facility to support the UK Southern North Sea (SNS) energy sector.
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EEEGR's digital SNS2020 conference promises compelling speakers
5 August 2020
EEEGR’s digital SNS2020 conference promises compelling speakers and inciteful debate on its theme “Smart Generation: the transition to 2050”.
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Vattenfall: Unlocking the potential of the UK’s offshore wind industry
4 August 2020
Offshore wind developer Vattenfall believes the UK’s offshore wind industry could sit front and centre in the UK’s post COVID-19 economic rescue plan, and in the longer term be a guiding light in the transition to net zero. If it is to power the UK’s green recovery, the company outlines that key stakeholders – including government, developers, operators and the supply chain – must collaboratively take decisive action. 
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Neptune Energy confirms discovery at Dugong well
4 August 2020
Neptune Energy and its partners have announced the commercial discovery of oil at the Dugong well (PL882) in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, the largest discovery in Norway so far this year.
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N-Sea investment enhances cable management and asset integrity offering
4 August 2020
N-Sea has completed an investment and upgrade program of its Renewables and Utilities Department (RUS), the main focus of which is cable management and asset integrity. An experienced and dedicated management team have been installed to oversee this department, and they have completed an upgrade program of their tools and equipment to enhance their Controlled Flow Excavation (CFE) Capabilities.
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"No poo" on Galloper due to "No pants" scarecrow
3 August 2020
An scarecrow system designed to prevent the costly issue of seabird droppings on offshore wind farms has proved successful in a year-long trial with Galloper wind farm.
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OHT secures foundation contract for Dogger Bank
31 July 2020
OHT Alfa Lift AS has signed the contract for the transport and installation of foundations for Dogger Bank A.
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OHT Enters Turbine Installation Market
30 July 2020
OHT has announced its entry into the offshore wind turbine installation sector, having entered into a binding Heads of Agreement with China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) in Jiangsu, China for the construction of two Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation vessels with options for a further two units, through its wholly owned subsidiary VIND Offshore Installation AS.
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Fugro starts East Anglia Hub survey
28 July 2020
Fugro has begun the geophysical survey phase of a site investigation contract worth around £55 million for ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia Hub project.
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East Anglia ONE reaches completion
28 July 2020
East Anglia has cemented its position as a major centre for renewable energy with the completion of the East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm – an incredible achievement, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Neptune Energy’s Duva & Gjøa P1 projects mark major milestones
23 July 2020
Neptune Energy announced the safe and successful installation of subsea oil and gas production flowlines and gas lift flowlines for its Duva & Gjøa P1 developments in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
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Launch of new hydrogen business network for East Anglia
22 July 2020
A new business-led network is being launched to promote the role of East Anglia as a UK Hydrogen cluster, building on the region’s existing strengths in offshore wind, gas landing and distribution and nuclear power.
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OGTC and ORE Catapult create alliance to fast-track energy transition
22 July 2020
Two leading energy technology and innovation organisations have today {22nd July, 2020} announced a five-year collaboration to deliver next generation energy technologies and accelerate the United Kingdom’s transition to a net zero future.  
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OWGP announces £2m support package for UK offshore wind supply chain
22 July 2020
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) is launching a new £2m package of funding and business support activities for the UK offshore wind supply chain.
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UXOcontrol secures Hollandse Kust Zuid contract
21 July 2020
UXOcontrol has been appointed by Vattenfall as specialist contractor to complete the UXO identification campaign for its Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm.
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Rovco charters Glomar Wave for summer
21 July 2020
Rovco has taken the 66.44m DP2 vessel, Glomar Wave, on charter from vessel owners Glomar Offshore.
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Sofia launches online portal to boost UK supply chain
20 July 2020
As the Sofia offshore wind farm heads towards construction, the team behind it has launched an online open search directory to boost UK supply chain opportunities, particularly in the North East
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East Coast College offers the largest educational engineering provision in the region in response to employer demands
20 July 2020
East Coast College has added to its already vast array of engineering courses this year to cement its place as the region’s leading educational engineering provider.
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Access to electric vehicle charge points should be ‘universal’
20 July 2020
Government should work with industry to roll out the world’s most extensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network by 2025, says leading electricity distribution network operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
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Fugro surveys Norfolk wind farms
20 July 2020
Fugro has begun a four-month marine site characterisation campaign for Swedish energy group Vattenfall at two major offshore wind development sites located over 40 km off the coast of Norfolk, UK.
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NHV’s H175 fleet exceeds 40,000 FHRS
16 July 2020
NHV Group has announced that its H175 fleet surpassed its first 40,000 flight hours.
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Remote Medical International Acquires SSI Group
16 July 2020
Remote Medical International has completed its acquisition of SSI Group on July 1.
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InterDam and Van Dam join forces
16 July 2020
InterDam and Van Dam, the two leading Dutch manufacturers of fire and explosion resistant products, join forces.
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UK Energy Minister launches offshore transmission review
15 July 2020
UK Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng has announced the scope of a review into the existing offshore transmission regime to address the barriers it presents to further significant deployment of offshore wind.
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Laytrix appoints new Project Engineer
15 July 2020
Offshore equipment business Laytrix has appointed of Mateusz Majtyka as a Project Engineer within its Darlington based design and engineering team.
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