Power From the Sea
Four Areas Off South Coast Identified for Offshore Wind in State's Draft "DMAP"
4th May 2024 Marine Planning
Four areas off the south Irish coast have been earmarked for offshore wind development by the Government, subject to a six-week public consultation. The draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP), billed as Ireland’s first ever spatial plan for…
Port of Cork Welcomes Government's Future Framework on Offshore Renewable Energy
3rd May 2024 Port of Cork
The Port of Cork Company says it welcomes the Government’s publication this week of the Future Framework for Offshore Renewable Energy. As already reported by Afloat, the framework sets out 29 actions to secure Ireland’s potential as a world leader in…
Ryan Rejects Claims He Is Impeding Floating Wind Development off West Coast
3rd May 2024 Power From the Sea
Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan has rejected claims that he is impeding development of floating offshore wind and criticised “false promises” made by politicians As The Irish Independent reports, Ryan was responding to comments by Fianna Fáil senator Lisa Chambers…
Ryan Publishes "Future Framework" for ORE, and Draft DMAP for South Coast Due Friday
2nd May 2024 Power From the Sea
The Government has published its “Future Framework for Offshore Renewable Energy” (ORE), which includes 29 key actions to develop the State’s plan-led approach to offshore wind. A draft designated maritime area plan (DMAP) for the Irish south coast is due…
Corrib Gas Field Owners Challenge Government's Windfall Tax on Profits
26th April 2024 Power From the Sea
The Corrib gas field’s operator is pursuing a legal challenge to the Government’s windfall tax on energy. As the Irish Independent reports, owner Vermilion Energy is arguing that it has not made any profit from the Corrib field, although revenues…
Cork's Green Rebel Expands Fleet with 56-Metre Multi-Purpose Vessel for Offshore Survey Work
25th April 2024 Power From the Sea
Green Rebel, an Irish offshore survey company, has announced the addition of a 56-metre multi-purpose vessel to its growing fleet. The company, headquartered in Cork Harbour, has signed a long-term hire agreement with Glomar Offshore for the Glomar Vantage, which…
Rosslare Europort and Source Galileo Sign Memorandum of Understanding
23rd April 2024 Power From the Sea
Rosslare Europort and Souce Galileo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the aim of achieving the common goal of developing the port as a key facilitator in the delivery of large-scale offshore wind farm projects in Irish coastal…
Marine Notice: Cable-Cutting and Route Clearance Works for Celtic Interconnector
20th April 2024 Power From the Sea
The Department of Transport has been notified by JD-Contractor that they will be performing out-of-service cutting and route clearance works on behalf of Nexans for CIDAC as part of the Celtic Interconnector Project. The works will be located at various…
The Department of Transport has been advised by Dublin Array that they will be conducting geophysical, geotechnical and environmental surveys for the Dublin Array offshore wind farm project. Site investigation operations for the wind farm and the Expert Corridor Route…
Harland & Wolff to Transform Scottish Sites into Renewables Hubs with £270m Investment
17th April 2024 Power From the Sea
Shipyard group Harland & Wolff has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) regarding the company’s plans to transform its Arnish and Methil facilities into leading hubs for renewable infrastructure. Proposals for Harland & Wolff’s Scottish…
Marine Notice: Two New Surveys for Sceirde Rocks Windfarm Project
15th April 2024 Power From the Sea
Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta (FST) will be undertaking both a geotechnical survey and geophysical survey for the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm Project in the Western Coastal Area (Connemara/Outer Galway Bay) and Atlantic Ocean, between Monday 15 April and Monday 10 June, subject…
Offshore Renewable Energy Will Receive Boost with EU Withdrawal from Energy Charter
9th April 2024 Power From the Sea
Offshore renewable energy will receive a boost with the EU’s decision to withdraw from the international Energy Charter Treaty, according to Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly. The treaty, which dates back to 1998, was “designed to protect energy companies at…
Marine Notice: Celtic Interconnector Project Surveys Off South-East Coast
7th April 2024 Power From the Sea
The Department of Transport has been advised that Next Geosolutions will perform shallow geotechnical surveys, pUXO ID surveys and KP5 Omega Loop surveys as part of the Celtic Interconnector Project cable route between the South-East Coast of Ireland and the…
Wicklow's Codling Wind Park Confirms 25% Reduction in Number of Turbines
4th April 2024 Power From the Sea
Ireland’s largest Phase One offshore wind project, Codling Wind Park, has confirmed a 25% reduction in the number of turbines required to deliver the project. The wind park will be located off the County Wicklow coast and was initially estimated…
Codling Wind Park Holds Open Days Before Submitting Planning Application
30th March 2024 Power From the Sea
The Codling Wind Park development team says it will give “exclusive updates” on its Irish Sea project at a three-day public event in Wicklow in mid-April. Those attending can “explore the final designs” of the wind park in the Irish…
Ireland "Already A Wind Success Story" and "Now Looking to Our Seas" - Ryan
23rd March 2024 Power From the Sea
Minister for Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan has said that Ireland is “already a wind energy success story” on land and is “now looking to our seas.” “We get 35% of our electricity from onshore wind farms, which is more…