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Ireland is among a group of eight European countries aiming to quadruple wind energy generation and develop “islands” linking offshore energy infrastructure. As the Irish Times reports, the plans was outlined at a summit on Monday in the coastal Belgian…

Next Geosolutions will perform a detailed marine, geotechnical and UXO survey on behalf of Nexans for CIDAC as part of the Celtic Interconnector project. These surveys will follow the planned route of the Celtic Interconnector offshore power cable route between…

Geotechnical site investigations will be conducted on the Codling Wind Park project site off the coast of Co Wicklow from early next month. Project works will commence on Monday 8 May and continue through to late July, subject to weather…

Kish Offshore Wind Ltd and Bray Offshore Wind Ltd will be conducting geotechnical investigations on the Dublin Array project site and associated export cable corridor off the coast of counties Dublin and Wicklow from later this month. The geotechnical investigations…

Inshore fishermen working grounds in Galway Bay have expressed concern about the impact of geotechnical works for one of the Irish west coast’s first offshore wind farms. The Sceirde Rocks fixed bottom offshore wind farm in north Galway Bay is…

The Department of Transport has been advised that a geophysical survey will be undertaken in the North Celtic Sea to provide site investigation information to facilitate SSE Renewables’ development of the Celtic Sea Array. This survey work is anticipated to…

A geophysical survey is being undertaken in the North Irish Sea to provide site investigation information to facilitate the development of a wind turbine generator (WTG) array at the Setanta Wind Park. The survey work for the offshore wind project…

The Canadian-based operator of the Corrib gas field has increased its stake in the north Mayo project to 56.5 per cent. Vermilion Energy says it is now “the largest provider of domestic natural gas in Ireland” after confirming acquisition of…

A floating offshore wind farm project off the east coast of Scotland has reached a major milestone with the deployment of technology to collect data about wind speeds, wave heights, and ocean currents at the proposed site. Green Rebel, a…

The Department of Transport has been advised by Kish Offshore Wind Ltd and Bray Offshore Wind Ltd that geotechnical investigations will be conducted on the Dublin Array offshore wind farm project site off the coast of counties Dublin and Wicklow. The…

Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been named the Talent and Skills Development Award winner at the recent Irish Wind Energy Awards. The award was presented in recognition of Kerry ETB's innovative approach to developing talent and skills…

An Irish data company that provides site investigation services to the offshore wind sector has been recognised at the Irish Wind Industry Awards. Green Rebel was shortlisted in two categories and was named as winner of both at a gala…

Mac Lir Offshore Wind Limited (MLOWL) is undertaking a geophysical reconnaissance survey within an area of survey off the coast of counties Wicklow and Wexford for a proposed offshore wind energy project. The survey was expected to commence Sunday 12…

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has welcomed Cabinet approval for plans to accelerate the delivery of 5GW of offshore wind by 2030.  The Policy Statement on the Framework for Phase Two Offshore Wind will…

MERC Environmental Consultants Ltd and the Marine Institute are undertaking site investigation survey works at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site in Co Mayo. The surveys are expected to be completed over a three-day period during the nearest available weather…

BIM’s new chief executive Caroline Bocquel has warned the offshore renewable energy (ORE) sector that it must improve its communication with the Irish fishing industry. She has also told offshore wind developers that there should be “minimal impact” on the…