Mayflower Wind Names Slingsby CEO
U.S. offshore wind developer Mayflower Wind announced Francis Slingsby has assumed the role of chief executive officer, succeeding Michael Brown who will join the company's board of directors.“I am delighted to join Mayflower Wind as we continue to accelerate the transformation to a cleaner energy future,” said Slingsby, who brings over a decade of experience in commercial and business development in the U.S. offshore wind energy sector. “Mayflower Wind has successfully built a leadership position in the offshore wind market, and we will continue to develop projects and build
Crowley, Massachusetts Maritime Academy Setting Up Offshore Wind Training
maritime industry, and the joint program will help us build the next generation employee serving in the offshore wind industry,” said Jeff Andreini, vice president, Crowley New Energy. “This partnership will provide workers the skills and knowledge they need, and together we help create cleaner energy sources in the U.S.”In addition, Crowley said it would continue to provide scholarships, internships and hands-on learning for MMA cadets, including those at sea and at the recently created Maritime Center for Responsible Energy (MCRE) on the academy’s campus in Buzzards Bay, Mass
Golar Taps Karl Fredrik Staubo as CEO
the opportunities we see in the LNG market today. Through the company's strong strategic positions through the LNG value chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream, Golar is well positioned to take an active part in the ongoing energy transition with the target to deliver cheaper and cleaner energy."
What does Trump's Presidency Mean for the Power Industry?
of caution as the transition away from coal may be inevitable with cheaper fossil fuels (natural gas) and anticipated growth in the renewable market (wind, solar). The Renewable Sector is here to stay and should continue to expand given the low/no cost of fuel from solar and wind, and the emphasis on cleaner energy and lower emissions. We could also see a resurgence in the Hydro Power market (also renewable/clean), which again was hampered during Obama’s presidency. We’ve already begun to see an increase in scheduled equipment maintenance projects across the US. Expectations
