Balmoral Comtec Names Lowdon Nonexecutive Director
of Balmoral Group and a key player in the offshore energy supply chain, announced it has appointed Dr. Alan Lowdon OBE as nonexecutive director, in move aiming to strategic Balmoral's offshore wind ambition.Lowdon brings over 35 years of experience from various directorial roles in the renewable energy sector, where he has been responsible for strategic, service and product development. Notably, Lowdon was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for 'Services to UK-US Offshore Wind Collaboration' in January 2022's Queen's New Year's Honor List. Bill Main, managing
Mass. Maritime Academy Offering Offshore Wind Training to Locals
;s clean energy objectives.”“We are delighted to offer this exciting course to members of the community,” said Rear Admiral Francis X. McDonald, USMS, president of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. “As offshore wind power continues to develop as a leader in the renewable energy sector, our GWO BTT course will provide the knowledge and skills required for a career in this emerging industry.&rdquo
Crowley Names Karl SVP and GM of Wind Services
2018. In that role, Karl spearheaded the operations, inventory, learning and productivity teams for the Global Services organization across the Renewable Energy businesses, including optimizing GE Renewable Energy’s value chain.“Bob Karl is an established leader in the international renewable energy sector, and his experience in collaboratively leading teams in both mature and emerging organizations will add significant value and growth at Crowley,” said Chief Operating Officer Ray Fitzgerald. “His success in building and enhancing teams in diverse, transformational environments
MacArtney Strengthens Offshore Renewable Energy Sector
MacArtney A/S has appointed new personnel to strengthen the Offshore Renewable Energy department at headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark.Bjørn Joensen and Erik J. Aalbæk join MacArtney to begin work on strengthening and developing MacArtney’s Offshore Renewable Energy sector, in line with the corporate strategy.Esbjerg local, Bjørn Joensen joins the MacArtney Group as Sales Director for Offshore Wind from the SH Group A/S where he worked as the General Manager to develop the overall business and increase sales. With a maritime-based background, Joensen was initially educated as a
Guest Promoted to CEO at Harland and Wolff
;s ranks during a period that included the privatization of the company and its purchase by Norwegian stock exchange listed Fred. Olsen Energy. Having served as CEO since February 2003, Cooper helped return H&W to profit through a strategy of diversification leading the firm into the renewable energy sector, design engineering and the growth of the ship repair and conversion business
ZephIR Lidar Expands Engineering Team
joins as Supply Chain Manager, and Michael Butler as Supply Chain Coordinator. ZephIR Lidar delivers award winning, market leading remote wind sensing devices – lidars. ZephIR Lidar has pioneered the commercial application of lidar technology in the wind industry, within the growing renewable energy sector.
IMCA to Hold Marine Seminar in the Netherlands
presentations will be the subject of thought-provoking practical workshops. Delegates will include personnel from vessel operators, clients, auditors, equipment suppliers and training establishments who are directly involved in marine operations in both the oil and gas industry, and the renewable energy sector. There is no charge for attending, but registration in advance of the event is mandatory. “Within days of posting news that the seminar would be held, delegates from 17 different companies had already registered, so we are confident that our theme, our four key topics, our
Germans Push Renewable Energy Reform
in August, is urgently needed to keep power prices from spiralling out of control. The reforms are a collection of compromises that analysts say should slow the rise in household power prices, which are among the highest in Europe, at the expense of causing pain to some companies and to the renewable energy sector. EXEMPTIONS Germany's wholesale electricity prices are among the lowest in Europe thanks in part to a surge in wind, solar and biofuel capacity in recent years. The boom in renewables also helped drive down wholesale prices in Europe as Germany has become a major exporter of
