Offshore wind power presentation for ChinaChris Westra
This document discusses the growth of offshore wind power in Europe from 2000-2020. It notes that countries like the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark have set targets to significantly increase their offshore wind capacity in the coming decades. Offshore wind farms require advances in turbine size, foundation types, installation/transport methods, and maintenance strategies. The creation of artificial islands and floating harbors could help further develop offshore wind and facilitate an integrated offshore electrical grid across North Sea countries.
Artificial Islands For Offshore Wind PowerChris Westra
The document discusses the need for artificial islands in the North Sea to support the growing offshore wind energy industry. It notes that the Netherlands plans to develop 6000 MW of offshore wind by 2020 and 15,000 MW in the future. Neighboring countries Germany and the UK also have large offshore wind ambitions. Artificial islands could serve as hubs for construction, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms, as well as sites for offshore electrical infrastructure. Potential locations discussed include areas called "North Clay-land", "North-East Friesland" and "IJmuiden op zee". The document outlines an initial design for such islands and their potential functions and benefits.
The document discusses the development of floating wind power technology called Hywind. It began as an idea in 2001, was demonstrated with a pilot project in 2009, and reached a milestone in 2017 with the opening of the world's first floating wind park in Scotland. The 30 MW Hywind Scotland pilot park consists of 5 floating turbines that provide power for 20,000 homes and has achieved a 60-70% cost reduction from the earlier demonstration project. The technology is positioned to play a key role in offshore wind development going forward.
Cardiff, Wales developed as a major coal port due to its flat geography and proximity to coal fields in south Wales valleys. It began as a Roman fort built in 75 CE. Today, Cardiff is a principal finance center and one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. It has a strong education system including Cardiff University and 86 primary schools. Major tourist attractions include Cardiff Castle and the open-air National History Museum at St. Fagans. The city holds annual music and cultural festivals attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Dundee Waterfront presentation - Mike Galloway bluesquare
Dundee, Scotland is undergoing a £1 billion redevelopment of its waterfront with several projects focusing on renewable technology, transportation, offices, housing, and creative industries that will create over 9,500 jobs across 280 hectares over the coming years. The largest projects include redeveloping the port for renewable industries with £92 million of investment and 4,800 jobs, and a £513 million redevelopment of the central waterfront for businesses, finance, hospitality and leisure creating 5,500 jobs.
Cardiff Bay was a major redevelopment project that transformed a formerly industrial and derelict site into a vibrant waterfront destination for leisure, housing, and business. The 15-year project used £2.4 billion to regenerate over 1,100 hectares along the Cardiff city waterfront. A key feature was the Cardiff Bay Barrage, Europe's largest freshwater lake within a city, which helped create 13 km of new waterfront. The project succeeded in connecting the city center to the waterfront and is now home to major developments like the Welsh Assembly building and Wales Millennium Centre.
Energy, Nuclear & Sustainable Power: Rhodri Owen, Horizon Nuclear PowerPlace North West
Horizon Nuclear Power was established to help meet the UK's need for new, secure low carbon power. It is developing two new nuclear power stations, Wylfa Newydd on Anglesey and Oldbury in South Gloucestershire. Wylfa Newydd will employ up to 5,400 people during construction and 850 long-term operating jobs, bringing substantial economic benefits. Horizon has made progress through the Generic Design Assessment process and is working towards gaining consents and permits to enable a final investment decision in early 2019 and start of generation in the late 2020s.
Offshore wind power presentation for ChinaChris Westra
This document discusses the growth of offshore wind power in Europe from 2000-2020. It notes that countries like the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark have set targets to significantly increase their offshore wind capacity in the coming decades. Offshore wind farms require advances in turbine size, foundation types, installation/transport methods, and maintenance strategies. The creation of artificial islands and floating harbors could help further develop offshore wind and facilitate an integrated offshore electrical grid across North Sea countries.
Artificial Islands For Offshore Wind PowerChris Westra
The document discusses the need for artificial islands in the North Sea to support the growing offshore wind energy industry. It notes that the Netherlands plans to develop 6000 MW of offshore wind by 2020 and 15,000 MW in the future. Neighboring countries Germany and the UK also have large offshore wind ambitions. Artificial islands could serve as hubs for construction, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms, as well as sites for offshore electrical infrastructure. Potential locations discussed include areas called "North Clay-land", "North-East Friesland" and "IJmuiden op zee". The document outlines an initial design for such islands and their potential functions and benefits.
The document discusses the development of floating wind power technology called Hywind. It began as an idea in 2001, was demonstrated with a pilot project in 2009, and reached a milestone in 2017 with the opening of the world's first floating wind park in Scotland. The 30 MW Hywind Scotland pilot park consists of 5 floating turbines that provide power for 20,000 homes and has achieved a 60-70% cost reduction from the earlier demonstration project. The technology is positioned to play a key role in offshore wind development going forward.
Cardiff, Wales developed as a major coal port due to its flat geography and proximity to coal fields in south Wales valleys. It began as a Roman fort built in 75 CE. Today, Cardiff is a principal finance center and one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. It has a strong education system including Cardiff University and 86 primary schools. Major tourist attractions include Cardiff Castle and the open-air National History Museum at St. Fagans. The city holds annual music and cultural festivals attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Dundee Waterfront presentation - Mike Galloway bluesquare
Dundee, Scotland is undergoing a £1 billion redevelopment of its waterfront with several projects focusing on renewable technology, transportation, offices, housing, and creative industries that will create over 9,500 jobs across 280 hectares over the coming years. The largest projects include redeveloping the port for renewable industries with £92 million of investment and 4,800 jobs, and a £513 million redevelopment of the central waterfront for businesses, finance, hospitality and leisure creating 5,500 jobs.
Cardiff Bay was a major redevelopment project that transformed a formerly industrial and derelict site into a vibrant waterfront destination for leisure, housing, and business. The 15-year project used £2.4 billion to regenerate over 1,100 hectares along the Cardiff city waterfront. A key feature was the Cardiff Bay Barrage, Europe's largest freshwater lake within a city, which helped create 13 km of new waterfront. The project succeeded in connecting the city center to the waterfront and is now home to major developments like the Welsh Assembly building and Wales Millennium Centre.
Energy, Nuclear & Sustainable Power: Rhodri Owen, Horizon Nuclear PowerPlace North West
Horizon Nuclear Power was established to help meet the UK's need for new, secure low carbon power. It is developing two new nuclear power stations, Wylfa Newydd on Anglesey and Oldbury in South Gloucestershire. Wylfa Newydd will employ up to 5,400 people during construction and 850 long-term operating jobs, bringing substantial economic benefits. Horizon has made progress through the Generic Design Assessment process and is working towards gaining consents and permits to enable a final investment decision in early 2019 and start of generation in the late 2020s.
Energy, Nuclear & Sustainable Power: Stuart Klosinski, Furness Economic Devel...Place North West
Project and programme manager, Stuart Klosinski, at Furness Economic Development Forum gives an overview of the energy sector in south Cumbria, exploring where the opportunities are and how the FEDF fits in.
Simon Brett is the Head of Projects at Associated British Ports (ABP), the leading provider of port facilities and services in the UK. ABP owns 21 ports including Grimsby & Immingham, the UK's largest port complex, as well as smaller specialist ports. Grimsby port has seen over £4 million in upgrades to its infrastructure and major investment from energy companies like Centrica, E.On, and DONG to establish offshore wind operations and maintenance service centers to support the renewable energy revolution in offshore wind power in the UK.
The document discusses the importance of ports to the UK economy. It notes that 97% of goods entering and leaving the UK do so through sea ports, and the UK relies on imports. Ports provide deep water access for large ships, are close to population centers, and have excellent road and rail links. The Bristol Estuary in particular has advantages like development land and modern infrastructure. It serves key trades annually including cars, agricultural bulk goods, and containers. Ports support over 50,000 jobs and their strategic facilities must be protected and enhanced to support continued economic activity.
0502 Marine Offshore Wind Energy Seminar May 8 2008[1]retoker
The document announces a seminar on marine and offshore wind energy to be held on May 8, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The seminar will provide an opportunity for UK and US companies in marine, offshore wind, and oil and gas industries to share best practices and form business relationships. Experts will discuss trends in these industries and how technology developed for offshore oil and gas can be applied to wind energy. Attendees can meet potential partners to address growing demand for sustainable energy sources. The UK delegation will also attend the broader OTC 2008 conference for additional networking.
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. It is 135 meters tall with a diameter of 120 meters. Since opening in 2000, it has become a major tourist attraction, hosting over 30 million riders. It is now owned by Merlin Entertainments, who have upgraded the capsules and added a 4D pre-flight experience.
M4 Property Solutions completed a fire risk assessment for a 24-story tower block in London's financial district in 2014, covering 7 floors occupied by 5,000 workers. They also completed a fire safety management plan and training for a new restaurant in Somerset House that refurbished 3 floors of the unused west wing. Additionally, M4 provided construction management services for a new community pavilion in Taunton, completing the project in August 2014 to replace an outgrown former building.
Presentation on energy production in the SaharaPetr Kirpeit
This presentation on energy production in the Sahara was part of a presentation work in the school subject Politics at the BBS | ME Hanover.
Created 2017, translated by Google Translator
Original work:
www.slideshare.net/PetrKirpeit/prsentation-zur-energiegewinnung-in-der-sahara-80301214
The document discusses the engineering challenges of the 20th, 21st, and 22nd centuries at Sellafield Ltd, including supporting the war effort in the 1940s, harnessing nuclear power in the 1950s, completing the nuclear fuel cycle in the 1960s, and current and future decommissioning and hazard reduction projects. Sellafield Ltd has 11 major projects underway worth over £350 million annually and plans to transform the site over the next 100 years to leave it safe and environmentally sound for future generations. The skills and knowledge developed at Sellafield will enable the UK to be at the forefront of nuclear technology globally.
Ross McEwan is a British architect with over 30 years of experience. He received his architectural qualifications from the University of the South Bank London and University of East London. McEwan has worked on a variety of projects in the UK and abroad, including community regeneration in Edinburgh, public art projects in Newcastle, and housing proposals in Algeria. Currently, he is a partner at AiA focusing on master planning and public participation projects around urban development in Edinburgh.
The London 2012 Games - on time, on budget2012govuk
The document summarizes the status of the London 2012 Olympic Games, reporting that the Olympic Park was delivered on time and within budget, with £476 million of uncommitted contingency remaining. It describes the transformation of an formerly deprived area of East London into an Olympic Park featuring new sports venues, residential and commercial areas, and improved infrastructure and transportation. While challenges were met along the way, including issues posed by the credit crunch, savings from the construction phase were reinvested and the "Big Build" was completed on schedule with nearly £500 million in unspent contingency funds.
The Future Opportunities in Collaboration between Russia, Norway and Finland ...Prizztech
The document discusses opportunities for increased collaboration between the Finnish and Norwegian offshore industries. It notes that Norway currently forms the world's largest offshore market and that Finland has technological expertise and experience operating in Arctic conditions that could be valuable. However, restrictive EU and Norwegian measures limit cooperation with Russia, which has even greater untapped offshore potential, especially in the Arctic. The document argues Finnish maritime companies should seek partnerships now to better position themselves for future opportunities as restrictions change or are lifted.
The urban development of Cardiff Bay underwent significant changes over the 20th century. In the 19th century, Cardiff Bay prospered as an industrial port due to its coal and iron resources. However, in the 20th century exports declined as overseas markets were lost in the wars and other countries produced steel cheaper. By the 1980s, the area was largely derelict with unemployment and empty buildings. To regenerate the area, the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation was created in 1987 and constructed a barrage to create a freshwater bay, attracting new housing, services, and tourism but flooding important tidal habitats.
Advanced Multipurpose Ice Breakers of Arctia Shipping as Service Provider in ...Prizztech
Arctia Shipping provides icebreaking and oil combatting services in the Baltic Sea and Arctic regions. Their fleet includes several icebreakers ranging from 5,500 to 21,000 horsepower. They assist customers in the energy industry with offshore operations in the Arctic and Antarctic. In the Baltic Sea, they conduct over 1,000 icebreaking assignments annually to maintain access to ports. Looking ahead, Arctia aims to expand their Arctic operations and support sustainable development through reducing emissions and participating in Arctic Council task forces related to search and rescue and oil spill response. Their expertise in icebreaker design, building, and operation positions them well to capitalize on growth opportunities opening up due to climate change and increased activity in the Arctic.
In the early 1990s, BP expanded its infrastructure for transporting oil and gas from UK production sites, including opening the CATS pipeline and terminal to transport 20% of UK gas demand, and investing over £1 billion to expand the Forties Pipeline System. Combined with the Sullom Voe terminal, this allowed BP to transport around 50% of the UK's oil and gas production. In the late 1990s, BP joined with Amoco to form BP Amoco, becoming one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, and opened up production in deep waters west of Shetland through fields like Foinaven and Schiehallion. BP also introduced the world's largest floating production vessel to access the deepwater
The document discusses the history of Greystones Harbour in Ireland dating back to 1888, which experienced silting and wall collapses over the decades. It outlines renewal plans and studies from the 1990s onwards to redevelop the harbour. Construction on a new harbour design began in 2008 and was completed in 2010, providing 230 berths, shops, apartments, and public spaces without government funding. The redeveloped harbour has become a focal point and leisure attraction for the expanding town.
Motherwell is located in Nelson Mandela Bay near Coega Harbour and a new RDP development. It has over 265,000 households and major roads with heavy traffic. Nearby are the General Motors plant employing thousands, Wells Estate with 4,000 homes, and a new Petro SA oil refinery costing R80 billion. FAW invested over R300 million in their local vehicle plant. Around 4,000 new gap houses will be built in the area.
Project management final report ENG3004 Griffith University Guri Dam & Chunne...peter747
3004ENG: Project Management Principles
Griffith School of Engineering
Griffith University Gold Coast
guri dam venezuela
chunnel project case study
The Chunnel Tunnel Project
project management report engineering
Un blog es un sitio web periódicamente actualizado que recopila artículos de uno o más autores de forma cronológica, mostrando primero el más reciente. Los blogs permiten a los lectores comentar y al autor responder, estableciendo diálogo. Se originaron en 2001 tratando temas políticos y hoy son populares entre famosos y cantantes.
This Vietnamese language website provides exercises to practice English grammar and vocabulary. It contains lessons on parts of speech, sentence structure, verb tenses and more. Users can work through the exercises to improve their English skills.
Energy, Nuclear & Sustainable Power: Stuart Klosinski, Furness Economic Devel...Place North West
Project and programme manager, Stuart Klosinski, at Furness Economic Development Forum gives an overview of the energy sector in south Cumbria, exploring where the opportunities are and how the FEDF fits in.
Simon Brett is the Head of Projects at Associated British Ports (ABP), the leading provider of port facilities and services in the UK. ABP owns 21 ports including Grimsby & Immingham, the UK's largest port complex, as well as smaller specialist ports. Grimsby port has seen over £4 million in upgrades to its infrastructure and major investment from energy companies like Centrica, E.On, and DONG to establish offshore wind operations and maintenance service centers to support the renewable energy revolution in offshore wind power in the UK.
The document discusses the importance of ports to the UK economy. It notes that 97% of goods entering and leaving the UK do so through sea ports, and the UK relies on imports. Ports provide deep water access for large ships, are close to population centers, and have excellent road and rail links. The Bristol Estuary in particular has advantages like development land and modern infrastructure. It serves key trades annually including cars, agricultural bulk goods, and containers. Ports support over 50,000 jobs and their strategic facilities must be protected and enhanced to support continued economic activity.
0502 Marine Offshore Wind Energy Seminar May 8 2008[1]retoker
The document announces a seminar on marine and offshore wind energy to be held on May 8, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The seminar will provide an opportunity for UK and US companies in marine, offshore wind, and oil and gas industries to share best practices and form business relationships. Experts will discuss trends in these industries and how technology developed for offshore oil and gas can be applied to wind energy. Attendees can meet potential partners to address growing demand for sustainable energy sources. The UK delegation will also attend the broader OTC 2008 conference for additional networking.
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. It is 135 meters tall with a diameter of 120 meters. Since opening in 2000, it has become a major tourist attraction, hosting over 30 million riders. It is now owned by Merlin Entertainments, who have upgraded the capsules and added a 4D pre-flight experience.
M4 Property Solutions completed a fire risk assessment for a 24-story tower block in London's financial district in 2014, covering 7 floors occupied by 5,000 workers. They also completed a fire safety management plan and training for a new restaurant in Somerset House that refurbished 3 floors of the unused west wing. Additionally, M4 provided construction management services for a new community pavilion in Taunton, completing the project in August 2014 to replace an outgrown former building.
Presentation on energy production in the SaharaPetr Kirpeit
This presentation on energy production in the Sahara was part of a presentation work in the school subject Politics at the BBS | ME Hanover.
Created 2017, translated by Google Translator
Original work:
www.slideshare.net/PetrKirpeit/prsentation-zur-energiegewinnung-in-der-sahara-80301214
The document discusses the engineering challenges of the 20th, 21st, and 22nd centuries at Sellafield Ltd, including supporting the war effort in the 1940s, harnessing nuclear power in the 1950s, completing the nuclear fuel cycle in the 1960s, and current and future decommissioning and hazard reduction projects. Sellafield Ltd has 11 major projects underway worth over £350 million annually and plans to transform the site over the next 100 years to leave it safe and environmentally sound for future generations. The skills and knowledge developed at Sellafield will enable the UK to be at the forefront of nuclear technology globally.
Ross McEwan is a British architect with over 30 years of experience. He received his architectural qualifications from the University of the South Bank London and University of East London. McEwan has worked on a variety of projects in the UK and abroad, including community regeneration in Edinburgh, public art projects in Newcastle, and housing proposals in Algeria. Currently, he is a partner at AiA focusing on master planning and public participation projects around urban development in Edinburgh.
The London 2012 Games - on time, on budget2012govuk
The document summarizes the status of the London 2012 Olympic Games, reporting that the Olympic Park was delivered on time and within budget, with £476 million of uncommitted contingency remaining. It describes the transformation of an formerly deprived area of East London into an Olympic Park featuring new sports venues, residential and commercial areas, and improved infrastructure and transportation. While challenges were met along the way, including issues posed by the credit crunch, savings from the construction phase were reinvested and the "Big Build" was completed on schedule with nearly £500 million in unspent contingency funds.
The Future Opportunities in Collaboration between Russia, Norway and Finland ...Prizztech
The document discusses opportunities for increased collaboration between the Finnish and Norwegian offshore industries. It notes that Norway currently forms the world's largest offshore market and that Finland has technological expertise and experience operating in Arctic conditions that could be valuable. However, restrictive EU and Norwegian measures limit cooperation with Russia, which has even greater untapped offshore potential, especially in the Arctic. The document argues Finnish maritime companies should seek partnerships now to better position themselves for future opportunities as restrictions change or are lifted.
The urban development of Cardiff Bay underwent significant changes over the 20th century. In the 19th century, Cardiff Bay prospered as an industrial port due to its coal and iron resources. However, in the 20th century exports declined as overseas markets were lost in the wars and other countries produced steel cheaper. By the 1980s, the area was largely derelict with unemployment and empty buildings. To regenerate the area, the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation was created in 1987 and constructed a barrage to create a freshwater bay, attracting new housing, services, and tourism but flooding important tidal habitats.
Advanced Multipurpose Ice Breakers of Arctia Shipping as Service Provider in ...Prizztech
Arctia Shipping provides icebreaking and oil combatting services in the Baltic Sea and Arctic regions. Their fleet includes several icebreakers ranging from 5,500 to 21,000 horsepower. They assist customers in the energy industry with offshore operations in the Arctic and Antarctic. In the Baltic Sea, they conduct over 1,000 icebreaking assignments annually to maintain access to ports. Looking ahead, Arctia aims to expand their Arctic operations and support sustainable development through reducing emissions and participating in Arctic Council task forces related to search and rescue and oil spill response. Their expertise in icebreaker design, building, and operation positions them well to capitalize on growth opportunities opening up due to climate change and increased activity in the Arctic.
In the early 1990s, BP expanded its infrastructure for transporting oil and gas from UK production sites, including opening the CATS pipeline and terminal to transport 20% of UK gas demand, and investing over £1 billion to expand the Forties Pipeline System. Combined with the Sullom Voe terminal, this allowed BP to transport around 50% of the UK's oil and gas production. In the late 1990s, BP joined with Amoco to form BP Amoco, becoming one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, and opened up production in deep waters west of Shetland through fields like Foinaven and Schiehallion. BP also introduced the world's largest floating production vessel to access the deepwater
The document discusses the history of Greystones Harbour in Ireland dating back to 1888, which experienced silting and wall collapses over the decades. It outlines renewal plans and studies from the 1990s onwards to redevelop the harbour. Construction on a new harbour design began in 2008 and was completed in 2010, providing 230 berths, shops, apartments, and public spaces without government funding. The redeveloped harbour has become a focal point and leisure attraction for the expanding town.
Motherwell is located in Nelson Mandela Bay near Coega Harbour and a new RDP development. It has over 265,000 households and major roads with heavy traffic. Nearby are the General Motors plant employing thousands, Wells Estate with 4,000 homes, and a new Petro SA oil refinery costing R80 billion. FAW invested over R300 million in their local vehicle plant. Around 4,000 new gap houses will be built in the area.
Project management final report ENG3004 Griffith University Guri Dam & Chunne...peter747
3004ENG: Project Management Principles
Griffith School of Engineering
Griffith University Gold Coast
guri dam venezuela
chunnel project case study
The Chunnel Tunnel Project
project management report engineering
Un blog es un sitio web periódicamente actualizado que recopila artículos de uno o más autores de forma cronológica, mostrando primero el más reciente. Los blogs permiten a los lectores comentar y al autor responder, estableciendo diálogo. Se originaron en 2001 tratando temas políticos y hoy son populares entre famosos y cantantes.
This Vietnamese language website provides exercises to practice English grammar and vocabulary. It contains lessons on parts of speech, sentence structure, verb tenses and more. Users can work through the exercises to improve their English skills.
El documento describe tres aspectos de la arquitectura de sistemas de información: la arquitectura lógica, tecnológica y organizacional. La arquitectura lógica se selecciona en base a objetivos y restricciones, mientras que la arquitectura tecnológica incluye decisiones sobre software, interfaces y tecnologías. La arquitectura organizacional diseña la estructura de una organización para lograr eficiencia máxima.
Este documento contiene definiciones de varios términos matemáticos y elementos de Microsoft Office. Define ecuación, fórmulas, galería de ecuaciones, gráficos de SmartArt, imágenes prediseñadas, índice del radical y números racionales.
CSUMB Rotaract General Meeting: 09/22/2014CSUMBRotaract
This document is a notice for a Rotaract club general meeting that provides information about Rotaract, upcoming social and service events organized by club members representing the "elements" of water, earth, fire and air, and guest speakers from the Catalyst Center. It also lists contact details for the club.
Este documento describe los elementos fundamentales del diseño gráfico. Identifica tres categorías de elementos: 1) elementos morfológicos como el punto, la línea, la forma y el color, que constituyen la estructura espacial de la imagen; 2) elementos dinámicos como la tensión, el equilibrio y el ritmo, que afectan a la organización de los elementos; y 3) elementos escalares como el tamaño, la escala, la proporción y el formato, que se refieren a las dimensiones y relaciones entre elementos.
La red social se centra en temas concretos, permitiendo a las personas conectarse sobre intereses compartidos. Los usuarios pueden publicar y comentar fotos y videos, además de dar me gusta a las publicaciones de otros.
This document summarizes a study on weed management in different aerobic rice systems compared to conventional flooded rice systems. Aerobic rice systems, where rice is direct seeded or transplanted in non-puddled and non-flooded fields, have higher weed pressure than conventional flooded systems. The study found that total weed dry weight and density were lowest in conventionally transplanted flooded systems and highest in direct seeded aerobic systems on raised beds. Effective weed control treatments included herbicides alone or followed by hand-weeding, which allowed direct seeded aerobic systems to achieve similar yields as conventional systems when weeds were controlled.
What a muslim is required to know about his religionNoor Al Islam
The document discusses the five pillars of Islam and provides guidance for Muslim pilgrims performing the Hajj pilgrimage. It outlines the five pillars as: 1) the shahadah declaration of faith, 2) performing prayers, 3) paying zakat alms, 4) fasting during Ramadan, and 5) pilgrimage to Mecca for those able. It emphasizes the importance of worshipping Allah sincerely while in Mecca and taking advantage of the opportunity to perform prayers and good deeds during the pilgrimage.
Groopify Betabeers Valencia Presentation (16 oct 2014)Groopify
Groopify es una aplicación web que facilita la manera en que las personas conocen gente nueva al organizar quedadas entre dos grupos de amigos en bares. La aplicación fue lanzada en 2013 y desde entonces ha ganado popularidad con más de 15,000 usuarios y 400 quedadas organizadas. El equipo de Groopify ha aprendido lecciones importantes sobre la velocidad, la flexibilidad, el uso de datos y la paciencia durante el desarrollo y expansión de la aplicación.
Ulster Community College Foundation 2014 Gala JournalBurnelle Roser
The Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. annual gala "Honoring a Legacy of Community Commitment" recognition dinner was held Friday, October 10, 2014 at Hillside Restaurant in Kingston, NY. The event, designed to raise funds in support of SUNY Ulster, featured a silent auction, cocktail hour and elegant dinner. The Foundation honors community members who are chosen for their civic leadership and longstanding dedication to SUNY Ulster and its students. The 2014 Honorees are: Cornelia Denvir, Christine Hein, and the Ulster Garden Club. For more information call (845) 687-5283.
Phineas y Ferb planean volar un avión de papel con Isabella. Cuando van a por el avión, encuentran una llave vieja. Probaron la llave en varias cerraduras sin éxito. Finalmente, Phineas tiene una idea y prueban la llave en un armario prohibido, logrando abrirlo. Dentro encuentran una caja con ordenadores portátiles, resolviendo así el misterio de la llave.
The document describes three objects - a tooth, a leaf, and a trilobite fossil. The tooth is white and shiny with a smooth or sharp texture and is an animal part. The leaf varies in color from brown to green, has a bumpy texture, and is a plant. The trilobite fossil is lumpy and tan/white, very bumpy, and is the remains of an ancient arthropod animal.
Total E&P UK has operated the Alwyn North platform in the Northern North Sea for over 30 years, significantly extending its productive life through innovative technologies. 3D seismic imaging in the 1980s allowed detailed mapping of the complex, multi-reservoir Alwyn field. The platform's design, separating drilling and processing facilities, improved safety. Extensive infill drilling campaigns using 4D seismic and extended reach drilling have boosted reserves by over 50%. Continuous upgrades keep the platform operational into the future.
Apresentação ministrada pelo Sra. Lisa MacKenzie, Assessora de Comunicação e Marketing do European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), exibida durante o Seminário Hidrocinética no Norte do Brasil, realizado em Brasília no dia 27 de abril 2016, no Auditório da Eletronorte.
1. The document discusses the development of the space industry in Wales over the past and future decades, from the opening of Snowdonia Spaceport in 2018 to mining on Mars in 2040.
2. It outlines Wales' existing aerospace manufacturing sector and strengths in areas like advanced materials, as well as its strategic sites and segregated airspace that could support spaceport operations.
3. The Wales Space Strategy aims to connect Wales to the UK's goal of securing 10% of the global space market by 2030 and recommends developing industry clusters, strengthening the UAS environment, and diversifying the industry value chain.
Conferencia de Ignacio Martí, Director Técnico de ORE CATAPULT y Chairman del...Leire Agüero Suárez
Conferencia: “Energías Renovables Marinas: Retos y oportunidades”, a cargo de Ignacio Martí, Director Técnico de ORE CATAPULT y Chairman del capítulo de Energía Eólica de la Agencia Internacional de la Energía.
TECNALIA #Perspectives2016 “Industria y Tecnología: Las oportunidades de la energía en el mar” es el título del evento que contó con la participación de Ignacio Martí, Director Técnico de ORE CATAPULT y Chairman del capítulo de Energía Eólica de la Agencia Internacional de la Energía.
También contamos con una mesa redonda de lujo de la mano de expertos de ORE CATAPULT, ADWEN, BIMEP, IBERDROLA, NAUTILUS, SINTEF, VICINAY, e investigadores de TECNALIA. Con ellos pudimos adentrarnos en las oportunidades de negocio que se derivan de la Energía en el Mar y las claves del impacto que esta tendrá en nuestro tejido empresarial.
Más información en http://www.tecnalia.com
Clough Booth Welsh provides full lifecycle services for projects in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa from its base in Scotland and global network of operating centers. It combines the expertise of Clough, an Australian engineering and project management contractor, and Booth Welsh, a UK integrated engineering services provider. Clough Booth Welsh offers services across the entire asset lifecycle from engineering and construction to commissioning and maintenance to reduce costs and risks for clients in critical infrastructure sectors.
SSE & SWALEC is the UK's 2nd largest energy supplier with 9.5 million customers and 20,000 staff across the UK and Ireland. SWALEC specifically has over 1 million Welsh customers with around 2,000 staff employed across Wales. SSE will invest over £1 billion per year in the UK and has numerous ongoing and planned energy projects in Wales, including wind farms, power stations, street lighting contracts, and a smart meter trial.
The document discusses EDF Energy's plans to build the Hinkley Point C Power Station in Somerset, England. It will use two European Pressurized Reactors to generate 3.2 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity, providing power for over 5 million homes for 60 years and avoiding 10 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The project will generate 25,000 construction jobs and 900 long-term operations jobs, investing over £100 million annually in the local economy during peak construction. EDF Energy will work with the local community and prioritize local hiring and business opportunities to ensure local benefits from the new nuclear power station.
The White Rose CCS project will capture and store 2 million tonnes per year of carbon dioxide from a new 448 megawatt oxyfuel power plant located at Drax power station in North Yorkshire. The captured CO2 will be transported via pipeline and permanently stored underground in a saline aquifer offshore. The project aims to demonstrate carbon capture and storage technology at commercial scale and help develop regional infrastructure for transporting and storing 17 million tonnes per year of CO2. The project owners and developers include Drax, Alstom, BOC, National Grid, and Occidental Petroleum, companies with relevant expertise in power generation, industrial gases, pipeline infrastructure and sub-surface storage. The White Rose project is on track for
Conferencia: “Energías Renovables Marinas: Retos y oportunidades”, a cargo de Ignacio Martí, Director Técnico de ORE CATAPULT y Chairman del capítulo de Energía Eólica de la Agencia Internacional de la Energía.
TECNALIA #Perspectives2016 “Industria y Tecnología: Las oportunidades de la energía en el mar” es el título del evento que contó con la participación de Ignacio Martí, Director Técnico de ORE CATAPULT y Chairman del capítulo de Energía Eólica de la Agencia Internacional de la Energía.
También contamos con una mesa redonda de lujo de la mano de expertos de ORE CATAPULT, ADWEN, BIMEP, IBERDROLA, NAUTILUS, SINTEF, VICINAY, e investigadores de TECNALIA. Con ellos pudimos adentrarnos en las oportunidades de negocio que se derivan de la Energía en el Mar y las claves del impacto que esta tendrá en nuestro tejido empresarial.
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The offshore wind industry has grown significantly since the first offshore wind farm was installed off the coast of Denmark in 1991. The UK has become a global leader in offshore wind, driven by its large offshore wind resources and supportive policies. The UK's Round 3 licensing round in 2008 opened up the potential for 33GW of offshore wind capacity, which could power one third of the country's electricity demand. This attracted major investments from global wind turbine manufacturers and energy companies and accelerated the growth of the offshore wind industry. However, the global financial crisis and changes to UK renewable energy policies also led to more challenging times for some projects and companies.
The document outlines a strategic research agenda for ocean energy in Europe put forth by the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Ocean Energy. It identifies 12 priority research areas for ocean energy and proposes €1 billion in investments over 4-5 years to fund 54 research and innovation actions. These actions aim to improve reliability and reduce costs of ocean energy technologies through increased deployment, improved materials, and developing a dedicated supply chain. The agenda seeks to position European companies and research at the forefront of developing ocean energy as a significant part of Europe's future renewable energy mix and powering regional economic growth.
The presentation proposes the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project, which would create the world's first tidal lagoon power station. It would harness tidal energy to generate electricity for 150,000 homes in Wales in a sustainable way. The project is projected to create jobs during construction and operation, stimulate the local economy, and establish Wales as a center for tidal lagoon technology. It would demonstrate this renewable energy source can provide reliable, low-cost power for the UK on a large scale.
The document discusses the potential for wave power as a renewable energy source. It notes that the sea provides abundant wave energy that can be harnessed through various wave energy conversion techniques currently under development. The Basque coast is highlighted as an ideal location for developing and testing wave power technologies due to its wave energy resources and industrial base in the energy and shipbuilding sectors. The region has demonstrated leadership through projects like the Mutriku wave power plant and bimep wave energy test site. Collaboration between industry, research centers, and government in the Basque Country has supported significant progress in wave energy research, development and testing.
The document discusses Ireland's potential for offshore wind energy development. It outlines that Ireland has substantial offshore wind resources and existing projects could generate over 2,680MW of capacity. Developing offshore wind is important to meet renewable energy targets, improve energy security, and create economic opportunities through both domestic electricity generation and potential export of excess power.
This document outlines the benefits and operation of tidal lagoon power stations. It notes that 6 tidal lagoons could generate 30 TWh of electricity annually, equivalent to 8% of UK electricity needs or powering 30% of UK homes. Tidal lagoons use large barriers with turbines that generate power on both the incoming and outgoing tides, taking advantage of tidal head differences. The first proposed tidal lagoon project is for Swansea Bay, which could power 155,000 homes and have a 120-year design life. An analysis found that a fleet of 6 UK tidal lagoons could contribute over £27 billion to GDP during construction and support over 35,000 jobs on average.
AREVA is a global leader in nuclear energy and renewable energy solutions. It has over 65,000 employees operating in over 40 countries. AREVA aims to provide reliable, low-carbon energy solutions and help meet challenges of making energy available to all while protecting the environment. It offers integrated solutions across the entire nuclear fuel cycle as well as transmission and distribution of electricity.
This document summarizes Dr. Brendan Cahill's presentation on marine renewable energy in Ireland. The key points are:
1) Dr. Cahill is a Fulbright scholar conducting research at Oregon State University on wave energy test sites and resource scalability between sites in Ireland and the US.
2) Ireland has significant potential for marine renewable energy from its ocean waves and tides due to its long coastline and ocean resources. However, Ireland has been slow to develop these resources due to its historical and cultural focus on farming over maritime activities.
3) University College Cork has significant expertise in various areas of marine renewable energy research and supports technology development through infrastructure like testing sites and laboratories. It
The document describes several projects across Wales that received funding from the EU to benefit local areas. Some examples of projects mentioned include renovating and improving buildings in Anglesey towns, developing an innovation campus in Aberystwyth, and regenerating town centers in places like Ebbw Vale to increase business opportunities and quality of life. Many of the projects aimed to boost the economy through supporting local industries, attracting investment and tourists, and creating jobs.
This document discusses the potential for tidal power generation using a tidal lagoon system. Some key points:
- Wales has some of the best tidal resources in Europe/world and a history of harnessing tidal power. Tidal lagoons can generate power for up to 14 hours per day.
- A proposed tidal lagoon project in Swansea Bay could generate enough power for 155,000 homes using a 9.5km breakwater to create a tidal lagoon. It would take 3 years to build and have a 120 year lifespan.
- Studies estimate tidal lagoon projects could contribute significantly to UK GDP and jobs during construction and operation, as well as reducing the UK's trade deficit
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Presentation by Julie Topoleski, CBO’s Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the OECD Working Party of Parliamentary Budget Officials and Independent Fiscal Institutions.
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Presentation by Rebecca Sachs and Joshua Varcie, analysts in CBO’s Health Analysis Division, at the 13th Annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists.
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Good morning and welcome back to Energy Source, coming to you from New York, where the city swelters in its first heatwave of the season.
Nearly 80 million people were under alerts in the US north-east and midwest yesterday as temperatures in some municipalities reached record highs in a test to the country’s rickety power grid.
In other news, the Financial Times has a new Big Read this morning on Russia’s grip on nuclear power. Despite sanctions on its economy, the Kremlin continues to be an unrivalled exporter of nuclear power plants, building more than half of all reactors under construction globally. Read how Moscow is using these projects to wield global influence.
Today’s Energy Source dives into the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, the industry’s annual stocktake of global energy consumption. The report was published for more than 70 years by BP before it was passed over to the Energy Institute last year. The oil major remains a contributor.
Data Drill looks at a new analysis from the World Bank showing gas flaring is at a four-year high.
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Amanda
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New report offers sobering view of the energy transition
Every year the Statistical Review of World Energy offers a behemoth of data on the state of the global energy market. This year’s findings highlight the world’s insatiable demand for energy and the need to speed up the pace of decarbonisation.
Here are our four main takeaways from this year’s report:
Fossil fuel consumption — and emissions — are at record highs
Countries burnt record amounts of oil and coal last year, sending global fossil fuel consumption and emissions to all-time highs, the Energy Institute reported. Oil demand grew 2.6 per cent, surpassing 100mn barrels per day for the first time.
Meanwhile, the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix declined slightly by half a percentage point, but still made up more than 81 per cent of consumption.
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