Events
Annual Ocean Energy Industry Forum, sponsored by Green IFSC: 8th February 2013
Opening Remarks by Fergus O'Dowd TD,Minister of State for Energy, Communications and
Natural Resources, Republic of Ireland
Stephen Nolan, Executive Director, Green IFSC
Chair: Peter Coyle, Marine Renewables Industry Association
Session 1 'Progress'
This session will focus on the
progress made by industry recently on both projects and energy conversion
devices
Chair: Dr Val Cummins, Director IMERC
DP Marine Energy: 100MW tidal stream project off Fair Head, Co Antrim- Clodagh Mc Grath, DP Energy
Technology from Ideas – Progress on Mooring Tether Paul Mc Evoy
Ocean Energy projects in partnership with the European Space Agency, Charlotte O' Kelly, Techworks Marine
Carnegie Wave progress-Kieran O'Brien, Carnegie Wave
New MEngSc in Marine Renewable Energy- Paul Leahy/Tanya Mulcahy, UCC
Wave and tidal progress in the UK- Skye Holcombe Henley, Renewables UK
Session 2 '....and Reality'
This session focused on developments recently in policy, support and initiatives
Opening Remarks by David Thomson, Deputy Permanent Secretary and Head of Policy Group,
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Northern Ireland
Chair: David Thomson
How to create an ocean energy industry- Martin McAdam, Aquamarine Power
Utility perspective of cost and performance requirements-John Fitzgerald, ESBI
Recent infrastructural developments in ocean energy-Tony Lewis, HMRC /Fiona Grant, Marine Institute
Challenges in Financing Wave and Tidal-Barry O'Flynn, Ernst and Young
SEAI and marine renewables-Declan Meally, SEAI
Integrated Marine Plan for RoI “Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth”-Geoffrey O'Sullivan, Marine Institute
Update on Marine Renewables Development Strategies:
Ø Northern Ireland Barbara Swann, Dept of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Northern Ireland
Ø Republic of Ireland Brian T Carroll, Dept of Communications, Energy and Resources, Republic of Ireland
Annual Ocean Energy Industry Forum, sponsored by Eirgrid: 10th February 2012
Opening Remarks by Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister for Energy,
Communications and Natural Resources, Republic of Ireland
Michael Walsh, Director of Corporate Affairs and Strategy, Eirgrid
Chair: Peter Coyle, Marine Renewables Industry Association
Session 1 How is the technology progressing?
Chair: Yvonne Shields, Chief Executive, Commissioners of Irish
Lights
Nick Murphy - Open Hydro Ltd
John Keating - Ocean Energy Ltd
Noel Halloran - Technology from Ideas Ltd
Ben Wrafter - Seapower Ltd
Martin McAdam - Aquamarine Power Ltd
Jochem Weber - Wavebob Ltd
Kieran O'Brien - Carnegie Wave Ltd
Prof Tony Lewis - UCC
Session 2 What is happening in background support and policy?
Chair: Cdre Dr Mark Mellett, Irish Naval Service
Mark Norton - Eirgrid
Prof Chris Bean and Prof Frederic Dias - UCD
Dr John Ringwood - NUIM, Dr
Val Cummins - IMERC
Harvey Appelbe - Vattenfall /Tonn
Energy
Cera Slevin - ESBI
George Burke - Dept of Environment,
Community and Local Government
Barbara Swann - Dept of
Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Northern Ireland
Eoin Sweeney - SEAI
IMERC Conference Presentations are now available here: http://imerc-ireland.blogspot.com/2012/03/imerc-conference-on-maritime.html
4th International Conference on Ocean Energy
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), in association with the International ICOE Committee, the European Ocean Energy Association and the IEA -OES, are delighted to announce that Ireland will be the venue for the 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) to take place from Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th October 2012, at the Convention Centre Dublin.
ICOE is the global marine energy event focused on the industrial development of renewable marine energy. Held every two years, the goal of the conference and exhibition is to share recent experiences from research and demonstration efforts and experiences from related industries. It aims to accelerate development by stimulating collaboration networks between companies and research and development centres.
Call for Papers
International experts and world-leading companies in ocean energy and related sectors will present over a hundred papers on themes important to growing this new marine industry. Those interested can now submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation at ICOE 2012.
The main themes of the conference are:
1. Ocean Power Generation Technologies
2. Performance and Environmental Issues
3. Marine Renewable Energy Economics and Policies
4. Ocean Energy Device Components
5. Deployment, Operation and Maintenance
In addition to these five main themes, there will be a further 23 sub-themes. A full list of themes, guidelines and a template on abstract submission can be found at www.icoe2012dublin.com.
Exhibition
The associated industry exhibition will present an opportunity for the top industrial ocean energy players to demonstrate the latest technologies in harnessing renewable energy from the sea and to make contact with key players from throughout the ocean and tidal energy industry. It will give your organisation the opportunity to promote your products and services and to make contact with key players from the marine, engineering and electrical industry sectors. The marine-side location of the conference centre provides a specific opportunity to showcase devices and vessel capabilities. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Contact Sarah below for further details.
Sponsorship
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities exist for organisations involved, or with an interest, in the marine renewable sector. This high profile event which will bring together over 800 ocean energy experts will provide invaluable exposure for key players in this rapidly growing global sector. Sponsorship packs are available by contacting Sarah as detailed below.
Further Information and Contact Details
For further information on the event, including sponsorship opportunities, exhibition enquiries and details on the venue and location, contact: Sarah Collins ph +353 1 296 8668 or email document.write('sarah@conferencepartners.ie<\/a>'); ">
For information regarding the conference and call for abstracts contact: Stephen O'Sullivan email document.write('icoe2012dublin@seai.ie<\/a>'); ">
ICOE 2012 is organised by Conference Partners, a professional conference organisation, on behalf of SEAI
MRIA Council visit McNulty Yard, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England to view an offshore substation under construction.
MRIA Council visit Ocean Energy device at Galway docks prior to deployment under CORES project.
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has published a Request for Proposals for a Tidal Energy Converter (TEC) System Demonstrator.
Details of the call can be found at http://www.energytechnologies.co.uk/Home/Technology-Programmes/Requests_for_Proposals_copy1.aspx and the press release at http://www.energytechnologies.co.uk/Home/News.aspx.
The ETI will be holding a Project Briefing event on the 7th April at the IET in London. This will be followed by a RenewableUK hosted industry networking opportunity at the same venue. Interested parties can register for these events at www.bwea.com/registration/eti.
Next stage in The Crown Estate Northern Ireland Offshore Renewable Energy Leasing Round announced.
See http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/newscontent/92-northern-ireland-design-discussion.htm
ESB International applies for Foreshore Investigation Licences for potential wave sites off the west coast of Ireland
Northern Ireland Offshore Renewable Energy Leasing Round Announced.
See also:
http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/news-departments/news-deti/news-deti-080311-foster-and-newton.htmhttp://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/newscontent/92-industry-invite-northern-irish-offshore-renewables.htm
Invest NI's Offshore Renewables Business Opportunity and Supply Chain event held on Tuesday 8th March 2011 – Presentations are now available at http://www.investni.com/offshore_renewables
Wind and Tidal Turbine Simulation Course on 18th May 2011 at NMCI
Matheson Ormsby Prentice: Presentations from the Energy Seminar held on 24th March 2011:
Stephen Woodhouse, Pöyry
John McKiernan, ESB Novusmodus
Michael O'Connor, Matheson Ormsby Prentice
MRIA's Ocean Energy Industry Forum, 3rd February 2011
Agenda Opening Remarks by John Mullins, CEO, Bord Gáis Opening remarks by Eoin Sweeney, SEAI Peter Coyle Chairman MRIA
Session 1:
- Val Cummins, MERC
- Karyn Morrissey, NUIG
- Una Dixon, DCENR ROI
- Barbara Swann, DoETI NI
- George Burke, DEHLG
- Jim McKie, Marine Scotland
- Oliver Wragg, RenewableUK
- Julie Ascoop, ARUP
Session 2:
- Garrett Connell, NOW Ireland
- Adele Sleator, Eirgrid
- Colm de Burca, ESBI
- Harvey Appelbe, Tonn Energy Vattenfall
- David McVeigh, Harland and Wolff
- Tom Cafferkey, Lotus
- Keiran OBrien, CETO
- David Bell, Invest NI
- Brendan Dollard, Enterprise Ireland
MRIA's Ocean Energy Industry Forum, 5th February 2010
Forum 2010 presentations:
Agenda
Peter Coyle, Chairman MRIA
Ocean Energy
Open Hydro
Pelamis
Wavebob
Aquamarine Power
SSE Venture Capital
TechWorks Marine
Lotusworks
Nowcasting
Offshore Renewable Energy in Northern Ireland
Ocean Energy Programme in Republic of Ireland
Press Releases
Ireland Loses Round One of Wave Energy Development Race to Rival Scotland
MRIA "ESRI Paper fails to grasp potential contribution of Ocean Energy" - Press Release
Bord Gáis Press Release on CEO's address to MRIA Forum 2011
MRIA welcomes CER Decision on Small Generators
News
SEAI publish Call for Proposals at AMETS test site
New one-year taught Master's Programme in marine renewables for academic year 2013-14 combining expertise from Ireland's leading third-level institutions - further information shortly.
Aquamarine Power receive consent for first array of Oyster devices – see http://www.aquamarinepower.com/blog/consent-for-first-oyster-wave-power-array/
Irish company, Ocean Energy Ltd, to deploy at Wave Hub in major deal. See Press Release
UK announces new ROCs regime - http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/pn11_85/pn11_85.aspx
The RLG final document and relating figures are now available on the DETI Energy website : http://www.detini.gov.uk/regional_locational_guidance__rlg__for_offshore_renewable_energy_developments_in_ni_waters
Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne welcomed a £3 million marine renewable energy contract between Edinburgh-based wave energy developer Aquamarine Power and Falmouth-based marine drilling specialists Fugro Seacore. To read the full story see http://www.aquamarinepower.com/news-and-events/news/latest-news/view/163/secretary-of-state-welcomes-3m-marine-energy-contract/
Electricity Market Reform consultation in UK: All the key documents can be found at http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/emr/emr.aspx
Aquamarine Power has closed a new £11m investment round led by ABB Technology Ventures, the VC arm of ABB:
http://www.abb.ie/cawp/seitp202/00204075ae12ec24c12577e50035bd20.aspx
Draft Ocean Renewable Energy Development Plan and SEA published:
http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Press+Releases/Energy+Minister+Eamon+Ryan+today+published+the+Offshore+Renewable+Energy+Development+Plan+for+public.htm
Commercial Scale CETO Unveiled
Aquamarine Power USA LLC, a subsidiary of wave energy company Aquamarine Power UK, has been awarded a matching grant by the Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) to look at the potential for using wave energy to produce clean, sustainable electricity along Oregon's coastline:
http://www.aquamarinepower.com/news-and-events/news/latest-news/view/160/aquamarine-power-usa-receives-owet-grant-for-oregon-wave-energy-study/
Wave energy developer Aquamarine Power has been awarded over £3 million from the Scottish Government to support the development of its next-generation Oyster wave energy device:
http://www.aquamarinepower.com/news-and-events/news/latest-news/view/147/aquamarine-power-secures-over-3m-scottish-government-funding/
Launch of Global Maritime Alliance
Wave energy developer Aquamarine Power announces that it has successfully raised an additional £6 million of funding
Irish and Swedish Companies join together in ocean energy investment
Vattenfall announce major R&D initiative with Wavebob in new Tonn Energy Joint Venture
SEI Commits €4.3 Million to Ocean Energy Development
Launch of MRIA
The Republic of Ireland's Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, TD, inaugurated the MRIA at a function in Dublin on April 21st 2009. The Minister is pictured below (centre) with MRIA officers (l - r) Dr Ray Alcorn, Peter D. Coyle, Jim Galvin and John Keating.
