Author Archives: Jim Andrews

WHVDC Survey Update: 13th July 2012

The survey work along the WHVDC route that was scheduled to begin in Liverpool Bay on the 16th July has been delayed.  It is now due to commence on the 19th July. In preparation for this survey we have added … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Weekly Notice of Operations, 6th July 2012

This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 6th July 2012 to harbour masters and sea users.  This notice describes recent operations, work planned for the next 7 days, and provides a … Continue reading

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WHVDC Link: surveys planned for summer 2012

The offshore survey company UTEC has announced the schedule for survey work along the route of the proposed WHVDC Link this summer.  A notice to mariners about this work can be downloaded here.  A brief summary of the survey work … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Weekly Notice of Operations, 29th June 2012

This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 29th June 2012 to harbour masters and sea users .  This notice describes recent operations, work planned for the next 7 days, and provides a … Continue reading

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WHVDC Link: Summer 2012 Newsletter published

An update on progress with the Western High Voltage DC Link can be found in the Summer 2012 WHVDC newsletter which has just been published by the National Grid and Scottish Power. The newsletter describes some of the technical characteristics … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Weekly Notice of Operations, 22nd June 2012

This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 21st June 2012 to harbour masters and sea users .  This notice describes recent operations, work planned for the next 7 days, and provides a … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: offshore substation and foundation installation

The installation of two offshore sub stations and 60 foundation and transition pieces for the Gwynt y Môr windfarm is due to start in mid July 2012. A Notice to Mariners describing the scope of this work and the vessels that … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: export cable work due to start in July

Work on the installation of the export power cable for the Gwynt y Môr windfarm is due to start at Pensarn beach in July 2012.  A Notice to Mariners has been published by RWE npower renewables and is available for … Continue reading

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Project Update: Western High Voltage DC Link

The National Grid and Scottish Power have just released an update on progress with the Western High Voltage DC Link project and an outline of work planned during 2012 and 2013. We have summarised the update briefly below, and you … Continue reading

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Gwynt y Môr Windfarm: Weekly Notice of Operations, 14th June 2012

This is a summary of the weekly notice of operations for the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm issued on 14th June 2012 to harbour masters and sea users .  This notice describes recent operations, work planned for the next 7 days, and provides … Continue reading

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