Atlantis chief joins industry body

Move reflects Atlantis’ position as a leading developer of commercial tidal power projects, says group

Tim Cornelius, chief executive of global tidal developer Atlantis Resources, has taken a seat on the board of Ocean Energy Europe – the industry group for ocean renewable energy.

The organisation said the move reflects Atlantis’ position as a leading developer of commercial tidal power projects and underpins its commitment to driving the market for ocean renewable energy.

Rémi Gruet, chief executive of Ocean Energy Europe, said: “Atlantis Resources has a strong vision for the future of the ocean energy industry and we are very pleased to have them join the Ocean Energy Europe board of directors.

“We look forward to drawing on their strong experience as both a leading technology developer and a project developer to help build a fully commercial ocean energy industry, capable of meeting 10% of Europe’s electricity demand by 2050.”

Corneliusn said: “I am hugely honoured to be joining the Ocean Energy Europe board. As a longstanding member of this organisation, we fully endorse all the work it does to promote tidal power on a global platform.

“I look forward to sharing my experience and contributing to the development of the marine energy industry in Europe and beyond.”

Atlantis joins an impressive line-up of lead sponsors on the Ocean Energy Europe board which includes senior representatives from: Alstom, EDF, Engie, Scottish Power Renewables, Siemens, DP Energy, DCNS, West Normandy Marine Energy, and Scottish Development International.