Top News of the Week Jan 4 – 10, 2016

Hornsea One Onshore Construction to Kick Off

Onshore works for the Hornsea Project One wind farm are scheduled to start this month with the construction of an onshore substation at North Killingholme, North Lincolnshire.

E.ON Splits Its Business Operations

As announced earlier, E.ON separated its operations from Uniper’s effective 1 January, 2016.

Ulstein Welcomes First X-STERN Hull

The hull of the first X-STERN® vessel arrived at Ulstein Verft on 3 January, 2016.

BVG Associates: 2016 Is the Year of New Offshore Wind Markets

There is every reason to believe that 2016 will see a series of developments for renewable energy, especially in new markets in offshore wind, according to Bruce Valpy, Director at BVG Associates.

Umoe Ventus Sinks After Catching Fire off Langeland

The Wave Craft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Ventus sank yesterday after catching fire off Langeland, while en route to Bagenkop, according to local media and the police.