Top News of the Week Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2015

DONG to Build World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm

DONG Energy today decided to construct the 660MW Walney Extension offshore wind farm, located in the Irish Sea, approximately 19 km off the west coast of Britain.

Van Oord: Dredging Companies Venturing into Offshore Wind (Interview)

During the Offshore Energy 2015 Exhibition and Conference, Offshore WIND met with Theo de Lange, Commercial Manager of Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects.

Dutch Borssele I & II Sites Attract Major Offshore Wind Players

As the tendering procedure for Borssele I and II offshore wind sites is due to be launched in December, at least ten consortia and companies have already shown interest in building offshore wind farms at the first two offered lots.

Siemens 7MW Turbine Picked for Belgian OWF

Rentel NV has chosen Siemens NV as its preferred bidder for the supply and installation of 42 offshore wind turbines, along with a 15-year maintenance agreement.

Van Oord Shares Experience with Innovative Foundations (Interview)

As promised, we bring you the second part of the interview with Van Oord’s Commercial Manager of Offshore Wind Projects, Theo de Lange.