Top News of the Week May 16 – 22, 2016

Shell Setting Up ‘New Energies’ Unit. Oil & Gas Companies to Cause Clash of Giants in Offshore Wind?

Shell has created a new division called New Energies, through which the oil and gas giant will invest in wind energy, along with its hydrogen, biofuels and electrical activities.

Fukushima Hamakaze Spar Tilts Back Into Position

The advanced spar floating foundation built to support the 5MW Fukushima Hamakaze structure off Japan has recovered stability after it tilted while under tow in Osaka Bay last week.

Jan De Nul Reveals New OW Contract in Its Latest Financial Results

In early 2016, Jan De Nul signed a contract for cable installation at a Geman offshore wind farm, the company reported in its financial results.

UK/Scotland: ‘Friends of Floating Offshore Wind’ Group Formed

No less than 10 technology developers and associations gathered to found “Friends of Floating Offshore Wind”, a group which will promote the interests of floating offshore wind in Scotland and UK.

Dutch Tender: Vattenfall, RWE-Macquarie Place Bids; Shell Remains the Most Interesting Bidder

Two further bids to construct offshore wind farms at the first sites offered at Dutch Borssele Zone were confirmed today, one submitted jointly by RWE and Macquarie Capital, and the other one by Vattenfall.