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  • Masdar and JERA to Bid in Upcoming US Offshore Wind Lease Sale

    10 May 2022
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has prequalified 16 companies for tomorrow’s (11 May) Carolina Long Bay lease sale. Among the names on the list of eligible bidders are once again European oil majors and offshore wind developers, who are now joined by the Japanese developer JERA and the UAE-based Masdar. BOEM announced […]

  • US Oil Major Chevron Enters Offshore Wind Market

    14 April 2021
    Business & Finance, Technology

    US oil major Chevron, together with Norwegian company Moreld Ocean Wind, is set to invest in offshore wind technology at Ocergy, a US company developing a low-cost floating wind foundation and a multi-disciplinary environmental monitoring buoy. Ocergy secured the investments through its Series A equity fundraising round to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its […]

  • UK: East of England Urged to Grab Its Energy Opportunities

    5 March 2012

    More than 320 delegates attended the biggest ever conference staged by EEEGR (the East of England Energy Group) but it was the scale of the challenges and the potential of the multibillion pounds opportunities for the region which engaged them most. They were urged to make sure the East of England took its chance to […]

  • Xodus Group Acquires GBP 10 Million to Focus on Further Growth (UK)

    8 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    Energy consultancy Xodus Group has signed a £10 million investment deal to focus on further growth in the UK and internationally. The major cash boost from Dutch based Sunrise Energy Group and Simmons Parallel Energy Fund signals a period of significant expansion. Xodus, which was launched by chief executive Colin Manson and chief operating officer […]

  • BOEM to Start Environmental Review of 2+ GW Empire Wind

    17 June 2021
    Authorities, Environment, Wind Farm Update

    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will be conducting an environmental review of the Empire Wind project offshore New York and New Jersey. On 18 June, BOEM will publish a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted by Empire Wind, LLC, […]

  • New Company Established by Former Petrofac CEO Acquires Three Businesses Serving Offshore Wind Industry

    28 October 2021
    Business & Finance

    Former Petrofac CEO Ayman Asfari and colleagues have established Venterra Group Plc, a company providing services to the offshore wind industry, which acquired FoundOcean, Osbit, and Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG). According to a press release from the newly established Venterra, its mission is to support wind energy developers globally with best-in-class engineering, construction and operations services, […]

  • Abu Dhabi Companies to Explore Offshore Wind, Green Hydrogen Development in UAE

    24 May 2022
    Business & Finance

    Abu Dhabi-based Masdar and National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) have entered into an agreement to collaborate on offshore wind and green hydrogen project development in the UAE. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed this month, the two companies will initially focus on collaboration in offshore wind and will also extend their efforts to cover […]

  • BREAKING: New York Bight Lease Sale Ends with USD 4.37 Billion Secured for US Treasury

    25 February 2022
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed the country’s biggest offshore wind auction after three days and 64 rounds, and the six offered lease sites gathering a total of USD 4.37 billion that will go to the US Treasury. The largest and most expensive site, which could accommodate a minimum of 1,387 […]

  • Shell to Bid for Two Offshore Wind Areas in Norway

    17 June 2021
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Dutch oil major Shell has partnered with Norwegian hydropower producers BKK and Lyse to apply for licences in two areas currently offered by Norwegian government for offshore wind development. The consortium is now working to prepare applications for projects in the Utsira Nord area, deemed better suitable for floating wind technology, and Sørlige Nordsjø II, […]

  • Lloyd’s Register Funds Postgraduates in Structural Integrity

    27 June 2014
    Training & Education

    The Lloyd’s Register Foundation has signed a heads of agreement with TWI to provide £15 million research funding to establish the new National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) nearing completion at TWI in Cambridge. The Foundation will become a Founder Sponsor and Board member of the newly-established Structural Integrity Research Foundation (SIRF), responsible for industrial […]

  • Crown Estate ‘Derogates’ Round 4 Offshore Wind Projects

    21 April 2022
    Authorities, Environment, Wind Farm Update

    The Crown Estate has completed its work on the Plan-Level Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) for the six projects selected in the UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4. The six projects have the potential to deliver up to 8 GW of new offshore wind capacity. The bidders selected for the six Round 4 sites are RWE, a consortium […]

  • RWE Renewables, TotalEnergies, Van Oord and Damen to Gather at Offshore Wind Conference Session During OEEC 2022 

    24 November 2022
    Business & Finance

    Can developers, offshore construction companies, and shipbuilders map a road for the offshore wind sector to reach massive capacity targets while avoiding bottlenecks caused by vessel shortages and port over-capacitation? But also, are some of these challenges in the industry providing opportunities for the supply chain?   On 30 November, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference will […]

  • Welsh MPs Call for ‘Ten Point Plan’ for Renewable Energy Sector

    29 July 2021
    Authorities

    The Welsh Affairs Committee, a select committee of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, has called for a ‘Ten Point Plan’ to be developed and published by the UK and Welsh Governments this year to provide clear strategy for the renewable energy sector in Wales. Wales could be a leader in renewable energy, […]

  • Longyuan Power Attends Third Sino-British Energy Dialogue Conference

    25 June 2014

    On June 18, during the visit of Premier Li Keqiang to the UK, the third Sino-British energy dialogue conference was held in London. It was hosted by the British Department for Energy and Climate Change, and Wu Xinxiong, the director of the National Energy Administration, and Edward David, the British Minister for Energy and Climate […]

  • Azerbaijan Partners with Masdar on Offshore Wind, Green Hydrogen Projects

    6 June 2022
    Contracts & Tenders

    Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to cooperate on offshore wind-to-hydrogen projects with a total of 2 GW in capacity. The agreement also includes steps to create offshore wind-to-hydrogen projects for production and export purposes. The agreement was signed by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy […]

  • Dron & Dickson Reports Growth in 2010/11 of 14.5 pct (UK)

    10 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Dron & Dickson, specialist in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous area electrical equipment, has reported growth in 2010/11 of more than 14.5% with turnover rising to £27.6 million from £24.1million. Pre-tax profits of just under £1million were recorded in the 12 months to the end of May, compared with approximately £500,000 the previous year. […]

  • 115.5-Metre Vestas Wind Turbine Blade Put Through Its Paces in Denmark

    19 December 2022
    R&D, Technology

    The 115.5 m blade for Vestas’ V236-15.0 MW™ wind turbine is currently being tested at Blaest’s blade test facility in Aalborg, Denmark. Before going into commercial production, the new V236-15.0 MW™ wind turbine will undergo comprehensive test campaigns which are a mandatory part of the type certification process. One of the tests to be performed […]

  • Offshore Wind, Hydrogen in Focus of Shell’s German Business Overhaul

    1 October 2020
    Business & Finance

    Shell is restructuring its business in Germany as the energy transition progresses worldwide, the oil giant announced on 29 September, listing offshore wind and hydrogen as some of the key elements of its operations in the country. The company said it plans to participate in the production of electricity from renewable energy sources in Germany […]

  • Industry Set to Talk Floating Wind in the Netherlands

    23 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Although the Netherlands does not have plans to deploy floating offshore wind turbines in its waters, at least not yet, professionals from the industry are coming together to talk floating wind on 29 November at RAI Amsterdam, where Navingo is organising its annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference. With record floating wind capacity already awarded […]

  • Bibby Line Group Challenges and Entertains During Maritime, Logistics & Energy Showcase

    20 June 2014

    Liverpool-based international services and shipping business Bibby Line Group challenged, informed and entertained hundreds of guests during the popular showcase ‘Bibby Day’ events during the Maritime, Logistics & Energy (MLE) thematic of the International Festival for Business (IFB).  Bibby Line Group, a leading MLE sponsor, hosted two thought-provoking industry seminars at the Museum of Liverpool […]

  • Scottish Renewables’ Conference Wins Global Excellence Award

    6 August 2014

    Scotland’s largest marine energy conference has been awarded Scottish Cities Global Excellence status as part of the Commonwealth Games legacy programme. Scottish Renewables’ Marine Conference, Exhibition and Dinner, to be held in Inverness on September 23 and 24, will showcase the world-leading wave and tidal energy technologies and expertise being developed in Scotland’s seas. The […]

  • Ørsted and TotalEnergies to Jointly Bid in Dutch Offshore Wind Tenders

    13 May 2022
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Ørsted and TotalEnergies have joined forces to jointly submit bids for the two Dutch offshore wind tenders, Hollandse Kust West VI and VII, with the aim to achieve net positive impact on biodiversity and the Dutch energy system. The Hollandse Kust West (Holland Coast West) wind farms are located approximately 53 kilometres off the Dutch […]

  • Renewables Company Fares Well At SCDI International Awards (Scotland)

    22 November 2011

    Renewable energy company Wavegen has been awarded for their achievements at SCDI’s Scotland International Awards (Friday 18 November), in Glasgow’s Thistle Hotel. Voith Hydro Wavegen walked away with the Accenture Award for Outstand International Achievement in Green Energy. The firm specialises in the development and supply of wave energy technology equipment and is currently working […]

  • TotalEnergies, Rise to Establish Offshore Wind Training Hub in Queens

    28 April 2023
    Industry, Jobs & Recruitment, Operations & Maintenance

    Attentive Energy One, a joint venture between Rise Light & Power and TotalEnergies, has proposed USD 16 million in renewable energy training funds in Western Queens as part of its 1,400 MW offshore wind proposal to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). This investment in an inclusive green economy will be […]

  • Glacier Energy Buys Testing and Inspection Services Company PTS

    5 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Glacier Energy Services has confirmed its fifth acquisition with the multi-million pound purchase of Professional Testing Services (PTS), the provider of non-destructive testing and inspection services to the oil and gas and offshore renewable sectors. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Glacier’s Offshore division provides specialist technical services in support of inspection, repair and maintenance activities on existing […]

  • Xodus Group to Carry Out EIA for Statoil’s Potential Floating Wind Farm (Norway)

    18 May 2011
    R&D

      Aberdeen headquartered energy consultancy Xodus Group today announced that it will plan and carry out an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for Statoil for a potential pilot park for the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine. Xodus made the announcement at the All Energy conference in Aberdeen and First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed the news. […]