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  • UK: Ofgem Appoints TCP as Preferred Bidder for HV Link to Lincs Offshore Wind Farm

    9 May 2012
    Grid Connection

    Ofgem have appointed the preferred bidder for the first project in the second round of tenders (known as Transitional Round 2) to own and operate offshore links for the Lincs project. This is the second largest offshore transmission project to have reached this stage; the estimated value of the assets is £282 million. Transmission Capital […]

  • Siemens Chooses SMC for Baltic 2 Marine Coordination

    4 July 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd (SMC) has begun another contract with Siemens Wind Power to provide marine coordination. The provision of services for the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm started at the beginning of July 2014 and sees SMC providing marine coordination on five offshore wind farm construction projects at once. Instructed by Siemens, SMC’s innovative […]

  • Prontoport Wins Contract Extension from Siemens

    14 October 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    UK-based renewable energy specialist Prontoport has won an additional 2-year contract from Siemens to support the commissioning and build of several new offshore wind farms. The latest contract is with Siemens Projects, the part of the business which constructs new wind farms, and the initial two year period carries an option to extend for a further […]

  • Alicat Delivers Wind Farm Vessel to Gardline

    19 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Alicat Workboats Ltd. has delivered ‘Gardian 14’ to Gardline Environmental. The Alicat 20m catamaran has already sailed from Great Yarmouth to work alongside her 4 sister vessels already working on the Gwynt Y Mor offshore wind farm project. The vessel, which can carry 12 technicians alongside 3 crew members, is fitted with Caterpillar C32 main […]

  • European Commission Clears Sale of GIB Offshore Wind Portfolio

    24 May 2017
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    The European Commission has approved the sale of the UK Green Investment Bank’s (GIB) offshore wind farm portfolio to Macquarie Group Limited of Australia and Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USSL) of the UK.

  • UK: SMD Showcases QTrencher 1000

    9 November 2012

    The QTrencher 1000 has been specifically developed for cable and pipeline burial to 2000m water depth. The ROV provides a compact high powered trenching capability for the burial of cables, umbilicals and 500mm diameter pipes up to 2-3 metres deep. The use of variable high pressure jetting optimises the trenching operation to suit a range […]

  • Linklaters Helps Offshore Transmission Projects in UK Market to Reach Financial Close

    29 September 2011
    Grid Connection

      Linklaters has advised on each of the first three offshore transmission projects in the UK market to reach financial close, reinforcing the firm’s market-leading reputation in the renewables and wider energy sector. Linklaters advised a consortium of Transmission Capital Limited, Amber Infrastructure and International Public Partnerships (together, Transmission Capital Partners) in relation to the […]

  • UK Offshore Wind Farms 30% More Productive in 2015

    31 March 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Wind farms offshore the UK generated 17.4 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2015, a 30% increase compared to 13.4 TWh of power generated by offshore wind in 2014, according to a report released today by the UK Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC). The 30% leap in power generated by offshore wind farms was attributed […]

  • LOC Sets Up Renewables Division

    6 June 2017
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, R&D

    International marine and engineering consultancy LOC Group, comprising LOC and Longitude, has created LOC Renewables, a focused team of consultants to bring the group’s capabilities to the offshore renewable energy sector.

  • Safety Technology to Open New Centre at Port of Mostyn

    16 January 2014
    Ports & Logistics, Training & Education

    South Wales based safety training provider Safety Technology Ltd, announced their plans to open a state-of-the art Wind Energy safety training centre in the Mostyn region this week. With support from the Welsh Assembly Government, the RenewableUK and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) accredited training provider will be developing a new safety training facility on-site at […]

  • Tidal Transit Equipping Its CTVs with Marfle Diagnostics

    4 October 2017
    Technology, Vessels

    Tidal Transit’s crew transfer vessels (CTVs) Eden Rose and Tia Elizabeth are the first two in the company’s fleet to be fitted with Marfle data collectors, after the UK CTV operator signed an agreement with the marine fleet productivity specialists Marfle.

  • Linklaters Advises Transmission Capital Partners on First Two Acquisitions of UK Offshore Transmission Assets

    21 July 2011
    Business & Finance

    Linklaters has advised on the first two offshore transmission projects in the UK market to reach financial close to date, reinforcing the firm’s excellent reputation in the renewables and transmission sectors. Linklaters advised a consortium of Transmission Capital Limited, Amber Infrastructure and International Public Partnerships (together, Transmission Capital Partners) in relation to the acquisition and […]

  • RenewableUK Welcomes Inauguration of World’s Largest OWF

    4 July 2013

    RenewableUK has welcomed today’s ringing endorsement of offshore wind energy by the Prime Minister David Cameron. Speaking at the official opening of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, London Array, David Cameron paid tribute to the UK’s offshore wind industry, saying: “This is a great day for Britain and a big win for renewable energy. […]

  • Tideland Signal at RenewableUK 2013

    17 October 2013

    Tideland Signal and Tideland Power Systems (formerly Dabbrook Services) will be presenting their comprehensive service for specifying, supply, commissioning and maintenance of navigation warning systems on stand 197 at RenewableUK 2013 at the NEC Birmingham from 5 to 7 November. Tideland Signal is a leading global supplier of temporary and permanent navigational aids and solar […]

  • Hip Hip Array – RenewableUK Welcomes London Array’s Full Operation

    8 April 2013

    RenewableUK has welcomed the announcement that all 175 turbines at the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm, London Array, are now generating clean electricity. The turbines were installed in the Thames Estuary between January and December last year. First power was generated in October 2012 and with the 175th turbine now online, Phase One of […]

  • Marine Designs Sets Up Pontoons for Humber Gateway

    4 November 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Pontoon specialist Marine Designs Ltd, part of the A&P Group, has completed its 11th offshore wind related project with the installation of crew transfer pontoons in Grimsby Fish Docks for E.ON’s Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm Project.  The company, based in Falmouth, Cornwall, designs, builds and installs heavy-duty, 50-year design life ‘DockMaster’ concrete pontoon systems. […]

  • UK: Wirral Gets GBP 5 Million Funding for Its Offshore Wind Industry

    22 October 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Wirral Council’s Investment Strategy Team has secured £5 million of funding from the Regional Growth Fund, which was set up by the Government to stimulate sustainable growth across the country. The funds will allow infrastructure improvements to be made to port areas for the storage and assembly of wind turbines, for use in Irish Sea […]

  • OAASIS Group Wins Offshore Wind Farm Deal

    10 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Following a competitive tendering process conducted on behalf of one of the big six energy companies by ECOSSE SUBSEA SYSTEMS, industrial supply company OAASIS GROUP LTD was awarded a two year framework agreement by the energy company to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintenance, repair and operational equipment and consumables (MRO) for the wind […]

  • The Netherlands: Seaway Heavy Lifting Announces Organizational Changes

    9 January 2013

    Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) announces that Martin Spaans, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has decided to leave the company. Over the last 20 years Martin Spaans has guided SHL into the strong business it is today. His leadership has been integral to building the company’s reputation in both offshore oil & gas and renewable sectors. The […]

  • 3sun Gets Two-Year Extension on Siemens’ UK Offshore Wind Sites

    14 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    3sun Group has secured a contract extension with Siemens to provide offshore wind turbine installation services in the UK until 2016. 3sun Group has been working with Siemens since 2009, on work totalling around £15 million in the UK. This two year contract extension further underpins the relationship, and involves the company providing technicians for […]

  • UK: Latchways Delivers 3000th Offshore Fall Arrest System

    19 August 2013

    Having supplied fall protection systems to over 27 European offshore wind farms, and with another major offshore project successfully secured, Latchways plc continue to position themselves as the undisputed market leader in offshore fall protection—with the ManSafe® Sealed SRL for vessel to turbine transfer. The ManSafe Sealed SRL (Self Retracting Lifeline) is a fall arrest […]

  • Tideland to Showcase Illuminating Solutions for Offshore Wind Industry at RenewableUK 2012

    18 October 2012

    Tideland Signal, Dabbrook Services and Tranberg Systems of Denmark have joined forces to present a comprehensive service for specifying, supply and installation of navigation warning systems and all other low-voltage equipment on offshore wind farms on stand 140 at RenewableUK 2012 in Glasgow from 30 October to 1 November. Tideland Signal is a leading global […]

  • Q1 Wind Energy Project Funding Reaches USD 7.2 Bln

    23 April 2014

    Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the wind sector during the first quarter of 2014. Wind venture capital (VC) funding fell to $32 million compared to $93 million in Q4 2013. Total funding in the wind sector […]

  • £1.9 Billion Tender Round for Transmission Links to Offshore Windfarms Launched by OFGEM (UK)

    18 November 2010
    Contracts & Tenders

    Transmission links to 2.8 GW of offshore windfarms to be put out to competitive tender Winning tenders for the first links will be announced in summer 2011 First tender round for £1.1 billion of links attracted almost £4 billion of investment appetite and delivered savings of around £350 million Ofgem today launched the second tender […]

  • A&P Energises North East England

    31 July 2012
    Operations & Maintenance

    Based in two North East England locations, an area known for its deep industrial heritage, A&P North East is a company with ship repair and conversion yards on the rivers Tyne and Tees. Part of the A&P Group which also includes A&P Falmouth where ship repair and conversion services have been taking place for more […]

  • 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, […]