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  • NWFTC to Announce Partnership with Two Colleges at Offshore Wind 2011 (UK)

    24 June 2011
    Training & Education

    National Wind Farm Training Centre is announcing at Offshore Wind 2011 its partnership with two colleges on the UK’s east and west coasts; Lowestoft and Barrow-in-Furness. In conjunction with Lowestoft College and Furness College, NWFTC will provide specialist, customisable courses to meet the demands of the fast-growing offshore wind energy sector. The training facilities at […]

  • OSBIT Power Expands with Two New Appointments (UK)

    21 October 2011

    OSBIT Power (OP) was established in 2010 to develop new technology in offshore engineering with the aim of making a significant contribution to the rapidly growing offshore wind market, and is rapidly making its mark with its MaXccess offshore access system. OP’s ambitious expansion plans are underlined by two new appointments, Ben Webster joins the […]

  • Germany: Grid Connection for 3rd Windreich Offshore Wind Farm on Right Track

    13 September 2012
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    The on-schedule connection with the grid for the offshore wind park ‘Deutsche Bucht’ is now a good deal closer. At the hearing with the Federal Network Agency yesterday, it became clear in intensive negotiations over several hours that both sides – the wind park builder Windreich AG and the network operator TenneT – have a […]

  • The Netherlands: Dieseko Presents Time Saving Innovation in Offshore Market

    8 November 2012

    With the multifunctional PVE 300MU Upending Vibro Hammer, Dieseko Group is trend setting in the offshore market. By combining vibro technology with up ending and lifting they create an opportunity to save money by saving time and deck space missing the additional lifting equipment. A patent is pending on this 300MU-concept. In Germany’s North Sea […]

  • Spain: Alstom to Showcase Its Solutions at Bilbao Marine Energy

    16 April 2013

    Alstom presents from 15-19th April at the Bilbao Marine Energy Week -the largest European conference on marine energy- its state of the art technological solutions for renewable ocean energy. This event, organized by the EVE (the Basque Energy Agency) will host a series of symposia, seminars and other activities related to marine energy, where Alstom […]

  • UK: SCHOTTEL Presents STG 50 at International Tidal Energy Summit

    21 February 2013
    Technology

    At the occasion of the International Tidal Energy Summit in November in London, SCHOTTEL presented the first SCHOTTEL TIDAL Generator (STG 50) to the public. Optimum generator size The SCHOTTEL Tidal Generator is a new approach on the market, focussing especially on high efficiency at relatively low investment and maintenance costs. STG 50 is the […]

  • Ultimate Rough Weather WFSV (UK)

    16 January 2012

    In the offshore windfarm support scenario it is becoming increasingly clear that the seakeeping ability of the current medley of workboats is not up to the job when the going gets rough. This is exacerbated by current and future windfarms that are being positioned further out to sea in more onerous seastates. There is the […]

  • RWE Innogy awards contract for offshore sea cable to ABB (Germany)

    4 August 2010
    Grid Connection

    RWE Innogy and ABB have today signed a contract for delivery of underwater cable for the offshore wind farm “Nordsee Ost”. In total, ABB will supply around 63 kilometres of sea cable. They will be used to network the 48 wind turbines of the wind farm with one another and connect them to an offshore transformer station. The undersea cable will be produced by an ABB subsidiary in Sweden. The contract is valued at around EUR 10 million.

  • 24 Arcadis Ost 1 Wind Turbines Installed, Remaining 3 Waiting for Autumn

    3 April 2023
    Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Heerema Marine Contractors, using its giant crane vessel Thialf, has installed 24 Vestas 9.5 MW turbines at the Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm in Germany. The installation of the three remaining units is now scheduled for Autumn. Offshore construction at the project site in the Baltic Sea began in June 2022 with the installation […]

  • TotalEnergies, Rise Reveal Plans for Offshore Wind Port Investments in New York

    10 March 2023
    Business & Finance, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics, Wind Farm Update

    Shortly after the news that their proposed 1.4 GW offshore wind project in New York could bring over USD 25 billion in benefits to the state and a new GE manufacturing facility, TotalEnergies and Rise Light & Power announced plans for two offshore wind port facilities in New York Harbor. For their Attentive Energy One […]

  • Seaway7 Installs Final Foundation at Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm

    17 April 2023
    Wind Farm Update

    Seaway7 has installed the final wind turbine foundation on Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, off the coast of Angus, Scotland, concluding the 18-month installation campaign. The 114th jacket foundation was successfully installed late afternoon on Thursday, 13 April, by the Saipem 7000 crane vessel, which was used to lift each of the 2,000-tonne foundations into place. […]

  • Germany: 500 Experts Expected at SMM Offshore Dialogue

    29 May 2012

    Some 500 industry experts are expected at the SMM Offshore Dialogue, hosted for the second time by Hamburg Messe, with support from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi). The workshop is to be held in the framework of SMM 2012, the world’s leading maritime industry fair, at the Hamburg Fair site. The focus […]

  • Sweden: New Technology Multiplies Marine Energy Potential

    2 May 2013
    R&D, Technology

    New technology for harvesting energy from low velocity ocean and tidal currents multiplies the potential for marine energy. Written by Anders Jansson, CEO, Minesto  Marine energy – for instance energy from tidal and ocean currents – is the ‘best of the best’ amongst green energy sources: it has the greatest potential (in theory, the planet’s […]

  • Germany’s Offshore Era Enters its Second Year – Twelve Months of Operational Experience at Alpha Ventus (Germany)

    17 November 2010
    Operations & Maintenance

    One year ago the last of the twelve turbines of alpha ventus was assembled – completing Germany’s first offshore wind farm. Since the gradual commissioning of the turbines, the offshore test field has fed some 170 gigawatt hours of climate friendly power into the national power grid and has already achieved an balanced EROEI (Energy […]

  • Eight Scotland-Funded Projects Present Novel Solutions for Floating Wind

    14 June 2021
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Eight floating wind technology innovation projects that were winners in a Scottish Government-funded competition have announced the results of their 12-month developments. Each project received a share of the GBP 1 million fund along with industry guidance to undertake a range of activities, from desktop studies to offshore demonstration. Over the past year, the funding […]

  • France: DCNS Presents Software Expertise and Renewable Energy Strategy

    12 June 2013

    DCNS has developed considerable expertise in maritime safety & security (MSS) software to improve the efficiency of maritime rescue missions, shipping traffic management and pollution prevention and control. DCNS also positions itself as a world leader in marine renewable energies On Thursday 6 June 2013, Frédéric Cuvillier, France’s Minister for Transport, Sea and Fisheries, paid […]

  • Alstom, ScottishPower Sign MoU for Tidal Power Devices

    16 September 2013

    Alstom and ScottishPower Renewables have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to incorporate Alstom’s tidal power devices within the Sound of Islay project. The tidal array, between the islands of Islay and Jura on the west coast of Scotland, will include up to four of Alstom’s 1 MW tidal devices, one of which is currently on […]

  • Global Tech I Construction Wrapped Up

    29 August 2014
    Wind Farm Update

    Construction of the North Sea wind farm Global Tech I is complete: 100 kilometres from the German coast and occupying an area half the size of Bremerhaven the offshore wind power station now stands with 80 turbines of the 5 megawatt class (AREVA Wind M5000-116) and the farm’s own transformer station. At present, only the […]

  • ROVOP Signs Contracts Worth GBP 3.5 Million in January (UK)

    6 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Rapidly growing and award winning subsea specialist ROVOP has made a strong start to 2013 after expanding its management team and signing £3.5 million of contracts in January alone. The company, which provides subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services, has bolstered its management team with the appointment of Moray Melhuish as commercial director, and strengthened […]

  • IHC Merwede Becomes Royal IHC

    23 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    His Majesty King Willem-Alexander has awarded the honorary title of Koninklijk (Royal) to IHC Merwede. In a special ceremony today, the Mayor of Sliedrecht, Mr van Hemmen, presented this accolade to IHC Merwede’s CEO, Bram Roelse. In light of this honour, the company has decided to change its name to Royal IHC and will also include […]

  • UK: Reef Subsea Wins Major Contract for Gwynt y Môr

    9 July 2012
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Reef Subsea AS announced today that its subsidiary company, Reef Subsea Power & Umbilical Ltd. with offices in Stockton on Tees and Aberdeen, has been awarded a major contract with Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Limited, worth approximately £40m. It will see Reef Subsea Power & Umbilical assist with engineering, project management, ROV and survey operations linked […]

  • Germany: GICON Tests Floating Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbines

    15 March 2012
    Technology

    Floating foundations for the offshore wind industry are increasingly gaining attention and interest within the industry as well as among government and permitting institutions and also investors. This interest is driven by the conditions found in the US and Japan where the vast majority of offshore wind resources is found in water depths of more […]

  • USA: Samsung Heavy Industries Selects Intergraph’s SmartMarine® 3D for Offshore Division

    21 November 2012
    Technology

    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has selected Intergraph® SmartMarine® 3D for its Offshore division. SHI has been a longtime user of the industry-leading solution, deploying it in full production within its Shipbuilding division, and has now extended the use of SmartMarine 3D for its offshore projects.  SHI is headquartered in Korea and it is a global […]

  • With Collaboration to Renewable Success, Says Legal Expert (UK)

    17 January 2012

      COLLABORATION between companies will be vital if the Humber is going to harness its renewable energy ambitions, according to a leading solicitor working in the industry. Andrew Oliver, head of renewables at Andrew Jackson, which has offices in Hull and Grimsby, said new partnerships were crucial for success in the emerging green energy sector. […]

  • MAKE Consulting Strengthens its Offshore Wind Business (Denmark)

    24 November 2011

    MAKE Consulting – a leading strategic advisor to the wind power industry – enhances its offshore wind intelligence and advisory offerings. Through stronger offshore wind experience, a tailored research concept, and the addition of a known offshore wind specialist – Kaj Lindvig – MAKE Consulting is poised to be a market leader in offshore wind […]

  • Centrica Signs Long-Term Lease for Operations and Maintenance Base in Grimsby (UK)

    5 May 2011
    Business & Finance

      CENTRICA, the energy group whose businesses include British Gas, has signed a long-term lease that will enable it to build an operation and maintenance base at Grimsby docks to serve its wind farms in the Greater Wash. The facility will be completed by the end of this year. Centrica operates the 194MW Lynn and […]