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  • Vattenfall Joins In on Wind Turbine Blade Landfill Ban

    13 October 2021
    Business & Finance, Environment

    Vattenfall has decided to commit to a landfill ban on decommissioned wind turbine blades, effective immediately, and to increase blade recycling rate over the next decade. With this move, the Sweden-headquartered offshore wind major has joined several other developers and OEMs on the now industry-wide initiative. The company has set specific targets on dealing with wind […]

  • Seacat Services Officially Unveils ‘Seacat Intrepid’

    28 October 2014
    Vessels

    Class-leading offshore energy support vessel operator Seacat Services today unveils Seacat Intrepid, the first DNV GL certified 26m-crew transfer vessel to profit from a unique workboat tank-testing programme. With preliminary sea trials now complete, the official unveiling of Seacat Intrepid marks a turning point in the evolution of workboat craftsmanship and design. Seacat Intrepid is […]

  • Dan Kyle Spearman, The Carbon Trust: Importance of Access

    21 October 2016
    R&D, Vessels

    Dan Kyle Spearman, Project Manager within the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) programme at the Carbon Trust and one of the panellists at the closing discussion on short and long term potential at the Offshore WIND Conference in Amsterdam, has provided an update on the Access projects within the programme and an insight into the sector. […]

  • Cables: Designing efficient cable links – cautionary notes

    12 February 2013

    Offshore renewable energy is evolving rapidly, with offshore wind being one of the pioneer sectors. Energy generated from offshore wind farms needs an efficient transmission system of subsea power cables to connect to the onshore network. Energy transmission networks can form the most expensive components of offshore wind farms. Setting aside the actual manufacturing and installation costs, the potential costs related to a […]

  • Suzlon Reports Profits of USD 96 m in Fourth Quarter (India)

    16 May 2011
    Business & Finance

      Suzlon Energy Limited, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine supplier, reported its earnings today, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Mr. Tulsi R. Tanti, founder, Chairman and Managing Director – Suzlon Group, said: “The past year has seen consistent improvement in our Group performance, and we are very pleased to report a profitable […]

  • HST Orders Fourth Damen FCS 2710

    11 June 2019
    Vessels

    Crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator High Speed Transfers (HST) has placed its fourth order for a Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710, to be named HST Euan. The order for HST Euan is the result of a long-term contract won from a client operating out of Belgium, Damen said. “There is strong demand from the offshore […]

  • Edda Mistral Off to an Early Start at Hornsea One

    12 September 2018
    Grid Connection, Ports & Logistics, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    The Edda Mistral Service Operations Vessel (SOV) has arrived at the Royal Dock in Grimsby ahead of the vessel’s start of operations on Ørsted’s Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm.

  • World Bank Approves S.D.E’s Sea Wave Power Plant (Israel)

    24 March 2011
    Business & Finance, Technology

    S.D.E’s Sea Wave Power Plant has been approved by MIGA (https://www.miga.org/) – The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency of The World Bank. The technology S.D.E has developed is an innovative and unique technique for the production of electricity through “harvesting” of sea wave motions, a renewed and green source. This technology has proved itself as weather-proofed, […]

  • OEEC: Saitec’s Disruptive Approach to Offshore Wind Turbines

    6 October 2017

    With just a few days to go before the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference kicks off with a bang – or rather with a gala dinner – we are now presenting you Saitec Offshore, one of 11 companies to present at the event’s brand new start-up zone.

  • UK: JDR Posts Results for 2012

    19 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore energy industry, has published its results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2012 together with its Annual Report.  Andrew Norman, Chief Executive of JDR, said:  “I am delighted to report that JDR has delivered a record performance in 2012, which provides a platform for […]

  • Maritime Holland: Royal Niestern Sander’s Walk-to-Work vessel best solution to the NAM challenge

    23 April 2015

    When NAM/Shell UK decided to invest in a ‘Walk-to-Work’ (WTW) offshore vessel for use with unmanned gas platforms, they requested Royal Niestern Sander (RNS) to make the preliminary design. The challenge was to design and build a stable platform for the transfer of personnel and equipment, to efficiently support the gas production platforms in the […]

  • APEM Assesses Rampion Wind Farm Impact on Birds

    18 August 2014
    Environment, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    A proposed wind farm off the coast of Sussex has gained consent with important input from ornithologists at APEM, who carried out further assessment work on the wind farm’s potential impacts on migratory birds, including gannet, gulls, terns, waders and wildfowl during the examination of the project. The Rampion wind farm is being developed by E.ON […]

  • Worley Joins 1.5 GW Wind Project Offshore Australia

    26 July 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Flotation Energy has awarded Worley with a framework agreement to provide pre-feasibility study services for the 1.5 GW Seadragon wind project off the coast of Gippsland, Australia. The project sets out to be one of Australia’s first offshore wind sites. It will produce enough clean energy to power some one million homes and businesses across […]

  • UAE: Lamprell Marks Positive Performance for 1H 2013

    29 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    Lamprell has released an 2013 interim financial results for six months to 30 June 2013. John Kennedy, Non-executive Chairman for Lamprell, said: “The new management team led by Jim Moffat has achieved a great deal during the first half of 2013, securing longer term financing for the Group and bringing Lamprell back to profitability after […]

  • DONG Energy and Vattenfall to Help Each Other at Horns Rev

    30 June 2017
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    DONG Energy and Vattenfall have initiated a common project to ensure the emergency power supply for DONG Energy’s wind farm Horns Rev 2 and Vattenfall’s upcoming wind farm Horns Rev 3 in Denmark.

  • US Offshore Wind Gains Momentum

    22 October 2013
    Authorities

    Despite significant advancements in 2013, continued uncertainty regarding federal tax policy and lack of state-level incentives will, if left unchecked, present significant barriers to US offshore wind success. This is according to the North American division of PMSS, an experienced European offshore wind consultancy firm and a part of the TÜV SÜD group – one […]

  • Vattenfall Agrees 10.31 Eurocecent/kWh to Win Horns Rev 3

    27 February 2015
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    After today’s news that Vattenfall was chosen to build the Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm, Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building issued some details about the winning tender, revealing that the company was selected because it had agreed a price of 10.31 Eurocent per kWh, which will provide power much cheaper than other recently established offshore wind farms in […]

  • Partrac Completes Marine Noise Monitoring Survey (UK)

    16 August 2013
    Environment, R&D

    The installation of driven piles in the marine environment, whether along quaysides or – for example – during installation of offshore foundations, without mitigation is likely to produce noise levels capable of causing injury and disturbance to marine animals. Such effects, although incidental to consented activities, have the potential to conflict with a range of […]

  • Sif’s 2016 Figures Go Up

    29 March 2017
    Business & Finance

    Sif Group reported a revenue of EUR 400.3 million for 2016, a 24.6% increase from EUR 321.3 million in 2015, with the company’s net earnings rising by 5% from EUR 35.6 million in 2015 to EUR 37.4 million last year. The company’s net debt also increased, but mainly due to building new facilities that will lead to Sif having a production capacity of 300 Ktons per year.

  • Wales Wants to Stop Fracking and Use Its Offshore Renewable Resources

    4 December 2014
    Authorities, Environment

    Wales must have the same powers to ban the controversial practice of fracking for onshore gas as is being proposed for Scotland. That’s the view of Plaid Cymru’s (Party of Wales) energy spokesperson Llyr Gruffydd, who said: “Under the proposals to devolve more powers to Scotland, the Scots will have powers over onshore gas licences. […]

  • The Safe Bets of Siemens Gamesa

    7 December 2021
    Technology

    In this article: What’s Under the Price Tag? Recyclability Is One More Safe Bet. For Developers. We have seen offshore wind turbines beyond 15 MW being launched this year, new technologies introduced, and multiple wind turbine reuse and recycling initiatives kick-started. And while some OEMs have announced upcoming ‘upgrades’ to their portfolio that evoke excitement […]

  • CTruk Names Latest Vessel at Seawork

    11 June 2014

    The latest offshore wind support vessel to leave the CTruk production line in Essex made straight for Southampton and is currently on show at berth V25 at annual commercial marine exhibition and forum, Seawork. Ocean Warrior, a brand new 18.5m advanced composite twin-hull CTruk 20T MPC was officially named during an informal ceremony at the […]

  • Keppel Acquires Stake in Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation Specialist (Norway)

    3 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    KV Ventus B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Corporation Ltd. (Keppel) has today entered into a share purchase and subscription agreement and shareholders’ agreement to acquire a 49.9% stake in offshore wind turbine foundation designer OWEC Tower (AS) for about NOK 61 million. OWEC Tower, headquartered in Norway, is a leader in the design and […]

  • WindEurope Calls For Wind Turbine Blade Landfilling Ban

    16 June 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology

    WindEurope has called for a Europe-wide landfill ban on decommissioned wind turbine blades by 2025. Europe’s wind industry actively commits to re-use, recycle, or recover 100 per cent of decommissioned blades, WindEurope said. This comes after several industry-leading companies announced plans for blade recycling and recovery. A landfill ban would further accelerate the development of […]

  • Offshore ReWIND: The Most Read News of 2015

    31 December 2015
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology, Training & Education, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    The Offshore WIND staff thought that the New Year’s Day would be the perfect time to let you – our readers – be editors and compile a list of news you found the most interesting and worth a read in 2015. DONG Energy Seeks Technical and Consultancy Staff for Danish Projects DONG Energy has invited tenders for temporary […]

  • AWS Ocean Energy Still Needs Public Funding (UK)

    30 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      MORE public money will be required if Inverness firm AWS Ocean Energy is to develop a successful wave power device, despite the company last week announcing a multi-million pound investment from French generator Alstom. Chief executive Simon Grey told The Inverness Courier that although Alstom’s backing, which comes in return for a 40 per […]