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  • Equinor Gets SAP Nod for Empire Wind

    29 November 2018
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has approved a site assessment plan (SAP) submitted by Equinor Wind US for the OCS-A 0512 wind lease area offshore New York.

  • EU Nods to Four French Floating Wind Farms

    25 February 2019
    Authorities, R&D, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    The European Commission has approved French plans to support four demonstration floating wind farms, one in the Atlantic Ocean and three in the Mediterranean. The projects include the Groix Belle Ile wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean, and the Golfe du Lion, Eolmed, and Provence Grand Large wind farms in the Mediterranean Sea. The demonstration floating wind […]

  • SSC Wind, Deutsche WindGuard Launch German Wind Academy

    29 May 2015
    Business & Finance, Training & Education

    By signing a Letter of Intent (LOI), SSC Wind EMEA GmbH and Deutsche WindGuard have confirmed their cooperation in the field of education and training for the wind energy industry. At the site of Maritime Campus in Elsfleth, the “German Wind Academy” will offer comprehensive education and training opportunities for the wind energy industry. SSC Wind will bring in its […]

  • EnBW Baltic 2 Delivers Again

    28 July 2016
    Business & Finance

    German energy company EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG reported an adjusted EBIDTA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) of EUR 153.1 million in its Renewable Energies segment, a 75% jump compared to the first half of 2015. Accordingly, the share of the EBITDA for the company accounted for by Renewable Energies increased from 6.9 percent to 15.8 percent. […]

  • Germany: BBB Contracted to Perform High Level Training Courses on Wind Projects

    24 January 2013
    Training & Education

    Joachim Binotsch, general manager of BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB), and Sylvia Schubert, head of BBB’s wind assessment department, are contracted by the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) to perform high level training courses in a three-day-seminar with the title “Wind Measurements, Wind Yield and Due Diligence”. The seminar takes place in Berlin from 29 to […]

  • Blackbird Eyes SDE

    10 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    Blackbird International Corporation exchanged a Letter of Intent from SDE Ltd for purposes of a merger by which Blackbird would acquire 100% of the shares of the target company. John Pedder, president of Blackbird International Corporation, said: “The LOI is the precursor to a definitive agreement and share exchange which are on track to be […]

  • Partrac on Kincardine Survey Duty

    3 May 2017
    Contracts & Tenders, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    Marine survey company Partrac Ltd has been awarded the contract by Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Limited (KOWL) to monitor oceanographic processes at the site of the Kincardine floating wind farm located 15 kilometres south-east of Aberdeen.

  • DOT Monopile Installed at Princess Amalia OWF

    1 June 2018
    R&D, Technology, Vessels

    Heerema Marine Contractors and CAPE Holland have installed a Delft Offshore Turbine (DOT) monopile at the site of Eneco’s Princess Amalia offshore wind farm (Prinses Amaliawindpark) by using a Vibro Lifting Tool from Heerema’s vessel Aegir.

  • DOI Taking Steps Toward Offshore Renewables

    12 April 2012
    Authorities

    The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced on March 28 that DOI is taking steps to assess the conventional and renewable energy resource potential in the Mid- and South Atlantic. The draft programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) released for public comment will help inform future decisions […]

  • Reef Subsea: Management and Board Changes (UK)

    5 March 2013

    Reef Subsea Group, a leading subsea service provider, has announced changes to its management and board with immediate effect. Mark Preece is to step down as CEO of the Reef Subsea Group by mutual agreement. The board has acknowledged and thanked Mr Preece for his efforts in developing and positioning Reef Subsea as a strong […]

  • Germany: Strong Demand for PNE WIND’s Projects Continues

    26 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    The demand for wind farm projects developed onshore and offshore by PNE WIND AG continues to be strong. This has been confirmed in many discussions held with energy suppliers, insurance companies and also financial investors during the specialist trade fair, Husum Windenergy 2012. “We are well positioned to take advantage of this demand because PNE […]

  • Canada: Maderra Bags Engineering Management Consultancy Services Contract

    11 October 2013

    Beothuk Energy Inc. (“Beothuk”) headquartered in St. John’s, NL announced the awarding of a contract for Engineering Consulting Services to Maderra Engineering Inc. (“Maderra”) of St. John’s, NL. The services will include work on elements of Beothuk’s offshore wind projects. Maderra will act as Beothuk’s lead engineering firm and will provide engineering services and support […]

  • Hollandse Kust (Zuid) Tender Publication Date Set for Early October

    19 September 2017
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    The Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands plans to publish the tender for the Hollandse Kust (zuid) I and II offshore wind farm development sites in early October.

  • Braveheart Expands Offshore Services, Orders New Javelin Vessel

    31 October 2016
    Vessels

    Braveheart Shipping has contracted Javelin International to build a new vessel, called Javelin 25.25, as Braveheart is further expanding its offshore services in the area of crew tendering, hydrographic and seismological research, and survey activities. The 25.90m long vessel will be used for both survey and crew tendering activities as well as during construction and maintenance vessel of offshore wind farms. […]

  • UK: CWind Orders Second CWhisper SWATH

    15 May 2013

    CWind has placed an order for a second CWhisper SWATH, an innovative 19.5m composite workboat designed and built by Essex-based CTruk. CWind Astute, which features CTruk’s patent-applied moveable wheelhouse and pod system, launched in August last year and underwent sea trials before starting work on contract to Siemens on the London Array Offshore Wind Farm. […]

  • Davi’s solutions for wind energy foundations and towers

    16 April 2025
    Business development, Equipment, Floating Wind, Foundations, Innovation, Research & Development, Wind Turbines

    Discover how Davi’s technology is helping the construction of wind energy foundations and towers, enhancing precision, efficiency, and reliability in the industry. Global expansion of wind energy and Davi’s roleThe wind energy sector is witnessing growth on a global scale. According to BloombergNEF, by 2030, the world will generate a total of 2 terawatts (TW) […]

  • Geotechnical Surveys Begin at Jammerland Bugt Site Offshore Denmark

    17 June 2025
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Geotechnical surveys have commenced for the 240 MW Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm in Denmark to support the final project design in preparation for construction work. After several months of geophysical surveys, scanning the seabed using 3D measurements, the next step in the development of the Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm is the launch of […]

  • OWA Publishes Floating LiDAR Recommended Practice Report

    25 October 2016
    R&D, Technology

    The Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) has launched an implementation guide for the deployment of floating light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems. The OWA Floating LiDAR Recommended Practice report will enable developers to effectively deploy cost-effective wind measurement solutions to generate bankable data on wind resource, OWA said. The report provides recommended practice for both trial campaigns and […]

  • Canadian Company Announces Big Offshore Wind Plans

    22 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Beothuk Energy Inc. (“Beothuk”), an international company headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, announces its intention to develop large-scale offshore wind farms to meet the energy demands of Atlantic Canada and the North Eastern United States. Beothuk and the Corner Brook Port Corporation are presently in the evaluation and preplanning stages of identifying a […]

  • UK: Cathelco to Supply Corrosion Protection for Two Transformer Platforms

    12 November 2012

    Cathelco have won contracts to supply impressed current corrosion protection (ICCP) systems for two transformer platforms, HelWin Alpha and SylWin Alpha, which are being built for Siemens Energy in Germany for offshore wind farm applications. When completed the HelWin Alpha will be positioned near Helgoland as part of the HelWin1 offshore wind farm project where […]

  • Ørsted Plans Massive Seagrass Restoration as Part of 2.6 GW Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm

    15 November 2022
    Environment, Wind Farm Update

    Ørsted and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have teamed up to develop a seagrass restoration project as part of Ørsted’s 2.6 GW Hornsea Project Four offshore wind farm in the UK. The initial phase of the project has already started as the Trust was commissioned to collect and plant seagrass seed across a 9.8 acres pilot area, […]

  • EOLOS Nets Its Largest Floating LiDAR Contract with RVO, Secures First Project in Japan

    7 March 2024
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Supply Chain

    EOLOS Floating LiDAR Solutions has been awarded three of the four lots in the Dutch government’s tender for wind and ocean site assessments at two new offshore wind areas. This is the largest single project award for EOLOS to date, according to the Spain-based company, which recently also secured a contract in Japan. The Netherlands Enterprise […]

  • German TSO Ups Offshore Wind Grid Connection Investments

    3 March 2022
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    German electricity transmission system operator (TSO), 50Hertz, will increase investments in the infrastructure required for the transport of renewable energies, with one of the focus areas being grid connections for large offshore wind farms in the Baltic and the North Seas. 50Hertz said it wanted to boost the connection capacity for offshore wind farms from […]

  • Danes Developing Drone UXO Hunter

    20 December 2016
    Grid Connection, R&D, Technology, Training & Education

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has teamed up with compatriot drone company Sky-Watch to develop a drone with magnetometers capable of mapping mines in former war zones, which will initially be used to identify potential unexploded ordnance (UXO) along the power cable routes of future offshore wind farms. Mines are usually made of magnetic steel, and the search […]

  • The Netherlands: Rotormotor Stabilises Offshore Operations

    17 October 2013
    Technology

    A new era in offshore working has begun, with the launch last December of Barge-Master: a unique invention of motion-compensation platforms to be used on board of flat top barges and supply vessels. The platforms prove a stable base for cargo during vessel to platform transfers. They can also be used as a steady foundation […]

  • Weather data: Forecasting for cost reductions

    9 August 2013

    Offshore wind farms are built in areas where it has been determined, by monitoring with met masts and floating met buoys, that there is enough of the turbine ‘fuel’ under normal circumstances. It is not just the remote location and water depth that determines that you will not find any offshore wind farms in the […]