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  • UK: Offshore Marine Management Restructures

    7 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Offshore Marine Management Ltd (OMM), the UK’s independent services provider to the renewables, telecoms and hydrocarbon industries, has commenced a restructuring programme to centralise its core business and all support functions around its operational base in Cambridge. OMM has always been known as an adaptive, flexible and innovative company. The forthcoming changes to the previous […]

  • The Netherlands: R. Malizia Resigns from Ballast Nedam’s Board of Management

    7 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    In view of a difference of opinion regarding policy, and having consulted the Supervisory Board, Mr R. Malizia (56) has decided to resign with immediate effect as a member of the Board of Management of Ballast Nedam. Mr Malizia has held various positions at Ballast Nedam for some considerable time, and for the last six […]

  • Germany: Windreich Welcomes DolWin3 Contract

    27 February 2013

    Transmission System Operator TenneT has awarded the DolWin3 offshore project in North Sea to Alstom. Windreich AG marks this contract for DolWin3, with a total investment of more than one billion euros, as another important component for the success of the energy transition. TenneT, together with the Windreich AG, is the most active investor in […]

  • Germany: CS Sovereign Commence Wiring at Global Tech I

    27 February 2013
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Medium voltage cables are successively being installed at the Global Tech I offshore wind farm where 17 foundations were already installed. 80 wind turbines will be connected with the submarine power cables to the transformer station. A special cable-laying vessel CS Sovereign is performing the laying of the power cables. CS Sovereign will need to […]

  • VDMA: German Government Clogs Investment in Energy Transition

    8 April 2013
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    German mechanical engineers are criticizing the poor management of energy transition by the Federal Government. Due to a lack of reliable framework conditions, investments have already been postponed and the construction of offshore wind farms has practically ceased, assessed Thorsten Herdan, energy policy spokesman of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) in an interview for the […]

  • Greencoat UK Wind: Successful Fundraising with Maximum GBP 260 Million Raised

    22 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Following strong demand during the book-building process, Greencoat UK Wind has placed 260 million shares, conditional on Admission, at an issue price of 100 pence per Ordinary Share in an oversubscribed offer, raising gross proceeds of £260 million, the maximum fund raise. The proceeds will be used to acquire the Seed Portfolio of operational UK […]

  • SeaGen 2.0MW Powertrain Testing at Narec, UK

    12 September 2013
    R&D, Technology

    Having gotten off to a flying start, the SeaGen 2.0MW test programme at The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec continues to prove its success. Siemens-owned MCT delivered the prototype powertrain and all associated equipment to the Narec facility in June 2013. Since that time, a large variety of tests have been conducted to rigorously test […]

  • Dutch Aim at 4.4 GW in Offshore Wind by 2023

    11 September 2013
    Authorities

    The Netherlands signed a National Energy Agreement for sustainable economic growth on Friday, which among other relevant energy issues, also sets a target to raise the country’s offshore wind capacity to 4,450 MW by 2023.  A part of the Agreement regarding increasing the country’s renewable energy generation shows that the Dutch want to add 3,450 […]

  • GBI Reinstatement Signals Indian Wind Market Momentum But Challenges Remain

    4 September 2013

    The Indian Generation-Based Incentive (GBI) scheme for wind power has been formally reinstated with minor changes, and reinstatement of Accelerated Depreciation (AD) of wind power investments remains undecided, but is currently under discussion. Both are potential means to re-stimulate growth in the Indian wind market. Challenges to reach government installation target however remain unsolved. India’s […]

  • Samsung’s Transition Piece Installed (UK)

    30 September 2013
    R&D, Wind Farm Update

    Following successful installation of the large diameter piles, another significant milestone has taken place at the Samsung Offshore Wind Turbine project. Over the last week the steel jacket was lowered into place and the Transition Piece (TP) installed. Both the jacket and TP were fabricated in Glasgow and loaded unto separate barges prior to sea […]

  • Canada: AOE Proves Wave Energy Technology

    18 September 2013

    With founders and potential investors looking on; Jim Matei, COO of AOE pulled the test buoy out into a calm ocean, secured it to the anchoring system and with mechanically generated waves began compressing air. Gauges on the dock launching area read almost 10 PSI after only a couple small waves. The AOE system is […]

  • SgurrControl Launches Offshore Wind Reliability Project

    12 June 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    Glasgow-based control engineering company, SgurrControl, has this week kicked off an offshore wind reliability project, supported by a £667k grant under the Department for Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) Offshore Wind Components Technology Scheme. SgurrControl, part of the renewable energy consultancy SgurrEnergy, is leading the wind turbine intelligent control project, to simulate, implement and demonstrate the […]

  • Navitus Bay Project Director Names Seacat Ranger

    12 June 2014

    Mike Unsworth, the project director of the UK Round 3 Navitus Bay wind farm, named the new South Boats built vessel Seacat Ranger before she joins the impressive Seacat Services fleet based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Before the button was pressed to release the champaign bottle  to smash on the Bow Mike […]

  • Floating Concrete TLP Platform Passes MARIN Tests

    12 June 2014
    R&D, Technology

    Mocean/DBD Systems/Ewind was selected by Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) to conduct a 2 week long wave tank tests on a unique TLP foundation for deep water sites suitable for the Siemens SWT 6.0-154 6MW offshore wind turbine generators (WTG) and other similar WTGs. The results of the tests conducted on a 1:50 scale model […]

  • A2SEA Organizes Event Welcoming ‘Sea Challenger’

    10 June 2014

    Sea Installer’s much anticipated sister vessel, Sea Challenger, arrived in Esbjerg on May 17 to be greeted by a crowd of A2SEA staff, clients, local dignitaries, press and many other maritime enthusiasts. Before sailing to her first project at DONG Energy’s Westermost Rough wind farm, Sea Challenger is scheduled for mobilisation in Esbjerg during June. […]

  • German Team to Launch MIR at Seawork and Windforce

    6 June 2014
    Technology

    At Seawork Southampton and at Windforce Bremen the new product MIR – Motion impact recorder will be launched. Using a remote controlled truck the functionality will be presented to the professionals. Ship owners, service providers and windpark operators can benefit from the attractive conditions for the first customers. MIR Maritime is a newly established partnership […]

  • Siemens’ Matthew Knight Elected to RenewableUK’s Board of Directors

    3 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    Matthew Knight, Director of Strategy and Government Affairs for Siemens Energy, has been elected as a Director on the Board of RenewableUK. Mr. Knight has a background in grid projects and offshore wind farms. He is a Chartered Engineer, a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Energy Policy Panel and has been […]

  • BMT Revenues Up 5 Pct

    2 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    BMT Group Ltd (BMT),  international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced a solid financial performance for the year to 30 September 2013. Although market conditions have been challenging, BMT secured revenues of £163.3m, an increase of 5% year on year, with underlying operating profits of £11.3m, a proportion of which has been distributed […]

  • ‘Dalby Swale’ Hits the Water for the First Time

    27 May 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    Dalby Swale, Dalby Offshore Services’ new 23m wind farm support vessel (WFSV) has entered the water for the first time at Alicat Workboats in Great Yarmouth.  The vessel will be delivered to Dalby Offshore at the Seaworks event in June 2014. The Dalby Swale will be identical to Dalby Wharfe in specification, but it is the first of […]

  • RWE Disappointed with Lincolnshire Council’s Move

    21 May 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm developer, RWE, voiced its disappointment at the Lincolnshire County Council’s letter to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). “Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) have suggested that RWE Innogy UK has approached the community consultation for this project with ‘incomplete information’, despite agreeing a revised timetable with RWE Innogy […]

  • Ming Yang’s Signed Orderbook Hits 3.3GW

    21 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (Ming Yang), a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. “We have signed new orders of 671.5MW during the quarter, and our signed orderbook continues to grow strongly and has now reached a historic high […]

  • Agreement for Marine Renewables in Atlantic Signed

    21 May 2014

    Yesterday (Tuesday 20th May) saw the penultimate event of the Atlantic Power Cluster (APC), a European funded project set to develop a strategic approach to marine renewable energy in the Atlantic Area. Held in Aberdeen ahead of the annual All-Energy conference, the seminar will bring together delegates from at least six EU member states, and further afield. […]

  • Sea Challenger Preparing for Westermost Rough

    19 May 2014

    On Saturday, 17 May 2014, A2SEA’s new purpose built installation vessel Sea Challenger arrived in the Port of Esbjerg. The vessel will now mobilise for its first project, DONG Energy’s Westermost Rough in the UK. Sea Challenger is a sister vessel to Sea Installer, which entered into A2SEA’s fleet in December 2012 and went directly […]

  • Walney Extension Has Transboundary Environmental Impact

    23 January 2014
    Authorities, Environment, Wind Farm Update

    Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm has potential transboundary effects, Meath County Council has been advised. The transboundary state (the UK) may grant permission subject to conditions or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. The proposed development, Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm, is located at approximately 19km west-south-west of the Isle of Walney coast […]

  • AREVA Rotor Stars Loading Commence

    22 January 2014

    Crane vessel VIDAR has started loading the first AREVA rotor stars for the offshore wind farm Global Tech I yesterday. The pre-assembly of the almost sixty metres long rotor blades and the nacelle was accomplished at the terminal site of the JadeWeserPort, adjacent to the ship. Following loading, the VIDAR will leave with the next […]

  • Denmark: Avanti Builds Training Tower

    22 January 2014
    Training & Education

    Avanti has built a training tower for effective training anytime. A working turbine must be stopped in order for technicians to work or train in the tower, thus increasing downtime costs, unlike the new training tower which can be used without costly downtime. The new training tower is built at Avanti Wind Systems ladder factory, […]