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  • Synergy with Offshore Wind Could Bring the Best Out of Oil&Gas

    20 July 2016
    Business & Finance

    Decommissioning of offshore oil and gas structures should be the last resort, an industry event was told recently. To make the most of the last reserves of near-end-of-life wells and platforms, operators must look for synergies with other energies, like offshore wind, to share facilities for the greatest cost efficiencies. New technologies and different working […]

  • Dutch Government Pinpoints Two Areas for 2.1GW of Offshore Wind

    5 July 2016
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    Hollandse Kust Zuid (South) and Hollandse Kust Noord (North) offshore wind zones, totalling 2.1GW of potential offshore wind capacity, have been selected for the construction of offshore wind farms by the Dutch government in an effort to reach the goal of 16% of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix by 2023. Hollandse Kust Zuid, covering […]

  • Smulders Puts Together First Beatrice Jacket

    24 May 2017
    Wind Farm Update

    Smulders has put the first upper jacket for the Beatrice offshore wind farm’s foundation on top of the first lower jacket, thus completing the first foundation for the 588MW project.

  • USA: NOAA Uses Wave Glider Device for Ocean Research

    22 July 2012
    Environment, R&D, Technology

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lab in Seattle is using a robotic device, called wave glider, to find out more about what lays in ocean depths. The SmartPlanet explains characteristics of the device in its online news, saying that the glider reminds of a simple surfboard, but beyond what the eye meets lays […]

  • DBB Jack-Up Gets Accreditation from Connexio

    19 March 2014

    On 19 March, DBB Jack-Up Services A/S received accreditation from Connexio. “By joining the Connexio supplier management communities we will be able to connect to a network of potential buyers across an entire industry sector in different regions. These supplier services are designed to support best practices and time, money and effort are saved in […]

  • Photo of the Day: Haliade Blade Heads to USA

    23 June 2016
    Wind Farm Update

    GE Renewable Energy has shared an image of a blade starting its journey from Denmark to the USA where it will be installed on one of five Haliade 150-6MW turbines on the Block Island wind farm and become one of the first blades to start spinning in US waters. The first of five nacelles has also departed GE’s factory […]

  • Aggreko to Light Up Galloper Offshore Wind Farm

    21 April 2016

    James Fisher has awarded a contract to Aggreko for the provision of power generation during the construction phase of the Galloper offshore wind farm, which will start in July and last for more than 40 weeks. Aggreko will supply 56 new lightweight 20kVA wind-charged generators and a standby machine. With outlets at 110V, 240V and 415V, the generators will be […]

  • ABPmer Calculates Weather Downtime

    22 June 2015

    ABPmer has launched an on-demand weather downtime service. Developed in conjunction with the offshore wind industry, the new express service helps make quicker weather dependent decisions by offering 24/7 access to ABPmer’s SEASTATES weather downtime calculator. After user inputs vessel position, tasks and limiting metocean conditions, the results including weather downtime and extended task duration at […]

  • New TI Geosciences Seafloor Drill Ready for Sea Trials

    13 April 2020
    Technology

    TI Geosciences has completed a testing program, including harbor trials, of its sonic wireline-operated remote drill (SWORD). SWORD is now ready to be set-up onto its permanent vessel and commence sea trials, the final milestone before entering the market. According to Royal IHC, who is supporting TI Geosciences, discussions are progressing with major operators in […]

  • France Requests Information on Its Floating Wind Energy Potential

    23 December 2013
    Authorities, R&D, Technology

    A request for information from floating wind turbine makers was published online by the ecology, sustainable development and energy minister at the beginning of December. The aim is to define the technical and economic conditions for the development of this sector. A pre-commercial deployment of a floating wind turbine in the medium term is one […]

  • SSE Consulting Public on 2.3 GW Scottish Offshore Wind Farm

    13 November 2020
    Wind Farm Update

    SSE Renewables has invited residents, businesses, community groups and consultees in Scotland’s East Lothian to have their say regarding the plans for the massive Berwick Bank offshore wind farm and provide initial feedback during the first round of public consultation. The developer is organising an online showcase this month for the public to find out […]

  • UK: Douglas-Westwood Discusses World Offshore Wind Market Over 2012-2016 Period

    11 October 2012
    R&D

    Douglas-Westwood Renewables Manager, Frank Wright discusses the world offshore wind market over the next five year period, 2012-2016 in an article called “The World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2012-16”.  Why Offshore Wind? International concern about the links between rising global average temperatures and increasing man-made Green House Gas (GHG) concentrations has led to ambitious long-term […]

  • Massachusetts Plans to Complete Second Offshore Wind Procurement by Year-End

    29 March 2019
    Authorities

    The Massachusetts distribution companies have jointly submitted a request for approval of a new request for proposals (RFP) for offshore wind energy generation to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. The new RFP was developed by the distribution companies in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and in consultation with the Massachusetts Attorney […]

  • EWEA, GWEC Launch Global Wind Energy Photo Competition (Belgium)

    28 February 2013

    The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have launched a global photo competition – ‘Discover the stories behind wind energy’. Why? Because wind energy is more than a technology. It captures the imagination, inspires, fascinates and captivates. Many people have a wind energy story they can share through a […]

  • Seaway Heavy Lifting In Charge of 32 Trianel Windpark Borkum II Foundations

    25 November 2016
    Wind Farm Update

    Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) has been awarded an EPCI contract for the Trianel Windpark Borkum II offshore wind farm, which includes engineering, procurement, construction and installation of wind turbine foundations, comprising of monopiles and transition pieces. Project management and engineering has already started at Seaway Heavy Lifting’s offices in Hamburg and Zoetermeer. Fabrication will take […]

  • Dong Keeps Noise Down at Gode Wind

    24 August 2015
    Environment

    During the foundation installation at 582MW Gode 1 & 2 offshore wind farm in Germany, Dong Energy has kept a noise pollution to a minimum. For the installation of 7.5-metre diameter monopiles, the company used a large bubble curtain and a tailor-made soundproof pipe which lowered the sound level below the limit of 160 decibels. […]

  • Photo of the Day: Block Island OWF Construction

    22 July 2015
    Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Full steam ahead at the Block Island offshore wind farm site. Deepwater Wind started building the first offshore wind farm in the U.S. yesterday, when the installation vessel Weeks 533 and a barge carrying wind turbine foundations met three miles (4.8 kilometres) off Block Island with several crew transfer vessels and tug boats. […]

  • Top News of the Week Mar 23 – 29, 2015

    29 March 2015

    Floaters ‒ Game Changers for Offshore Wind? At least nine floating projects are likely to come online by 2020, claims Douglas-Westwood. Danes Eye Floating Wind Projects Off Hawaii The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has received unsolicited lease requests for proposed floating wind projects offshore Oahu, Hawaii from Alpha Wind Energy. Boskalis: Fugro’s Activities […]

  • Offshore WIND at EWEA Offshore 2015 in Copenhagen

    10 March 2015

    Offshore WIND team packed some good coffee, great wine and Dutch cheese in their suitcases before hitting the road to Copenhagen, where EWEA is hosting its Offshore 2015 event.  Our editors from both online and magazine editions will be located in Holland Pavilion at Navingo’s stand No. C2-A8, where visitors can ask for their copy of the latest Offshore WIND magazine, or […]

  • IBM Honors the 25th Anniversary of High-Temperature Superconductivity (USA)

    18 April 2011

    Twenty-five years ago IBM scientists, J. Georg Bednorz and K. Alex Müller altered the landscape of physics when they observed superconductivity in an oxide material at a temperature 50 percent higher, (-238 deg C, -397 deg F) than what was previously known. This discovery opened an entirely new chapter in the field of physics and […]

  • R.I. Supreme Court Calls Offshore Wind Opponents to Prove Their Legal Standing (USA)

    23 February 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The R.I. Supreme Court is asking those suing to stop a wind farm proposed off Block Island to prove they have legal standing to bring the case. In an order issued Monday, the court directed the Conservation Law Foundation, Toray Plastics (America) and Polytop Corp. to file briefs defending their legal standing no later than […]

  • American Wind Energy Association Holds 2010 Election Analysis & Wind Industry Webcast (USA)

    5 November 2010

    American Wind Industry Association (AWEA) CEO and senior staffers hold a free live webcast for AWEA members, wind supporters and the media. Live streaming video and audio, video clips, and PowerPoint slides will be shown. Topics to be discussed include: Analysis of how the election results will impact the U.S. wind energy industry Examples of […]

  • Governor McCrory Supports Offshore Wind Development in North Carolina, USA

    29 January 2013
    Authorities

    On January 22, Governor Pat McCrory sent a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Office of Renewable Energy Programs, announcing the support for decision made by the Department of Interior (DOI) to designate three sites off the North Carolina coast for offshore wind development. He said that offshore wind farms would bring […]

  • Maltese Labour Party Spokesperson Questions Wind Energy Plans

    14 November 2012
    Authorities

    Leo Brincat, Labour Party Spokesperson for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change of Malta, said that the operators in the renewable energy sector have doubts on the Government’s plans for wind energy, as it is now focused on solar power. Mr. Brincat said that the Government’s focus on solar energy is related to seemingly […]

  • Fugro Tackles Subsea Challenges

    2 February 2015
    Business & Finance, R&D

    The importance of having a variety of capabilities in subsea services is the focus of a new campaign by Dutch geo-services company Fugro. Every two weeks throughout the remainder of 2015, Fugro Subsea will spotlight a different challenge faced by companies that develop, install and operate seabed assets such as wind turbine foundations, pipelines and […]

  • Seagreen Confirms CfD Round 3 Bid

    21 November 2018
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    The 1.5GW Seagreen Phase 1 offshore wind project is entering into May 2019’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions, SSE plc, the owner and developer of the project in Scotland, said.