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  • Livestream from OEEC Community Square – Day 2

    23 October 2018

     OffshoreWind.biz on Tuesday live-streamed four talk-shows from the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference in Amsterdam with the central theme titled “Accelerating energy transition by new functions on the North Sea.” You had a chance to watch the gripping discussions on carbon capture and storage, offshore wind & hydrogen, electrification of offshore platforms, etc… OffshoreWind.biz […]

  • New NOV Crane for Cadeler’s Wind Osprey

    3 August 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels

    Houston-headquartered NOV has been contracted by Cadeler to upgrade the wind turbine installation vessel Wind Osprey with a new, large capacity leg crane. Last year, NOV was selected to manufacture the new heavy-lift crane for Cadeler’s Wind Orca. Within that contract, Cadeler had an option to replace the main crane of the Wind Osprey. The […]

  • NKT Nets Hornsea One Cable Deal

    5 April 2016
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    NKT Cables has been awarded a contract by DONG Energy to deliver 170 kilometres of 220 kV high-voltage alternating current (AC) submarine export cable system for the 1.2GW Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm.  The wind farm will be placed 120 kilometres off the Yorkshire coast in the UK, and the cable system supplied by […]

  • nkt cables Connector Hooks Måde Giant to Grid

    18 August 2016
    Grid Connection, R&D, Technology

    nkt cables has supplied the 72 kV connector which enables transmission of power from one of the two V164 8MW prototype wind turbines from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind installed in Måde, near Esbjerg, on Denmark’s west coast. The two wind turbines, which are the largest on the market, were put into full operation in April […]

  • NKT Takes Delivery of Cable-Laying Newbuilding

    11 April 2017
    Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, Technology, Vessels

    NKT Cables has taken delivery of the newbuilding cable-laying vessel which was part of the recently completed acquisition of ABB HV Cables.

  • UK Wind Power Output Exceeds 10GW

    19 January 2018

    Wind farms in the UK have set a national record over the past few days with an output surpassing 10GW, according to UK media, which refers to information provided by Drax Electric Insights, based on data from Elexon and National Grid.

  • UK: Taylor Hopkinson to Manage Next Phase of Catapult’s Recruitment Drive

    26 September 2013

    Taylor Hopkinson Associates has been appointed by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to manage all aspects of the recruitment process for technical, programmes and strategy roles for the next phase of their recruitment drive. The UK currently leads the world in offshore renewable energy and the key challenge today is to stay ahead of competing […]

  • Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Expands its Energy Team

    29 July 2014

    At a time of unprecedented growth in the development of sustainable energy projects off the UK’s eastern seaboard, Cooper Lomaz Recruitment is expanding its Energy team. Roan Williams, the latest Energy team member, specialises in subsea assignments which cover disciplines including ROV, marine, diving, heavy lifting, surveying and inspection. His work is already bringing a […]

  • Quanta Scores Recruitment Deal with Dong

    9 December 2014
    Training & Education

    Dong Energy has chosen Quanta Consultancy Services as one of four companies to help fulfill a 5-year skills-acquisition programme. Over the agreement period, Dong has anticipated the need for around 500 people – most of whom will be placed in roles around the UK. “After a thorough tender process we are happy to award four […]

  • Maersk Training, Dong Energy Spur Recruitment into Wind Industry

    19 December 2014
    Training & Education

    Global training provider Maersk Training confidently expects hundreds of job seekers to attend an Open Day event, which is held in conjunction with DONG Energy, highlighting career opportunities in the wind energy and renewables sector. Taking place on Friday 9th January 2015, from 10.00am to 3.00pm, it follows on from similar open days held earlier […]

  • Recruitment Begins for Dudgeon OWF O&M Base

    21 April 2015
    Jobs & Recruitment, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    The first seven employment opportunities for managers and engineers to be based from the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm O&M base in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk have been posted on the Statoil website, Statoil being the operator for both the construction and operational phases of this 402MW offshore power plant. To date, the O&M team has consisted […]

  • Atlas Buys Scottish Technical Recruitment Specialist

    16 January 2019
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    Atlas Professionals acquired Brander, an Aberdeen-based technical recruitment company, on 15 January. According to Atlas, the newly-acquired company makes a perfect fit due to the markets it operates in and its already established relationships with professionals and clients. Brander provides over 150 professionals a day on contract, temporary or permanent basis in the fields of Engineering, […]

  • UK Names Head of Scottish Power Renewables to Reduce Offshore Wind Power Costs

    19 August 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Andrew Jamieson, regulation and markets director at Scottish Power Renewables and chair of green energy body RenewableUK, will head with… by Karolin Schaps and Jane Baird (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, August 19, 2011;

  • Hovercrafts could Reduce Offshore Wind Energy Costs (UK)

    14 September 2011

    Floating hotels and sea-going hovercraft capable of safely ferrying maintenance teams to the UK’s next generation of offshore wind farms… By James Murray (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, September 14, 2011

  • Ireland’s Ocean Energy Sector Looks for Meeting With ESRI Over Review

    6 May 2011

    IRELAND’S OCEAN energy sector has sought a meeting with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) to convey “serious concern” … By Lorna Siggins (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, May 06, 2011;

  • OSIL Present Scour Monitoring and Data Review Package for Wind Farms (UK)

    21 December 2011

    OSIL offers a complete Scour Monitoring and Data Review Package for wind farms and other similar structures. Scour is a significant concern for owners and operators of offshore structures, as erosion of the sediment in the vicinity of a structure can lead to a lowering of the seabed directly surrounding the structure, undercutting foundations and […]

  • UK: Dong Welcomes Government’s Renewable Obligation Banding Review

    25 July 2012

    DONG Energy has today welcomed the publication of the government’s Renewable Obligation banding review. A spokesperson for the company said:  “The results of the review show that the Government has considered the solid evidence provided by the industry and made the right decision for offshore wind support.  “Having a reliable regime for offshore wind is […]

  • VIDEO: Review of RenewableUK’s Wave & Tidal Conference and Exhibition 2013

    18 April 2013

    RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the UK wind, wave and tidal energy industries, held its annual Wave and Tidal Conference and Exhibition at the QEII Conference Centre in central London on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th February 2013. Hereby we bring the video summary of the event: [mappress] Offshore WIND Staff, April 18, […]

  • UK Plans Put Offshore Wind Investment under Risk, Says Eneco

    25 July 2012

    Managing Director of Eneco Wind U.K. Ltd., Guy Madgwick, has commented on the UK’s plans to change how it supports the development of offshore wind for Bloomberg. A day before Mr. Madgwick’s comments, officials realized that the plans to overhaul the power market were “unworkable”. According to Eneco, the government’s plans to provide contracts for […]

  • Reducing Risk of Entangling Marine Life

    19 September 2014
    Environment

    New guidance to protect large marine animals from UK marine renewable energy development has been put forward in a ground-breaking new report. The collaborative report, carried out by the University of Exeter and the Scottish Association for Marine Science, suggests moorings are likely to pose a ‘relatively modest risk’ to marine animals – particularly when […]

  • Irish Shipping and Ports Facilities to Play Significant Role in Development of Marine Renewable Energy

    8 September 2011
    R&D

      Development of Shipping and Ports Facilities will play significant role in supporting growth of ocean energy industry The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) in conjunction with the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) have published the first report on the future shipping and ports requirements for the Irish marine renewable energy industry. The study […]

  • Scottish Renewables CEO Under Pressure on Role of Crown Estate Commission

    1 November 2011

      Niall Stuart, CEO of Scottish Renewables, the body representing upwards of 300 renewable energy organisations in Scotland, found himself und… (forargyll) [mappress] Source: forargyll, November 01, 2011

  • Q10 Offshore Wind Project Obtains Subsidy from Dutch Authorities

    27 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Q10 project has obtained a subsidy from the Dutch authorities under the provision that innovative elements will be included in the wind farm such as for example the installation and testing of one, two, or three innovative Wind Turbine Generators (WTG’s). WTG of minimum 4 MW will need to be: 1. certified as a […]

  • Scotland: Pelamis Wave Energy Device Inovator Honoured for Key Role in Marine Energy

    28 March 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Dr Richard Yemm, inventor of the Pelamis wave energy device has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the development of the marine renewables sector. The iconic red ‘sea-snake’ wave energy converter has gained international recognition since Dr Yemm founded Pelamis Wave Power in Edinburgh in 1998. First Minister Alex Salmond presented Dr Yemm, now […]

  • DECC Statistics Show Wind Power’s Role in Fossil Fuels Consumption Decrease

    27 March 2014
    Authorities, Environment, R&D

    RenewableUK says new statistics published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) prove the case for wind power. Statistics were released covering both 2013 and the final quarter of 2013, and the figures showed increased amounts of renewable energy, with wind foremost, leading to coal and gas consumption decreasing. Renewable energy increased […]

  • REpower Systems AG: AE-Rotor Holding B.V. Requests Squeeze Out of Minority Shareholders (Germany)

    4 April 2011
    Business & Finance

    Today, AE-Rotor Holding B.V. informed REpower Systems AG that it is holding shares amounting to more than 95% of the registered share capital of REpower Systems AG. At the same time, AE-Rotor Holding B.V. requested that the general meeting of REpower Systems AG shall pass a resolution on the transfer of the shares held by […]