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  • UK: Orkney Islands Council Urges Talks About Connection Upgrade Delay

    25 December 2012
    Grid Connection

    Following the announcement that the cable upgrade from Orkney to Caithness will be delayed until 2018, Orkney Islands Council has called for urgent talks with ministers. Besides the problems in securing planning consents and land acquisition, SSE said they are also facing problems in the global supply chain for subsea cables, reports Herald Scotland. Councillor […]

  • Copenhagen Offshore Partners Sets Up Dutch Office

    9 March 2023
    Business & Finance, Industry

    Denmark-based Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) has expanded its footprint in Europe and opened a new office in Utrecht, the Netherlands. COP’s focus on the Dutch market is due to favorable conditions for offshore wind development in the Dutch North Sea with its relatively shallow waters, wind climate, and proximity to ports and energy end users. […]

  • UK: Green World to Host Offshore Wind Conference

    26 September 2013

    Green World Conferences announced the annual Offshore Wind Conference which will take place on 23-25 April 2014 in London. On 23 April 2014 a one-day conference on financing and insuring offshore wind projects and the Subsea Wind Connection Masterclass will take place in the same location. The conference dinner will take place on the first […]

  • Cost Reduction Strategies at Offshore Wind Construction in Germany

    9 September 2013

    More than 150 senior level wind industry executives – already comprised of 25 Utilities and 80 installation specialists – have begun to engage with one another in preparation for their arrival at Hamburg’s Royal Meridien for the 5th Annual Offshore Wind Construction, Installation and Commissioning Conference (October 14-15, 2013). With a global delegation, attendees are […]

  • Economic Benefits of US Offshore Wind Will Attract Oil and Gas Suppliers

    24 March 2016

    Several important conclusions emerged at a webinar discussing supply chain opportunities that oil and gas businesses can take advantage of within the offshore wind industry in the US. The decision made by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) not to include Atlantic oil and gas leases in the next 5-year round will not have any […]

  • MHI Acquires Artemis Intelligent Power, a UK Venture Company, To Secure Unique Hydraulic Power Drive Technology

    13 December 2010

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has reached an agreement with the shareholders of Artemis Intelligent Power, Ltd., an R&D and engineering firm in the UK, enabling MHI to purchase Artemis’s entire equity. Through the acquisition recently completed, MHI aims to secure unique hydraulic power drive technology owned by Artemis. By applying the technology to its […]

  • Iberdrola to Continue Investing in Wind Energy Projects

    31 March 2014

    Ignacio Galán, the Chairman of Iberdrola and ScottishPower, has called for a pan-European energy regulator to be established to create an environment that can attract the major investment needed to deliver energy supply security and cut carbon emissions. Speaking at Iberdrola’s annual general meeting in Bilbao, Galán also confirmed investments in wind power through its […]

  • FOSG: European Supergrid Is Vital for Climate and Energy Targets

    10 July 2013
    Grid Connection

    “The development of renewable energy capacity should be optimised across the EU through to 2030”, say Friends of the Supergrid. “This would be facilitated through the creation of a pan-European grid that integrates energy sources where they are prevalent and transports power to areas of high demand in a single energy market”. In its answer […]

  • TSOs Sign North Sea Wind Power Hub Deal

    23 March 2017
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, R&D, Technology

    Representatives of Dutch, Danish and German transmission system operators will sign an agreement to develop the North Sea Wind Power Hub during the first meeting of the North Seas Energy Forum held in Brussels today.

  • Boskalis Buys Rever Offshore’s Subsea Business

    5 January 2021
    Business & Finance

    Dutch offshore services provider Boskalis has acquired all the shares of Rever Offshore’s subsea services business. Rever, formally known as Bibby Offshore, provides solutions in the area of subsea construction, inspection, repair and maintenance. Through the transaction, Boskalis will obtain two diving support vessels – Rever Polaris which is fully owned and the chartered Rever […]

  • VIDEO: The Roadmap of Hydrogen Conference at OEEC2022

    29 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Environment

    In the hydrogen session during Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference pioneers from different markets share their experiences. Challenges when it comes to innovation, infrastructure and regulation are discussed and views are shared on the roadmap towards a hydrogen economy. What are the opportunities for the supply chain in this transition? During a panel discussions and […]

  • ERSG and Mammoet Wind Sign Exclusivity Agreement

    23 February 2016
    Business & Finance

    ERSG and Mammoet Wind have signed an exclusivity agreement to supply contract staff for their projects across Europe. Jim Ryan, ERSG Managing Director said: “Following a highly successful 4 year collaboration with Mammoet Wind, I am delighted that we are now entering an exclusivity agreement and I look forward to continuing to build upon our […]

  • Australia: Adelaide Unlikely to Develop Offshore Wind Turbines

    6 June 2012
    Authorities

    Parliamentary select committee has been informed that there are no hurdles for wind turbines to be built in the hills and offshore Adelaide coast, reports ABC News. However, Andrew Grear from the South Australian Planning Department said that they were considering putting a ban on some hill sites. Greens MP Mark Parnell stated that it […]

  • VIDEO: Flight through Gemini ‒ North Sea’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

    19 May 2014
    Wind Farm Update

    Gemini offshore wind farm, which will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world and the largest one in the North Sea, has been the main topic of the industry these last few day. The 600 MW project reached financial close on May 14, becoming the largest-ever project financed offshore wind farm.  The project, […]

  • OWIB Kicks Off Today

    3 September 2014

    OWIB opened this morning in Esbjerg with delegates from all over Europe attending the networking and the conference sessions over the next 2 days. A special focus on the British market is being emphasized by the British Ambassador, Vivien Life, who opened the speaking after the opening of the event by Morten Holmager. The Ambassador […]

  • Ørsted to Launch Tender for Offshore Cable Hardware

    17 May 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Ørsted plans to launch a tender for the supply of cable protection systems (CPS) for the 2.5 GW Baltica 2 and Baltica 3 wind farms offshore Poland in late May/early June. Ørsted will use the Achilles Utilities Nordics and Central Europe (UNCE) qualification system for procurement. The Baltica 3 wind farm will have an installed […]

  • Aquatic Hires New Managing Director

    3 September 2015

    Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has appointed Martin Charles as group managing director. Charles replaces Aquatic’s former president, Chris Brooks, who has departed Aquatic after eight years. Charles joined Aquatic in 2014 as regional general manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and became COO earlier this year. He has a wealth […]

  • ABS Development Director to Speak at Transport and Lift Conference

    29 January 2014

    2nd Annual Offshore Wind Transport and Lift Conference has confirmed another speaker. Jale Cairney, ABS Group Business Development Director, Europe Renewable Energy, will speak on risk assessment and risk assessment strategies at the conference which is to be held 5-6 February 2014 in London. The discussion will cover a wide array of risk management topics […]

  • Siemens Wind Division Struck by Turbine Charges

    6 November 2014
    Business & Finance

    Siemens released its financial figures for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014 today, reporting that its fourth-quarter profit in the Energy Sector declined to €403 million, as ongoing challenges within the Sector led to lower results year-over-year. A year earlier, fourth-quarter profit of €564 million was burdened primarily by €151 million in “Siemens 2014” charges. […]

  • Germany and Estonia to Build Baltic WindConnector

    10 May 2023
    Grid Connection, Infrastructure

    German transmission system operator (TSO), 50Hertz, and Estonia’s TSO, Elering, have signed a Letter of Intent to jointly develop a hybrid submarine cable project called Baltic WindConnector in the Baltic Sea between Estonia and Germany. The Baltic WindConnector will be around 750 kilometres long and will land on the coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In addition […]

  • Final WindFloat Atlantic Turbine En Route to Project Site

    28 May 2020
    Wind Farm Update

    The third and final floating wind turbine for the WindFloat Atlantic project has set sail from Spain to the project site offshore Portugal. The turbine will be traveling from the Port of Ferrol towards its final destination 20km off Viana do Castelo on a journey that will take three days. At the project site, this […]

  • Apollo Makes First Move

    14 August 2018
    Ports & Logistics, Vessels

    GeoSea’s Apollo has left Pula, Croatia, and is headed to Vlissingen, the Netherlands, where this multi-purpose, self-propelled jack-up vessel will undergo mobilisation ahead of its first assignments.

  • Fred. Olsen Windcarrier Moves to New Premises

    23 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, together with related company Global Wind Service, has moved its Danish operation to new office in Fredericia, Denmark. The new facility provides more space as the companies continue to grow. It has an excellent access to the main road connections to mainland Europe and across the Danish archipelago and is less than […]

  • MMT Appoints New Commercial Director

    16 February 2015
    Business & Finance

    Ellen Svestad has been appointed as Commercial Director (CCO) of MMT Group. Svestad will continue the work to strengthen and further develop MMT’s position in the market in order to become a long-term and trusted supplier by new and existing clients. She will start April 15 and will be located at the company’s Gothenburg office. Ellen Svestad is leaving […]

  • Germany: Worker Injured on HelWin1 Offshore Grid Connection Project

    18 April 2013

    Tuesday evening, an employee of a contractor working for transmission grid operator TenneT suffered a severe injury during work at sea on the HelWin1 offshore grid connection project. The employee’s life is not in danger. The responsible authorities have been informed about the accident. TenneT is in close contact with the authorities and project stakeholders […]

  • JECS Offshore Access Expands into Germany

    5 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    UK based JECS Access Limited`s Offshore Division has now opened a depot in Germany following the company’s success & growth within the Offshore Wind Industry. The company which has only been trading for 1 year provides Scaffolding Access, Encapsulation & Encapsulated Enclosures to Offshore Installations & Vessels during construction, cable installations & termination works. Word […]