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  • Project Launches to Pair Offshore Wind with Sustainable Food Production

    15 March 2023
    Environment, Industry, Innovation, R&D, Research & Development, Wind Farm Update

    Win@Sea, a new collaboration between Vattenfall and Danish universities and companies, will investigate how to produce offshore wind power and sustainable food – all while improving the marine environment and biodiversity in the same marine area. The partners will look into whether an offshore wind farm could simultaneously produce fossil-free electricity and sustainable food while […]

  • IRENA: Offshore Wind Capacity to Reach 228 GW by 2030

    19 October 2020
    Authorities

    Global offshore wind installed capacity will reach 228 GW by 2030, according to projections from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Of the currently installed offshore wind capacity in the world, 90 per cent is located in Europe, mostly in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. This is attributed to regional cooperation on interconnection, […]

  • Belgium: ABB Commissions Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Connection

    17 September 2013
    Grid Connection

    ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has successfully commissioned the subsea transmission link connecting one of the largest offshore wind farms in Europe to the Belgian grid. The Thornton Bank project, executed for the Belgian company C-Power NV was completed on schedule. The transmission link was constructed as part of an expansion of […]

  • RWE Awards HVDC Contracts to Hitachi and Aibel

    8 May 2024
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Offshore Platforms

    German energy company RWE has signed framework agreements with Hitachi Energy and Aibel for the joint supply of three high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems for the company’s offshore wind farms. The agreements are long-term as the secured HVDC systems are designated for offshore wind projects from RWE’s global development pipeline, which are planned to be […]

  • Denmark: Goldman Sachs, ATP, PFA to Invest EUR 1.48 Billion in DONG Energy

    3 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Danish State represented by the Ministry of Finance and DONG Energy A/S have reached an understanding with funds managed by the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs) and the Danish pension funds Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension (ATP) and PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab (PFA) on the main terms whereby Goldman Sachs, ATP and PFA will invest […]

  • East of England to Showcase Its Wind Energy Experience in Hamburg

    7 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    The East of England is the powerhouse of the global wind power sector – that’s the message it is taking straight to the heart of Europe. More than 1000 exhibitors are expected at the new international trade fair, WindEnergy Hamburg, on September 23-26 and the East of England Energy Zone (EEEZ) is determined to wave […]

  • UK: Maritime Craft Services Takes Delivery of 2nd OWSV, Orders Three More

    22 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    A well-established Scottish maritime company has taken delivery of a second Twin Axe Design offshore wind farm support vessel. MCS Pampero, sister vessel to MCS Sirocco which joined the fleet in June, was handed over to Maritime Craft Services in Singapore and will go straight to work in NW Europe from mid-December. They join crew […]

  • Draka wins Subsea Array Cable Contract for Walney 2 Wind Farm (UK)

    17 May 2010
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Draka Offshore announced today they have been awarded the array cabling contract for the Walney 2 project from Dong Energy in Denmark. This announcement follows the recent completion of the company’s expansion to its subsea production facility. “The Walney 2 project represents our first major wind farm project following our expansion,” said Martin Dale, commercial […]

  • DNV GL, Grontmij Set TenneT as Regular Supplier for Dutch HV Grid

    5 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    On 31 October 2014, a consortium of DNV GL and Grontmij signed a framework agreement with TenneT TSO for the provision of engineering services. Based on the framework agreement, the consortium and its partners Roos+Bijl and Joulz will support TenneT in the further development of the Dutch high-voltage grid as preferred supplier for Connections and […]

  • ZF Wind Power Places 15 MW Test Rig Order at R&D Test Systems

    25 April 2023
    Business development, Contracts & Tenders, R&D, Research & Development, Technology

    ZF Wind Power has ordered a 15 MW end-of-line test rig from R&D Test Systems which will support the testing of two powertrains a day. In the first quarter of 2024, the first serial-produced 15 MW powertrain for the offshore wind market will leave the ZF Wind Power factory in Lommel, Belgium. Before these powertrains […]

  • Global Wind Turbine O&M Market Likely to Reach $20.6Bn by 2023, Report Says

    7 December 2015
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    The global wind turbine O&M market stood at USD 9.3 billion in 2014 and is likely to reach USD 20.6 billion by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 8.8% between 2015 and 2023, according to a new report. Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled “Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance Market – Global […]

  • Belgium: EU Wind Power Grows in 2012

    8 February 2013

    The EU wind energy sector installed 11,566 MW of capacity in 2012, bringing the total wind power capacity to 105.6 GW, according to the 2012 annual statistics launched by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).  Of the 11,566 MW installed in the EU, 10,399 MW was onshore and 1,166 MW offshore. Investment in EU wind […]

  • Floating Offshore Wind Could Be Bigger Than Fixed-Bottom by 2050, But There Is Catching Up to Do in Supply Chain

    15 December 2022
    Industry, Ports & Logistics, R&D

    “We are looking at a market today that is immense. It is new and unprecedented when you look at the numbers. Floating wind is expected to be, in 2050, bigger than fixed offshore wind. But we got some catching up to do, and catching up to be done is really in the supply chain”, GustoMSC’s […]

  • RWE Innogy and CEE Seal Agreement on Long-term Venture Capital Co-operation (Germany)

    21 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Essen-based RWE Innogy and Conetwork Erneuerbare Energien (CEE), of Hamburg, a company in which Bankhaus Lampe has a participating interest, today sealed their agreement on long-term venture capital co-operation. CEE has taken a EUR 25 million stake in Innogy Renewables Technology Fund I (IRTF I), and holds thereby around 22 percent of the fund. RWE […]

  • Denmark: Wind Becomes Mainstream Technology Choice

    9 October 2013

    With 270GW of wind installations worldwide, wind has clearly entered the mainstream. Over 70% of top owners view wind as a key part of a diversified generation portfolio strategy, while 85% of these owners seek to add value throughout the development value chain all the way to O&M; demonstrating that wind is now seen as […]

  • Eneco Picks Maintenance Partner for 120 MW Dutch Offshore Wind Farm

    12 November 2025
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Fixed-Bottom, Supply Chain

    Eneco has selected Deutsche Windtechnik as its new maintenance partner for the 120 MW Prinses Amalia offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. The contract will run from January 2026 until the offshore wind farm’s end of life. Under the agreement, Deutsche Windtechnik will provide full-scope maintenance and troubleshooting, including the deployment of permanent staff, supply […]

  • Sif Board Nominates New CEO

    11 July 2018
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    The Supervisory Board of Sif Holding N.V. will nominate Fred van Beers for appointment as the company’s new CEO effective 1 September 2018.

  • PSA Marine Takes Stake in Njord Offshore

    12 September 2017
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    PSA Marine has acquired shareholding in Njord Offshore, which has been managing the crew transfer vessels of PSA Marine’s subsidiary Ventus Marine Limited since 2015.

  • ELA Invests in Production of 20 New Offshore Containers

    19 February 2015
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    ELA Container Offshore GmbH has announced the production of 20 new Offshore Living Quarters and Multipurpose Rooms as of beginning of February. The company says that it wants to be able to always react to customers’ needs at short notice. Thereby, within just one year, the Offshore-Rental-Fleet increases to 370 units, 320 of which are […]

  • ESS Orders New Carousel Design from Ardmore Craig

    6 September 2016

    Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has awarded Ardmore Craig with a contract for the design of a carousel and associated spooling spread destined for cable storage activities. The order has been earmarked by a utility company for 40-year storage of a number of spare cable lengths. The carousel will be designed for capacities in excess of […]

  • BoldWind Offloads First Offshore Wind Cargo in Port of Esbjerg

    21 July 2020
    Ports & Logistics, Vessels

    The new heavy load deck carrier chartered by MHI Vestas, MV BoldWind, has made its first port call in Esbjerg to unload wind turbine blades for the Moray East offshore wind farm. The vessel, owned and operated by United Wind Logistics (UWL) and hired by MHI Vestas under a long-term charter agreement, embarked on its […]

  • European Commission Clears Acquisition of DONG Energy by Goldman Sachs and Denmark

    7 January 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The European Commission has announced that it has approved the acquisition of joint control over DONG Energy A/S of Denmark by the Kingdom of Denmark and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. of the US, under the EU Merger Regulation. Related news DONG is currently controlled by the Danish State. Denmark is currently active inter alia […]

  • Sarens Steps Into Taiwanese Offshore Wind Market

    7 November 2018
    Business & Finance

    The Belgium-based Sarens Group has established a venture in Taiwan to take part in the local offshore wind market.

  • Global Energy Services Appoints New CEO

    12 November 2013

    Thorsten Kramer is the new top executive at the Global Energy Services (GES). Kramer has been appointed top executive by the company’s board with the goal to expand international operations and lead the organization through the upcoming challenges and opportunities. He has a 17-year experience at top positions in global companies. Kramer held leading positions […]

  • UK: Secretary Davey to Highlight Energy Sector Benefit for Jobs and Business

    8 October 2012
    Authorities, Jobs & Recruitment

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey will this week highlight the massive benefit for jobs and business the energy sector can bring to the Scottish economy as he visits Shetland, Orkney, Caithness, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “Scotland has some of the most promising energy resources in Europe […]

  • EWEA Welcomes EP’s Vote for 2030 Renewable Energy Target (Belgium)

    21 May 2013
    Authorities

    Stephane Bourgeois, Head of Regulatory Affairs at the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), has commented on the MEPs’ adoption today in plenary of the Reul report, which calls on the European Commission to propose a mandatory renewable energy target for 2030. “By supporting a binding renewable energy target for 2030, the European Parliament has renewed […]