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  • Corio and Hyperion Target Wind Projects Offshore Portugal

    30 May 2023
    Business development, Industry, Outlook & Strategy

    Corio Generation is partnering with the Portuguese renewable energy developer, Hyperion Renewables, to explore opportunities to build offshore wind projects off the coast of Portugal. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together in preparing applications for offshore wind tenders expected later in 2023. The partnership is expected to combine […]

  • Dutch Offshore Wind Project Attracts Major Investor

    8 January 2018
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Private market investment managers, Partners Group, has signed an agreement to join the Blauwwind consortium developing the Borssele III & IV offshore wind farms as an equity investor on behalf of its clients. 

  • Sif Puts Second Production Line at Maasvlakte 2 into Operation

    24 August 2017
    Business & Finance

    Dutch foundation components manufacturer Sif Holding NV has put into operation the second production line at the company’s assembly facility at Maasvlakte 2, Rotterdam, bringing the plant to full capacity. With the opening of the second production line this month, the company expects the capacity for XL monopiles to increase and reach a maximum capacity of […]

  • Moody’s: Paris Climate Agreement to Boost Wind Turbine Sales

    13 June 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment, R&D

    Wind turbine makers are set to benefit from the Paris Climate Agreement (COP21) as the call for increased investments to meet a targeted reduction in CO2 emissions is expected to positively impact their sales figures, according to Moody’s Investors Service. The increased investment, particularly in emerging markets, directed towards renewable energies such as wind and solar energy […]

  • Norway: Statkraft Achieves Acceptable Results in Challenging Power Market

    9 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    In the third quarter of 2012, Statkraft achieved an underlying operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) of NOK 1185 million, compared with NOK 1751 million in the corresponding quarter in 2011. The profit after tax was NOK 638 million, compared with a loss of NOK 1583 million in the third quarter of 2011. “Power prices in […]

  • Global Wind Power Market to Add 51GW by 2017

    7 March 2014
    R&D

    MAKE expects the global wind power market to add 51GW on average from 2014 to 2017 as many traditional markets fulfil expiring policy mechanisms. The global market will grow 5% on average per year from 2018 to 2023 as the industry transitions into new support mechanisms; wind power becomes the cheapest power source through technology […]

  • Offshore Wind One of Options to Power Amazon’s Data Centres in Japan

    14 May 2021
    Business & Finance

    Amazon is in talks with power utilities and trading houses in Japan as the tech giant is looking to build a renewable energy plant that would power its data centers in the country, Nikkei reported on 13 May. One of the options reported to be on the table is an offshore wind farm. A Japanese trading […]

  • China About to Take the Lead in Wind Race With USA

    18 October 2010
    R&D

    Many developments in China can only be described in superlatives, and wind power is no exception. When I first visited Beijing to attend the ministerial Beijing Renewable Energy Conference (BIREC) in 2005, the city looked very different, and so did the wind energy industry. Back then, China only had around 1,000 MW of installed wind […]

  • Gamesa and Iberdrola Sign Windy Deal (Spain)

    22 December 2011

    Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, and Iberdrola today signed a new framework agreement calling for the power company to purchase from Gamesa a minimum of 50% of the total turbine fleet it buys for its renewable energy business on Spanish and international markets between 2013 and 2022, or until the number of […]

  • Equinor and Naturgy to Bid in Spain’s First Offshore Wind Auction

    6 April 2022
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Equinor and Naturgy have partnered up and entered a development agreement prior to Spain’s first upcoming offshore wind auction off the coast of the Canary Islands. The Spanish government aims to transform its energy mix and plans to develop up to 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030. The first Spanish offshore wind auction is […]

  • North Star Gets New Owner

    13 January 2022
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Vessels

    Private markets firm Partners Group has agreed, on behalf of its clients, to acquire North Star, an operator of specialized vessels that offers emergency response and rescue and essential offshore wind maintenance services, from Basalt Infrastructure Partners. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, North Star has a fleet of 48 Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRVs) and […]

  • Pegasus Welfare Solutions Wins Triton Knoll Contract

    4 May 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    Pegasus Welfare Solutions Ltd has secured a contract to supply welfare facilities for the Triton Knoll offshore wind project in the UK. The East of England-based company will deploy its Pegasus Multi-units onto both substations, which will allow welfare facilities to be maintained during installation and commissioning. “The award of the contract to Pegasus Welfare […]

  • Siemens Gamesa Reaches EUR 1.72 Billion in Green Guarantee Lines

    6 January 2020
    Business & Finance

    Siemens Gamesa has reached EUR 1.72 billion in green guarantee lines by the end of 2019. Siemens Gamesa recently extended a guarantee line from Danske Bank from an initial EUR 100 million to EUR 150 million and included Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) criteria. The company had also signed and included similar conditions for a new […]

  • Fugro Reduces Management Board

    17 December 2019
    Jobs & Recruitment

    Fugro is reducing its Board of Management which currently comprises three persons to only the CEO and CFO positions. With the Group Director Europe-Africa starting from January 2020, Fugro said its Executive Leadership Team (ELT) is fully staffed and operational. Following through, the Supervisory Board has concluded that the Board of Management can be adjusted, […]

  • JFSE Supports VBMS on Offshore Wind Cable Repair Projects

    5 July 2017
    Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE), part of James Fisher and Sons plc, is providing equipment and personnel to VBMS for several concurrent offshore wind projects.

  • The Netherlands Reveals All Zero Subsidy Offshore Wind Bidders

    26 March 2018
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy examined a total of four applications for a permit to construct the Hollandse Kust (zuid) I & II offshore wind zone without subsidies.

  • Mitsubishi Rebounds with Hitachi after Alstom Bid Failed

    2 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has disclosed its plans for global growth within the energy sector, which it intends to achieve through its joint venture with Hitachi. At an annual company meeting, MHI said that the expansion of its energy business was not reliant on the Alstom bid. The company lost the race for acquisition of […]

  • IHC to Build 4.000-Ton Crane Vessel for Scaldis

    20 February 2015
    Vessels

    Scaldis Salvage & Marine Contractors NV has ordered a self-propelled DP2 crane ship from Royal IHC. The vessel will be operated by Scaldis. The design was drawn up in-house in cooperation with Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam, part of Royal IHC on the basis of the extensive experience that Scaldis has accumulated hoisting heavy objects in challenging offshore conditions. The […]

  • Maersk Esbjerg First to Offer GWO Basic Maintenance Training

    11 July 2016

    Following the release of the Basic Maintenance Training (BMT) Standard by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) on 4 July 2016, DNV GL has approved Maersk Training in Esbjerg as the first organisation to conduct all three modules in the new standard. The Basic Maintenance Training standard contains three modules: Hydraulics Training Mechanical Training Electrical Training […]

  • MHI Vestas 9.5MW Prototype Turbine Stands in Østerild (Video)

    24 January 2020
    R&D, Technology

    The MHI Vestas V174-9.5MW prototype turbine has been installed at the Østerild National Test Centre in Denmark. According to MHI Vestas, the robust test program at the Danish test center will enable the thorough monitoring of the reliability and performance output of the flagship offshore wind turbine. “The construction of the V174-9.5 MW prototype at […]

  • USA: ‘How Much are People Willing to Pay’ for Offshore Wind?

    20 August 2012
    Authorities

    Three years ago, the government announced plans to deploy wind turbines 13 miles off the Delaware coast. Two companies have joined their forces to lead this offshore wind project, writes New Jersey. This year NRG has pulled out of the deal due to the lack of support, leaving Bluewater Wind in this project. Delaware Gov. […]

  • John Woodruff of Natural Power, Key Speaker at RenewableUK Cymru

    23 April 2013

    John Woodruff, Principal Consultant at Natural Power has been selected to present at RenewableUK Cymru on 1st May 2013. This is the seventh annual RenewableUK Cymru event, with over 200 renewable energy experts expected to attend. With over ten years experience in the wind industry, John’s discussion, entitled ‘Habitat Management, Green Infrastructure and the Ecosystem […]

  • France Gives Itself Veto Right over GE Offer

    16 May 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    France has given itself more power over deciding on the fate of its nuclear giant Alstom. The French government has approved a decree allowing it to stop foreign bidders in acquiring assets in “strategic” energy, water, transport, telecom and health sectors. According to the decree, published in France’s Official Journal, the Economy Minister will have […]

  • Top News of the Week Mar 14 – 20, 2016

    20 March 2016

    A2SEA Cuts to the Bone A2SEA has disclosed plans to dissolve all of its non-core business operations and focus solely on installation of foundations and turbines offshore. Technip Norge Wins Hywind Marine Operations Contract Statoil has awarded a contract for marine operations at the 30MW Hywind Scotland Pilot Park to Technip Norge AS. First Veja […]

  • Voith Turbo Opens New Office in Port of Hamburg (Germany)

    16 February 2012
    Ports & Logistics

    Since January 2012, the Voith Turbo market division Marine has been present in the Port of Hamburg with its own office managed by naval architect Sigurd Hildebrandt. In the new Große Elbstraße 42 offices, Voith not only supports customers with regard to all propulsion matters but will also establish a foothold for the sale of […]

  • Ørsted to Use BareFLEET System to Track CTV Ops

    27 July 2020
    Technology, Vessels

    Ørsted will use Reygar’s BareFLEET remote monitoring and reporting platform to track and analyse the performance of its chartered fleet of offshore wind crew transfer vessels (CTVs) in Europe. The system will log vessel motion, fuel consumption, and PAX movements, providing an accurate record of events, including transit, push on, transfer, and crane lifts, according […]