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  • Auxilium Offshore Hires New Staff

    25 June 2014

    Earlier this year, a number of experienced new staff members with practical knowledge and expertise, specifically in the offshore energy sector’s subsea operations joined Auxilium Offshore. With the extensive expertise of the daily staff, the company’s aim is to bring the best team together with the precise professional knowledge required for each specific project. A […]

  • Product piracy in the European wind business (Denmark)

    20 September 2010
    Business & Finance

    Svendborg Brakes wins Unfair Competition and Copyright Infringement Law Suit concerning the protection of original Svendborg brakes The Bielefeld District Court in Germany ruled in favour of Svendborg Brakes A/S in a copyright infringement and unfair competition law suit filed against a competitor concerning the protection of the original Svendborg brakes. Alleging that the competitor […]

  • Offshore Marine Academy Launches Subsea Cables Course

    27 April 2015

    Offshore Marine Academy (OMA) has unveiled a brand new course for 2015 tailored to address the knowledge and skills gap in subsea power cable operations. OMA’s ‘Understanding Subsea Power Cables’ course, which launched earlier this month, will ensure personnel are trained in the use of subsea power cables as well as understand the problems and […]

  • Germany: WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 Attracts Industry Experts

    17 August 2012

    Hamburg has developed into Europe’s wind energy capital. It has attracted leading manufacturers and component suppliers, and other companies involved in the wind industry to settle in this international port and trading city. These companies are playing a major part in implementing Germany’s energy transformation. The international energy markets are watching Germany’s progress very carefully […]

  • Vattenfall, Fred. Olsen Seawind Inaugurate Muir Mhòr Strategic Hub in Scotland

    29 March 2024
    Business development, Operations & Maintenance

    The ScotWind-joint venture partners behind the Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm project, Vattenfall and Fred. Olsen Seawind, have opened a new strategic hub dedicated to managing the floating offshore wind project. The new office, situated on Glasgow’s Bath Street, will serve as the base for all of Muir Mhòr’s development, consenting, early engineering, and management. […]

  • SGS to Exhibit its Wind Energy Services at the Eolica Expo Mediterranean 2010 in Rome (Italy)

    17 August 2010

    SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is one of the exhibitors at the Eolica Expo Mediterranean 2010 in Rome, Italy. SGS will present its wide range of services for the wind energy sector at stand no. 8 B32. Ecolica Expo Mediterranenan is the leading international event for the wind energy sector […]

  • 10 years of life as a Lidar, much of it offshore

    30 November 2019

    2010, ZephIR HQ, Worcestershire, U.K.:  the ZephIR 300 Lidar – a remote sensing wind measurement tool capable of collecting wind data remotely from its installed location by use of a infra-red laser – was born, following an 18 month product development program that focused on improving the ‘usability’ of remote sensing devices. The resultant product […]

  • Austria: Record Number of Participants Registered to Attend EWEA 2013

    14 December 2012

    Despite the uncertain global economy, attendance figures for EWEA 2013 are looking positive. The December statistics for registered conference delegates are 25% higher compared with registration figures at the same stage before EWEA 2012. EWEA 2012 took place in Copenhagen and was a huge success, attracting over 10,000 participants from more than 80 countries. Now, […]

  • Vattenfall Reports Lower Q2 Wind Figures, Announces Resignation of CEO

    21 July 2020
    Business & Finance

    Vattenfall’s results for the second quarter of the year show a decrease in net sales and underlying operating profit of its wind business, compered to the same period in 2019. The company posted the Q2 results on 21 July, stating that the decrease is due to lower wind speeds, lower electricity prices and lower availability, […]

  • Mersey Ferry Ride for Leading Figures in Wind Power Industry (UK)

    29 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      LEADING figures from the wind power industry took to a Mersey Ferry yesterday to examine plans for a £450m offshore turbine development…   (liverpooldailypost) [mappress] Source: liverpooldailypost, June 29, 2011;

  • Gemini Deal Helps Boost Q2 Clean Energy Investments

    15 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Global clean energy investment surged to $63.6bn in the second quarter of 2014, up 33% compared to the first quarter and 9% compared to Q2 2013, according to the latest authoritative figures from research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Q2 2014 was the strongest quarter for investment since Q2 2012 which reached $69.6bn, and was […]

  • New Poll Shows Support for National Assembly for Wales and Further Powers Continues to Grow

    13 August 2013
    Authorities

    According to an opinion survey undertaken by Beaufort Research on behalf of the Commission on Devolution in Wales, a majority of the Welsh public believe the National Assembly for Wales (NafW) has provided a strong voice for Wales and would like to see further powers devolved over a period of time. Beaufort Research interviewed a […]

  • Siemens Releases Environmental Product Declarations

    26 November 2014
    Technology

    Siemens Wind Power and Renewables has published four new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) brochures, each representing one of the company’s four product platforms, covering both geared and direct drive wind turbines for offshore and onshore projects. The figures are based on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) of four defined wind power projects: two offshore wind plants […]

  • Ørsted Signs Armed Forces Covenant

    4 March 2019
    Jobs & Recruitment

    Leading offshore wind developer Ørsted has signed the Armed Forces Covenant which highlights the offshore wind as a “forces-friendly” industry. As a forces-friendly company, Ørsted will seek to support the employment of veterans by working alongside the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers. The company will […]

  • Japan Opens Exclusive Economic Zone for Offshore Wind

    4 June 2025
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting

    A new bill passed by Japan’s House of Representatives on 3 June will enable offshore wind projects to be built in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), beyond the 22-kilometre (12-nautical-mile) line of Japan’s territorial waters. The bill, which was approved by the House of Councillors on 11 April, amends the existing Act on Promotion […]

  • Offshore Wind Shapes Northland Power Q2 2019 Figures

    9 August 2019
    Business & Finance

    Northland Power reported a 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2019, to CAD 194 million, partly impacted by the Gemini offshore wind farm. The company stated the rise is partly caused by a CAD 6 million increase at Gemini, due to an adjustment of CAD 7.3 million recorded in the second quarter […]

  • European Parliament Committees Vote for 2030 Renewables Target

    10 January 2014
    Authorities

    Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, and environment committees voted 66 to 50 in favour of the three […]

  • Accelerated Deployment Needed to Meet France’s 18 GW Offshore Wind Target by 2035, Study Says

    7 April 2025
    Industry, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy

    France will fail to meet its offshore wind installation target unless it streamlines permitting and creates a more favourable investment climate, according to new research from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Despite carrying out numerous tenders since 2011, France has just 1.5 GW of operational offshore wind. The study finds that […]

  • NKT Wins Service Contract for East West Interconnector

    14 January 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection

    NKT has secured a cable service contract with Irish power grid operator EirGrid for the East West Interconnector between Ireland and Great Britain. Under the five-year service agreement, NKT will carry out repair works for the 200kV HVDC power cable with a capacity of 500MW. The deal includes inspection and spare part maintenance, fault locating, […]

  • Mainstream Urges Scottish Ministers to Back Neart na Gaoithe

    27 July 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Mainstream Renewable Power has urged Scottish ministers to appeal the recent judicial review of Scottish Court of Session which has ruled in favour of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and has put a stop to four offshore wind projects off the Fife coast, including Mainstream’s 450MW Neart na Gaoithe.  In October 2014, Mainstream was granted consent […]

  • Danish Shipowners Eyeing Future Offshore Wind Opportunities

    13 July 2016

    Following the publication of OECD’s “The Ocean Economy in 2030” report, which shows that the offshore wind market will see strong growth by 2030, Danish Shipowners’ Association has called for extending sailor tax for wind turbine vessels, so that Denmark can maintain its leading position in the field. The prediction from OECD economists that the number […]

  • ‘Windcareer’ Job Fair to Be Held in Germany

    23 July 2015
    Jobs & Recruitment

    Under the motto See your Future, the Windcareer job fair will be held on 18 September 2015 in Husum, Germany. Industry leaders like Enercon, Nordex, UKA, Ferchau and Deutsche Windtechnik AG will be there to meet students, pupils, jobseekers, professionals, apprentices and other prospective employees. Windcareer’s aim is to showcase the different types of work […]

  • Germany: Director of HUSUM Wind Energy Available for Interview

    4 April 2012

     Peter Becker, managing director of the HUSUM Wind Energy, the leading international trade fair in the wind energy industry, will be available for interview at the event. Small town Husum is facing the competition of a new wind energy trade fair in nearby Hamburg, which will take place the first time in 2014 on exactly […]

  • RenewableUK: UK Fossil Fuels Still Get Billions in Subsidies, while Renewables Slashed

    6 August 2015

    RenewableUK, the wind, wave and tidal energy trade association, says figures from the International Monetary Fund show that fossil fuels are still getting billions of pounds in subsidies every year from the UK Government while it is cutting financial support for renewable energy. The IMF figures include the costs of air pollution and the impact […]

  • Grimsby Hosts Renewable Energy Skills Fair

    26 February 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Grimsby Institute yesterday played host to the iMPact Renewable Energy Skills Fair which saw major renewable energy employers and education and training specialists provide tips, advice and information to anyone interested in working in the renewable energy and supply chain industries. Melanie Onn, the MP for Great Grimsby, hosted the event which comprised of two sessions running from 4.30pm to […]

  • GWO: US Needs to Train 25,000 Offshore Wind Workers to Build 9.1 GW by 2025  

    26 August 2021
    Training & Education

    According to the Global Wind Organisation’s (GWO) forecast for the US East Coast, over 25,000 people will require entry-level standard training to work on offshore wind turbines over the next five years.   With 9.1 GW of offshore wind planned to be installed by 2025, the training is necessary for jobs in the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance […]