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  • Doosan and KOEN to Jointly Tackle Korean Offshore Wind Projects

    27 November 2020
    Business & Finance

    Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea South-East Power Company (KOEN) for the promotion of offshore wind projects in South Korea. The two companies agreed to cooperate on offshore wind farm projects with a combined capacity of 2 GW being developed by KOEN in Gyeongin, Southwestern regions, and Jeju […]

  • Survey to Map Business Response to Sustainable Growth Opportunities

    13 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Environment

    The Global Opportunity survey aims to map private sector response to 15 opportunities for sustainable growth. The results of the survey will be published in the first Global Opportunity Report in January 2015. When presented with a range of opportunities for sustainable growth, how will mainstream business react? With a worldwide survey launching this week, […]

  • Nova Scotia Contemplates FORCE Expansion

    5 November 2014
    Authorities, R&D, Technology

    Nova Scotia Government is exploring adding another berth at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE). Energy Minister Andrew Younger made the announcement yesterday, Nov. 4, at the International Conference on Ocean Energy in Halifax. The province is in discussions with Ireland-based renewable energy development company DP Energy about installing a 4.5-megawatt tidal stream […]

  • Siem Offshore Q1 Profit Dips into Red

    20 May 2015
    Business & Finance

    The Norwegian offshore and subsea shipping specialist, Siem Offshore, has released first quarter results showing operating revenues at USD 126 million, an increase of 33,5 per cent year on year. However, the company reported a net loss of USD 25.6 million compared to net profit of USD 17.9 million the same period last year mostly […]

  • Dudgeon Reaches Another Milestone

    20 May 2015
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    The approval for Dudgeon in meeting the milestone requirements was confirmed by the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), the designated independent Counterparty to CFDs, last week. Dudgeon issued the milestone requirement notice on 7th May 2015, two days ahead of schedule. “This milestone fulfillment is very good news for the project, and it confirms that […]

  • Worldwide Wind Capacity Closing to 300 Gigawatt

    21 October 2013

    The worldwide wind capacity reached 296’255 MW by the end of June 2013, out of which 13’980 MW were added in the first six months of 2012. This increase is significantly less than in the first half of 2012 and 2011, when 16,5 GW respectively 18,4 GW were added. All wind turbines installed worldwide by […]

  • Friesland Kabel Introduces Cables with Polyurethane Outer Sheath

    17 March 2014
    Grid Connection

    An exclusive representative of the Finish cable manufacturer Helkama, Friesland Kabel, will showcase its flexible and resistant cable with polyurethane (PUR) outer sheath for the first time at the Hanover Fair (Hall 13/C99). Klaus Moorlampen, owner of Friesland Kabel: “Outer sheaths made of PUR are the Mercedes of sheath materials. Rubber, however, is heavier and […]

  • innogy Prepping Kaskasi and Triton Knoll OW Projects for April Auctions

    14 March 2017
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    German energy company innogy SE is preparing to participate in two offshore wind auctions, in Germany and in the UK, in 2017 with two projects which have a combined capacity of nearly 1.2GW.

  • Sonardyne to Present Underwater Positioning System in France

    5 October 2012
    Technology

    Sonardyne International Ltd. will be attending its first Sea Tech Week exhibition in Brest, France, taking place from 8th-12th October at the Congress Centre Le Quartz. Located on Stand 9, Sonardyne will be demonstrating Scout, a portable acoustic positioning system designed for tracking divers, ROV and towfish in waters up to 1,000 metres. The system’s […]

  • UK: Marine Current Turbines Moves to New Headquarters

    2 October 2012

    Marine Current Turbines have completed move to the Bristol & Bath Science Park, located at Emersons Green, north Bristol. Their engineering, project and business development teams are now located under one roof. The completion of the move last week coincided with the first anniversary of the Science Park, which acts as a hub for the […]

  • UK: Jee Completes Cable Installation at Gunfleet Sands 3

    29 April 2013
    Grid Connection

    Jee Ltd, a leading subsea engineering and training firm, has just completed a contract with Technip Offshore Wind Ltd for the provision of subsea power cable installation engineering on a new and innovative offshore wind farm project. Jee provided Technip with valuable information about the safest and most efficient way to install the cables, thereby […]

  • MPI Discovery Starts E.ON’s International Journey (UK)

    23 April 2013

    In June 2011, E.ON and MPI entered into a long-term partnership for a six-year charter of MPI Discovery. Nearly two years later, 28 March 2013 marked the first day of the charter period. Over this time, both sides have put a lot of work into the planning and preparation for safely using the vessel on […]

  • Offshore Energy: Baker Hughes, Cuadrilla and EBN on Unconventional Gas (The Netherlands)

    28 September 2011

      For the first time, the Offshore Energy conference program will offer a session on unconventional gas. On Wednesday afternoon, October 12th speakers from Baker Hughes, Cuadrilla Resources Nederland , EBN and the University of Groningen will discuss the world wide potential for unconventional gas, possible meanings for the Netherlands’ energy future, and technological developments. […]

  • BBB, MECAL & EP4 Complete Technical Due Diligence of the Dan Tysk Offshore-Wind Farm (Germany)

    12 November 2010

    On behalf of Stadtwerke München (Munich city utilities; SWM), the TDD team of BBB Umweltechnik, MECAL Wind Farm Services and EP4 Offshore have accomplished the technical evaluation of the offshore wind farm „DanTysk“. DanTysk has a planned capacity of up to 288 MW and will be one of the first large scale farms to be […]

  • OEG Offshore Completed Multimillion Wind Farm Contract (UK)

    25 October 2010
    Wind Farm Update

    Aberdeen-based OEG Offshore (OEG) has successfully completed a £2.2million deal for a major offshore wind farm project, the firm’s first venture into the renewables sector. The company – which specialises in the design, build and rental of cabins and cargo carrying units for the offshore oil and gas market – delivered 18 custom-built Local Equipment […]

  • Dogger Bank Wind Farm Starts Building O&M Base

    22 November 2021
    Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Dogger Bank Wind Farm has officially broken ground for its net-zero carbon Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base at the Port of Tyne, the UK. At 3.6 GW, the Dogger Bank wind farm will become the biggest in the world when operational in 2026, and be capable of providing around 5 per cent of the UK’s […]

  • ‘Njord Odin’ Gets Down to Work

    22 May 2015
    Vessels

    Within a few days of Njord Odin arriving in Rotterdam, the BMT-designed vessel was set to work at the Meerwind offshore wind farm in Germany. Njord Odin is the first of up to eight new vessels for Njord Offshore, built by Strategic Marine. The second vessel has completed trials and the next two vessels are nearing completion. […]

  • Siemens to Supply Wind Turbines for Offshore Wind Project in Lake Ontario (Canada)

    5 January 2012

    Windstream Wolfe Island Shoals Inc. has selected Siemens Canada Limited to supply up to 130 turbines for its offshore wind power project. Siemens will manufacture the turbine blades at its plant located in Tillsonburg, Ontario. The 300MW offshore wind project is planned to be located from five to sixteen kilometers off the southwest shore of […]

  • Consultation Launched on Scottish Offshore Wind Plan

    2 June 2025
    Authorities, Planning & Permitting

    The Scottish government has launched a consultation on its updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy, seeking input on how offshore wind projects are developed in the country. The draft updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy aims to balance the needs of nature, communities, and other users of the sea. It is […]

  • UK CfD Round 4 Offshore Wind Projects Power Forward

    3 August 2022
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    All 99 contracts offered through the fourth Allocation Round (AR4) of the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme have now been signed and returned to Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC). A total of 93 individual projects across Britain will now proceed to work with LCCC to meet the contractual milestones specified in the CfD, […]

  • Longyuan Power Convenes 2012 Strategic Principle-focused Conference in Beijing, China

    30 January 2012

    On Jan. 12 – 13, 2012, Longyuan Power convened 2012 strategic principle-focused conference in Beijing. Xie Changjun, President of Longyuan Power, Tao Jianhua, Chairman of Jiangyin Sulong, and Huang Qun, Secretary of Party Leadership Group of Longyuan Power, were present and delivered significant speeches. Company leaders Tian Shicun, Zhang Yuan, Li Hongmei, Fei Zhi, Jia […]

  • EUR 1,289 M Investment Financing for the Construction and Operation of a 325 MW Offshore Wind Farm (Belgium)

    26 November 2010
    Business & Finance

    C-Power is pleased to announce that it has closed the financing of the second and third phases of the offshore wind farm on the Thornton Bank (located about 30 km in the North Sea off the Belgian coast). A group of 7 commercial lenders: KBC, Rabobank, Société Générale, KfW Ipex-Bank, Commerzbank, Dexia and ASN Bank […]

  • Germany’s Offshore Era Enters its Second Year – Twelve Months of Operational Experience at Alpha Ventus (Germany)

    17 November 2010
    Operations & Maintenance

    One year ago the last of the twelve turbines of alpha ventus was assembled – completing Germany’s first offshore wind farm. Since the gradual commissioning of the turbines, the offshore test field has fed some 170 gigawatt hours of climate friendly power into the national power grid and has already achieved an balanced EROEI (Energy […]

  • Gamesa Demonstrates Its Progress at EWEA Trade Fair (Austria)

    4 February 2013

    Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, is exhibiting for the 10th consecutive year at the European Wind Energy Association’s (EWEA) trade fair, one of the industry’s premier events, in Vienna from 4-7 February. At this year’s fair, the company is showcasing the development and evolution of its portfolio of products, all designed to […]

  • Mingyang Enters Deal with Renexia, Italian Gov’t to Set Up Shop in Italy

    8 August 2024
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Floating Wind, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Wind Turbines

    Renexia, Mingyang Smart Energy and Minister Adolfo Urso from the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see the Chinese OEM producing wind turbines in Italy and supplying 18.8 MW wind turbines for Renexia’s Med Wind floating wind farm. The agreement includes a EUR 500 […]

  • Equinor Re-Bids Empire Wind 1 in New York; Rules Allow for Projects with Existing ORECs to Participate

    30 January 2024
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom, Planning & Permitting, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Equinor is bidding in the expedited offshore wind solicitation in New York with Empire Wind 1, the 810 MW project that already secured an Offshore Renewable Energy Credit (OREC) contract in 2019, as the rules of New York’s procurement provide for projects with existing ORECs to bid into the solicitation. The company first revealed its […]