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  • Germany: Edda Freya Enters Offshore Wind Business

    13 February 2013

    Edda Freya was Tuesday sold to Bard, and has already been delivered to her new owners in Emden, Germany. The proud vessel will now be moving on to new adventures in the windfarm business, where we are sure she will be a very useful asset for her new owners. Edda Freya has been a part […]

  • Eneco Applies to Install Offshore Meteorological Mast (UK)

    14 February 2012

    Eneco have submitted an application for a marine licence for a meteorological mast to be erected close to the Development Area for the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park. The meteorological mast will collect reliable and representative wind and other metrological data which will be used to inform the design of the wind farm and provide […]

  • GEO to Hold Course on Offshore Geotechnical Engineering (Denmark)

    30 January 2012

    GEO carries out a 2-day course on offshore geotechnical engineering applicable to offshore structures and foundations. The course program includes elaborations on the: site and geophysical survey; soil investigation and laboratory testing; design methods of different offshore foundations including conventional and numerical methods. The course is being held for different international clients and is useful […]

  • DOE to host Offshore Wind Public Meeting (USA)

    30 January 2012

      One year ago, DOE, in partnership with the Department of Interior (DOI), released the National Offshore Wind Strategy. The Strategy addresses two critical objectives: reduce the cost of energy through technology development to ensure competitiveness with other electrical generation sources; and reduce the deployment timelines and uncertainties limiting U.S. offshore wind project development. To […]

  • PGE Wins Three Offshore Wind Permits in Poland

    19 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    As it was announced earlier this month, the Polish government has awarded PGE SA three permits to build offshore wind farms, according to Bloomberg. These will be the first of their kind in Poland. The government has awarded five permits with a total capacity of 4,500 MW. Ministry of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy received […]

  • UK’s Grant Boosts OGN’s Move into Offshore Wind

    15 April 2012

    OGN, already a major player in the oil and gas offshore construction sector, has received a vote of confidence from the Department of Energy and Climate Change for its move into offshore wind technology. And the North East economy shares in the benefit with the creation of up to 1000 long term jobs. OGN subsidiary, […]

  • Denmark: Offshore Wind Farms and Fish Live in Harmony

    11 April 2012
    Environment

    The first Danish study into how one of the worlds largest wind farms affects marine life is now completed. It shows that the wind turbines and the fish live quite happily together. Indeed some species of fish have actually increased in number. As work is just beginning on Denmark’s newest and so far largest offshore […]

  • Massachusetts Delegation to Visit European Offshore Wind Industry

    8 March 2012

    A delegation from Massachusetts is planning a five-day trip to Europe next week to learn more about best practice in developing offshore wind and gather more information about its supporting industries, reports South Coast Today. Matt Morrissey, executive director for the city’s Economic Development Council, will accompany a group of delegates among which there are […]

  • USA: Virginia Approves Offshore Wind Turbine Prototype

    28 March 2012
    Authorities

    Governor McDonnell announced that the Virginia Marine Resources Commission has voted unanimously to approve proposed construction of a 479-foot-tall, five-megawatt wind turbine generator prototype in the lower Chesapeake Bay, three miles off the Eastern Shore town of Cape Charles. The construction of the prototype turbine is scheduled to be completed in late 2013, which would […]

  • Partrac to Attend RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Event

    7 May 2012

    Partrac will be exhibiting at the RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition on the 13th and 14th June in London ExCel. It will be exhibiting within the Scottish Pavillion. RenewableUK’s 11th annual offshore conference and exhibition will have a global focus. UK and emerging markets will showcase their strengths and opportunities. Partrac is a marine data acquisition […]

  • Germany: E.ON Selects Helgoland as Offshore Operations Base

    27 April 2012
    Wind Farm Update

    E.ON has decided to base its operations and maintenance centre for its 288MW Amrumbank West offshore wind farm on the German island of Helgoland. E.ON’s Head of International Offshore business, Sven Utermöhlen, and Jörg Singer, the Mayor of Helgoland, met at the region’s economics ministry in Kiel to sign an agreement to use several plots […]

  • China to Construct its Largest Offshore Wind Farm

    16 January 2012

    China is set to construct its largest offshore wind farm in Leting County, reports Xinhua. 100 wind turbines of 3MW each will be installed at USD 914 million wind farm in Bohai Sea near Puti Island. This project will harness 300MW of Leting County’s offshore wind resources. China has potential 750GW of offshore wind power, […]

  • France to Announce Offshore Wind Tender Results this Week

    4 April 2012
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    As reported by Reuters, it seems that the winner of the 10 billion-euro ($13.3 billion) tender, intended for offshore wind power development off the Brittany and Normandy coasts, will be French state-owned power company EDF. “The regulator has submitted a report which I’m told is quite positive for EDF”, Henri Proglio, EDF Chief Executive said, […]

  • OCD Talks About Danish Experience Offshore Wind

    27 June 2011

    Offshore Center Danmark were represented at the conference and on the program with a presentation about the Danish experience… (offshorecenter) [mappress] Source: offshorecenter, June 27, 2011

  • Health and Safety Risk in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    2 June 2011

      Leading turbine manufacturers GE and Siemens have come out in full support of a family approach to offshore health and safety today in London. With an estimated 40GW of offshore wind set to be installed by the end of the decade in Europe alone, the potential for employ Wind Energy Update’s research director, Carlos […]

  • Another Offshore Wind Project Faces Problems (USA)

    1 June 2011

    Cape Wind, off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts is in trouble trying to find buyers for its high cost electricity. But Cape Wind isn’t… (canadafreepress) [mappress] Source: canadafreepress, June 01, 2011;

  • Senator Carper Confident in Delaware’s Offshore Wind (USA)

    29 May 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Senator Carper says he’s confident a wind farm will be built off Delaware’s coast, despite recent federal budget cuts.   By Frank Gerace (wdel) [mappress] Source: wdel, May 30, 2011

  • Atkins Welcomes GIB’s Focus on Offshore Wind (UK)

    25 May 2011
    Business & Finance

      Engineering design consultants, Atkins, welcomed UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s comments that one of the Green Investment Bank’s first priorities would be to help the offshore wind sector. It said the investment, which will start in April 2012, should create renewed confidence in the sector and allow it to attract the skills necessary […]

  • French Offshore Wind Power Tender Under Spotlight

    1 September 2011
    Contracts & Tenders

    Analysts are divided on the significance of French electricity regulator CRE’s plan to announce the winners of its 6GW offshore wind tenders…   [mappress] Source: icis, September 01, 2011

  • Aberdeen to Become Offshore Wind Technology Hub (UK)

    11 August 2011

    Aberdeen could become an offshore wind technology hub if plans put forward by industry firms are approved.   By Emily Thomas (energysavingtrust) [mappress] Source: energysavingtrust, August 11, 2011

  • Hamilton Councillors Support Offshore Wind Development (Canada)

    24 November 2011
    Ports & Logistics

    Hamilton councillors hope they are not blowing hot air.   By Kevin Werner (sachem) [mappress] Source: sachem, November 24, 2011

  • CLS Offshore Appoints New Managin Director (UK)

    24 November 2011

    Scott McMillan has been appointed managing director of CLS Offshore, the energy sector  (tms-media) [mappress] Source: tms-media, November 24, 2011

  • Campaigners Fight to Push Wind Turbines Offshore (UK)

    9 November 2011

    CAMPAIGNERS fighting proposals for a giant windfarm are inviting people to attend a public meeting after the decision… (bedfordtoday) [mappress] Source: bedfordtoday, November 09, 2011; Image: yeldenvillagehall

  • Offshore Wind Growth Limited by Supply Chain (UK)

    3 November 2011

      Wind is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world. From an emerging fuel source 20 years ago, wind energy has grown to become a commercial electricity generating technology in over 87 countries. Developments in technology have paved the way for more effective and reliable equipment and machinery, which has led to […]

  • Anders Soe-Jensen Talks Offshore Wind (Denmark)

    2 November 2011
    Business & Finance

      Anders Soe-Jensen is the founding president of the offshore division of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world’s biggest turbine maker. He spoke… By Alex Morales (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 02, 2011

  • Gamesa Opens Offshore Wind Technology Centre in Scotland

    29 September 2011
    R&D

      A new £12.5 million (14 million euros) centre to develop next-generation offshore wind technology in Scotland was officially opened today by First Minister Alex Salmond and Jorge Calvet, Chairman and CEO of leading international turbine manufacturer Gamesa. The Spanish-based company has located its Offshore Wind Technology Centre at Strathclyde Business Park, in Bellshill, some […]