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  • Construction on Dutch Offshore Wind Farm Enters Final Stretch

    18 September 2020
    Wind Farm Update

    Around three-quarters of wind turbines have been installed at the 731.5 MW Borssele III and IV wind farm off the Netherlands, MHI Vestas said. The first of the wind farm’s 77 MHI Vestas 9.5 MW turbines was installed at the site some 55 kilometres off Vlissingen at the end of May. Van Oord’s installation vessel […]

  • Offshore Wind Is Coming, Scottish Ports Should Prepare – Report

    2 September 2020
    Ports & Logistics

    Scotland should prioritise a significant expansion of its marshalling/assembly port capacity to tap into the potential created by the development of offshore wind in the years to come, according to a report launched by Crown Estate Scotland. The report, titled Ports for offshore wind: A review of the net-zero opportunity for ports in Scotland comes […]

  • Offshore Wind Turbine Tower Factory Under Construction in Taiwan

    2 September 2020
    Business & Finance

    Welcon and Century Huaxin Wind Energy (CHWE) have entered into an agreement to cooperate on a turbine tower fabrication facility for offshore wind in Taiwan. Welcon said it will provide its experience and technological know-how to CHWE who will design, build and operate the facility that will serve the Taiwanese and Asian offshore wind market. […]

  • Brave Tern Gets Another Offshore Wind Job in Taiwan

    26 August 2020
    Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Fred. Olsen Windcarrier is planning to use its jack-up vessel Brave Tern for the transport and installation of turbines at the Guanyin offshore wind project in Taiwan. As reported earlier, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier secured a conditional contract with Liwei Wind Power, owned by wpd, for the transport and installation of 36 MHI Vestas V164-9,722MW turbines […]

  • US and Norway to Discuss Offshore Wind Under New MOU

    19 August 2020
    Authorities

    The U.S. Department of Interior and Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in offshore oil and gas, offshore wind energy and seabed minerals activities. Under the MOU, the two countries’ authorities agreed on the exchange of scientific and technical information, and cooperation regarding research and […]

  • BVG Associates Wins North Carolina Offshore Wind Gig

    13 August 2020
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    UK-headquartered consultancy company BVG Associates has been awarded a contract by the North Carolina Department of Commerce to assist the agency with an offshore wind industry supply chain and infrastructure assessment. BVG Associates will help the Department research and develop an inventory of businesses, organizations, and physical infrastructure best positioned to promote offshore wind development […]

  • 50Hertz, Elia to Award Framework Agreements for Offshore Grid Projects

    12 August 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection

    German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz and Belgian TSO Elia have issued a call for tenders, under which they will award framework agreements for external resource services for offshore projects and regional centres in the two countries. The TSOs are looking to enter framework agreements for offshore and onshore substations, offshore and onshore cable supply […]

  • MOU Signed for 3.5 GW Offshore Wind Project in Vietnam

    23 July 2020
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Vietnamese companies Asiapetro and Novasia Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Binh Thuan People’s Committee for the development of a 3.5 GW offshore wind project off the coast of the Binh Thuan province in Vietnam. The project, called La Gan, is estimated to be worth up to […]

  • New York Issues 2,500 MW Offshore Wind Solicitation

    22 July 2020
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Ports & Logistics

    The State of New York has announced its second offshore wind solicitation, seeking up to 2,500 MW of projects. The solicitation includes a multi-port strategy and requirement for offshore wind generators to partner with any of the eleven prequalified New York ports to stage, construct, manufacture key components, or coordinate operations and maintenance activities. Funding […]

  • Subsea 7 Nets Another Offshore Wind Contract in Taiwan

    16 July 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    Subsea 7 has secured a contract for the installation of the submarine cable system at an undisclosed offshore wind project in Taiwan. Project engineering will commence immediately at Seaway 7’s offices in Leer, Germany, and in Taipei, Taiwan, while the offshore activities are expected to commence in 2023. The contract is subject to a final investment […]

  • Teknotherm HVAC Systems for New Østensjø Offshore Wind Vessels

    14 July 2020
    Vessels

    Teknotherm Marine has won a contract to supply the heating, ventilation & air-conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems for Østensjø’s four new offshore wind supply vessels. The onboard systems have been designed to optimize the energy efficiency of the vessels, minimizing their carbon footprint, according to the Heinen & Hopman subsidiary. “Teknotherm Marine is excited to […]

  • Vattenfall Picks EDS HV for Danish Offshore Wind Work

    10 July 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    EDS HV has secured two contracts with Vattenfall to provide high voltage network commissioning and safety management at the Kriegers Flak, Vesterhav Syd and Vesterhav Nord offshore wind projects in Denmark. In addition to the commissioning scope, EDS HV will be offering full high-voltage safety management. The company is also providing full management of all […]

  • SMC to Assist Siemens Gamesa at Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm

    6 July 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC) has secured a contract to provide marine supervision services to Siemens Gamesa for the Yunlin offshore wind project in Taiwan. SMC said it will be working with ATLAS, its proprietary marine management software solution, to ensure the delivery of services throughout the project. The company previously collaborated with Siemens Gamesa at the […]

  • UK: Offshore Wind Big in CCC’s Progress Report to Parliament

    26 June 2020
    Authorities, Environment

    The UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has recommended the UK government to deliver plans to decarbonise the power system to reach an emissions intensity of 50 gCO₂/kWh by 2030, including at least 40 GW of offshore wind, with a clear timetable of regular auctions. In its Reducing UK emissions: 2020 Progress Report to Parliament […]

  • European Energy Gets OK for Danish Offshore Wind Pair

    26 May 2020
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    European Energy has received the approval of the environmental impact assessments (EIA) for its Omø South and Jammerland Bay offshore wind projects in Denmark. With the approvals, European Energy said it is now ready to start the development phase of the two projects. ”We are very satisfied to receive the authorities’ approvals of both projects […]

  • Tekmar Reveals Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Roles

    26 May 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection

    Tekmar Group has revealed the involvement of its operating companies in the 12 MW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project in the U.S. Tekmar Energy supplied Seaway 7 with TekLink cable protection systems and TekDuct cable crossing protection for the construction phase of the project. AgileTek Engineering performed product design verification analysis on behalf of […]

  • Siemens Gamesa Cranks It Up to 15 MW with Offshore Behemoth

    19 May 2020
    R&D, Technology

    Siemens Gamesa has launched a new SG 14-222 DD offshore Direct Drive wind turbine. The new turbine model has a 14 MW capacity, reaching up to 15 MW using the company’s Power Boost function, a 222-metre diameter rotor, 108-metre long blades, and a 39,000 m2 swept area. The turbine prototype is expected to be ready […]

  • LOC to Support 350 MW Chinese Offshore Wind Farm

    12 May 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    LOC has won a contract with China Pacific Insurance Co (CPIC) to provide marine warranty services (MWS) to support transport and installation operations for the Jieyang II offshore wind project in China. Under the agreement, LOC China will provide document review and verification of all critical marine operations and procedures, including on-site attendance to approve […]

  • First Turbine Up at Zhuhai Jinwan Offshore Wind Farm

    8 May 2020
    Wind Farm Update

    The first Ming Yang turbine has been installed at the Zhuhai Jinwan offshore wind project in China. The first of the project’s 55 MySE5.5MW turbines was installed on 6 May at the site located in the southern part of Sanzao Island, Zhuhai City. The 300 MW offshore wind farm is being developed by Guangdong Yudean […]

  • Australia’s First Offshore Wind Project Expands Survey Team

    7 May 2020
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Star of the South Wind Farm has partnered with Curtin University and Deakin University to assist with offshore site investigations for Australia’s first offshore wind project. Curtin University’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology is helping understand marine mammals in the project area, while Deakin University is supporting the seabird, seabed biodiversity and fish surveys. Both […]

  • Seabed Surveys to Start at Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Site

    30 April 2020
    Wind Farm Update

    Fugro’s vessels Brasilis and Enterprise are set to mobilise for geophysical surveys at New Jersey’s Atlantic Shores offshore wind site on 1 May. The vessels will carry out surveys within the Atlantic Shores lease area and along potential export cable routes, according to the developer’s Notice to Mariners. Fugro secured a contract for geophysical surveys […]

  • China’s First 8 MW Wind Turbine Stands Offshore

    28 April 2020
    Technology, Wind Farm Update

    China’s first 8 MW wind turbine has been installed at the Xinghua Bay Project Phase II off Fujian, the wind turbine maker Goldwind said. The GW175-8.0 unit was installed at the site on Tuesday, 28 April. According to Goldwind, it is the latest generation of large-capacity offshore wind turbines with full independent intellectual property, which […]

  • TenneT Seeking CAR Insurance for Dutch Offshore Wind Farms

    24 April 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    TenneT TSO has issued a tender seeking Construction All Risk (CAR) insurance for the Hollandse Kust Noord and West Alpha offshore wind farms. The tender is divided into two lots, for a leading insurer and next insurer. The duration of the contract is four years. The deadline for submitting applications for the tender is 4 June. […]

  • MHI Vestas Launches UK Offshore Wind Apprentice Programme

    21 April 2020
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment, Training & Education

    MHI Vestas has launched a new offshore wind technician apprentice programme in northeast Scotland. The apprentices will initially be based at Fraserburgh College Campus (NESCol) carrying out both classroom and workshop activities. This will be followed by practical work experience at offshore wind farms, primarily in the UK, that feature MHI Vestas turbines. Depending on […]

  • Fred. Olsen Windcarrier to Work on Thor Offshore Wind Project

    16 April 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has secured a contract by Danish engineering consultancy Geo to supply a vessel for preliminary geotechnical investigations for the Thor offshore wind project. Fred. Olsen Windcarrier will use its jack-up vessel Jill to support Geo with the offshore borehole campaign. The purpose of the assignment is to acquire geotechnical and geological information […]

  • Canadians Refinance Stake in Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

    13 February 2020
    Business & Finance

    Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has completed a EUR 510.6 million green bond refinancing of its minority interest in the Hohe See and Albatros offshore wind farms in Germany. In total, over EUR 510 million of senior secured notes were issued on Tuesday, 11 February and placed with eighteen institutional lenders in Europe […]