10000 results found for 'offshore'

10000 results found for 'offshore'
Order results by

A list of search results

  • UK: Mabey Bridge Secures First Offshore Renewables Contract

    7 March 2012

    Mabey Bridge – which opened its £38m wind turbine tower factory in May 2011 – has sealed its first offshore renewables contract. The deal – with Fugro Seacore – will see a 46m-long, 2.5m-diameter, 170-tonne monopile manufactured and delivered to E.ON. It will to be used as the foundation for a met mast for the […]

  • First Tripod Loaded onto OFFSHORE BHV I (Germany)

    22 February 2012
    Technology

    The first foundation structures for offshore wind energy facilities were loaded onto the special pontoon OFFSHORE BHV I, which is 70 meters long and 32 meters wide, in Bremerhaven’s Fischereihafen on February 14. Weighing up to 900 tons, the tripods will be transported by rail directly from the loading facility at the manufacturer’s plant to […]

  • Offshore Wind Could Help Europe, Says Rasmussen (Denmark)

    22 February 2012
    Authorities

    According to former Danish prime minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, the offshore wind energy sector could help Europe get back on its feet after the current financial crisis. “If the sector understands their role I’m sure they could take the lead in bringing Europe out of the crisis, as the first mover”, he added in a […]

  • UK: Vattenfall to Officially Launch Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm

    12 September 2012
    Wind Farm Update

    Vattenfall’s Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm, which is now fully constructed and operational, will be inaugurated next week. The ceremony of the official launching will be attended by Vattenfall’s president and CEO Øystein Løseth and MP for Furness John Woodcock as a guest of honour, writes the Westmorland Gazette. Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm is named as […]

  • Italy: Prysmian Strengthens Offshore Wind Business by Acquiring GME

    7 September 2012
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    The Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Global Marine Systems Energy Limited (GME) from Global Marine Systems Ltd (GMSL) for a purchase price of approximately €53 million. GME is a British company active in the installation of submarine power cables […]

  • Taiwan: MOEA Announces Incentive for Offshore Wind Power Development

    30 August 2012
    Authorities

    In order to speed up offshore wind farm development, and to promote green energy economics, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has publicly announced the implementation of “The Incentive Program of Offshore Wind Power Demonstration System” on July 03, 2012, and officially declared to the world that Taiwan wind farm development has moved from onshore to […]

  • Offshore Wind Could Meet Maryland’s Electricity Demand (USA)

    1 February 2012
    R&D

    Offshore wind farms could generate more than enough energy to meet Maryland’s annual electricity consumption, according to…     By Teresa Messmore (newarkpostonline) [mappress] Source: newarkpostonline, February 01, 2012 newarkpostonline

  • Logistics Will Present Great Hurdle for Offshore Wind Power (Germany)

    26 January 2012

    Offshore wind report shows: infrastructure and logistics know-how need to develop significantly to ensure the turnaround towards renewable energy production. The plan of the German government to increase renewable energy pro-duction includes the goal of a production capacity from offshore wind parks of 10 gigawatts until 2020 to replace the national nuclear power production. Currently […]

  • Singapore: Keppel to Deliver Offshore Wind Turbine Installer to Seafox

    19 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) is on track to deliver Seafox 5, one of the largest and most advanced multi-purpose offshore wind turbine installers of its kind to the Seafox Group, ahead of time and with an impressive safety record. The vessel, Seafox 5, is able to operate in harsh environments and up to 65 […]

  • SCHRAMM, Elbe Holding Cooperate in Offshore Wind Services, Germany

    17 August 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    SCHRAMM Group GmbH & Co. KG (Brunsbüttel) and Elbe Holding GmbH & Co. KG (Cuxhaven) have joined forces in order to provide services to offshore wind industry stakeholders from the Cuxhaven Port. The convenient access Port of Cuxhaven enables to many offshore wind farms in the North Sea is of great strategic importance for the […]

  • UK: Feedback Period for Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Ends

    9 August 2012

    After months of public consultation events, yesterday was the last day for giving written feedback to E.ON for the Rampion offshore wind farm project, which will go before planners in October. The company extended the consultation period to allow the public to see the environmental statement. The wind farm, which would be located 8 miles […]

  • UK: TSB Appoints Chairman of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

    8 August 2012

    The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has announced the appointment of Colin Hood as Chairman of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult centre. The new Catapult will focus on technologies applicable to offshore wind, tidal and wave power. Bringing together knowledge, expertise and state of the art facilities to help UK businesses innovate, finding new ways to […]

  • USA: IAWIND Grants USD 300,000 for Offshore Wind Research

    31 July 2012
    R&D

    The Iowa Alliance for Wind Innovation and Novel Development (IAWIND) has awarded a $300,000 research grant to Eugene S. Takle, professor of agricultural meteorology and director of the climate science program at Iowa State University.  The grant – to be matched by Anemometry Specialists, Alta and Cedar Crest, IA — will be used by Takle, the […]

  • UK: Scira Offshore Energy Presents Vehicle to Holiday Park

    30 July 2012

    Staff at the award winning Kelling Heath Holiday Park now have use of an all-electric utility vehicle to help carry guests’ luggage and meet on-site transport needs following the recent presentation of the “green machine” to the park by wind farm operator Scira Offshore Energy.  Scira General Manager Einar Strømsvåg handed the keys of the […]

  • RenewableUK Applauds Carefully-Phased Offshore Wind Financial Cuts

    26 July 2012

    RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine energy industries, has welcomed the Government’s announcement on levels of financial support for onshore and offshore wind, and wave & tidal energy, following the long-awaited conclusion of the Renewables Obligation Banding Review. The additional certainty this announcement provides could help the Onshore Wind sector grow […]

  • UK: Mitsubishi & Co Launch Efficient Offshore Wind Programme

    24 July 2012

    Monday 23rd July, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe, SSE, Technip Offshore Wind and Wood Group Renewables were joined by Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills for the official public programme announcement of the £33m Efficient Offshore Wind Programme (EOWP) – set up to overcome challenges in the offshore wind industry, create […]

  • UK: North Sea Offshore Wind Market Data Released

    20 July 2012

    Roughly 90% of global offshore wind capacity comes from Europe, with the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany at the forefront. Developments progressed slower in 2011 than in 2010 with only 788.1 MW of additional offshore wind capacity installed as opposed to 1139.9 MW in 2010, leading to a total capacity of 3820.1 MW. The […]

  • Council Chiefs Attend Forewind’s Offshore Wind Event (UK)

    13 December 2011

    COUNCIL chiefs from across North Yorkshire have attended an event to drive forward plans to build the world’s largest offshore…   (yorkshirepost) [mappress] Source: yorkshirepost, December 13, 2011; Image: forewind

  • BOEM Considers Floating Wind Turbines Offshore Maine (USA)

    9 December 2011

    The Maine coast could become home to a pilot project to create the country’s first deepwater, floating wind farm.   By Tux Turkel (pressherald) [mappress] Source: pressherald, December 09, 2011; Image: statoil

  • Offshore Wind Power Costs Rise with Deeper Waters (UK)

    8 December 2011

    UK offshore wind energy development costs are rising as sites move into deeper waters with bigger turbines, those in the industry say.   (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, December 08, 2011; Image: principlepowerinc

  • The Netherlands: Bluestream Offshore Enters EOD Market with New Appointment

    7 December 2011

    The appointment of Arthur Hollmann has enabled Bluestream Offshore to gain a vital foothold in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) market, complementing its existing Specialist Services capability. Certified by the Netherlands Directive Detection and Clearance of Conventional Explosives (BRL-OCE), Arthur Hollman’s considerable knowledge in the EOD field stems from his work as an EOD Diving […]

  • The Netherlands: Offshore Wind Funding Unaffected by Ongoing Debt Crisis

    1 December 2011

    A number of bankers, investors and developers taking part in a panel at the EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 conference in Amsterdam on Thursday agreed financing can still be arranged for expensive offshore wind farm projects despite the ongoing debt crisis.  Sean Klimczak, Managing Director in the Private Equity Group of Blackstone, said he is “relatively optimistic […]

  • The Netherlands: Seacat Services and Offshore Wind Services Join Forces

    28 November 2011

    Seacat Services and Offshore Wind Services announce the forming of a strategic alliance between the two companies. Seacat Services Ltd, an Isle of Wight based operator, currently has two x 19m and two x 24m DNV Classed multi-purpose windfarm support vessels under construction with South Boats Special Projects. These are all scheduled for launching within […]

  • AREVA Appoints New Head of Offshore Wind Activity in UK

    28 November 2011

    AREVA Wind announced the appointment of Julian Brown as Director to head the AREVA offshore wind activity in the UK. Julian Brown has over ten years experience in the wind industry. He led the development of the wind turbine blades business on the Isle of Wight as well as co-founding leading UK based wind consultancy […]

  • The Netherlands: Partrac to Present its Expertise at EWEA Offshore Event

    28 November 2011

    Glasgow based marine data acquisition company, Partrac, is going to exhibit at the EWEA Offshore 2011 Conference. Partrac is specialized in providing oceanographic, marine geoscience and environmental services for complex engineering and environmental projects. EWEA Offshore is the biggest event of its kind with 450 exhibitors and more than 7,500 participants expected. The event is held […]

  • The Netherlands: Prysmian to Showcase its Expertise at EWEA Offshore 2011

    25 November 2011

    Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will present its latest full range of products and services for the wind power industry at “EWEA Offshore 2011”, the world’s largest offshore wind energy event that will take place in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) from November 29 to December 1 (booth 9238). […]