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  • BizMDOSW Wraps Up Meeting with European Offshore Wind Experts

    19 November 2014
    Business & Finance

    Representatives of over 250 of the world’s most experienced offshore wind companies attended the Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind’s (BizMDOSW) International Offshore Partnering Forum in Baltimore from November 12-14, 2014. This 3-day gathering of European and American business executives, government officials, technical experts and academics consisted of over 18 separate workshops and 88 speakers. […]

  • James Fisher Showcases Its Business & Offshore Support Vessel

    6 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    James Fisher Marine Services Ltd (JFMS), and Fendercare Marine, both subsidiaries of James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) – the UK’s leading marine services provider, yesterday held an open day to demonstrate the capability of their shoreside support base and the offshore support vessel, the Dart Fisher.  The Dart Fisher, which was berthed in the […]

  • Wind Minds Involved in First Taiwanese Offshore Wind Farm

    29 October 2014
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    MECAL, founding member of Wind Minds, has announced the signature of a Framework Agreement with Swancor Ltd. regarding the provision of its services for Formosa 1 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan.  Formosa 1 OWF is expected to be Taiwan’s first offshore wind farm with installed capacity of approximately 130 MW. MECAL has provided consultancy services to […]

  • New Jersey BPU Seeks Offshore Wind Consultancy Services

    22 October 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    On October 15, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on behalf of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), calling for consultancy companies to apply for the provision of offshore wind economic analysis and assistance with evaluation of proposals.  The document states: “The intent of this RFP is to award a contract to […]

  • The Netherlands: Offshore Wind Creates 2150 Full-Time Jobs

    17 October 2014
    Jobs & Recruitment, Training & Education

    In a study released yesterday, Ecofys  assessed the economic impact of Dutch offshore wind energy. Commissioned by the Dutch Top consortium Knowledge and Innovation Offshore Wind Energy (TKI-WoZ), the study finds that offshore wind energy has so far created 2150 full-time jobs and generated a turnover of 900 million euro in 2014. The ambition of […]

  • Tees Valley Gets Financial Boost for Offshore Wind Sector

    23 November 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    A £190 million funding package that will provide a major boost to the Tees Valley economy by creating up to 1,000 jobs, building up to 1,500 homes and strengthening transport links for local businesses was officially signed by UK Local Growth Minister Penny Mordaunt on November 20. The Tees Valley Growth Deal is part of […]

  • EMS Maritime Offshore Goes Online with Sea Space Observation

    6 October 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    On 22 September, EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH opened the new Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) in Berne, Germany. The VTMS was launched by Thomas van der Laan (Head of Marine and Offshore Coordination), Ina Winkler (Team Leader of the control center) and Caspar Spreter (Managing Director of Windea Offshore GmbH & Co. KG). The new office is affiliated […]

  • Offshore Wind Power: Critically Needed Clean Energy for Wildlife

    2 October 2014
    Environment, R&D

    Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), has written a blog post on American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) website, in which he discusses offshore wind power in terms of its effect on wildlife.  Our treasured wildlife and wild places are sending powerful signals that now is the moment to act on […]

  • Dalby Preferred for Whitby Offshore Renewables O&M Base

    25 September 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Whitby Harbour Board and Scarborough Borough Council have given their backing to making local company, Dalby Offshore Services Ltd, the preferred tenderer to develop proposals for a new offshore business to be located at Endeavour Wharf, Whitby. Following an open market tender process held during the summer for a lease of a proportion of the […]

  • DNV GL Works on Reducing Offshore Wind Costs by 25%

    25 September 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts today share the findings of its latest report “Offshore wind: a manifesto for cost reduction” at WindEnergy Hamburg 2014. Industry action on reducing offshore wind costs is widely regarded as essential to secure the future of this strategically important energy source in Northern Europe as […]

  • German Offshore Wind Trade Mission Eyes Humber Potential

    16 September 2014

    Senior figures from the German offshore wind and renewables sector are to visit the Humber this week on a trade mission to foster closer ties between the two countries. Organised by Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) and supported by the region’s local authorities, the Chamber of Commerce and the Humber LEP, the three-day visit will […]

  • With 20% Cost Overrun, Offshore Wind Performs Well in Germany

    25 May 2015

    With an average cost overrun of 20 per cent, offshore wind parks perform well in comparison to other large-infrastructure projects. The average large-infrastructure project in Germany is 73 per cent more expensive than planned. This was one of the key findings of a study by the Hertie School of Governance, under the leadership of Genia […]

  • Teco Electric, CSMC Form Offshore Wind Joint Venture

    15 May 2015
    Business & Finance

    On May 13, Taiwanese company Teco Electric and Machinery and China Steel Machinery (CSMC) have signed an agreement to set up a joint venture dedicated to offshore wind energy.  The primary task of the joint venture is to use TECO’s wind power generating technology and CSMC’s steel construction expertise to develop its own brand of domestic offshore wind […]

  • Scottish Marine Plan to Make Offshore Renewables’ Life Easier

    27 March 2015
    Authorities

    Scotland’s first ever National Marine Plan was published today by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead. The plan sets out a single statutory planning framework for all marine activity in Scottish waters. This will include policies for the sustainable management of a wide range of marine industries, including those which are long established such as fishing and […]

  • BCC Research: Offshore Wind to Take Off in Near Future

    17 March 2015
    R&D

    According to a new report from BCC Research, the global wind energy market was worth $130 billion in 2013 and $165.5 billion in 2014. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% between 2015 and 2020 resulting in $176.2 billion in 2015 and $250 billion in 2020. Globally, total […]

  • Gamesa, AREVA Set Up Offshore Wind Joint Venture

    10 March 2015
    Business & Finance

    Gamesa and AREVA have signed the definitive agreements and have closed the transaction for the creation of Adwen, a joint venture dedicated to offshore wind, having 700 employees, 50-50 owned by its two parent companies and registered in Zamudio, Spain. The joint-venture is responsible for the design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and services of offshore wind […]

  • Fishermen’s Energy Taking Its Offshore Wind Case to Court

    25 April 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has rejected Fishermen’s Energy’s appeal on the BPU’s decision to deny the construction of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Atlantic City. The company said that it will take the case to the court. “We are disappointed in this decision, but not surprised,” stated Paul […]

  • DELTA to Buy Electricity from Gemini Offshore Wind Farm

    3 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Gemini announced today that it has signed an off-take balance and services agreement with DELTA, an energy company based in the province of Zeeland, which as a result, will soon be the biggest supplier of Dutch wind energy. DELTA will purchase green electricity from Gemini, the biggest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. This agreement […]

  • EC Fines Offshore Cabling Cartel with EUR 302 Mln

    2 April 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    The European Commission has found that 11 producers of underground and submarine high voltage power cables operated a cartel, and has imposed fines totalling €301,639,000. Such cables are typically used to connect generation capacity to the electricity grid or to interconnect power grids in different countries. Large infrastructure and renewable energy projects such as offshore […]

  • DNV GL’s Hamburg Offshore Wind Conference Kicks Off

    2 April 2014
    R&D

    DNV GL is returning with its annual offshore wind event, the Hamburg Offshore Wind Conference, on 2nd and 3rd April 2014. Now in its twelfth year, the event brings industry leaders together in Hamburg to examine the technical, governmental and financial progress of the German offshore wind market. Following the recent review of the German […]

  • RenewableUK Welcomes Offshore Wind Move from GIB and Marubeni

    31 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    Maf Smith of RenewableUK backed the offshore wind investment announcements made today by the Green Investment Bank. The announcements stated the Green Investment Bank was investing jointly with the Marubeni Corporation to purchase a 50% share in Dong Energy’s Westermost Rough wind farm, which is being built off the coast of East Yorkshire, and also […]

  • TAG to Present Foundations Expertise at Global Offshore Wind Event

    6 June 2014

    TAG Energy Solutions will be highlighting its position as the UK’s premier full service offshore wind serial foundation manufacturer at Global Offshore Wind. The RenewableUK-organised exhibition and conference, which takes place on 11 and 12 June in Glasgow, attracts industry specialists and suppliers from around the world. Located on stand 213, TAG Energy Solutions will […]

  • Estonia on Its Way to Get First Offshore Wind Farm

    29 May 2014
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed yesterday between the Parish Government of Hiiumaa Island and Nelja Energia AS, with an aim to develop Estonian first offshore wind farm. The parish governor Georg Linkov signed the agreement with Martin Kruus, CEO of Nelja Energia’s and a board member of Hiiumaa Offshore Windfarm Ltd. In line […]

  • FoundOcean Offers Operators Offshore Trials of Its MGP Units

    27 May 2014

    Following over 26,000 installations worldwide, it was announced this week that FoundOcean is trialling its latest range of Marine Growth Prevention (MGP) units on an unnamed offshore wind farm jacket structure in the UK. “To demonstrate the effectiveness of controlling marine growth with this established technology, we have installed two units on a jacket structure […]

  • SgurrEnergy to Host Seminar on Vital Role of Offshore Wind Measurements

    19 May 2014
    R&D

    SgurrEnergy will be joined by expert guest speakers from the worlds of industry and academia for an in-depth seminar looking at how and why measurement holds the key to the future of the offshore wind sector.   The seminar, titled The vital role of measurements in securing long term viability for the offshore wind sector, will […]

  • WaveWalker 1 Prepares for Van Oord Offshore Wind Job

    24 July 2014

    WaveWalker 1 is currently preparing to depart Portland, UK and will soon be heading to Holland to commence the mobilisation for her next exciting project. The innovative walking jack up barge has been chartered as part of the construction of the Gemini wind park which will be built 60 kilometres from the coast of the […]