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  • Keppel Offshore & Marine Appoints New Managing Director (Singapore)

    9 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      The Board and Management of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) announces that Mr Chow Yew Yuen (周耀源) has been appointed Managing Director of Keppel O&M with effect from 1 June 2011, reporting directly to Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M. Mr Chow will be based in Singapore. He will assist […]

  • MTL Group Awarded Major Offshore Renewables Contract (UK)

    19 May 2011

      MTL Group, one of Europe’s leading project manufacturing companies has been awarded a multimillion pound contract to supply 97 Boat Landing Systems to a leading European foundations manufacturer for a German offshore wind farm in the North Sea. Specialising in batch fabrications with the ability to manufacture structures up to 400 tonnes in weight, […]

  • Consultation on Controversial Wind Farm Offshore Aberdeen Bay (UK)

    2 September 2011

    Residents in Aberdeen will have the chance to learn more about a proposed £150million offshore windfarm today.   By Danny Law (stv) [mappress] Source: stv, September 02, 2011;

  • Siemens Erects 6MW Offshore Wind Turbine Prototype (Denmark)

    2 September 2011

    The Danish transport company, Brande Maskintransport, recently transported the prototype of the new Siemens SWT-6.0-120 nacelle using heavy goods vehicles from the French manufacturer NICOLAS Industrie. During the 138 km journey from Brande to the final destination of Høvsøre, the 58-m long convoy had to overcome numerous obstacles. Siemens Energy has erected the first prototype […]

  • Lowering Costs of Offshore Wind Turbine Supply Chain (Belgium)

    10 August 2011
    Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance

    Offshore wind power as an industry is set to undergo intense growth over the next 10-20 years. The EWEA (European Wind Energy Association)… (cleantechies) [mappress] Source: cleantechies, August 10, 2011

  • European Offshore Electricity Grid to Save Billions of Euros (Belgium)

    5 October 2011
    Grid Connection

      New results on offshore electricity grid infrastructure in Europe: the EU “OffshoreGrid” project analysis reveals tremendous cost saving potential. Report published in Brussels today. Offshore grids, connecting North and Baltic Sea wind farms to electricity consumers, will be substantially cheaper to build than expected. Building “hub connections” at sea instead of using cables to […]

  • Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm Nears Completion (UK)

    27 September 2011

    Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, being constructed between 10 and 13 miles north of Sheringham, is due to be completed… By Adam Lazzari (edp24) [mappress] Source: edp24, September 27, 2011

  • Chinese Offshore Wind Delegation Explores East Anglia (UK)

    15 September 2011

    A high level delegation from the Chinese offshore wind industry sailed into Harwich for a masterclass on what has become known globally…   (businessweekly) [mappress] Source: businessweekly, September 15, 2011

  • Government Rejects Accusations of Stalling Offshore Wind Development (UK)

    14 September 2011
    Authorities

    The government has rejected accusations that its policies are stalling offshore wind development and that the UK could lose its lead in…   By Will Nichols (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, September 14, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Energy Success Story on Samso Island (Denmark)

    12 September 2011

    The success story of the small island of Samso began in 1997, when the Danish government initiated a renewable- energy contest.   By Martin Zhuwakinyu (engineeringnews) [mappress] Source: engineeringnews, September 12, 2011

  • TAG in Talks with EDF Regarding Teesside Offshore Windfarm (UK)

    31 October 2011

      SPECULATION was mounting last night that a Tees Valley wind turbine foundation plant, with the potential to create 400 jobs, is set to secur… By Owen McAteer (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, October 31, 2011

  • The Netherlands: Turbine Transfers Joins EWEA Offshore 2011 Event

    28 October 2011

    Turbine Transfers will be exhibiting at this years EWEA Offshore 2011 event in Amsterdam from the 29th to the 31st of November. They are at stand #11120. EWEA Offshore 2011 aims to educate the offshore energy sector on the latest industry best practices, create new business opportunities with global contacts in a flourishing market and […]

  • BPU Hashing out Rules for Offshore Wind Subsidies (USA)

    20 October 2011
    Authorities

    As federal officials work to clear a permitting path for offshore wind farms, experts at the Board of Public Utilities are hashing out rules… By Eliot Caroom (nj) [mappress] Source: nj, October 20, 2011

  • NC Could be First to Bring Offshore Wind Power to US

    7 October 2011

      Advocates of off-shore wind say North Carolina’s steady off shore winds are an ideal transformative source of energy. The green topic gathered a standing crowd during the Cape Fear Sierra Club and Oceana’s community forum on Wednesday night at UNCW. Panelists included representatives from Apex Wind Energy and the North Carolina Off-Shore Coalition. All […]

  • Forewind Presents Career Opportunities in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    6 May 2011

      The wealth of career opportunities offered by the growing offshore wind energy industry will be the focus of a presentation given by Forewind together with The Crown Estate at a meeting of careers counsellors and training service providers in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire region, next week. Organised by the local Connexions […]

  • The Netherlands: Stijn Folkers Appointed as Commercial Director of Blue Offshore

    27 April 2011

      Blue Offshore announced today the appointment of Stijn Folkers to the role of Commercial Director. Folkers will be responsible for the management of Blue Offshore’s Commercial Departments. Folkers has a strong background in the offshore industry. He served most recently as Manager of Contracts at Seaway Heavy Lifting, where he was responsible for negotiating […]

  • Vestas Builds World’s Largest Offshore Wind Turbine (Denmark)

    24 April 2011
    R&D, Technology

      Wind power manufacturer Vestas has announced it will complete the largest offshore wind turbine in the world. Glenn Meyers (cleantechnica) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, April 24, 2011;

  • Vestas Confirms Rumors About Offshore Wind Negotiations in Belgium

    8 April 2011
    Business & Finance

    Today there are rumours in the market regarding Vestas being in final negotiations for an offshore project in Belgium. Vestas can confirm that negotiations between Eldepasco and Vestas are ongoing, but Vestas has not yet received a firm and unconditional order for the project. If the negotiations between the customer and Vestas will result in […]

  • MPI Offshore Limited Announces Delivery of MPI Adventure (China)

    28 March 2011

    MPI Offshore Limited (MPI) is pleased to announce the delivery  in Qidong, People’s Republic of China, of the MPI Adventure, the first of two state-of-the art wind turbine installation vessels to be built at the Cosco Qidong Shipyard. The second vessel, MPI Discovery, is scheduled for delivery later this year. The MPI Adventure is a […]

  • Offshore Wind Power Development 2011 to be Held in Shanghai (China)

    21 March 2011

    China is giving top priority to develop offshore wind power projects to meet its ambitious energy target. Its offshore wind power potential is estimated at more than 750 GW, compared to 253 GW of exploitable land-based wind power potential, according to China Meteorological Administration. In the meantime, the government is putting out large-scale offshore wind […]

  • North America’s First Offshore Wind Assessment Buoy (USA)

    15 March 2011

    Fishermen’s Energy, LLC has recently confirmed their reputation as a leading innovator in the field of offshore wind farm development by purchasing the first of AXYS Technologies’ WindSentinel™ wind resource assessment buoys to be deployed in North America. The million dollar WindSentinel™  represents a substantial cost saving over ocean-based meteorological masts, which cost $5 – […]

  • 2nd Offshore Wind Summit Will be Held in April in Washington (USA)

    9 March 2011

    IQPC presents the 2nd Offshore Wind Summit which is to be held April 27 – 29, 2011, Washington, DC.   Offshore wind energy can help the nation reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, diversify its energy supply, provide cost‐competitive electricity to key coastal regions, and stimulate national economic revitalization by investing in infrastructure and creating skilled […]

  • Maryland Governor Wants to Impose Offshore Wind Legislation (USA)

    7 March 2011
    Authorities

    The first few months of 2011 have given rise to a resurgence in federalism. States across the country are implementing their own legislation… (redstate) [mappress]   Source: redstate, March 07, 2011  

  • Gov. Chafee Supports RI Offshore Wind Power (USA)

    7 March 2011
    Authorities

    Rising world energy prices, spurred by demand from India and China, will make wind energy off Rhode Island’s shores a viable economic option… By Andy Smith (projo) [mappress]   Source: projo, March 07, 2011  

  • Great Yarmouth’s Population to Grow for Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    4 January 2012

    Great Yarmouth could see increase in its population of up to 120,000. This increase would be the prospect of East Anglia Array offshore wind farm construction. Barry Stone, from Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said that increasing the number of houses would be the best way to attract businesses to the town and the area, reports […]

  • Maritime Industry Also Relies on Offshore Wind Energy (Germany)

    23 December 2011

    Shipyards, suppliers, shipping companies and ports do not have a really good year behind them. The expansion of offshore wind energy will bring a turnaround. But this can take time. According to the official announcement, by the year 2025 wind energy at sea is to cover about 15 percent of German electricity demand today. Goals […]