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  • Oriel Offshore Wind Farm Step Closer to Realisation (Ireland)

    13 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

    After years of campaigning, the developers behind a €1 billion windfarm off the coast of Dundalk believe the time is now right… (argus) [mappress] Source: argus, July 13, 2011;  

  • 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, […]

  • Offshore Wind Power Boom to Create Wind Jobs (USA)

    12 December 2010
    Jobs & Recruitment

    State and local officials say Delaware is perfectly positioned to become the center of wind-turbine technology. They say the fledgling… By Leah Hoenen (capegazette) [mappress] Source: capegazette, December 13, 2010

  • Spain Expands Planed Capacity of First Offshore Wind Project

    9 November 2010

    Spain’s first scheduled offshore project has expanded its planned capacity by 25MW to 70MW and brought on board a number of heavyweight… By Michael McGovern (windpowermonthly) [mappress] Source: windpowermonthly, November 09, 2010;

  • GL Presents New Rules for Offshore Service Vessel (Germany)

    4 November 2010

    Learning from operations and casualties is of great importance for state of the art rules and regulations, according to Rasmus Stute, GL’s… (motorship) [mappress] Source: motorship, November 04, 2010;

  • Substation for Ormonde offshore wind farm to be shipped out (UK)

    8 October 2010
    Wind Farm Update

    A 1,000-TONNE part for a windfarm is slowly being transferred onto a floating barge. The huge substation for developer Vattenfall’s Ormonde… (nwemail) [mappress] Source: nwemail,October 08, 2010;

  • GWEC predicts 400GW of offshore wind capacity by 2014 (Belgium)

    28 September 2010
    Authorities

    Chiefs on the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have predicted that wind power will surpass 400GW of capacity by 2014.Additionally, the… By Helen Young (recycle) [mappress] Source: recycle, September 28, 2010;

  • Vattenfall launches world’s largest offshore wind farm (UK)

    14 September 2010
    Wind Farm Update

    Vattenfall has completed the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm, off the south east coast of England, currently the largest offshore wind farm in the world. The official launch will take place Thursday 23 September.

  • Arnish plays crucial role in offshore wind market (UK)

    13 September 2010
    Environment

    THE future role of Arnish in the burgeoning offshore renewable energy market is being underlined as the views of the public are being sought…   (stornowaygazette) [mappress] Source: stornowaygazette, September 13, 2010;

  • DECC and Ofgem Announced First Offshore Transmission Operator (UK)

    3 March 2011

    Transmission Capital Partners* (TCP) has secured the first licence from energy regulator Ofgem to operate a high voltage link with an offshore wind farm in GB. A newly created company, to be known as TC Robin Rigg OFTO Ltd, will now hold the Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) Licence. It will operate the £65 million link […]

  • Wpd Gets Approval for First Finish Offshore Wind Farm

    22 February 2011
    Authorities

    In what is regarded as milestone decision Finish authorities granted the water permit to Suurhiekka offshore wind farm, the first full scale offshore project of the country. The project of 80 turbines has been developed by wpd since 2007 and aims for start of construction in 2014 – depending on the government’s decision on a […]

  • New Design Practices Offshore Wind Turbine Structures (UK)

    7 February 2011

    A joint industry project (JIP) led by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has looked at offshore monopile wind turbine structures to improve the… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, February 07, 2011

  • Kilmartin Drops Predecessors Petition on Offshore Wind Farm (USA)

    6 February 2011
    Authorities

    Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin has dropped the petition filed by his predecessor that asked the state Supreme Court to overturn a key … By Alex Kuffner (projo) [mappress] Source: projo, February 07, 2011

  • 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  

  • China beats USA in offshore wind development outside Europe

    8 September 2010
    R&D

    As proposed American offshore wind-farm projects creep forward slowed by state legislative debates, due diligence and environmental impact… By Manuela Zoninsein (nytimes) [mappress] Source: nytimes, September 08, 2010;

  • France launches tender for € 10 billion of offshore wind investment

    5 September 2010
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    France, which has the third largest wind resource in Europe after Germany and the UK, has launched a tender for E10 billion of offshore wind… (istockanalyst) [mappress] Source: istockanalyst, September 05, 2010;