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  • UK: Gravitas Offshore Secures Innovation Funding from DECC and TSB

    16 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Gravitas Offshore Limited is the latest UK company to secure innovation funding from a DECC and Technology Strategy Board (TSB) innovation scheme to support the development of next generation offshore wind technology.  Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said: “The Coalition is committed to driving green growth and spurring on low carbon innovation. This […]

  • TÜV Rheinland and HPC Win Bard Offshore 1 Inspection Contract

    4 August 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Independent inspection services provider TÜV Rheinland and offshore installation project certification specialist Hanseatic Power Cert (HPC) have been awarded a contract for the role of the appointed inspectors at Ocean Breeze Energy’s 400MW Bard Offshore 1 wind farm. TÜV Rheinland and HPC will carry out periodic inspections to make sure that the wind farm’s infrastructure is in accordance with the standards set […]

  • DEME, Oostende Port, and PMV Launch Offshore Wind to Hydrogen Project

    27 January 2020
    Environment, Ports & Logistics, R&D, Technology

    The goal of the project, HYPORT® Oostende, is to build the green hydrogen facility in the Plassendale 1 port area and have it up and running in 2025.

  • Information Event on Anholt Offshore Wind Farm Attracts Interest (Denmark)

    21 November 2011

    The interest was overwhelming, and the questions many, when DONG Energy held an information event at the culture centre ‘Pavillonen’ in Grenaa on Friday 18 November 2011. The occassion was that the construction of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, commences in January 2012. The event was a combined exhibition and presentation, […]

  • UK: Energi Coast to Host 2nd Offshore Renewables Networking Dinner

    26 July 2012

    Energi Coast will host its second Offshore Renewables networking dinner in October. Taking place on 25 October at Newcastle United’s Sports Direct Arena, the event will bring together North East England’s growing offshore renewables supply chain as well as representatives from the sector’s UK and international markets. Last year, more than 200 guests from the […]

  • UK: Energy Industry Urges Companies to Use Opportunities of Offshore Renewables

    7 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    South West companies attending the Offshore Energy Supply Chain Event, hosted by RWE and Regen SW at Sandy Park, Exeter, have been urged to target the offshore wind and marine energy sectors to develop new business opportunities and secure a share of this multi-billion pound industry. Over 160 potential offshore-wind supply chain companies, including a […]

  • USA: 10% of Virginia’s energy could come from offshore wind

    3 May 2010
    Business & Finance, R&D

    An offshore wind farm could provide 10 percent of Virginia’s electricity demands without interfering with Defense Department operations,…   [mappress] Source: dailypress, May 03, 2010;

  • UK: Hampshire Offshore Wind Boosts Marine Sector Companies Business

    29 May 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    The UK Government’s investment in offshore wind industry gives a chance for marine sector companies to take advantage of the opportunities that the industry provides.  Millions of pounds being invested in new offshore wind farms that need servicing and maintenance give the Hampshire-based marine sector companies the opportunity to boost their business, the Andover Advertiser […]

  • BP to Open Offshore Wind Office in Germany, Starts Recruitment Drive

    31 October 2022
    Jobs & Recruitment

    Global energy major bp plans to open an office in Hamburg, Germany dedicated to the development of offshore wind projects and is in the process of seeking employees for the new office. Offshore wind turbines are essential for a successful energy transition, and in Germany, the topic of wind power is being promoted particularly in […]

  • Rømø Harbour hopes for good future in offshore wind industry (Denmark)

    26 August 2010
    Operations & Maintenance

    Rømø Harbour is building quays and wharf space to take advantage of its good position in relation to the ever increasing number of offshore…   (denmark) [mappress] Source: denmark, August 26, 2010;

  • Canada: Wolfe Island offshore wind turbines cost 1.5 billion

    28 April 2010
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment

    The ex-Kingstonians planning to erect 60 to 90 wind turbines west of Wolfe Island in the waters of Lake Ontario have pegged the price of the   [mappress] Source: thewhig, April 28, 2010;

  • Monitoring wind to find best spots for offshore wind turbines (USA)

    7 October 2010

    In the still and humid morning air Wednesday, researchers on a platform at the mouth of Winyah Bay hoisted the meteorological equivalent of… (postandcourier) [mappress] Source: postandcourier,October 07, 2010;

  • D-Day Veterans Fight Against Offshore Wind Turbines (France)

    6 June 2011

      VETERANS of the D-Day landings are campaigning to stop a huge offshore wind farm being built near the famous beaches. Dozens of 450ft turbines would be sited fewer than 10 miles from the place where the landings took place exactly 67 years ago tomorrow. David Churchcroft from north London, a former infantryman who stormed […]

  • Great Lakes Could Host First Offshore Wind Turbines in USA

    22 June 2011

    States along the Atlantic Coast are racing to be first in the country to put wind turbines offshore. But a group in Ohio says the first … Read more at WKSU [mappress] Source: WKSU, June 22, 2011;

  • Blue Offshore and Caley commence design of innovative basket carousel (Netherlands)

    30 June 2010
    Technology

    Blue Offshore and Caley Ocean Systems have announced the commencement of the design of an innovative cable installation system for delivery by Spring 2011. The system features an unique flexible modular basket carousel, which enables the carousel to have variable carrying capacities to suit the project requirements. The flexibility and modularity of the system will […]

  • The Netherlands: Workships Contractors and Doeksen Family Expand into Offshore Wind Industry

    16 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    Dutch offshore and ferry operating companies Workships Contractors and the Doeksen family announce their continued expansion into the service sector of the offshore wind industry by signing a Heads of Agreement for an Anglo-Dutch co-operation with Offshore Wind Power Marine Services Ltd, one of the longest serving companies in the wind farm transfer vessel market. […]

  • Offshore Energy: Baker Hughes, Cuadrilla and EBN on Unconventional Gas (The Netherlands)

    28 September 2011

      For the first time, the Offshore Energy conference program will offer a session on unconventional gas. On Wednesday afternoon, October 12th speakers from Baker Hughes, Cuadrilla Resources Nederland , EBN and the University of Groningen will discuss the world wide potential for unconventional gas, possible meanings for the Netherlands’ energy future, and technological developments. […]

  • UK: ORE Catapult/EIC Collaboration, Boost for Offshore Renewables Industry

    31 October 2013

    A new collaboration agreement announced today (Thursday Oct 31) will champion small and medium-sized (SME) companies’ ambitions to bring innovation to the energy industry. The agreement will see the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult working closely with the private sector backed Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) to bring new technology to commercial reality in the offshore […]

  • Narec’s Offshore Wind Demonstration Site Granted Construction Permission (UK)

    8 November 2013
    Authorities, R&D

    The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has granted permission to The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) to construct the grid-connected 99.9MW demonstration project, comprising 15 turbines in three arrays in depths of 35m, 45m and 55m off the coast of Blyth in Northumberland including cables back to shore.  Northumberland County Council has also granted permission for […]

  • Bremen Shares Offshore Wind Know-How with New Bedford, USA

    11 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    A delegation from Bremen visited New Bedford last week and met with the city’s officials to discuss Bremen’s experience and possible cooperation in the offshore wind logistics branch. The delegation was membered by Jens Eckhoff, president of the Foundation for Offshore Wind Energy; Frank Dreeke, CEO of BLG Logistics; Jonathan Mitchell, Mayor of New Bedford; […]

  • The Netherlands: MarineCo Orders Two Offshore Wind HSSVs from Damen

    23 January 2012

    Scottish offshore service provider MarineCo UK has placed an order at Damen Shipyards for two more High Speed Support Vessels (HSSVs). Since taking delivery of Damen’s first-ever HSSV 2610 Twin Axe in June and the second one in the last week of December, the MarineCo Shamal and MarineCo Mariah have shown striking performance when working […]

  • Twelve Norwegian companies take part at Offshore Wind China 2010

    14 June 2010
    Authorities

    Norwegian Deputy Minister Robin Kåss headed the Norwegian delegation to the Offshore Wind China 2010 conference in Shanghai. Twelve… [mappress] Source: norway, June 12, 2010;

  • The Netherlands: Offshore Wenduine Converts into Multi-Purpose Catamaran Work Boat

    21 May 2013

    Offshore Wenduine (0W3) has been converted into a multi-purpose Catamaran Work Boat and been finalized end of April by shipyard Den Breejen under the supervision of Workships Contractors B.V. Her first job was to assist in the testing of the Amplemann L-type access system. Also, the manoeuvrability of the ship in the area of the […]

  • UK: Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Appoints Non-Executive Board

    23 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, the Glasgow-based UK innovation centre established to accelerate the growth and commercialisation of offshore wind, wave and tidal technologies, has strengthened its Board with the appointment of four distinguished Non-Executive Directors under the Chairmanship of Colin Hood, former Chief Operating Officer of SSE.   Helen Liddell (Rt Hon Baroness Liddell […]

  • DNV Joins 1.5 GW Chujin Offshore Wind Project in Korea

    26 October 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Elenergy Co Ltd, a Korean renewable energy development company, has appointed DNV as owner’s engineer for the 1.5 GW fixed-bottom Chujin offshore wind project. When completed in 2027, the Chujin plant will be the largest commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the country, DNV said. As the owner’s engineer, DNV will drive the pre- Front End […]

  • NjordIC to Provide UXO Services for He Dreiht Offshore Wind Farm

    3 November 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    The Dutch UXO consultancy NjordIC has been contracted by EnBW to provide UXO services for the He Dreiht offshore wind project in Germany. Under the contract, which will start in the first quarter of 2022 and run until the third quarter of the year, NjordIC will provide a UXO desk study consisting of historical research […]