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  • French Seek Bigger Offshore Wind Targets

    17 April 2019
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Six French coastal regions and the offshore wind industry have called on the French government to increase offshore wind ambitions in the Multiannual Energy Program (Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie (PPE)). As reported earlier, France plans to tender up to 6GW of offshore wind and floating wind capacity from 2019 to 2028. The country’s operating capacity is expected to […]

  • Has Cape Wind Lost the Battle of Nantucket Sound?

    10 October 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Cape Wind Associates has dismissed its appeal against a decision by the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board to deny the company a two-year extension on permits for two subsea cables that would connect a 468MW offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound to the mainland, according to local media. Cape Wind has reportedly instructed its attorneys not to proceed […]

  • Ecosse Triples Profit

    2 April 2015
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    Ecosse Subsea Systems Ltd (ESS) more than trebled profits to £3.4 million and increased revenue by 88% to £15.6 million according to its latest published accounts. The Aberdeenshire-based subsea engineering specialist attributed the phenomenal growth to a diversification from its traditional oil and gas market in to renewables and interconnectors. ESS has developed technologies which […]

  • Head of RenewableUK to Step Down

    16 September 2015

    The Chief Executive of RenewableUK, Maria McCaffery, will be stepping down next year from her role in the trade association. Julian Brown, Chairman of the Board, announced that Maria has tendered her resignation and will be staying in post until a successor is able to take over the leadership role. This is likely to be […]

  • Public to Have Their Say on Marine Spatial Plan

    12 June 2015

    A consultation is being launched on a plan that will be used to guide development activity in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters. Members of the public will soon have the opportunity to give feedback on the draft plan. The Marine Spatial Plan has been developed by a working group that includes Marine Scotland, Orkney […]

  • Boskalis Further Cuts Stake in Fugro

    13 December 2016
    Business & Finance

    After the last week’s announcement that Royal Boskalis Westminster reduced its holding in Fugro to 24.9%, the Dutch dredging, maritime and offshore company informed this morning that it further cut its stake in Fugro to 9.38%. Peter Berdowski, CEO Boskalis: “During the presentation of the half year results, we indicated that we would reconsider our position in […]

  • Fugro Renewable Services to Exhibit in Husum, Germany

    12 September 2012

    It has been a busy period for Fugro Renewable Services who are exhibiting at the Husum WindEnergy exhibition next week (18-22 September). The multidisciplinary team representing Fugro at the show are looking forward to informing new and existing clients about the innovative tools and equipment they have been developing and the varied projects that they […]

  • Germany: Pfaff-Silberblau Introduces OMEGA Manual Wire Rope Winch

    26 March 2013

    Specifically for anode adjustment in wind turbines, Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products GmbH of Kissing/Germany is presenting an application-specific version of the OMEGA manual wire rope winch from Pfaff-silberblau. Outstanding features of the new OMEGA Offshore wire rope winch are its encapsulated and, consequently, weather-resistant gearbox for long-lasting maritime deployment as well as its convenient operation […]

  • Wind Tower Market Towers Over €23Bn in 2015

    4 February 2016
    Business & Finance

    The global wind tower market was valued at more than $26 billion (approx. €23.3 billion) in 2015, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% during 2016-2022, according to a report issued by P&S Market Research. The factors driving the growth of the global market include the increased government support for wind power projects, increasing global […]

  • GlobalData: Global Wind Turbine O&M Expenditure to Reach $17 Bln by 2020

    18 March 2015
    Business & Finance

    Global expenditure for wind turbine Operations and Maintenance (O&M) will rise from $9.25 billion in 2014 to an estimated $17 billion by 2020, driven by increasing numbers of installations and aging turbines, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report states that on average, offshore O&M is two to four times more […]

  • Salmon Could Interact with Renewable Energy Generators

    1 August 2014
    Environment

    Marine Scotland Science has published findings of a study looking at the behaviour of homeward migrating salmon in the ICES Journal of Marine Science. The study is part of a research programme, funded by the Scottish Government, which aims to identify and minimise any disruptions to wildlife as the marine renewable energy industry develops.Using coastal […]

  • UK: Cefas to Provide Metocean Data for EAOW

    23 January 2013

    Cefas has signed a major contract with East Anglia Offshore Wind Ltd (EAOW) to provide metocean data that will support the development of the East Anglia Zone in the North Sea. EAOW is a joint venture owned 50:50 by ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall, and has been created for the development of the East Anglia Zone. […]

  • UK: MacArtney Inline Termination for Andritz Hydro Hammerfest

    11 September 2013

    MacArtney has announced that leading tidal power array developer and supplier, Andritz Hydro Hammerfest, has recently taken delivery of a MacArtney Medium Voltage Inline Termination.  Connecting tidal power to the grid with Andritz Hydro Hammerfest Due to the link with the lunar cycle, tidal currents can be predicted in advance and with stable energy flow […]

  • SeaTwirl Cleared to Install S2x Prototype Offshore Norway After Appeal Is Rejected

    26 January 2023
    Authorities, R&D, Technology

    The Norwegian authority, Norges Vassdrags- og Energidirektorat (NVE), has rejected an appeal to overturn SeaTwirl’s S2x concession in Norway. The decision can therefore no longer be appealed and SeaTwirl can now progress with the planning and installation of the S2x prototype. SeaTwirl was first awarded the concession together with Marin Energi Testsenter in late March […]

  • Energy Minister Pushes for Scotland to Become Offshore Wind Hub

    16 April 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    In an interview for Bloomberg, Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing announced intention of reducing corporate tax levied by the UK with an aim of bringing more investors in the oil and gas industry and laying foundations for fast-tracked development of offshore wind power. “The budget was difficult for us. Oil and gas producers want stability […]

  • RenewableUK Welcomes Figures from Digest of UK Energy Statistics

    25 July 2013

    Government figures released today in the annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics show that electricity production from renewable energy sources in 2012 was up by almost 20% on the previous year and accounted for over 11% of all electricity generated in the year. This increase has predominately been driven by increases in electricity generation from […]

  • Next Geosolutions Secures Survey Work on World’s Longest Subsea Interconnector

    22 March 2017
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Technology, Vessels

    Geoscience and engineering service provider Next Geosolutions has been awarded two survey contracts for the 1.4GW North Sea Link (NSL) project, the world’s longest subsea interconnector and the first electricity link between UK and Norway.

  • Avangrid Seeking Postponement of Commonwealth Wind’s PPA Review

    24 October 2022
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Avangrid, part of the Iberdrola Group, has filed a motion with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to suspend for a month the review of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for the 1,232 MW Commonwealth Wind offshore wind project. According to Avangrid’s statement, under the current PPAs, the Commonwealth Wind project is no longer […]

  • Q2 2010: steady progress as market conditions stabilize

    15 August 2010
    Business & Finance

    Breda, The Netherlands, 12 August 2010, DOCKWISE Ltd., today publishes unaudited results for the three month and half year period ended 30 June 2010. Financial highlights Q2 2010 • Revenues of USD 112 million (Q1 2010: USD 95 million); • EBITDA of USD 48 million (Q1 2010: USD 31 million); • Operating margin of 43% […]

  • Rotor Blade Market to Grow at CAGR of 14.5 Pct by 2018

    23 July 2014

    Companies worldwide are keen on developing innovative products in the Wind Energy industry to optimize the level of output. Vendors in the market are investing in R&D to reduce the weight of the rotor blades. For instance, Siemens has manufactured a blade from glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin and balsa wood using a patented integral blade […]

  • Romania Issues Offshore Wind Roadmap

    27 September 2024
    Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, R&D, Transition

    The European Commission and the World Bank Group have supported the Government of Romania in publishing a new roadmap to help realize the potential of offshore wind in Romania. The roadmap was produced as part of the project ‘Internal energy market and energy transition in Romania’ which received technical support from the European Commission’s Directorate […]

  • USA: Wood Group Announces Board Changes

    23 July 2012

    Wood Group announced a number of Board changes that will become effective 1 November 2012. * Chairman, Sir Ian Wood, will retire as Chairman and from the Board. Sir Ian has been Chairman since 1982 and was CEO from 1967 to 2006 * CEO, Allister Langlands, will become Chairman. Allister has been with Wood Group […]

  • Norway: Bonheur’s EBITDA Drops to USD 170 Million

    20 July 2012
    Business & Finance

    As a consequence of Bonheur ASA holding more than 50% of the shares of Ganger Rolf ASA, Ganger Rolf ASA is fully consolidated for accounting purposes as a subsidiary of Bonheur ASA. As Bonheur ASA and Ganger Rolf ASA have a joint ownership of their most important investments, the ownership structure entails full consolidation for […]

  • Ocean Winds Breaks Ground on Moray West O&M Base

    31 May 2023
    Ports & Logistics

    Ocean Winds, a joint venture between EDP Renewables and Engie, has started construction of an operations and maintenance (O&M) base in Scotland that will initially service the 882 MW Moray West offshore wind farm. The new 2,000 square metre base will feature cutting-edge technology, including a fully equipped workshop and warehouse, as well as office […]

  • Tilted Towers Floating Wind Platform Gets EPO Nod

    12 October 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    The European Patent Office (EPO) has confirmed its intention to grant Hexicon a European patent for the company’s floating wind power platform with tilted towers. EPO has also examined a third-party submission, similar to the objection filed against the patent already granted in Sweden, and did not find it relevant, in accordance with Hexicon’s previous […]

  • Hull Uni Assesses Green Port, Siemens Gamesa Impact

    5 December 2017
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment, Ports & Logistics

    The University of Hull presented its findings on the impact of Green Port Hull One at an event yesterday, 4 December, a year after Siemens Gamesa opened the blade manufacturing facility at Alexandra Dock.