TenneT has published its interim report for the period from January to August 2015, in which the company highlighted that approximately 4,300 MW of offshore transmission capacity has been available 96.4% on average. This exceeds the statutory requirement for an average minimum availability of 92.3%.
3i Infrastructure plc and AMP Capital have completed the joint acquisition of 100% of Danish company ESVAGT A/S from Maersk Group, following clearance from the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation. The transaction was announced in July this year, where by 3i Infrastructure invested £11
The UK’s trade organisation for the renewable energy industries, RenewableUK, has shortlisted NWA Workboat Safety Forum for their “RenewableUK Breakthrough Award”, which is due to be presented to the winner at the RenewableUK Gala Dinner at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall on 7th October. Philip Woodco
Dong Energy is intending to pursue an initial public offering within 18 months, subject to market conditions. The Danish company announced last week it will initiate the preparations “to allow the IPO to take place as soon as possible.” Dong Energy will continue to strengthen its position with a div
Jan De Nul Takes Over Hochtief’s WTIV On Tuesday 15 September, Jan De Nul Group signed the taking-over of the offshore jack-up crane vessel Vidar, formerly operating for the German company Hochtief. Dong Seeks Turbine Suppliers for 5 Projects DONG Energy Wind Power A/S has issued a call for tenders
Guidance from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to help the offshore renewables industry ensure the right development goes in the right place goes out to public consultation today. High energy tidal environments are attractive to marine mammals, fish and diving birds, and are used as locations for tid
The geotechnical work is being undertaken on behalf of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and constitutes the final investigation at the Borssele wind farm sites before the final tender bidding rounds begin. This contract follows the previous geotechnical, g
Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Sea Installer jacking in Esbjerg . The vessel has arrived in Esbjerg for its 2,5-year inspection. The photo shows Sea Installer not jacked up completely, with gap of 20 metres. Built in 2012, the vessel is designed to transport and install up to eight 3.6MW turbines
Two of East Yorkshire’s offshore energy training providers are working in partnership to deliver the basic requirements for those wishing to work in the renewables industry. This training includes working at heights, marine safety, first aid, fire safety and manual handling. Humberside Offshore Trai
ABB has ordered the an advanced cable-laying vessel to boost the capacity of its submarine cable operations while achieving greater efficiency and precision, the company reported today. The new ship will be custom-built to ABB specifications and measure approximately 140 by 30 meters, will be constr
The Government’s Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has been assisting Siemens in its active search for UK suppliers, particularly for its Hull factory on Alexandra Dock. Paul Savvides, Head of Procurement UK and Ireland, Siemens Wind Power, received support from Fred Mead of the UK Government’s M
Offshore wind installation vessel Pacific Osprey has installed 100th foundation at 600MW Gemini project. The 161m Jack up vessel, owned by Swire Blue Ocean, commenced the operation together with Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel, Aeolus, in July. At the end of the August, using Rambiz heavy li
Cape Sharp Tidal will hold four open house meetings over the next few weeks, in preparation for its upcoming turbine deployment. Cape Sharp Tidal, a joint venture between Emera and OpenHydro, plans to install two 2 MW tidal turbines at the FORCE test site and connect them to Nova Scotia’s grid. Thos
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed an environmental review, allowing it to move forward with its process for considering a renewable energy lease sale offshore North Carolina. BOEM’s revised environmental assessment (EA), which was conducted according to National Environmenta
