Vattenfall’s Kentish Flats Extension has received a development consent order from the Energy Secretary. The consent means that Vattenfall can step up its engagement with the local and UK supply chains as it develops a forward programme for installation and operation. The up to 17 turbine extension
NIRAS Consulting Ltd. began business in Cambridge, in December 2010. Since then the office has expanded to 15 employees, utilising Tim Norman’s expertise within the offshore wind industry. On the 1st of July 2012 a second office was opened in London, and continued growth is expected. From this new o
In 2012, Maersk Training Newcastle was given an overwhelming thumbs-up to run its basic safety training course after an independent auditor from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) visited Maersk’s state-of-the-art training facilities in North Shields. Maersk Training Newcastle became the UK’s first – and one
General Cable announced the appointment of Dr. Günther Schöffner as Managing Director and Geschäftsführer of Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of General Cable, effective February 18, 2013. Dr. Schöffner will succeed Rudolf Stahl, who led the company since the acquisition of NSW. He
Land and Environment Court in Växjö, Sweden has issued a positive opinion regarding the Blekinge Offshore AB’s application for a permit to construct and operate the Blekinge offshore wind farm in Hanöbukten. Construction of larger wind farms requires good connectivity to the grid, and for this proje
This year, 11 companies and their partners will receive an awards at JEC Europe – Composites Show and Conferences (March 12-14, 2013) for their composites innovations. The jury has selected the best composite breakthroughs, based on their technical interest, market potential, partnerships, financial
Gardline, one of the leading vessel service providers for the offshore renewables sector, has been awarded a year framework agreement to charter vessels to Dong Energy in Germany. With more than 20 years experience in the wind power industry, Dong Energy is one of the leading offshore wind farm deve
Creator of the TAG Group of companies, David Eason, has stepped down as Chairman, to pursue other interests. David has agreed to remain in the role of Founder and will continue to support TAG as its founding shareholder. David first created the TAG group of companies in 2006 and was responsible for
A ship has collided with the offshore wind farm foundation in the German part of the North Sea, reports German news site Jeversches Wochenblatt. The offshore wind farm Bard 1, currently under construction, is located around 90 kilometres northwest of the isle Borkum. The wind farm will cover an area
As part of a February tour, The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore visited Technip Offshore Wind’s Aberdeen headquarters to hear about current and upcoming Technip Projects and how the Company has adapted its Oil & Gas heritage to the development of award-winning, cutting-edge technology
The West of Duddon Sands offshore wind project could get a EUR 850 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Each of the developers, Dong Energy and Iberdrola, would be entitled to up to 50% of the proposed EIB finance. The EIB published this on its website, noting that the loan is curre
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) CEO Alicia Barton received three construction bids for the development of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, which once constructed, will be the first facility in the nation designed to support the construction, assembly, and deployment of offshore
RenewableUK today welcomed comments by the Prime Minister David Cameron underlining the need to invest in low-carbon technologies such as wind energy. During his trip to India, which is a major investor in clean energy, the Prime Minister said: ”These new green technologies, whether it is waste recy
Even though offshore wind projects are now constructed faster and safer than ever before, the industry as a whole is still perceived as “high risk” by the majority of external investors. The main reason for this remains the high cost of energy production coupled with the limited financial stability
