The Heavylift vessel Svanen has arrived in Grenaa for the final mobilisation prior installation start at the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. Blue Water Shipping who will be the local agent for the operators and vessels involved in the projects has been looking forward to the arrival of Svanen. “Although
Eneco has released its full Statement of Community Consultation (SOCC) into the proposed offshore Wind Park; Navitus Bay, located to the west of the Isle of Wight, and its associated infrastructure. Formal consultation on the offshore aspects of the project is set to take place in first quarter of 2
Two new build ‘Seabreeze’ windmill installation vessels shall be equipped with OCTOPUS-Onboard. The vessels shall be operated by NSB (Germany) in order to install windmills in the Nordsee Ost windfarm project for RWE Innogy. RWE Innogy pools the renewable energy expertise and power plants of the RWE
As offshore wind energy projects evolve and as developers, manufacturers and energy utilities continue to invest, a short-term reduction in costs is unrealistic if the sector is to realise its true potential. This is according to Intertek METOC, specialist marine consultancy that provides impartial
The battle for the high seas continues in the United Kingdom. by Lauren Craig (earthtechling) [mappress] Source: earthtechling, November 21, 2011
TAG Energy Solutions, the North East England-based project management and construction company, will be exhibiting at EWEA Offshore 2011 for the first time following the completion of its £20million tubular foundation manufacturing facility for the offshore renewables sector (Stand 9328). CEO Alex D
Seajacks will once again be part of the world’s largest Offshore Wind event, Exhibiting with over 460 other companies from across the Offshore Wind industry, there is expected to be over 7,500 participants over the 3 day conference. This internationally offshore wind energy event is set to be the bi
In a withering assault on the wind turbine industry, the Duke said the farms were “a disgrace”. By Jonathan Wynne-Jones (telegraph) [mappress] Source: telegraph, November 21, 2011
RENEWABLES firm Pelamis Wave Power is searching for a “strategic partner” that will allow it to become a large-scale manufacturer of marine energy devices. The Leith-based company, known for its “sea snake” technology, announced in September that it had hired Ernst & Young to conduct a review of the
Vattenfall has appointed Peter Wesslau as the new Country Manager for Vattenfall’s UK operations. Peter Wesslau is on the management team of Business Division Renewables and will be based in London. Vattenfall will now further boost its investments in wind power. Vattenfall will further increase its
Department of Energy and Climate Change Released following speech of Charles Hendry: Thank you for inviting me to your conference today. I’m delighted to have been given this opportunity to say a few words to this gathering of leading figures in Ireland’s energy sector. The energy challenge I’d like
The Scottish government has approved an offshore test site for an innovative 6MW wind turbine, marking a major step forward for industry… By Jessica Shankleman (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, November 21, 2011; Image: 2-benergy
The City of Hamilton has placed its support behind the Lake Ontario Offshore Network (LOON), a consortium of Lake Ontario based organizations formed last week to encourage and facilitate the development of offshore wind power in Ontario. At its meeting on Wednesday, the City of Hamilton passed a Cou
Mobimar Ltd. delivers its first trimaran crew transfer vessel to Meriaura Ltd. in March next year. The unique trimaran vessel Mobimar 18 Wind challenges current practices by making the offshore wind farms accessible for 96 more days per year, which greatly improves the profitability. When the signif
