Business & Finance
Ørsted Exits Canadian Offshore Wind Partnership, Puts Focus on US
Ørsted and Naikun Wind Energy Group have decided not to pursue further a joint development agreement for the Haida Energy Field Offshore Wind Project in British Columbia, Canada, and to end partnership discussions.
EnBW Appoints North America Managing Director
German offshore wind developer EnBW has hired Bill White to serve as Managing Director of EnBW’s North American operation.
EnBW Moves Closer to US East Coast Offshore Wind
German energy company EnBW Energie-Baden-Württemberg AG is opening an office in New Jersey at the end of the year to serve as the base for EnBW’s participation in offshore wind opportunities in New Jersey and New York.
Sparrows Gives Wings to Alpha Offshore. Asia Pacific, US and More Work in Europe on the Horizon
Following Alpha Offshore’s recent announcement on achieving a 56% increase in blade inspection operations this year, the company said the rise was mostly due to it now doing business under the umbrella of Sparrows Group, along with offshore wind sector’s progress and Alpha Offshore’s experience and
ScottishPower All In on Wind Power
ScottishPower has become the first integrated energy company in the UK to shift completely from coal and gas generation to wind power, after completing the sale of its traditional generation business to Drax for GBP 702 million.
SSE Bullish On UK Offshore Wind
The large volume of viable offshore wind projects in the UK means total installed offshore wind capacity could reach more than 30GW by 2030, firmly placing it as the leading source of low carbon power in the country, Paul Cooley, Director of Generation Development at SSE plc, said.
Siemens Gamesa Rejigs Top Echelon
The Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa has appointed Miguel Ángel López, currently the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), member and non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective 1st of December.
Adwen Prepares for Life of Service
Adwen GmbH will shut down the production and repair plant in Bremerhaven and close the sites in Bremen and Emden, with the service operation in Bremerhaven remaining in place.
MHI Vestas Starts UK Recruitment Drive
Offshore wind turbine manufacturer MHI Vestas is looking to hire hundreds of additional people at its blade factory on the Isle of Wight in the coming weeks. On Monday, 15 October, MHI Vestas kicked off a major recruiting campaign driven by a growing demand for its V164 wind turbine platform. “Today
Offshore Fleet Cleared to Join Danish Tonnage Tax Scheme
The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the extension of the existing Danish tonnage tax scheme to additional types of vessels.
Eagle-Access Readies Its First Access System Prototype
The Netherlands-based Eagle-Access BV is developing its first offshore access system prototype for the transfer of personnel and cargo.
Innogy to Reallocate Green Bond Proceeds from Wind to Grid
Innogy’s Green Bond Committee has decided to reallocate proceeds of its inaugural Green Bond from renewables generation projects to grid projects.
Crown Estate Scotland Names Marine Head
The Crown Estate Scotland has appointed Colin Palmer to lead the development of offshore renewable energy and aquaculture.
Triodos Steps Into Belgian Offshore Wind Market
Triodos Bank has entered the Belgian offshore wind market with a financial loan for the Northwester 2 project.