Business & Finance
ORE Catapult and Scotland Bankroll Offshore Wind Research Project
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced a GBP 920,000 programme to advance offshore wind research in Scotland, based around its Levenmouth Demonstration Turbine.
Niras and New Power Partners Pool Offshore Wind Know-How
Niras and New Power Partners (NPP) have agreed a memorandum of understanding to offer shared services related to development, engineering and project execution expertise to the offshore wind community.
TFKable Cleared to Acquire JDR
Group TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFKable Group) has received regulatory approval for its acquisition of JDR Cable Systems (Holdings) Ltd. (JDR), a UK-based supplier of subsea umbilicals and power cables to the offshore energy industry.
Sif Puts Second Production Line at Maasvlakte 2 into Operation
Dutch foundation components manufacturer Sif Holding NV has put into operation the second production line at the company’s assembly facility at Maasvlakte 2, Rotterdam, bringing the plant to full capacity. With the opening of the second production line this month, the company expects the capacity fo
Expertise Hub VIDEO: Concrete Floating Foundations More Durable and Cost-Effective (Ideol)
Building a floating foundation in concrete has shown to be a cheaper solution, not only construction-wise but with O&M taken into account as well, since the material is much more durable at sea – as learned from the offshore oil & gas industry – according to Bruno Geschier, Chief Sales & Marketing O
Wpd AG Places First Promissory Note Loan
Wpd AG has placed its first promissory note loan in the amount of EUR 68.5 million for institutional investors to finance expansion plans outside Europe.
Inocean and ABB Part Ways
Inocean AS has acquired all of the outstanding shares in ABB Inocean AB and has renamed the company Inocean AB.
EEW SPC Secures Deutsche Bucht Foundations Contract
Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has assigned the Rostock-based EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH to manufacture and deliver 31 monopiles for the 252MW Deutsche Bucht (DeBu) offshore wind farm.
Expertise Hub VIDEO: Contracts for Bigger Scopes of Work Win-Win Solution (CWind)
Cost reduction keeps on being one of the primary goals of the ever-growing offshore wind industry. Recognising the industry’s requirements, companies supporting construction and operation of offshore wind farms are expanding their ranges of services to both contribute the push to cut the costs and t
Cathie Associates Sets Up US Shop
UK-headquartered offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy, Cathie Associates, has announced the opening of operations in the USA with the appointment of a Vice President.
MHI Vestas and Northland Make Deutsche Bucht Order Official
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind received a firm and unconditional order for the Deutsche Bucht (DeBu) wind farm from Northland Power Inc. last Friday, when the Canadian company announced that the EUR 1.3 billion offshore wind project had reached financial close.
Vattenfall Adds Deutsche Bucht Offshore Wind Farm to Direct Marketing Portfolio
Vattenfall has gained the 252MW Deutsche Bucht (DeBu) offshore wind farm project as its newest direct marketing customer.
Deutsche Bucht Offshore Wind Project Reaches Financial Close
Northland Power’s EUR 1.3 billion Deutsche Bucht (DeBu) project has reached financial close, with all of the equity contributed to the project and all debt required for the project now fully committed by the project lenders.
Expertise Hub VIDEO: Offshore Wind Progress Calls for Cooperation on Higher Level (Ziton)
With offshore wind moving towards subsidy-free wind farms and setting a new standard for the industry, a more efficient way of utilisation of vessels and a cooperation on a much higher level need to be in place, according to Thorsten Jalk, CEO of Ziton.