Business & Finance
Danish Offshore Wind Alliance Starts U.S. Tour
The Trade Council of Denmark’s Offshore Wind Alliance has kicked off a week-long roadshow in the USA.
Senvion Names New Supervisory Board Chairman
German wind turbine maker Senvion has appointed Steven Holliday as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board effective June 15, 2017.
WEC: Opportunities Abound in the North Sea
The energy potential of the North Sea is to play a crucial role in the energy transition facing North-West Europe and can create between EUR 100 billion and EUR 200 billion in value by 2050, according to a report by the World Energy Council Netherlands (WEC).
BNEF: Offshore Wind Levelized Costs to Fall 71% by 2040
Offshore wind levelized costs will slide 71% by 2040, according to the latest long-term forecast from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
Statkraft Readies for Sheringham Shoal, Dudgeon Shares Sale
Statkraft is set to commence the formal divestment processes for its 40% share in the Sheringham Shoal and 30% share in the Dudgeon offshore wind farms. The company will commence the sale this month, with an aim to complete the transaction early next year, according to Reuters.
Study: Newfoundland and Labrador Shows Offshore Wind Potential
The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA) has released a study identifying the supply chain associated with offshore wind energy development, and analyzing the capacity within this Canadian province to meet development requirements.
ASM Industries Confirms Offshore Wind Plans
Following media reports from April saying ASM Industries (ASMI) had been planning to boost its involvement in the offshore wind sector and had pinpointed the port of Aveiro as a location for its new plant, the Portuguese company confirmed to Offshore WIND that it had decided to invest in the new fac
E.ON Expands Service Offering to UK Offshore Wind Farms
E.ON is expanding its service business in operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms in the UK.
Wood Mackenzie: Big Oil to Spend Heavily on Renewables
Renewables could account for over one-fifth of total capital allocation for the most active oil & gas majors post-2030, according to a report by research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie.
TenneT Issues EUR 1 Billion Green Bond
Transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT Holding B.V. has launched and priced another Green Bond issue under its green bond program of EUR 1 billion.
Siemens and Marketex Offshore Constructions Ink Cooperation Agreement
Siemens AG has signed a framework cooperation agreement with Marketex Offshore Constructions, a subsidiary of the Tallinn-headquartered BLRT Grupp.
Estonian Offshore Wind Project Moves Forward
The council of the Hiiu municipality in Estonia has approved a cooperation agreement with Nelja Energia and Hiiumaa Offshore Tuulepark, developers of the Loode-Eesti offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea near Hiiumaa Island.
RenewableUK: New UK Government Should Prioritise Renewables
RenewableUK has urged the new UK government and opposition parties to put the development of renewables at the heart of energy policy, so that consumers can benefit from cheaper power.
IRENA and State Grid of China to Cooperate on Energy Transition
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the world’s largest utility, agreed to enhance their co-operation with a view to advancing the energy transition under global and regional initiatives, including the Paris Agreement and the Belt and Roa