The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is recruiting two new posts as part of a restructure to ensure that its marine energy test facilities can continue to respond to the wave and tidal industry’s changing landscape and market demands. “These new roles are critical to the development of EMEC over
Beaufort Capital, a private equity firm from Hamburg, has acquired Nordseewerke GmbH. The announcement was made a day after Emden-based offshore wind supplier entered the insolvency procedure. According to the buyer, the company will be rebranded to Nordseewerke Emden Shipyard and will work closely
The owners of Marine Energy Test Centre (Metcentre) have increased the share capital of the test centre. After the capital increase, the owners of Metcentre are Rogaland County (35%), Statoil (35%), Haugaland Kraft (13%), Municipality of Karmøy (8%), Polytec research foundation (5%) and others (4%).
DBB Jack-Up Services A/S and MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S have extended their framework agreement for offshore wind operations and maintenance services until the end of 2017. The companies signed a framework agreement for offshore wind O&M services in December 2014. “During 2015 we have experienced
European Commission is set to approve GE’s acquisition of French company Alstom for the sum of €12.35bn, reports Agence France-Presse. A source close to the matter said the European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager will hold a press conference later today to make the announcement, followi
Minesto, the developer of the Deep Green marine energy power plant, has named Fredrik Ahlström as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Charlotta Ekman who will take up the position as Chief Operating Officer. Ahlström joins Minesto as new CFO from Sibelco Nordic, a provider of industrial minerals, wh
John Calder has joined consultancy firm Baringa Partners as Partner to lead its cross-industry Supply Chain practice. This division of the business covers end-to-end supply chain improvements, sourcing and procurement, supply chain planning and logistics, inventory and warehousing. Calder has worked
Ole Jacob Wang Nielsen has joined High Wind NV as Head of Business Development. He will continue the commercialisation of the Boom Lock which allows for safe installation of wind turbine components in higher wind speeds. Ole Jacob has worked in the maritime industry since 2001 and brings with him 8
Germany’s energy company is planning to close a financial deal for its GBP 1.3 billion Galloper offshore wind project by “either October or November,” said Hans Buenting, RWE Innogy’s chief executive. According to the Reuters, RWE is close to making a deal with three partners which would leave it wi
The Guarantor DBB Jack-Up Services A/S has obtained subordinated loans of DKK 25.0m and increased its overdraft credit facility by DKK 20.0m. Also, in agreement with existing financiers, the company has postponed instalments on loans by another DKK 9.2m. According to the company the demand for offsh
A group of Swedish onshore wind power companies have raised their voices against a separate new support system for offshore wind power. According to them, it is an expensive and unnecessary way to increase the share of renewable energy in Sweden, since the same benefits can be achieved through onsho
Redsun Developments started building its Turbine Business Park in Birkenhead, the company confirmed to Offshore WIND this afternoon. Turbine Business Park involves redevelopment of a 5 acre site on the A41 in Birkenhead, which has been derelict for many years. Redsun is delivering over 90,000sqft of
In its Q2 results, Oceanteam Shipping ASA said it is now focusing on the offshore wind market, following the prolonged downturn and the volatility in the oil and gas market. Even though the oil and gas market is challenging, other sectors, like offshore wind, show a continuous growth, Oceanteam expl
Blackbird International Corporation, the sole shareholder of WERPO, has officially entered into an agreement with Sri Lankan company Help Mankind for a twofold joint venture. The first is the implementation of a manufacturing plant for the production of the equipment used by WERPO in its wave energy
