Business & Finance
BLG Patents Its Innovative XXL Foundation Storage & Transport System
The German Patent Office has decided to grant a patent to BLG Logistics Group for its innovative system called “Sleeper”, which is put to use during the storage of offshore wind foundations of up to 900 tons. With the invention, BLG helps reduce costs in the offshore wind industry by avoiding cost i
SMC Wins Two Business Awards
Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd (SMC) has won two awards at the Chamber Bridlington and Yorkshire Coast Business Awards. The awards took place on Friday and are organised by Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce in association with Welcome to Yorkshire. The annual awards showcase the best of East an
Carillion Wins £30m Dudgeon Offshore Wind Contract
Carillion has been awarded a £30m contract by Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm Ltd to design, supply, install and test a twin circuit onshore 132kV cable system over a distance of 47km from landfall near Weybourne, Norfolk to Necton, Norfolk. Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm Ltd., a joint venture between Statoil,
FoundOcean Group Acquires Vibro-Piling Specialist CAPE Holland
FoundOcean Group announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in CAPE Holland Group, the vibro-piling specialist based in The Netherlands. Jim Bell, Managing Director at FoundOcean Ltd explains the reasoning behind the acquisition: “The board of the FoundOcean Group aims to assemble busines
Billions Set to Be Invested in German Offshore Wind Projects
A downturn in the German offshore wind industry could soon come to an end. After the reform of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) took the uncertainty off the market this summer, decisions for new investments of more than three billion euros had been made already and another seven billion will f
Five EU Ports Enter Offshore Renewables Collaboration
Seanergy Ports is an international collaboration of 5 sea ports: Port of Oostende (BE), Port of Ramsgate (UK), Port of Newhaven (UK), Brunsbüttel Ports (GE) and Rendsburg Port (GE). It has been founded in order to remain competitive in new markets such as the offshore wind business. Seanergy Ports w
Scottish Renewables on OWF Consents: Focus Now Moves to Accessing CfDs
Scottish Renewables has commented on the awarding of consent to the Inch Cape, Neart na Gaoithe and Seagreen Alpha and Bravo offshore wind farms. Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “These consents represent a massive leap forward for Scotland’s emerging offshore wind
SmartBay: Ocean Energy Europe 2015 in Dublin Signals Irish Commitment to Industry
SmartBay Ireland recently exhibited at the Ocean Energy Europe 2014 conference in Paris. This is an annual conference which attracts an extensive network of ocean energy professionals and public representatives from key regions throughout Europe. This year’s event incorporated presentations from key
Tidal Energy Gathers International Industry Players in Bristol, UK
This October’s Bristol Tidal Energy Forum will be a truly international event, with representation from nine European countries, including Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. This is an encouraging signal of the growth of the sector in Europe and the importance of the tidal energy cluster in Bristol
China Meets Europe at DNV GL Maritime HQ in Hamburg
The future of EU–China relations, the country’s investment in Europe as well as sustainable growth and environmental protection in the Chinese economy were just some of the topics on the agenda at the 6th Hamburg Summit last weekend. To foster new relationships and honor key players for their effort
Ming Yang Announces Board Changes
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Jinfa Wang as a member of the board of directors. He will succeed Mr. Xueyong Zhao who has served on the board of directors since April 2013. Mr. Xueyong Zhao has resigned as a member of the Company’s board of directors for pe
MT Højgaard Ends Offshore Wind Litigations
In connection with installation of an English wind farm disagreement arose between MT Højgaard and the owner of the wind farm as to the interpretation of the contract. The owner claimed damages from MT Højgaard and brought the case before the International Court of Arbitration (ICC). Similarly, MT H
OPT Appoints New Board Member
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. announced that Dean J. Glover was duly elected to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on October 2, 2014. In addition, Seymour S. Preston III retired from the Board of Directors effective with the Annual Meeting. Mr. Gl
RenewableUK on Galloper OWF: Getting Projects Actually Built Can’t Be Taken for Granted
RenewableUK has commented on RWE’s announcement that it does not intend to continue with the development of its 340MW Galloper offshore wind farm project in its current form. RenewableUK’s Chief Executive, Maria McCaffery, said: “Offshore wind projects stopping unnecessarily should be a matter of co