Business & Finance
MPI Becomes Part of Sandbank OWF Adventure
MPI Offshore will provide its vessel MPI Adventure and its services in general for the Sandbank offshore wind farm, developed by Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München. The company will perform the offshore transport and installation of all 72 Siemens 4MW wind turbines, together with a wide range of rela
Global Wind Turbine Supply Chain 2014 Report Available at MAKE Consulting
MAKE Consulting issued a new report called Global Wind Turbine Supply Chain 2014. The 110+ page report offers comprehensive insights into supply-demand dynamics across all key wind turbine components based on global and regional analysis of sourcing trends, production capacities and competitive land
MacArtney Launches Dedicated Slip Ring Service Facility in Singapore
MacArtney is has opened a dedicated slip ring service facility in Singapore. Operating out of a new and purpose designed in-house workshop equipped with the latest tools and equipment, the new service facility is capable of performing complete refurbishment, repair and maintenance of all standard Mo
Chinese Offshore Wind Market Dashes Siemens’ Hopes of Success
The offshore wind market in China has turned out to be sluggish and did not fulfill Siemens’ expectations when it comes to the speed of its development, as the company had a plan to hold 30% of Chinese offshore wind market. After witnessing that the offshore wind industry in China is not developing
Dale Power Solutions Targets Humber Offshore Renewables Industry
Dale Power Solutions of Scarborough, which makes and services uninterrupted power systems and generators, is the latest company to join Hull-based Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA), as the company is targeting the Humber region because of its increasing importance as a renewable energy hub. Mark Ca
Winner of Postcode Lottery Green Challenge to Get EUR 500,000
Five green start-ups from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France and Vietnam will compete in the finale of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge, an annual worldwide competition for green start-ups. One of these entrepreneurs will win €500,000 to realise his or her sustainable business plan. Ano
ABB Awarded Burbo Bank Extension Cabling Deal
ABB has won an order worth around $30 million from DONG Energy to supply a high-voltage export cable system that will transmit power from the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. ABB’s project scope includes the design, engineering, supply and commissioning of the 25 kilometer (km) lon
Bladt Appoints New CEO from Siemens
Jan Kjærsgaard is joining Bladt Industries as CEO, replacing Peter Rindebæk, who will continue as COO and deputy CEO. Peter Rindebæk was appointed CEO of Bladt in 2005, and has since been an instrumental in developing Bladt into the successful company it is today. However, the Board of Directors and
OAASIS Wins Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm PPE Contract
OAASIS Group Ltd, an MRO and PPE distributor based in Great Yarmouth and Aberdeen, has been awarded a new PPE supply contract for the Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm following a competitive tendering process. The 3 year framework agreement was awarded by Norwegian renewable energy generation company Stat
Aqualis Group Successfully Listed on Oslo Børs Stock Exchange
Aqualis Offshore Holding ASA (New Aqualis Group) has been successfully listed on Oslo Børs stock exchange with the commencement of trading in AQUA shares today. The New Aqualis Group consists of three business units with largely similar service offerings and business models; Aqualis Offshore Ltd and
VSMC Inks EUR 90 Mln Contract for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm
VSMC, a strategic joint venture of VolkerWessels and Boskalis, has been awarded a € 90 million contract by Sandbank Offshore Windfarm GmbH (a joint venture of energy companies Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München). The scope of work for VSMC includes cable supply, CPS, installation, post lay burial and
U.S. Senator Menendez: New OW Project Adds Jobs, Makes NJ National Wind Energy Leader
Last week, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez visited Steel Pier in Atlantic City, where it was officially announced that Fishermen’s Energy will receive up to $47 million in federal grants over the next four years from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Program for its Atlantic City Wind Farm off
Survivex Appoints New CEO
Survivex, a market leader in the provision of offshore survival training and safety skills courses to the global energy industry, announces Andrew Green as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing former CEO George Green, who is appointed as non-executive director. Established in 2011, Survi
New CFO at Aquamarine Power
Wave energy firm Aquamarine Power has appointed experienced financier Douglas Robb as their new Chief Financial Officer. Robb’s role will be to bring in further private and public sector investment in support of the firm’s ambitious commercialisation plans. Aquamarine Power is currently completing a