Business & Finance
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Acquires 100 pct of Sal Shares (Germany)
With effect from 30th of June 2011, the Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line Group) will acquire another 50 per cent of the SAL Group and with that will become the sole shareholder of the company. Over the past five years, the two companies have developed a successful part
Humber Attracts Another Major Wind Farm Manufacturer (UK)
THE Humber region’s green credentials have been given a boost following the announcement that another major wind farm manufacturer is … (thisisgrimsby) [mappress] Source: thisisgrimsby, April 01, 2011
High Offshore Wind Energy Costs Should Come Down (USA)
Offshore wind energy costs are higher now than other forms of new power generation, but those costs should decline as the new U.S. industry… By Peter Bacque (timesdispatch) [mappress] Source: timesdispatch, April 01, 2011
Catch the Wind Announces Sales of WindSentinel™ Buoy (Canada)
Catch the Wind Ltd. announced today that its exclusive licensing partner, AXYS Technologies, has sold a WindSentinel™ buoy, a custom marine floating platform bundled with a Vindicator® Laser Wind Sensor (LWS) unit, to each of the Fishermen’s Energy LLC and the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Ener
Dong Energy Bids to Get Peace of Round Three Cake (UK)
Danish state-owned giant DONG Energy is bidding to acquire developer rights under round three of the UK’s huge offshore wind programme, … (icis) [mappress] Source: icis, March 31, 2011
PNE WIND Increases Its EBIT Forecast for 2011-2013 Due to Increased Offshore Wind Activity (Germany)
The wind farm developer, PNE WIND AG, has increased the forecast for its cumulative EBIT for the financial years from 2011 to 2013 inclusive to EUR 60 to 72 million. This is the result of the 2010 annual accounts published today. The company bases its forecast on the increased activity in offshore w
Siem Offshore to Enter Submarine Cable World (Norway)
Siem Offshore Inc. (“the Company”) announces that it will enter into the business for submarine cable installation, repair and maintenance… (siemoffshore) [mappress] Source: siemoffshore, March 30, 2011
UK Settles for 13th Place at International League Table for Investing in Green Growth
The UK came third last year in a report by the US Pew Environment Group, but this year had to settle for 13th place. (localgov) [mappress] Source: localgov, March 29, 2011
Ofgem Consults on Changes to Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) Incentive (UK)
Ofgem is consulting on changes to the incentives for owners of the transmission links (OFTOs) to offshore wind farms. (utilityweek) [mappress] Source: utilityweek,March 29, 2011
UK Set for Offshore Wind Growth
The offshore wind industry continues to face many challenges especially with the economic and political situation facing both Europe and … (7thspace) [mappress] Source: 7thspace, March 29, 2011
Universal Windkraft Logistik GmbH Acquires Windenergie Logistik From REpower (Germany)
REpower Systems AG (WKN 617703) is selling the major assets of its logistics subsidiary Windenergie Logistik GmbH (WEL) to Universal Windkraft Logistik GmbH (UWL). UWL is a subsidiary of the heavy goods transports company Universal Transport, Paderborn. The contract will take effect on April 1, 2011
Wartsila and Aker Solutions Team Up to Develop State of the Art Turbine Installation Vessel (Finland)
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, and Aker Solutions, the international oil and gas services company, have agreed to combine their fields of expertise to develop a new and environmentally sound concept for offshore wind farm installation vessels. According to the contract,
The Netherlands: Thijs Aarten Succeeds Pier Nabuurs as CEO of KEMA
Thijs Aarten has been appointed Chairman of the Executive Board of knowledge-based energy services company KEMA, beginning 1 May 2011. [mappress] Source: themoralliberal,March 29, 2011
Vestas Holds Anual General Meeting (Denmark)
Items 1 to 4 of the agenda were discussed and approved as presented. There will be no distribution of dividend for 2010. Furthermore, the board members proposed by the Board of Directors were all re-elected or elected, ref. item 5 of the agenda. PricewaterhouseCoopers Statsautoriseret Revisionsaktie