The Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan has signed two agreements with Chinese companies for the development of an offshore wind project in the country. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Energy, SOCAR Green, China Datang Overseas Investment, and PowerChina for the d
OX2 has completed and submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to the relevant authority for the Laine offshore wind farm in the Finnish exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The EIA covers the offshore wind farm, its internal electricity transmission and hydrogen pipeline, offshore power statio
Cerulean Winds has completed 72 digital aerial surveys for its Aspen, Beech, and Cedar floating offshore wind farms in Scotland. The ecological data was collected across an area of 2,784 square kilometres, which is equivalent to the combined area of Perth, Kinross, and Angus, said Cerulean Winds. Th
The Portuguese government has outlined the framework for the country’s first auction of commercial-scale offshore wind farms, which is expected to take place later this year. Published on 21 April in the Diário da República, the order sets out a centralised sequential model for allocating offshore w
A new trial will be launched at Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West VI offshore wind farm in the Netherlands to test whether red blades improve vi5sibility for birds and reduce collision risks. Vestas is supplying one red-coated blade for each of the seven turbines involved, replacing the standard grey d
UK-based Offshore Solutions Group (OSG) has signed a two-year Exclusivity Agreement with Crown Estate Scotland for areas in the Moray Firth to develop its FLOW-Park. The Moray FLOW-Park aims to provide temporary safe anchorage (wet storage) for floating offshore wind foundations, optimising risk man
Luxcara has awarded a contract to Geoquip Marine to perform the main geotechnical investigation for its Waterekke offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. Geoquip Marine’s scope of work includes a detailed geotechnical campaign to characterise subsurface conditions, providing data to support the
Discover how Davi’s technology is helping the construction of wind energy foundations and towers, enhancing precision, efficiency, and reliability in the industry. Global expansion of wind energy and Davi’s roleThe wind energy sector is witnessing growth on a global scale. According to BloombergNEF,
Fugro and Spoor have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a new AI bird-monitoring solution for offshore wind projects. The solution uses video cameras installed on Fugro’s SEAWATCH wind LiDAR and other metocean buoys to record bird activity at offshore wind farm locations. Spoor’s
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas for its full liquid hydrogen-based service operation vessel (SOV). The liquid-hydrogen SOV is said to be able to operate 95 per cent of the time with zero carbon emissions, with the vessel only releasing wa
EOLOS has been awarded four lots within the offshore wind zones selected by the Portuguese Government National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG) for measuring the wind and metocean site conditions. Under the contract, EOLOS will be responsible for the supply, installation, and operation of flo
The ELWIND project has launched a tender seeking a contractor to carry out in-situ metocean measurement campaigns for offshore wind farms at Estonia and Latvia sites. According to ELWIND, the campaign must be done by a single provider for the two offshore wind farm sites of the ELWIND project. The s
The wind energy sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, necessitating advancements in the manufacturing of wind towers and their foundations. Manufacturers face challenges such as accommodating larger turbine sizes, enhancing structural integrity, and improving production efficiency. Faccin, a
A geophysical survey is scheduled to commence this month at the site in Scotland where ScottishPower Renewables plans to build its 2 GW MachairWind offshore wind project. The geophysical survey will be carried out by Sulmara from the Port of Larne with an earliest commencement date of 15 April, acco
