Highlights of the Month: May 2015

Siemens Reorganizes Company. 4,500 People to Lose Jobs

Siemens announced today that it is on track with the implementation of its concept for the company’s strategic realignment.

MT Højgaard Found Not Guilty in Robin Rigg Trial

Today, the Court of Appeal in London has ruled that MT Højgaard is not liable for the costs of repairing the foundations for the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm, off the Scottish coast.

Kentish Flats Extension Breaks Ground, First Monopile in Water

The first monopile foundation at Kentish Flats Extension was installed yesterday morning.

Siemens Installs 7MW Offshore Wind Turbine Prototype

The new Siemens offshore flagship wind turbine of the type SWT-7.0-154 has now been installed as a prototype.

VIDEO: Installation of 6MW Wind Turbine at Westermost Rough

A2SEA’s specialist jack-up vessel Sea Challenger has recently installed the last 6MW turbine at Westermost Rough.

Gwynt y Môr Export Cable Undergoes Repair

Balfour Beatty has contracted VBMS to undertake a repair of Gwynt y Môr export cable.

EDF, Dong, WPD Seek Contractors for Wind Turbine Installation on Three French OWFs

Eolien Maritime France, a consortium made of EDF EN France, Dong Energy Power Holding and WPD Offshore GmbH, has issued an invitation to tender for wind turbine installation on three French offshore wind sites.