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  • Pieter van Oord Speaker During Offshore WIND Conference

    14 July 2017

    Offshore WIND Conference is proud to confirm Pieter van Oord, the Chief Executive Officer of Van Oord, as one of the speakers during this year’s conference held at Amsterdam RAI on 9 and 10 October.

  • Battle Between Virginia’s Offshore Wind and Oil Drilling (USA)

    14 November 2011

    The Obama administration’s proposal to exclude Virginia from offshore drilling exploration has angered many top politicians in the… By: Sabri Ben-Achour (wamu) [mappress] Source: wamu, November 14, 2011

  • USD 160 Million Funding Opportunity for Offshore Wind in USA

    10 May 2012

    This Department of Energy’s (DOE) FOA is part of President Obama’s “All-out, All-of-the-Above” energy strategy. This is a six-year, $180 million initiative to help the United States achieve energy independence, with only $20 million of this that has been appropriated for 2012. The focus of this FOA is on the deployment of up to four […]

  • WindEurope CEO: The Future of Oil and Gas Sectors Is in Offshore Wind

    2 September 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    Companies across the oil and gas value chain stand to benefit significantly from the further development of offshore wind industry, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said in his speech at the annual Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) event in Stavanger, Norway. In his speech, Dickson described how some oil and gas companies are already playing an active role in offshore wind in areas […]

  • ROMEO Targets Offshore Wind O&M Cost Reduction

    16 June 2017
    Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    An Iberdrola-led industry based consortium has launched the ROMEO project aimed at reducing offshore wind O&M costs.

  • Prospects for Offshore Wind Industry Remain High, Says RenewableUK

    26 June 2012

    RenewableUK has expressed disappointment that Vestas will not be proceeding with plans to build a manufacturing facility in Sheerness, but stated the prospects for offshore wind manufacturing and employment in the UK remain high. Maria McCaffery, CEO of RenewableUK stated: “Naturally we are disappointed with this decision, but as the world-leader in offshore wind, the UK […]

  • European Commission Clears Sale of GIB Offshore Wind Portfolio

    24 May 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The European Commission has approved the sale of the UK Green Investment Bank’s (GIB) offshore wind farm portfolio to Macquarie Group Limited of Australia and Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USSL) of the UK.

  • USA Scientists Assess Navigation Safety Risks of Offshore Wind

    27 August 2014
    Authorities & Government, Research & Development

    Plans to pin offshore wind turbines to the seafloor in the Atlantic Ocean has raised questions about potential risks to commercial shipping traffic, as vessels maneuver around the installations. To address this potential risk, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) scientists have developed an assessment of navigation safety risks, with support from the U.S. Bureau of […]

  • Germany: GL – New Rules for Offshore Wind Service Vessels

    4 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    Germanischer Lloyd (GL) announces the release of the first comprehensive set of classification rules for Crew Boats and Offshore Wind Farm Service Craft. As the energy industry expands and installations are pushed ever further offshore and into more challenging environments, the vessels servicing these installations must be relied upon to operate in wider spectrum of […]

  • SgurrEnergy to Host Seminar on Vital Role of Offshore Wind Measurements

    19 May 2014
    Research & Development

    SgurrEnergy will be joined by expert guest speakers from the worlds of industry and academia for an in-depth seminar looking at how and why measurement holds the key to the future of the offshore wind sector.   The seminar, titled The vital role of measurements in securing long term viability for the offshore wind sector, will […]

  • OrbisEnergy Plays Key Role in Offshore Wind Report (UK)

    17 June 2011

    The report, published yesterday, follows a summit meeting for the offshore wind power industry convened by Lowestoft-based OrbisEnergy, the regional technology, innovation and incubation hub for offshore renewables, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering. At the round-table meeting, held in March and chaired by the academy’s president, Lord Browne of Madingley, the former […]

  • Offshore Wind Plays Key Role in UK’s Renewable Energy

    2 June 2011

      Offshore wind energy could play a key role in renewable energy in the UK – that’s according to a panel of top energy sector experts. Currently only 3% of energy consumed comes from renewables, but the government has a target of 15% by 2020. Although the UK does not currently have an energy crisis, […]

  • Major Players to Outline Chances in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    4 February 2011

    MAJOR players in the growing offshore wind farm sector will be outlining supply chain opportunities to firms in the North-East and North…   (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, February 04, 2011

  • USA: Coos Bay, Potential Source of Offshore Wind Energy

    27 March 2012

    Even though the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay still has not disclosed the name of the contract signatory for an exclusive negotiating agreement of six months duration, the Port voiced its anticipation that the company in question will be the winner of a contract with the Department of Energy. Namely, various companies are competing […]

  • Scotland’s North Ports Wiped Off Offshore Wind Map

    6 August 2013
    Authorities & Government

    The Conservative- Liberal Democrat UK Government has been left embarrassed after suggesting that there are no ports in the North of Scotland, according to the news on SNP’s website. The Press and Journal reported on August 3 that a map included in the new offshore wind strategy – published last week – failed to include […]

  • Taiwan: POSH, Kerry TJ Team Up for Offshore Wind

    12 July 2018
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics

    Singapore-headquartered offshore marine services provider, PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd. (POSH), and Taiwan-based logistics firm Kerry TJ Logistics have established a joint venture (JV) company POSH Kerry Renewables to provide integrated supply chain and marine solutions to the offshore wind sector in Taiwan. 

  • UK: Severn Barrage Could Be Cheaper than Offshore Wind

    4 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Technology

    On 30th January, Hafren Power – which plans to build an 18km (11 mile) tidal power station across the Severn Estuary to generate zero carbon electricity – pledged to work with all stakeholders to protect ports and wildlife. Tony Pryor, Hafren Power’s Chief Executive, said: “We will deliver green, safe, secure and ultimately the cheapest […]

  • USA: North Carolina Senator and Representatives Advocate for Offshore Wind

    13 March 2013
    Authorities & Government

    Sen. Kay Hagan and Representatives David Price and Mike McIntyre have joined the call for offshore wind development in North Carolina.  The members issued a letter to the U.S. Department of Interior on February 28, urging it to move forward quickly in developing the state’s offshore wind resources.  “Offshore wind energy development enjoys broad public […]

  • Belgium: Colruyt Seeks Co-Investors for Offshore Wind Projects

    19 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    Colruyt Group is seeking co-investors for several offshore wind projects. The company aims to reduce financial burdens of the investments, reported De Standaard. Colruyt currently owns two offshore wind farms, Belwind and Northwind. Northwind NV, formerly known as the Eldepasco, requires 760 million euros for which the European Investment Bank is evaluating a loan of […]

  • Offshore Wind Installation Could Harm Seals, Study Says

    20 May 2015
    Environment

    Noise from pile driving during offshore wind turbine construction could be damaging the hearing of harbour seals around the UK, according to ecologists who attached GPS data loggers to 24 harbor seals while offshore wind turbines were being installed in 2012. Data on the seals’ locations and their diving behaviour was combined with information from […]

  • Hovercrafts could Reduce Offshore Wind Energy Costs (UK)

    14 September 2011

    Floating hotels and sea-going hovercraft capable of safely ferrying maintenance teams to the UK’s next generation of offshore wind farms… By James Murray (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, September 14, 2011

  • ReportLinker Releases Report on Global Offshore Wind Energy Market

    11 April 2013

      GlobalData’s, “Global M&A and Investment Trends in Offshore Wind Energy Market – 2012 – YTD” report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the offshore wind energy industry. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity, venture financing and partnership […]

  • USA: O’Malley’s Offshore Wind Proposal Gets Necessary Support

    21 January 2013
    Authorities & Government

    The offshore wind bill, proposed by Governor Martin O’Malley, has 24 sponsors in the Maryland’s Senate, the exact number of votes necessary for the bill to be passed; The Associated Press cited Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller as saying. Governor O’Malley’s proposed bill failed twice to make it out of the General Assembly, because […]

  • USA: O’Malley’s Offshore Wind Proposal Gets Necessary Support

    21 January 2013
    Authorities & Government

    The offshore wind bill, proposed by Governor Martin O’Malley, has 24 sponsors in the Maryland’s Senate, the exact number of votes necessary for the bill to be passed; The Associated Press cited Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller as saying. Governor O’Malley’s proposed bill failed twice to make it out of the General Assembly, because […]

  • Forewind Presents Career Opportunities in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    6 May 2011

      The wealth of career opportunities offered by the growing offshore wind energy industry will be the focus of a presentation given by Forewind together with The Crown Estate at a meeting of careers counsellors and training service providers in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire region, next week. Organised by the local Connexions […]