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  • NOAA Begins Fish Study at New England Offshore Wind Lease Areas

    13 March 2020
    Environment, Research & Development

    The U.S. NOAA Fisheries has started a study of Atlantic cod and other commercial fish in Southern New England to gather data on the potential impact of offshore wind development on the species. As part of the three-year study, an autonomous underwater glider is surveying areas in and around Cox’s Ledge, including the South Fork […]

  • Ocean Installer Eyes Stronger Offshore Wind Foothold, Appoints New CEO

    8 January 2020
    Human Capital

    Norway’s Ocean Installer has appointed Odd Strømsnes as the new CEO as it aims to address the offshore wind market. Strømsnes will officially take over the role on 1 February and will divide his time between the company’s headquarters in Stavanger and its soon to be opened new office in Oslo. The new CEO will […]

  • Dutch Research Council Awards EUR 1.1 Million for Offshore Wind Study

    6 February 2020
    Research & Development

    The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has allocated EUR 1.1 million for research into large-scale offshore wind production, offshore storage and transport alternatives.

  • Dutch Research Council Awards EUR 1.1 Million for Offshore Wind Study

    6 February 2020
    Research & Development

    The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has allocated EUR 1.1 million for research into large-scale offshore wind production, offshore storage and transport alternatives.

  • New York Congressman Backs Arthur Kill Terminal Offshore Wind Plans

    20 February 2020
    Authorities & Government

    U.S. Congressman Max Rose has called on New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to support the offshore wind development at Arthur Kill Terminal on Staten Island.

  • Two UK firms forge ties to drive innovation in offshore wind cables

    14 June 2024
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Technology, Vision

    UK companies 2H Offshore and Vekta Group have established a strategic partnership aimed at driving innovation in high-voltage cables for offshore wind developments. London-headquartered 2H provides structural, hydrodynamic, geotechnical engineering and related digital and integrity services for fixed and floating wind, while Edinburgh-headquartered Vekta focuses on electrical engineering of high voltage cables for offshore renewables […]

  • Global Offshore Wind Market Expected to Reach USD 57.2 Billion in 2022

    5 December 2017
    Business & Finance

    According to a report at Zion Market Research, global offshore wind energy market size was valued at USD 20.3 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach USD 57.2 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 16.2% between 2017 and 2022. 

  • UK: New Methods in Building Offshore Wind Turbines Can Double Efficiency

    20 August 2012
    Research & Development

    Cambridge University’s site informs that a preliminary study has been undertaken at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), which indicates that payback ratios for offshore wind farms could be increased twofold if manufacturers adopted new methods for building the structures that support the turbines. Jim Platts, Cambridge University’s engineer at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) says […]

  • UK: ITW Densit Completes Grouting of World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

    16 November 2012

    On the 19th of October 2012 ITW Densit finalized its part in the famous London Array project. For almost two years, ITW Densit has been working on both offshore and onshore grouting within the London Array project. This included offshore and onshore grouting of 175 wind turbines and the two offshore substation foundations. The onshore […]

  • NYPA Board Chairman Michael Townsend Questions Offshore Wind Project (USA)

    3 May 2011
    Authorities & Government

      New York Power Authority board chairman Michael Townsend questioned Monday whether the authority’s offshore wind farm proposal should go forward. “From my perspective, I don’t think that project is very viable at this time, politically or economically,” said Townsend, a lawyer with the Perinton-based law firm Harris Beach. The authority, an independent arm of […]

  • Scottish Renewables: UK Government Sends Mixed Signals to Offshore Wind Developers

    26 November 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    The Fifth Carbon Budget published today by the UK’s Committee on Climate Change goes against the government’s recent statement to only support the deployment of future offshore wind projects if they further reduce costs by an unspecified amount, Jenny Hogan, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said. ”The Committee clearly argues that it is UK deployment of offshore wind that […]

  • ScottishPower Renewables Kits Out 2 Offshore Wind Farms with ForeCoast Marine

    8 January 2016
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    JBA Consulting has teamed up with ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) and the Met Office to apply its metocean forecasting and planning tool, ForeCoast Marine, to two of SPRs’ offshore wind farms. The tool will be used at the Wikinger offshore wind farm to inform and help manage live metocean risks during the installation process. It will also […]

  • Fugro Hit by O&G Downturn, Sees More Opportunities in Offshore Wind

    26 February 2016
    Business & Finance

    Fugro posted a revenue of EUR 2.36 billion in 2015, down from EUR 2.57 billion in the previous year, due to the high volatility of the oil and gas market, on which 74% of the company’s business is focused. Nevertheless, Fugro managed to decrease its net loss to EUR 372.5 million, compared to EUR 458.9 million in 2014. Fugro’s Seabed Geosolutions division […]

  • Windependents Goes Beyond Offshore Wind, Rebrands to ARC Sustainable Energy Solutions

    18 June 2015
    Business & Finance

    As of the 19th of June 2015, Windependents is changing its name to ARC Sustainable Energy Solutions (ARC ses). ARC said it will no longer only focus on offshore wind, but will now cover the full spectrum of onshore and offshore sustainable energy projects. The company defines itself as a Project Partner specializing in project […]

  • MEA, DBED Commission Three Offshore Wind Supply Chain Analyses (USA)

    1 March 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Kinetik Partners released three offshore wind supply chain analyses commissioned by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) in response to questions raised during the General Assembly’s legislative summer study. These reports assessed the sufficiency, competitiveness and opportunities for development of several of Maryland sectors critical for […]

  • OWGP opens £1.5 million offshore wind supply chain funding call

    29 October 2020
    Business & Finance

    The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched a £1.5 million funding call for UK companies aimed at boosting the local offshore wind supply chain. Development grants of between £75,000 and £500,000 are available for capital and operational expenditure on projects that aim to unlock significant growth potential in UK content, jobs and export opportunities. […]

  • China: Offshore Wind Has Maximum Growth Potential, Nexans’ President Says

    27 February 2012
    Environment, Research & Development

    Satrijo Tanudjojo, president of Nexans (China) Wires & Cables Co., stated in an interview “The future of power cable will be submarine. China has put a lot of efforts into renewable energy, and one of the areas which is considered to have the maximum growth potential is offshore wind farm,” therefore submarine cables are needed […]

  • Officials Hail E.ON’s Choice for Offshore Wind O&M Base (UK)

    17 October 2012
    Authorities & Government, Operations & Maintenance

    E.ON’s announcement on choosing Newhaven Port as its O&M base for the Rampion offshore wind project has been warmly welcomed by Seaford MP Norman Baker, East Sussex County Council leader Peter Jones and Lewes District Council leader James Page. The fact that most of the permanent jobs that could be created would employ local citizens […]

  • Event set to Higlight Opportunities to Supply UK’s £70bn Offshore Wind Market

    23 November 2010

    The huge opportunities for UK manufacturers to supply the offshore wind industry is the theme of a seminar which is being organised by… (pandct) [mappress] Source: pandct, November 23, 2010;

  • Deutsche Windtechnik Buys Ballast Nedam’s Offshore Wind O&M Contracts

    25 February 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Ballast Nedam has sold its current portfolio of 4 offshore wind inspection and maintenance contracts to Deutsche Windtechnik BV, the Dutch subsidiary of Deutsche Windtechnik. The sale involves 5-year inspection and maintenance contracts for offshore wind farms Eneco Luchterduinen, Prinses Amaliawindpark, Butendiek, and Westermeerwind. The transaction also includes two staff members involved and is effective from January 1, 2016. Ballast […]

  • Deutsche Windtechnik Buys Ballast Nedam’s Offshore Wind O&M Contracts

    25 February 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Ballast Nedam has sold its current portfolio of 4 offshore wind inspection and maintenance contracts to Deutsche Windtechnik BV, the Dutch subsidiary of Deutsche Windtechnik. The sale involves 5-year inspection and maintenance contracts for offshore wind farms Eneco Luchterduinen, Prinses Amaliawindpark, Butendiek, and Westermeerwind. The transaction also includes two staff members involved and is effective from January 1, 2016. Ballast […]

  • Residents of Norfolk and Suffolk to Have their Say on Proposed Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    8 April 2011

    A developer planning to build the UK’s second largest windfarm off the coast of Norfolk and Suffolk says the region has the knowledge,…   (orbisenergy) [mappress] Source: orbisenergy, April 08, 2011

  • Nordrhein-Westfalen Benefits from Offshore Wind, Says Minister Remmel (Germany)

    25 February 2013
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    Environment Minister Johannes Remmel visited ABB in Bad Honnef on his tour called “Future Energies NRW: Places of the energy future”. Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia; NRW) benefited from the expansion of the offshore wind energy. According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study “Full power from offshore wind”, North Rhine-Westphalia gains 23 percent of the industry’s turnover by investing […]

  • France: Offshore Wind to Grow Quickly from Low Base, Says IEA

    12 July 2012
    Research & Development

    Renewable power generation is expected to continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that acknowledges the coming-of-age of the renewable energy sector. The report says that despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from hydropower, solar, wind and other renewable sources […]

  • GBP 100/MWh Achievable for UK Offshore Wind, Says DONG Energy

    13 June 2012

    DONG Energy welcomed two reports today on the cost of offshore wind energy and agree that the cost reduction target set by the Government is achievable. The target is to get the cost down to £100 per megawatt hour for offshore wind projects seeking financial investment approval in 2020. Commenting today after the release of […]