Top News of the Week May 19 – 25, 2014

Siemens to Use ‘Wind Server’ Jack-Up Vessel for Three Years

Siemens Energy has entered into a charter agreement with DBB Jack-Up Services A/S for the use of a new purpose-built jack-up vessel, the Wind Server, designed for the service and maintenance of the rising number of large scaled offshore wind power projects across Northern Europe.

VIDEO: Flight through Gemini ‒ North Sea’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Gemini offshore wind farm, which will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world and the largest one in the North Sea, has been the main topic of the industry these last few day. The 600 MW project reached financial close on May 14, becoming the largest-ever project financed offshore wind farm.

VIDEO: Alstom Completes 6MW Haliade Installation

As the modern technological developments move forward so does the scale of the technological solutions. One of such examples is Alstom’s Haliade™ 150-6MW wind turbine, the largest offshore wind turbine to be installed offshore.

RWE Disappointed with Lincolnshire Council’s Move

Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm developer, RWE, voiced its disappointment at the Lincolnshire County Council’s letter to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

Dong Energy Signs Another Suction Bucket Deal with SPT Offshore

Dong Energy has contracted SPT Offshore for the structural and geotechnical design of suction bucket foundations for potentially five transformer substations, namely Burbo Bank Extension, Race Bank and Walney Extension.