Offshore Wind
The Crown Estate: Specification of Leasing Round for Innovative Offshore Wind Projects (UK)
The Crown Estate has recently announced a new leasing programme for offshore wind test and demonstration projects, including a leasing round for floating offshore wind technology. The Crown Estate is offering organisations the opportunity to use their existing development rights and/or obtain new de
Vos Prodect to Supply Cable Hang-Off Systems for Nordsee Ost OWF (Germany)
ABB AB has appointed Vos Prodect Innovations as preferred supplier for engineering, testing and supply of cable hang-off systems for the RWE’s 48- turbine Nordsee Ost (NSO) offshore wind farm in the German North Sea region. Vos Prodect cable hang-off systems will be used to provide flexibility in ca
Elia Seeks Vessel Co-Ordinator for Belgian Offshore Grid Project
Elia is seeking to appoint a vessel co-ordinator to control vessel traffic movements for the Belgian Offshore Grid project. Belgian Offshore Grid project will connect future wind farms situated in the Belgian part of the North Sea as efficiently as possible with the onshore grid by creating a genuin
Elia Seeks Vessel Co-Ordinator for Belgian Offshore Grid Project
Elia is seeking to appoint a vessel co-ordinator to control vessel traffic movements for the Belgian Offshore Grid project. Belgian Offshore Grid project will connect future wind farms situated in the Belgian part of the North Sea as efficiently as possible with the onshore grid by creating a genuin
Germany: First 10 m Pipe Produced at EEW SPC
EEW SPC produced the first pipe with a 10 m diameter from one plate in June 2013. The new Haeusler bending machine in the Rostock plant has only been installed recently. A cylindrical pipe section with a diameter of 10 m has now been successfully produced from one plate of 31.4 m long, 3 m […
UPDATE: Alicat Workboats, South Boats IOW to Hold Naming Ceremonies at Seawork (UK)
As we reported yesterday, Alicat Workboats and South Boats IOW have teamed up for Seawork International 2013 next week in Southampton, where the two companies will have their latest boats on display. According to the latest information that Offshore WIND has received from the companies, Alicat Workb
Italy: Enel Green Power, 40South Energy Begin Installation of R115 Wave Generator
Enel Green Power and 40South Energy yesterday began the installation and commissioning of a first R115 generator, with a nominal capacity of 150 kW and installed capacity of about 100 kW, generating electricity from the energy produced by the waves of the sea around the Tuscan islands, at Punta Righ
All-Energy 2013: Post-Show Facts and Figures (UK)
With two Ministers both making powerful and highly significant statements, All-Energy got off to a flying start when the thirteenth in the annual series was held 22 and 23 May at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Rt Hon Ed Davey MP, Secretary of State, Department of Energy and Climate Chang
Germany: Wind Farm and Transmission System Operators Join Forces
Offshore wind farm operators and transmission system operators for the North and Baltic Seas want to work together to pave the way for a steady development of offshore wind energy. On the initiative from TenneT, AG Betrieber, TenneT and 50 Hertz have decided to cooperate closely in order to continue
UK: Tidal Transit’s Latest Vessel Delivery Prolonged
It was planned that Tidal Transit’s latest vessel, Tia Elizabeth, would be delivered and formally handed over at Seaworks International 2013 on 25 June 2013. However the delivery of this latest addition to the growing Tidal Transit fleet of innovative offshore wind farm personnel transfer vessels ha
UK: Aquatic Achieves Efficiency at Sea with Maréchal Electric Connectors
Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd., an Acteon company, is crediting its strategic partnerships with suppliers as an integral part of its successful solution approach to customer projects. Its latest agreement is with partner supplier, Maréchal Electric, to use the company’s DSN and PN12C multi-
Germany: North Rhine-Westphalia Leader in Offshore Wind Energy, Says WAB
North Rhine-Westphalia is leading the way in Germany when it comes to sales and employment in offshore wind energy. Offshore industry network WAB pointed this out at the “5th Wind Energy NRW Industry Day”. With a share of around 23% of sales in German sales, North Rhine-Westphalia is in front of oth
Germany: North Rhine-Westphalia Leader in Offshore Wind Energy, Says WAB
North Rhine-Westphalia is leading the way in Germany when it comes to sales and employment in offshore wind energy. Offshore industry network WAB pointed this out at the “5th Wind Energy NRW Industry Day”. With a share of around 23% of sales in German sales, North Rhine-Westphalia is in front of oth
N-Sea to Exhibit at EWEA OFFSHORE 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany
N-Sea will exhibit at EWEA OFFSHORE 2013, which will be held in the “Messe” in Frankfurt, Germany from 19-21 November 2013. N-Sea Group is an integrated subsea infrastructure services provider, offering a wide range of assurance and maintenance services to the oil and gas, renewable, as well as civi