Offshore Wind
UK: Shetland Good to Go with Wave Energy
The partners behind plans for Shetland’s first wave power scheme will tell island representatives this week that it is set to ramp up public consultation and environmental research off the south west mainland ahead of a planning application in 2015. The work planned for the Aegir scheme in 2013 will
Dong Helps EU Achieve Their Targets
“We need new, binding targets for renewable energy. We need a clear perspective for renewable energy, and the EU countries must make commitments.” This was the clear statement from Günther Oettinger, EU Energy Commissioner, at the reception marking the ground breaking partnership between DONG Energy
Moody Releases Report on German Draft Law on Offshore Wind Farm Connections
Although the liability-sharing mechanism introduced by Germany’s draft law, dated 29 August 2012 and reviewed by the German parliament in October 2012, improves planning visibility and allows affected transmission system operators (TSOs) to pass on the costs for delays in network connections to end
Moody Releases Report on German Draft Law on Offshore Wind Farm Connections
Although the liability-sharing mechanism introduced by Germany’s draft law, dated 29 August 2012 and reviewed by the German parliament in October 2012, improves planning visibility and allows affected transmission system operators (TSOs) to pass on the costs for delays in network connections to end
German Offshore Wind Supply Chain Focus of Seminar in Grimsby, UK
Shortages in key areas of the German offshore wind supply chain will be the focus of a high profile seminar in Grimsby later this month. The German offshore wind market is set to grow from a current 200MW to 25,000MW in 2030, with forecasts of installed offshore output of between 7,000MW and 12,000M
UK: Bond Offshore Helicopters Appoints Luke Farajallah as Managing Director
Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd is to announce the appointment of Luke Farajallah as Managing Director. Luke brings with him 25 years of aviation experience leading different functions in a number of airlines both in the UK and Internationally. Most recently Luke has been working in Barcelona with a n
Sweden: ‘Dalby Trent’ to Work on Karehamn Offshore Wind Farm
The Dalby Trent has been awarded a contract for work on the Karehamn offshore wind farm for Jan De Nul who are working on behalf of EON in Sweden. The vessel will be doing crew transfers, ROV and Diving Operations. The vessel is the first wind farm support vessel to arrive on the field and […
Sweden: ‘Dalby Trent’ to Work on Karehamn Offshore Wind Farm
The Dalby Trent has been awarded a contract for work on the Karehamn offshore wind farm for Jan De Nul who are working on behalf of EON in Sweden. The vessel will be doing crew transfers, ROV and Diving Operations. The vessel is the first wind farm support vessel to arrive on the field and […
East of England Energy Zone Decommissioning Could Provide Wealth of Opportunities
Forecasts for a rise on decommissioning activity worth billions could provide a wealth of opportunities for the region. Supporting the initiative to harness the potential prospects for the region, which could bring jobs, skills and financial gain to the region, is the East of England Energy Zone, wh
Germany: JDR Appoints German and Northern European Sales Manager
JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global energy industry, announced the appointment of Ralph Oliver Steinberg as German and Northern European Sales Manager – Subsea Power Cables. Ralph, who assumed his current position on 1 October 2012, will be responsible for developing and impl
DONG Energy Seeks Consultancy Services for French Offshore Wind Projects
DONG Energy, in a joint venture with EDF EN, is developing offshore wind farms in Northern France. These projects are in their early preparation phases where extensive feasibility studies are conducted. The company is looking for partners, companies or individuals, who can supply highly skilled proj
UK to Award GBP 10 Million for Innovations in Offshore Wind
Innovators with novel ideas to reduce the cost of offshore wind energy are today being invited to get their ideas off the drawing board and into turbines out at sea with the launch of two competitions. As highlighted in the Offshore Wind Technology Innovation Needs Assessment (TINA) published by the
UK to Award GBP 10 Million for Innovations in Offshore Wind
Innovators with novel ideas to reduce the cost of offshore wind energy are today being invited to get their ideas off the drawing board and into turbines out at sea with the launch of two competitions. As highlighted in the Offshore Wind Technology Innovation Needs Assessment (TINA) published by the
International Initiative to Strengthen Danish Offshore Wind Sector
The EU has pledged to provide around € 1.9 million for the national innovation network Offshore Center Danmark to be used for a new 3-year project called ECOWindS. The project will gather knowledge of installation, operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms in the UK, Germany, Denmark and Norw