Offshore Wind
Baker Consultants Scores Marine Noise Monitoring Contract
Baker Consultants’ marine acoustics team has won a contract to provide a noise and marine mammal monitoring service during the construction phase of the Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm. The construction work for the 77 turbine DONG Energy project was won by GeoSea which is using the vessel Pac
Vattenfall Shows Higher Underlying Operating Profit
Despite challenging market conditions Vattenfall grew its 2013 underlying operating profit. Electricity generation rose, with a high level of availability especially for nuclear power, and further reductions were made in operating expenses. However, net profit for the year experienced a severe negat
OceanWind to Store E.ON’s Cables
E.ON and OceanWind have signed a long term contract for provision of port facilities, offloading and storage of cables. OceanWind, a joint venture between Norwegian Oceanteam Shipping ASA and Dutch WIND BV, has already offloaded the first cables at its facilities in Velsen Noord, the Netherlands. Mo
Business & Finance: Vestas Sets Minimum Guidance, but Strives for More
Vestas issued its annual report for 2013 today, saying that its revenue, EBIT and free cash flow exceeded expectations. An information meeting was held today in Copenhagen, Denmark, where Group President & CEO Anders Runevad and Executive Vice President & CFO Marika Fredriksson provided a deeper ins
BSH: Legal Approval of Offshore Wind Farms
German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) rejected the objections against the approval of offshore wind farms. Monika Breuch –Moritz, president of BSH said that the approvals were given under the current legislative framework, and that there were no reasons to deny them. “A permit for a
BSH: Legal Approval of Offshore Wind Farms
German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) rejected the objections against the approval of offshore wind farms. Monika Breuch –Moritz, president of BSH said that the approvals were given under the current legislative framework, and that there were no reasons to deny them. “A permit for a
GICON ®-SOF Patent Now Available in U.S.
On January 7, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent for the GICON ®-SOF (Floating Offshore Foundation). Thus, the GICON ®-SOF ensured patent protection as an invention in the United States as well. The patent grant certificate entitled “Floating foundation supporting framewo
Joint Declaration Signed on North Seas Countries Offshore Grid Initiative
Members of European, national and regional parliaments have signed a Joint Declaration on the North Seas Countries Offshore Grid Initiative (NSCOGI) expressing the need for a stronger cooperation among the 10 NSCOGI countries (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, S
Guidelines for Fisheries Liaison Around Offshore Renewables Developments
The Crown Estate led Fisheries Liaison with Offshore Wind and Wet renewables (FLOWW) group has recently published a revised set of best practice guidelines for fisheries liaison around offshore renewables developments. The finalisation of these guidelines, after nearly three years in development, is
Guidelines for Fisheries Liaison Around Offshore Renewables Developments
The Crown Estate led Fisheries Liaison with Offshore Wind and Wet renewables (FLOWW) group has recently published a revised set of best practice guidelines for fisheries liaison around offshore renewables developments. The finalisation of these guidelines, after nearly three years in development, is
LDD Names New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
LDD, an Acteon company, has appointed James McGovan as vice president sales and marketing. McGovan will maintain the company’s focus on building and expanding long-term business relationships. The new appointment will cement LDD’s position as a marine foundation installation specialist. Throughout h
NKT Cables Inks Cable Deal for Gemini OWF
NKT Cables has signed a deal to supply export cable for Gemini offshore wind farm. The production will start this month, as a result of the Preparatory Works Agreement between Typhoon Offshore B.V., offshore wind farm developer, and NKT Cables. Under the agreement, NKT Cables will produce around 200
Foundation Installation at Perth Project almost Completed
Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) has informed that the installation of foundations at its Perth Wave Energy Project has reached the final stage. The first two pile foundations have been installed and installation activities for the third and final pile are now underway. Completion of all foundatio
Isle of Man Invites Offshore Wind, Tidal Developers to Express Interest
The Isle of Man Government has invited expressions of interest from parties seeking to develop offshore wind and tidal energy production in Isle of Man territorial seas. Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin said: “The opportunities for the Isle of Man in renewable energy are significant. F