Offshore Wind
India Pushing for Offshore Wind Power
India is pushing to form an agency for the offshore wind energy development. As the country’s onshore sites are filling up, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister for New and Renewable Energy hopes India will turn to its seas to develop offshore wind power. Speaking at a national level consultation on India’
India Pushing for Offshore Wind Power
India is pushing to form an agency for the offshore wind energy development. As the country’s onshore sites are filling up, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister for New and Renewable Energy hopes India will turn to its seas to develop offshore wind power. Speaking at a national level consultation on India’
Go Electra OSV Mobilises for Thornton Bank OWF
On Friday, January 3, the offshore supply vessel (OSV) Go Electra berthed at the Westhof Quay, BOW Terminal, to mobilize for Thornton Bank offshore wind farm. In co-operation with NorthSea group Zierikzee, BOW Terminal performed the reception and re-loading of all kind of offshore diving equipment o
Scour Prevention Receives Quality Management System Accreditation
The British Standards Institute has certified Scour Prevention Systems Ltd (SPSL) with ISO 9001 accreditation for its Quality Management Systems. Namely, the Lowestoft-based SPSL has developed an innovative anti-scour system in the form of a mattress constructed from recycled tyres, termed the Scour
Top News of the Week Jan 6 – 12 , 2014
Vestas Makes Major Progress in Wind Industry Vestas has received a record number of wind turbine orders per month in December, which amount to 1,346 MW. Germany: A2SEA to Install 97 Turbines on Gode Wind A2SEA has signed a contract with DONG Energy to install 97 turbines on Gode Wind 1 + 2 in the [&
Top News of the Week Jan 6 – 12 , 2014
Vestas Makes Major Progress in Wind Industry Vestas has received a record number of wind turbine orders per month in December, which amount to 1,346 MW. Germany: A2SEA to Install 97 Turbines on Gode Wind A2SEA has signed a contract with DONG Energy to install 97 turbines on Gode Wind 1 + 2 in the [&
Eurocopter Takes on New Name Airbus Helicopters
The rebranding of Eurocopter as Airbus Helicopters, effective today, marks a new era in the history of the company, which joins Airbus and Airbus Defense & Space within the new Airbus Group – the global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. Airbus Helicopters will benefit from and enric
Alstom Wind Names Senior Vice-President
Alstom announced that Yves Rannou will serve as Senior Vice-President for Alstom Wind, effective April 1, 2014. Rannou, who will serve as a member of the Executive Committee of Alstom Renewable Power, will be based in Barcelona and will be in charge of all activities related to onshore and offshore
Vestas’ Nacelle Stands Tall against Wind
Vestas has installed the nacelle of its V164-8MW offshore wind turbine at the Danish national test centre in Østerild, the company announced on its official social media page. Vestas is now following the footsteps of Siemens, which had put its SWT-6.0-154 offshore wind turbine to test in 2012 in Øst
Vestas’ Nacelle Stands Tall against Wind
Vestas has installed the nacelle of its V164-8MW offshore wind turbine at the Danish national test centre in Østerild, the company announced on its official social media page. Vestas is now following the footsteps of Siemens, which had put its SWT-6.0-154 offshore wind turbine to test in 2012 in Øst
N-Sea Acquires Stork’s Subsea Business
The acquisition of the subsea business of Stork Technical Services in Aberdeen is a logical next step in the realisation of the growth strategy pursued by both companies and re-affirms the commitment of N-Sea to its strategy of becoming a leading Survey and IMR company. The combined businesses will
Top Names Line Up for EEEGR’s Energy Conference
More top names have been lined up for the country’s most significant conference and exhibition focused on the Southern North Sea energy business to be held in Norwich this year. Shell, EDF Energy Schlumberger, East Anglia Offshore Wind and Aker Solutions are among companies which will feature at the
European Parliament Committees Vote for 2030 Renewables Target
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, an
European Parliament Committees Vote for 2030 Renewables Target
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, an