Offshore Wind
Crown Estate: New Strategy Key to Continuing Growth in UK OW Sector
The Crown Estate welcomes the publication of the Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy and its long-term vision for the UK offshore wind industry. In 2012, offshore wind contributed 2.3 per cent to national electricity needs and this number is set to quadruple according to the latest scenarios presented
Denmark: Borkum Riffgrund I Substation Sails Away from Bladt
Last week, Bladt embarked on load-out and sea fastening of the jacket and substation for the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund I, and today was sail away day. At 9 a.m., the barge with the total of approximately 5,000 tonnes of steel structures left the quay at Bladt Industries, Aalborg, heading f
North East England Could Benefit from Offshore Wind Strategy
Energi Coast, North East England’s offshore renewables group, believes that the region’s supply chain can be one of the biggest winners from the UK Government’s offshore wind industry strategy. The group says the strategy, which was published by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills on 1
RenewableUK Welcomes Blueprint for Offshore Wind Job Creation
RenewableUK has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. The joint Government/Industry plan to consolidate the UK’s position as the global leader in offshore wind energy was hailed by RenewableUK’s Chief Executive as “a bluepr
Dirk Philips to Succeed Govert Hamers as IHC Merwede CEO
As of 1 September 2013, Dirk Philips will succeed Govert Hamers as the new CEO of IHC Merwede. In addition, the Board of Management will be expanded with the appointment of a new COO, namely the current Director of the company’s Dredging division, Bram Roelse. Dirk Philips is a 48-year-old Belgian n
The Netherlands: USG Energy to Continue as RedWave
As of August 1st, USG Energy will continue operations under the name RedWave! A new name – the same professionals, service and energy! The sale of USG Energy was announced by USG People on February 28th 2013. The sale was made official on March 28th, following approval by the NMa (Dutch Competition
Germany: Joe Kaeser Named CEO and President of Siemens
Joe Kaeser (56), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Siemens AG since 2006, has been designated the new President and CEO of Siemens AG, effective August 1, 2013. A new CFO will be appointed very shortly. The current CEO Peter Löscher will resign his position at the end of the day and leave the Managin
Germany: Joe Kaeser Named CEO and President of Siemens
Joe Kaeser (56), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Siemens AG since 2006, has been designated the new President and CEO of Siemens AG, effective August 1, 2013. A new CFO will be appointed very shortly. The current CEO Peter Löscher will resign his position at the end of the day and leave the Managin
UAE: Lamprell Releases Update on Debt Facilities
Lamprell, a leading provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries, announced that, further to its announcement on 19 July 2013, the Group has satisfied the conditions for utilisation on its new banking facilities an
Ocean RusEnergy Upgrades Its Wave Energy Generator
The company has released an upgraded version of the Ocean wave generator 160. The new generator weighs 35 kg, with diameter of 160 mm and a length of 2 meters. The previous version of the generator was weighing 45 kg, with a diameter of 180 mm and a length of 1.5 meters. The new generator […]
UK: Njord Offshore Confirms Option for Two Crew Transfer Vessels
Strategic Marine, a leading specialist shipbuilder in Asia, announced that Njord Offshore, UK fleet operator of Crew Transfer Vessels for the growing European offshore windfarm sector, has officially confirmed the option for two more high performance crew transfer and service vessels, taking the tot
Germany: Offshore Wind Alliances Give Certainty to Investors
To establish the appropriate contractual structure for an offshore wind project’s delivery, Developers must recognise the need for funders to be satisfied as to the robustness of any legal structures. If a strategic partnership is formed, questions arise as to whether this will limit the exposure of
Germany: Offshore Wind Alliances Give Certainty to Investors
To establish the appropriate contractual structure for an offshore wind project’s delivery, Developers must recognise the need for funders to be satisfied as to the robustness of any legal structures. If a strategic partnership is formed, questions arise as to whether this will limit the exposure of
The Netherlands: IK to Partner with Ampelmann
Funds managed by IK Investment Partners (“IK”) are to acquire a majority stake in Ampelmann, a Dutch-based leading supplier of Motion Compensated Gangway (MCG) systems to the offshore energy sector, from its founders. Financial details for the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Delft,