Offshore Wind
DECC to Launch New Funding Mechanism, Eurogia-UK
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, in collaboration with Eurogia+, is launching a new funding mechanism, Eurogia-UK, to encourage UK companies to participate in transnational collaborations to develop innovative industrial RD&D projects for low carbon energy technologies. DECC will cons
USA: Science Café to Discuss North Carolina’s Offshore Wind
Christine M. Voss, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Institute of Marine Sciences is leading the next discussion on off-shore wind energy in North Carolina, at the next Coastal Science Cafe on July 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Capt. Bill’s Water
Australia: Carnegie Places Cable Order for Perth Wave Energy Project
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced that it has placed an order for the piping requirements for the Perth Wave Energy Project. An order has been placed for the Perth Wave Energy Project pipeline system requirements with FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies, Inc. (FlexSteel), an e
Australia: Carnegie Places Cable Order for Perth Wave Energy Project
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced that it has placed an order for the piping requirements for the Perth Wave Energy Project. An order has been placed for the Perth Wave Energy Project pipeline system requirements with FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies, Inc. (FlexSteel), an e
Europe Straying Off Course to Meet Offshore Wind Targets, New Report Says
A report into the state of Europe’s offshore wind sector by international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has revealed how uncertainty around subsidies and the need to unlock new capital are holding back investment in the development of European offshore wind farms. The report ’European Offs
Bladt to Supply Nordsee Ost Platform (Germany)
The German energy company RWE has chosen Bladt Industries to design and fabricate the platform for its offshore wind farm Nordsee Ost. With its approximately 2,000 tonnes, this platform is the same size as the platform for the Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm, which is currently in the process
The Netherlands: Tocardo Teams Up with Clifford Chance
Tocardo Tidal Turbines, producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, and leading international law firm Clifford Chance have entered a strategic business partnership. The deal will enable Tocardo to access specialist legal and administrative support for tidal energy projects worldwide. Clifford C
11th Substation from Bladt Industries Successfully Installed (Belgium)
During the last 18 months, a team from Bladt has been busy with the EPCI project for the Northwind Offshore Substation. Today, they can reap the benefits of their hard work as the substation has been installed successfully. The installation had to wait a few days due to bad weather conditions, but y
11th Substation from Bladt Industries Successfully Installed (Belgium)
During the last 18 months, a team from Bladt has been busy with the EPCI project for the Northwind Offshore Substation. Today, they can reap the benefits of their hard work as the substation has been installed successfully. The installation had to wait a few days due to bad weather conditions, but y
UK: GIB Seeks Energy Consultancy and Related Services
The UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) is seeking to appoint a panel of appropriately qualified and experienced consultants and providers of technical and other specialist due diligence advice and advisory services to be available to assist GIB in connection with a range of specialist financing tran
RWE Recruits New Applicants for Its Wales Wind Farm Apprenticeship Scheme
RWE npower renewables (RWE NRL) is expanding its highly popular Wales wind farm apprenticeship programme with a second round of recruitment for new candidates. The Apprentice Scheme, first launched by RWE NRL in partnership with Grwp Llandrillo Menai, is the first of its kind in Wales and was fully
Denmark: Energinet.dk Calls Pre-Qualification Tenders for Horns Rev 3 Cabling Work
Energinet.dk would like to pre-qualify a number of tenderers to deliver the HV cables for the Horns Rev 3 Offshore Wind Farm. Energinet.dk intends to pre-qualify up to 5 tenders per lot: Lot no. 1: Submarine cable transportation and laying; Lot no. 2: Delivery and installation of beach cable; Lot no
UK: Supacat 24m Multi-Purpose Vessel Set to Redefine WSVs
Incat Crowther announced its role in delivering the detailed design of an exciting new Wind Farm Support Vessel, the SMV 24, unveiled by Supacat at the Seawork exhibition in Southampton last week. The new multi-purpose vessel is a fresh approach to the sector, offering unparalleled operational flexi
UK: Supacat 24m Multi-Purpose Vessel Set to Redefine WSVs
Incat Crowther announced its role in delivering the detailed design of an exciting new Wind Farm Support Vessel, the SMV 24, unveiled by Supacat at the Seawork exhibition in Southampton last week. The new multi-purpose vessel is a fresh approach to the sector, offering unparalleled operational flexi