Offshore Wind
Second Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge Kicks Off
Offshore Wind Innovators, a community for companies active in the Dutch offshore wind industry, has opened the new edition of Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge for applications. In the first challenge of the competition, Deutsche Windtechnik is seeking a device or method to measure the present stre
Borssele Beta Jacket Touches Down
The jacket foundation for the 700MW Borssele Beta offshore platform has been transported to the installation site in the Dutch North Sea and the installation process has begun, TenneT said. The jacket foundation departed from the HSM Offshore’s yard in Schiedam on Monday, 13 May. The jacket left the
Hollandse Kust Noord WRA All Done
A consortium of Oldbaum Services, Pondera Consult, Whiffle and Deltares has completed the wind resource assessment (WRA) for the Hollandse Kust (Noord) wind farm zone. The assessment included determining the wind climate for the area and verifying it by using data from met masts and floating buoys w
Renewables Deliver for E.ON as RWE Deal Stays On Track
Essen-based energy company E.ON reported EUR 211 million adjusted EBIT for its Renewables segment in the first quarter of 2019, a 23% increase compared to EUR 171 million adjusted EBIT recorded in the first quarter of 2018. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in output due to the commis
Second Borssele Alpha Cable Makes Landfall
The second cable that will connect the Borssele Alpha offshore high voltage substation in the Dutch North Sea to the transformer station at Borssele has made landfall, according to TenneT. Boskalis Subsea Cables & Flexibles, former VBMS, and NKT are in charge of supplying, delivering and installing
Lithuanians to Choose Between Ten Potential Offshore Wind Partners
Lithuanian state-owned energy company Lietuvos Energija has received initial interest from ten potential partners to jointly develop offshore wind projects in Lithuania and abroad. Lietuvos Energija initiated an Expression of Interest (EOI) process in February to find an experienced partner and join
Siemens Adds BAM Nuttall to Triton Knoll Roster
Siemens has appointed BAM Nuttall as the main contractor to complete the civils work on the onshore substation phase of the Triton Knoll offshore wind farm project, in Lincolnshire. The contract will see BAM Nuttall complete civil and building works including foundations for the transformer, shunt r
Borssele Alpha Topside Sets Off – Video
The topside for the Borssele Alpha substation has departed from HSM Offshore in Schiedam towards the project site in the Dutch North Sea. The topside will travel through the Nieuwe Waterweg and Hoek van Holland where it will enter the North Sea. Upon arrival to the project site, it will be placed on
Borssele Alpha Topside Sets Off – Video
The topside for the Borssele Alpha substation has departed from HSM Offshore in Schiedam towards the project site in the Dutch North Sea. The topside will travel through the Nieuwe Waterweg and Hoek van Holland where it will enter the North Sea. Upon arrival to the project site, it will be placed on
Ørsted Issues Green Bonds, Secures GBP 900 Million
Ørsted has secured nominal GBP 900 million through the issuance of green senior bonds, to finance its green growth ambition towards 2025 including the investment in the 1,386MW Hornsea Project Two offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom. Ørsted has completed the pricing of new unsecured green senio
Ørsted Issues Green Bonds, Secures GBP 900 Million
Ørsted has secured nominal GBP 900 million through the issuance of green senior bonds, to finance its green growth ambition towards 2025 including the investment in the 1,386MW Hornsea Project Two offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom. Ørsted has completed the pricing of new unsecured green senio
Borssele Alpha Topside Ready to Set Sail
The topside for the Borssele Alpha substation will set sail from HSM Offshore towards the project site on Friday, 10 May, according to TenneT. The topside will begin its journey from HSM Offshore’s site in Schiedam at around 7:30 a.m. local time and will travel via the Nieuwe Waterweg and Hoek van H
Wiking Helikopter Nets Contract for German Duo
Wiking Helikopter Service has secured a contract by Siemens Gamesa for the Hohe See and Albatros offshore wind farms in Germany. The Germany-headquartered offshore flight specialist will provide helicopter crew change services to the project construction sites from its base in Emden. The 497MW Hohe
3sun Gears Up for Deutsche Bucht
3sun Group is set to mobilize its teams to support MHI Vestas during turbine installation at the Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm. According to the UK company, offshore installation and completion teams will shortly be mobilizing for the 269MW project. Deutsche Bucht comprises 33 MHI Vestas 8.4MW t