Offshore Wind
Offshore Wind Could Bring GBP 2.9 Billion to UK Economy by 2030
ORE Catapult published a new report on 28 March, highlighting the economic benefits of a strong UK offshore wind industry, which could be worth as much as GBP 2.9 billion to the UK economy by 2030.
Damen Fits Out Vole au Vent to Nobelwind Needs
Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has been working on Vole au vent, Jan De Nul’s 140m jack-up vessel purpose built for the installation of new generation offshore wind turbines, as the vessel has been deployed on two installation phases at the Belgian Nobelwind offshore wind farm.
Correction: DORIS Renewables’ Floating Wind Gigs Completed
Following last week’s reports that DORIS Engineering’s recently set up division, dedicated to renewable energy, is starting its operations with floating offshore wind projects in France, the company told Offshore WIND that the works DORIS Renewables has been in charge of have already been completed.
Damen Launches Bibby WaveMaster 1 (VIDEO)
Damen officially launched the Bibby WaveMaster 1 service operations vessel (SOV) at its Galati shipyard in Romania on 24 March.
Shell Plans USD 1 Billion of New Energies Investment a Year
Oil and gas giant Shell plans on increasing investments in its newly-established New Energies division to up to USD 1 billion a year by the end of the decade, according to our sister site Offshore Energy Today.
Statkraft Reveals Its Future Role in UK Offshore Wind
Norway’s Statkraft is pressing on with the strategy to sell its offshore wind assets; however, the energy company plans to continue to participate as an enabler of the development and operation of offshore wind projects in the UK through entering into power purchase agreements.
Statoil Throws Down Offshore Wind Turbine O&M Innovation Challenge
Statoil is seeking proposals for equipment and procedures to facilitate efficient heavy maintenance operations on floating and far offshore wind turbines without the use of jack-up vessels or large floating crane vessels.
TSOs Sign North Sea Wind Power Hub Deal
Representatives of Dutch, Danish and German transmission system operators will sign an agreement to develop the North Sea Wind Power Hub during the first meeting of the North Seas Energy Forum held in Brussels today.
Adwen Takes First Step on French Factories. Building Them Depends on Other Factors
Adwen has filed applications for construction permits for two wind turbine manufacturing factories in Le Havre, France, the company confirmed to Offshore WIND following reports in French media.
Adwen Takes First Step on French Factories. Building Them Depends on Other Factors
Adwen has filed applications for construction permits for two wind turbine manufacturing factories in Le Havre, France, the company confirmed to Offshore WIND following reports in French media.
UK Offshore Wind Group on Asia Tour
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) has organised a mission to China and Taiwan to promote British expertise in the offshore wind industry and assist in the development of the sector in these two countries.
Concessions for EDF EN’s First French OWFs Coming Up
The concessions for the occupation of public maritime areas for the three wind farms developed by EDF EN in France are in the process of being signed, according to the French government.
Concessions for EDF EN’s First French OWFs Coming Up
The concessions for the occupation of public maritime areas for the three wind farms developed by EDF EN in France are in the process of being signed, according to the French government.
Statoil and 4Subsea to Jointly Develop Floating Wind Turbine Concepts
Statoil has awarded 4Subsea with a master service agreement covering services and research projects related to structural integrity of fixed and floating offshore installations, including offshore and floating wind farms.