Offshore Wind
Port of Esbjerg Handles 1.1GW of Offshore Wind in 2016
Offshore wind farm components accounting for 1,100MW of capacity were shipped from the Port of Esbjerg in 2016, more than double the amount in 2015, according to the port, which reported a record turnover of EUR 30.94 million and a record net profit of EUR 10.68 million for 2016.
Port of Esbjerg Handles 1.1GW of Offshore Wind in 2016
Offshore wind farm components accounting for 1,100MW of capacity were shipped from the Port of Esbjerg in 2016, more than double the amount in 2015, according to the port, which reported a record turnover of EUR 30.94 million and a record net profit of EUR 10.68 million for 2016.
DORIS Eyes 30% of Turnover to Come from Offshore Renewables
After recently setting up a new business division dedicated to marine renewable energy, the DORIS Engineering group is looking at increasing its turnover from offshore renewables activities from the current 5-10% to 30% within five years.
Next Geosolutions Secures Survey Work on World’s Longest Subsea Interconnector
Geoscience and engineering service provider Next Geosolutions has been awarded two survey contracts for the 1.4GW North Sea Link (NSL) project, the world’s longest subsea interconnector and the first electricity link between UK and Norway.
James Fisher Broadens OW Business Range by Acquiring Blade Repair Company
James Fisher and Sons is acquiring the entire share capital of Rotos 360, a provider of inspection, repair and reconditioning solutions for offshore wind turbine rotor blades.
James Fisher Broadens OW Business Range by Acquiring Blade Repair Company
James Fisher and Sons is acquiring the entire share capital of Rotos 360, a provider of inspection, repair and reconditioning solutions for offshore wind turbine rotor blades.
Denmark Makes Room for Testing 330m Tall Wind Turbines
Danish Government has approved the expansion of the national wind turbine test centres in Østerild and Høvsøre. Four new sites will be added, facilitating testing of turbines of up to 330 metres.
Offshore Wind Expands Manor Renewable Energy
After recently signing several contracts for offshore wind projects, Manor Renewable Energy (MRE) is expanding its teams both in the UK and across Northern Europe, and plans to surpass 100 staff by Q3 2017.
Beatrice Partnership Fund Panel Reviews First Applications
An independent panel has been established to review applications and determine which projects will receive funding in the first round of the GBP 3 million Beatrice Partnership Fund.
Beatrice Partnership Fund Panel Reviews First Applications
An independent panel has been established to review applications and determine which projects will receive funding in the first round of the GBP 3 million Beatrice Partnership Fund.
Svanen, Aeolus Taking It Up a Notch
With the ever-increasing size of the offshore wind turbine components, the vessels installing them need to catch up with the industry. For this purpose, Van Oord has been upgrading two of its installation vessels working in the offshore wind sector.
JD-Contractor to Take Care of Energinet.dk’s Subsea Cables
Danish subsea services provider JD-Contractor has signed a framework agreement with compatriot Energinet.dk for contingency repairs of the transmission system operator’s subsea cables.
Van Oord: 2016 Revenue Declines while Order Book Grows
Van Oord reported a decline in its 2016 revenue and net profit amid challenging dredging and offshore oil & gas markets. However, same as other similar companies, Van Oord said it sees opportunities for growth in the offshore wind sector.
Vryhof Sets Up New Engineering Unit
Vryhof, together with its business unit Deep Sea Mooring (DSM), has launched a new engineering unit to support the company’s renewables, offshore oil & gas, and aquaculture operations.