Offshore Wind
Tern Sisters Lift Fred. Olsen’s Offshore Wind Unit
Fred. Olsen Ocean’s offshore wind segment reported NOK 428 million operating revenue in the third quarter of 2016, compared with NOK 254 million in the same period in 2015, mainly due to higher utilisation and rates from the jack-up installation vessels Brave Tern and Bold Tern. The segment includes
WindEurope: Sweden Should Rethink Its Offshore Wind Policy
Sweden’s cross-party Energy Commission has recently agreed that Sweden should increase its renewables output by 18TWh a year toward 2030, though it stopped short of recommending any major reform of the current certificate scheme, according to WindEurope. The country’s joint certificate scheme with N
Scots Want Offshore Wind Community Benefits
The Highland Council has asked the Scottish government to help local authorities in setting a recommended level of community benefit for offshore wind developments. In addition, the Highland Council has asked for rapid progress to be made to agree a position on the devolution of Crown Estate incomes
14 Bidders Competing for New York Offshore Wind Area
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified 14 companies as legally, technically and financially qualified to participate in the upcoming commercial wind lease sale of 79,350 acres offshore New York, including industry leaders such as DONG Energy, innogy and Iberdrola’s Avangrid Rene
14 Bidders Competing for New York Offshore Wind Area
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified 14 companies as legally, technically and financially qualified to participate in the upcoming commercial wind lease sale of 79,350 acres offshore New York, including industry leaders such as DONG Energy, innogy and Iberdrola’s Avangrid Rene
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016: Where Renewables Met Oil & Gas
With 667 exhibitors, 25,000m² floor space and visitors representing 99 nationalities, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 (OEEC) was not only a great success, the event also grew compared to last year. A great achievement in the current offshore energy market. 11,989 people came to Amsterda
Noord-Holland Noord Offshore Logistics Hub Launched at OEEC
The Port of Den Helder, Den Helder Airport, Port and Nautical Association HSV, Development Agency Noord-Holland Noord (NHN) and Maritime Campus Netherlands have launched a ‘North Sea Energy Gateway’ trademark at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 (OEEC) in Amsterdam. The new propositio
Offshore WIND Expertise HUB
During the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016 there was a new place on the exhibition floor called the Offshore WIND Expertise HUB. On the HUB, 22 companies were interviewed on various topics within the industry, from foundations to innovations and vessels in offshore wind to future progno
Societe Generale Goes All In on Offshore Wind in 2016, Cuts Coal Financing
Societe Generale was involved in 100% of offshore wind farm projects financed in Europe this year, the French multinational banking and financial services company said in its announcement that it will stop dedicated coal financing and step up its commitment to renewable energies. This decision will
Societe Generale Goes All In on Offshore Wind in 2016, Cuts Coal Financing
Societe Generale was involved in 100% of offshore wind farm projects financed in Europe this year, the French multinational banking and financial services company said in its announcement that it will stop dedicated coal financing and step up its commitment to renewable energies. This decision will
Wiking Gets First Airbus Offshore Chopper
German offshore flight specialist Wiking Helikopter Service GmbH has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus H145 helicopters configured for offshore use. The two helicopters will be used to drop off harbour pilots, fly air rescue missions over the North Sea, and transport service technicians to o
MacArtney Takes Over ASME
Esbjerg-headquartered MacArtney Underwater Technology Group has acquired the majority holding in Denmark-based ASME A/S, a manufacturer of offshore and renewable energy system solutions. ASME’s 125 strong staff design and manufacture complete systems to the marine offshore, ocean science and renewab
Vattenfall’s Wind Unit Marks a Dip in Q3 2016
Vattenfall’s Wind Business Area reported SEK 1.263 billion (EUR 130 million) in net sales in the third quarter of 2016, a 9% decrease compared to SEK 1.389 billion reported for the same period in 2015, due to ”lower prices received and less favourable wind conditions”. The Swedish energy company’s w
Vattenfall’s Wind Unit Marks a Dip in Q3 2016
Vattenfall’s Wind Business Area reported SEK 1.263 billion (EUR 130 million) in net sales in the third quarter of 2016, a 9% decrease compared to SEK 1.389 billion reported for the same period in 2015, due to ”lower prices received and less favourable wind conditions”. The Swedish energy company’s w