Offshore Wind
KIC InnoEnergy Helps Commercialise WindFloat with EUR 4 Million
Principle Power and KIC InnoEnergy have entered a partnership which includes a EUR 4 million investment from KIC InnoEnergy in bringing Principle Power’s WindFloat to the market. The partnership encompasses advanced technology development and commercialisation, including engineering, third party ana
Subsea UK Encouraging Businesses to Diversify into Offshore Wind
With global offshore wind expenditure expected to reach GBP 210 billion over the next ten years, Subsea UK is encouraging companies to expand into the renewables sector to sustain long-term growth. Neil Gordon, chief executive of Subsea UK, said: “While oil and gas remains the dominant energy indust
EU Earmarks EUR 14.8 Million for Viking Link
On 15 July, EU Member States agreed on the European Commission’s proposal to invest EUR 263 million in key trans-European energy infrastructure projects, including EUR 14.8 million for Viking Link, an interconnector between Denmark and the UK. The EU will support study work on the Final Project Deve
LM Wind Power Building Blade Factory in Turkey
LM Wind Power, which recently presented an 88.4-metre blade for Adwen’s offshore wind turbine, has broken ground at a 17-hectare piece of land in Bergama, Turkey, where it will set up a factory for the manufacture and distribution of wind turbine blades. “The Bergama plant will manufacture blades up
Atlas Bags Another DONG Energy Deal
Atlas Professionals has secured a new frame agreement for the supply of Harbour & Offshore Logistics personnel with DONG Energy. The agreement is in place for the next 5 years and will allow Atlas to provide DONG Energy with personnel for all current and future Danish offshore wind projects, includi
Atlas Bags Another DONG Energy Deal
Atlas Professionals has secured a new frame agreement for the supply of Harbour & Offshore Logistics personnel with DONG Energy. The agreement is in place for the next 5 years and will allow Atlas to provide DONG Energy with personnel for all current and future Danish offshore wind projects, includi
Arkona OWF to Create Jobs in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
At an event held today, E.ON, with the support of WindEnergy Network and Invest in MV, has put together a supplier agreement that will enable companies from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to participate in the construction and operation of the Arkona offshore wind farm. More than 170 representatives
Brave Tern Ready for First Transatlantic Voyage
Brave Tern has completed loading all of the 5 GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade 150-6MW nacelles in France and is about to embark on a journey to the construction site of the first American offshore wind farm. “Brave Tern is now ready for her first transatlantic voyage,” said Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s V
ACM Certifies TenneT as Operator of Dutch Offshore Grid
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has certified TenneT as the offshore grid operator. The supervisory body said it has issued the certification in a short time, so that the Minister of Economic Affairs can now designate TenneT as the official operator of the offshore grid and the c
BNEF: Biggest RE Asset Finance Made in European Offshore Wind
Asset finance of renewable energy projects in the first half of 2016 was at USD 92 billion worldwide, down 19% on H1 2015, with the biggest asset finance deals of the second quarter made in offshore wind in Europe, according to the latest data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). This was led b
MeeMaken Acquires Offshore Lifting System Provider
MeeMaken BV, an owner of several companies providing services to the offshore energy industry, has taken over the Kenz Figee Group, a specialist in design, manufacturing and maintenance of offshore lifting and hoisting systems. The former senior management at Mammoet, Roderik van Seumeren and Natasj
MeeMaken Acquires Offshore Lifting System Provider
MeeMaken BV, an owner of several companies providing services to the offshore energy industry, has taken over the Kenz Figee Group, a specialist in design, manufacturing and maintenance of offshore lifting and hoisting systems. The former senior management at Mammoet, Roderik van Seumeren and Natasj
APEM Keeping an Eye on Gwynt y Môr’s Wildlife
APEM is carrying out an initial first year of post-construction aerial surveys at the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, located off the coast of North Wales. The works commenced this month with the initial contract running for 12 months, with a potential extension for a further two years. Ultra-high r
JECS’ Business Mushrooms with Offshore Wind
JECS Offshore is negotiating contracts for several offshore wind farms as well as framework agreements with two major developers covering multiple services to projects over a 3-year period, the company reported along the news that its turnover has increased by 80% over the past 12 months thanks to E