Offshore Wind
German State Charts Out Offshore Wind Territory
The Cabinet of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has adopted a new spatial development programme (LEP) which identifies 185 square kilometres suitable for development of offshore wind farms off the German northern state’s Baltic coast. 13 square kilometres out of the total area identified as suitable for offsh
DECC Issues Natura 2000 Guidance for Offshore Renewables
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has issued guidance on when new marine Natura 2000 sites should be taken into account in offshore renewable energy consents and licences. The Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive require that sites for certain species and habitat types are
Julius Signal to Boost Tideland’s Aids to Navigation Portfolio
Tideland Signal Corporation, now part of Xylem, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Julius Signal, extending its portfolio of marine and offshore aids to navigation offerings. Julius Signal originated from Pintsch Aben’s marine and aviation signalization business. Ti
Nuon Flies the Rainbow Flag
Dutch utility Nuon, part of Vattenfall, is participating in the pride activities on the Amsterdam Gay Pride event this summer from 23 July to 7 August. Nuon will participate through activities such as an information market, events, and with a Nuon boat in the Canal Parade. The Canal Parade on 6 Augu
Nuon Flies the Rainbow Flag
Dutch utility Nuon, part of Vattenfall, is participating in the pride activities on the Amsterdam Gay Pride event this summer from 23 July to 7 August. Nuon will participate through activities such as an information market, events, and with a Nuon boat in the Canal Parade. The Canal Parade on 6 Augu
Rolls Royce to Equip Two SOVs Ordered by DONG Energy
Along with the design for DONG Energy’s service operations vessel (SOV), which will be done in cooperation with Østensjø Rederi, Rolls Royce will also provide ship equipment. The company will supply the diesel electric main machinery, consisting of frequency controlled electric driven azimuth thrust
Natural Power Moves French Head Office Closer to Offshore Wind Action
Scotland-headquartered renewable energy consultancy Natural Power is transferring its French head office functions to Nantes to be closer to the offshore wind farm projects in the Pays de la Loire, and to take advantage of the region’s attractiveness which facilitates the recruitment of executives w
LM Wind Power Fights Blades’ Rainy Days (VIDEO)
Danish researchers have developed a new coating system which increases the performance of offshore wind turbine blades. Currently, new technologies are being tested under the European project Windtrust to overcome blade erosion caused by heavy rain in harsh offshore environment. LM Wind Power develo
Lithuania Clearing Path for Offshore Wind Projects
The Lithuanian Cabinet has approved amendments to the country’s renewable energy law aimed at kick-starting development of offshore wind power generation in the Baltic Sea. Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičiaus said that this is a long-term project and that the construction of the first wi
Lithuania Clearing Path for Offshore Wind Projects
The Lithuanian Cabinet has approved amendments to the country’s renewable energy law aimed at kick-starting development of offshore wind power generation in the Baltic Sea. Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičiaus said that this is a long-term project and that the construction of the first wi
Three Rescued After Fishing Boat Hits Wind Turbine off Walney Island
Three fishermen were rescued after their 10.5-metre catamaran collided with an offshore wind turbine and started taking on water some 2.5 miles west of Walney Island, Cumbria, UK, in the early morning hours of Thursday, 26 May, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) reports. RNLI did not spe
DONG Energy Hires Seacat for Burbo Bank Extension Crew Transfers
DONG Energy has awarded Seacat Services with a contract for the supply of all crew transfer services at its 258MW Burbo Bank Extension project under development in the Irish Sea. The four-vessel charter contract, with durations of three to 11 months, is the second such agreement signed between Seaca
DONG Sets Out IPO Offering and Price Range
DONG Energy will sell up to 17.4% of the existing shares through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) scheduled for June 2016, with the indicative prince range set at DKK 200 to DKK 255 per share, corresponding to an implied market capitalisation of the company of DKK 83.5 billion to DKK 106.5 billion
DONG Sets Out IPO Offering and Price Range
DONG Energy will sell up to 17.4% of the existing shares through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) scheduled for June 2016, with the indicative prince range set at DKK 200 to DKK 255 per share, corresponding to an implied market capitalisation of the company of DKK 83.5 billion to DKK 106.5 billion