Offshore Wind
Seajacks Scylla Christened in Great Yarmouth
The Seajacks Scylla, the world’s largest wind turbine installation vessel, was christened in Great Yarmouth on Thursday afternoon, 3 March. The ceremonial champagne bottle was released by the vessel’s Godmother, Akiko Inoue, the wife of Seajacks’ chairman, Soichi Inoue. Seajacks’ CEO, Blair Ainslie,
Seajacks Scylla Christened in Great Yarmouth
The Seajacks Scylla, the world’s largest wind turbine installation vessel, was christened in Great Yarmouth on Thursday afternoon, 3 March. The ceremonial champagne bottle was released by the vessel’s Godmother, Akiko Inoue, the wife of Seajacks’ chairman, Soichi Inoue. Seajacks’ CEO, Blair Ainslie,
DECC Assessing Future Offshore Wind Leasing
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is conducting a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of a draft plan to enable future leasing for offshore wind, as well as wave and tidal devices. The authority published the UK Offshore Energy Strategic Environmental Assessment 3 (OESEA3) r
DONG Disclosing Gode Wind Inside Info
DONG Energy has started the regular publication of data regarding the capacity, use and availability of its wind park Gode Wind I on the EEX Transparency Platform. The market participants now have the access to data regarding the installed capacity, the planned and actual production, as well as the
DNV GL Names New Energy Business CEO
DNV GL has appointed Ditlev Engel as the new CEO of its Energy business area, effective as of 4 April, when Engel will succeed acting CEO Elisabeth Harstad and report to the Group President & CEO Remi Eriksen. The company’s Energy business unit provides testing, certification and technical advisory
Fraunhofer IKTS Testing EKG Monitor for Offshore Turbine Foundations
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Dresden have successfully tested in-house developed sensor rings designed to monitor the condition of wind turbine foundations at offshore wind farms. Working together with staff from Baltic Taucher in Rostock, the
Three Nordic Yards Shipyards Bought by Leisure Company, DolWin Gamma Construction Not Affected
Genting Hong Kong and Nordic Yards signed a contract on Tuesday, under which the global leisure company will take over three Nordic Yards’ shipyards for EUR 230.6 million. Nordic Yards has built and delivered three offshore converter platforms to Siemens, and is currently working on the fourth one,
UK Government Puts Green Investment Bank on the Block
The UK government has today launched the UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) sale process to move the bank into the private sector. The transaction will involve both the sale of existing shares owned by the government and also the commitment of additional capital for GIB by new investors. The GIB sal
UK Government Puts Green Investment Bank on the Block
The UK government has today launched the UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) sale process to move the bank into the private sector. The transaction will involve both the sale of existing shares owned by the government and also the commitment of additional capital for GIB by new investors. The GIB sal
Dutch Wind Takes Off in 2015
130MW of offshore wind capacity added to the Dutch grid in 2015 helped the country grow its generation of electricity from wind turbines by nearly 20 percent last year, according to the data gathered by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). In 2015, 13 billion KW of electricity was generated from renewable
Granada to Supply Python Cranes for Galloper OWF
GeoSea has awarded a contract to Granada Material Handling Ltd for the design, manufacturing, delivery and commissioning of 56 davit crane units for the Galloper offshore wind farm. Each of Granada’s Python crane units has been specifically designed for the Galloper offshore wind farm and the challe
Finland Sets Up EUR 80 Million Aid for Renewables
The Finnish Government has approved the Government Decree on General Terms of Granting Investment Aid for Renewable Energy and New Energy Technology. The investment aid is intended for future energy solutions so that Finland can achieve its national targets and the targets laid down at EU level for
Finland Sets Up EUR 80 Million Aid for Renewables
The Finnish Government has approved the Government Decree on General Terms of Granting Investment Aid for Renewable Energy and New Energy Technology. The investment aid is intended for future energy solutions so that Finland can achieve its national targets and the targets laid down at EU level for
BVG Associates: Southern North Sea Offshore Wind Projects Are Big Chance for UK Businesses
Several offshore wind farm projects planned in the Southern North Sea open up a sea of opportunities for UK suppliers who can demonstrate their value proposition and long-term commitment to the industry, Bruce Valpy of BVG Associates said today during the SNS2016 conference held in Norwich. Companie