Offshore Wind
MSR Gryfia Brings Offshore Wind Contract to MARS
Polish group of companies, MARS Shipyards & Offshore, has recently signed a number of contracts for building structures for the offshore wind and oil & gas markets. Among the contracts is the one that Morska Stocznia Remontowa Gryfia (MSR Gryfia), part of MARS Group, secured for the construction of
MSR Gryfia Brings Offshore Wind Contract to MARS
Polish group of companies, MARS Shipyards & Offshore, has recently signed a number of contracts for building structures for the offshore wind and oil & gas markets. Among the contracts is the one that Morska Stocznia Remontowa Gryfia (MSR Gryfia), part of MARS Group, secured for the construction of
IWES In Line For EUR 10 Million Boost to Improve New Rotor Blade Testing Method
Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (Fraunhofer IWES) expects to receive a EUR 10 million financial investment from German federal authorities to further develop a new method of rotor blade testing, as well as improve its test infrastructure in Bremerhaven. At present,
SeaRoc Celebrates 3 Years at Teesside OWF
On 1st January, SeaRoc Group moved into its fourth operational year on EDF Energy Renewables’ Teesside offshore wind farm. SeaRoc was appointed as the Principal Contractor in December 2012, replacing the residing Principal Contractor, and adopting full responsibility for the site on 1st January 2013
6,500 Jobs Could Be Lost as GE Integrates Alstom’s Units
GE could cut up to 6,500 jobs in the next two years in Europe during the restructuring process related to the integration of Alstom’s power and grid businesses, which the U.S. conglomerate purchased in November 2015. GE announced yesterday that consultations on proposals for the integration of forme
Statoil to Present Hywind Scotland Project in Peterhead
To provide local communities with information about the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park, Statoil will hold a public exhibition on 20 January in Peterhead. The exhibition will take place at the Palace Hotel, starting with an oral presentation at 6 p.m. Representatives from the project will be present to a
RWE Sets Aside GBP 2 Million for British Communities in 2015
RWE Innogy UK has invested all-time-high GBP 2 million into British communities in 2015 through its community investment funds. 2016 is expected to be another record year as the second largest offshore wind farm in the world, Gwynt y Môr, came on line mid-2015 and so too did its GBP 19 million commu
Siemens Posts over 100 New Job Vacancies in Hull
Recruitment for Siemens’ new facilities in Hull is in “full swing” as more than 100 new positions were advertised today for roles within Siemens’ wind turbine blade manufacturing facility currently under construction at Alexandra Dock. With the latest recruitment wave, the number of jobs advertised
Rix Leopard Is Not Scared of Water
The Rix Leopard, the latest wind farm workboat to the Rix Sea Shuttle fleet, was introduced to the water on 15th December at a launch ceremony at the Piriou shipyard in Vietnam. The small ceremony took place with the shipyard personnel and the team who are building the vessel. Rix Sea says that prog
Fugro’s Floating LiDAR Gets ECN’s Blessing
ECN has confirmed that the Fugro Oceanor Seawatch floating LiDAR is in the pre-commercial stage according to the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) roadmap for the commercial acceptance of floating LiDAR technology. In collaboration with RWE, Eneco and Fugro Oceanor, ECN has performed a Fugro Oceanor S
Fugro’s Floating LiDAR Gets ECN’s Blessing
ECN has confirmed that the Fugro Oceanor Seawatch floating LiDAR is in the pre-commercial stage according to the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) roadmap for the commercial acceptance of floating LiDAR technology. In collaboration with RWE, Eneco and Fugro Oceanor, ECN has performed a Fugro Oceanor S
Bibby HydroMap Names Rob Spillard as Technical Director
Seabed survey company Bibby HydroMap has appointed Rob Spillard to its executive board as Technical Director. The newly created role has followed a restructuring of the senior management team, which included the appointment of Mick Slater to Operations Director earlier this year. Bibby HydroMap Mana
2015 Huge for Wind Power in Scotland
Following a record final month, 2015 proved to be a “huge year” for wind power in Scotland, with wind turbines providing enough electricity to meet the electrical needs of 97% of Scottish households, according to the data gathered by WeatherEnergy and analyzed by WWF Scotland. Wind turbines generate
2015 Huge for Wind Power in Scotland
Following a record final month, 2015 proved to be a “huge year” for wind power in Scotland, with wind turbines providing enough electricity to meet the electrical needs of 97% of Scottish households, according to the data gathered by WeatherEnergy and analyzed by WWF Scotland. Wind turbines generate