Offshore Wind
Bladt Completed First Wikinger Jacket Foundation
Last week, Bladt Industries assembled the first jacket foundation for Wikinger offshore wind farm. At Bladt’s Lindø Facility in Denmark, the first upper A-frame was installed and thereby, the first 3-D offshore jacket foundation structure was completed. The Wikinger offshore wind farm is being devel
Bladt Completed First Wikinger Jacket Foundation
Last week, Bladt Industries assembled the first jacket foundation for Wikinger offshore wind farm. At Bladt’s Lindø Facility in Denmark, the first upper A-frame was installed and thereby, the first 3-D offshore jacket foundation structure was completed. The Wikinger offshore wind farm is being devel
Photo of the Day: Gemini’s Substation at Dawn
Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: One of the two offshore high voltage substations (OHVS) at the Gemini offshore wind farm. Gemini offshore wind farm has two substations for each of the two wind farm parts, Buitengaats (300MW) and ZeeEnergie (300MW). The first offshore substation at the offshore win
RES, GES Sign Strategic Alliance
RES and GES have signed a strategic alliance agreement, bringing together complementary skills and common values to provide asset management and O&M services to the offshore wind industry. Jim Sandon, COO of RES Offshore said: “GES stands out as a leading company in the installation and maintenance
RES, GES Sign Strategic Alliance
RES and GES have signed a strategic alliance agreement, bringing together complementary skills and common values to provide asset management and O&M services to the offshore wind industry. Jim Sandon, COO of RES Offshore said: “GES stands out as a leading company in the installation and maintenance
Orkney Setting Up Marine Traffic System
Orkney Islands Council continued its work to install a new marine traffic system west of Orkney last Friday. A 16-foot long radar piece of a new VTS (vessel traffic system) was transferred by helicopter from EMEC’s Billia Croo wave test site to the Black Craig. The Black Craig, which EMEC uses as an
OEE Welcomes EC’s Support to Ocean Energy
The European Commission recently published its new vision for its lighthouse energy R&D policy, the Integrated Strategic Energy Technology Plan (known as the SET-Plan). This document sets out the Commission’s priorities to ensure research and innovation in energy fully contribute to the objectives o
EWEA Teams Up With WindEnergy Hamburg for 2016
The European Wind Energy Association is teaming up with Hamburg Messe to host its annual conference alongside WindEnergy Hamburg in 2016. The event will take place on 27-30 September 2016 in a major hub for the international wind energy sector. The conference and exhibition will showcase the very be
EWEA Teams Up With WindEnergy Hamburg for 2016
The European Wind Energy Association is teaming up with Hamburg Messe to host its annual conference alongside WindEnergy Hamburg in 2016. The event will take place on 27-30 September 2016 in a major hub for the international wind energy sector. The conference and exhibition will showcase the very be
Maersk Presents First Aid Course with MHI Vestas
In response to growing industry demand, Maersk Training, in partnership with offshore wind turbine manufacturer MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, has become the first to offer an Advanced First Aid course specifically tailored to the needs of personnel working in the wind energy sector. Due to the increasin
Iberdrola Hosts Wikinger Supply Chain Event in Berlin
Iberdrola was joined yesterday (7th October) by Adwen, Navantia, Offshore WindForce and Prysmian to introduce the €1.4 bn Wikinger offshore wind energy project to German companies and open a forum where local supply chain businesses can investigate collaboration possibilities with Wikinger contracto
Palfinger to Deliver Hundreds of Cranes for UK Offshore Wind Projects
Palfinger Marine has secured orders for the delivery of more than 200 platform cranes and five substation cranes for UK offshore wind projects. This includes 116 electric platform cranes with a fixed boom (PF 6000 with an outreach of 2.4m) for the Rampion offshore wind farm, which is being built by
The Sun Shines in Liverpool
On Wednesday evening in Liverpool at the last RenewableUK Gala Dinner & Awards event before their Chief Executive, Maria McCaffery, steps down in early 2016, the sun shone down on 3 worthy nominees for the RenewableUK Breakthrough Award sponsored by DNV-GL. The 3 shortlisted nominees consisted of: F
The Sun Shines in Liverpool
On Wednesday evening in Liverpool at the last RenewableUK Gala Dinner & Awards event before their Chief Executive, Maria McCaffery, steps down in early 2016, the sun shone down on 3 worthy nominees for the RenewableUK Breakthrough Award sponsored by DNV-GL. The 3 shortlisted nominees consisted of: F