Offshore Wind
Wind Energy Veteran Forms New Company
Peter Jorgensen, former managing director of offshore services provider CWind, is investing 20+ years of renewable energy and offshore wind sector experience into his own company, CPower Energy. CPower Energy will provide services to support the renewable power industry, offering a suite of packaged
TLSB Prepares Tidal Posters for Teachers
The Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay (TLSB) team has produced two posters to help Key Stage 2 teachers explore the subjects of renewable energy and tidal lagoons when teaching their students about topics such as ‘coasts’ and ‘energy’. The climate change poster explores the topics of climate change and green
TKI Wind Compares OW Subsidy Schemes and Tax Regimes
The TKI Wind op Zee has released a report which identifies the differences in subsidy schemes and tax regimes for offshore wind in France, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands. The design of the subsidy and tax schemes determines the attractiveness for investors as it can change the
Two-Bladed Turbine to Be Tested in Eemshaven
An offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 6MW will be installed and tested in Eemshaven. The 2B6 turbine uses two instead of three blades, which are mounted on the rear side of the turbine (downwind). The turbine is expected to power to 5,000 households within a period of 15 years. The aim of the
Two-Bladed Turbine to Be Tested in Eemshaven
An offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 6MW will be installed and tested in Eemshaven. The 2B6 turbine uses two instead of three blades, which are mounted on the rear side of the turbine (downwind). The turbine is expected to power to 5,000 households within a period of 15 years. The aim of the
3i, AMP Complete ESVAGT Acquisition
3i Infrastructure plc and AMP Capital have completed the joint acquisition of 100% of Danish company ESVAGT A/S from Maersk Group, following clearance from the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation. The transaction was announced in July this year, where by 3i Infrastructure invested £11
NWA Forum Shortlisted for RenewableUK Award
The UK’s trade organisation for the renewable energy industries, RenewableUK, has shortlisted NWA Workboat Safety Forum for their “RenewableUK Breakthrough Award”, which is due to be presented to the winner at the RenewableUK Gala Dinner at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall on 7th October. Philip Woodco
Dong Completes IPO Roadmap
Dong Energy is intending to pursue an initial public offering within 18 months, subject to market conditions. The Danish company announced last week it will initiate the preparations “to allow the IPO to take place as soon as possible.” Dong Energy will continue to strengthen its position with a div
Fugro Starts Final Survey at Borssele Zone
The geotechnical work is being undertaken on behalf of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and constitutes the final investigation at the Borssele wind farm sites before the final tender bidding rounds begin. This contract follows the previous geotechnical, g
Photo of the Day: Sea Installer Ready for Inspection
Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Sea Installer jacking in Esbjerg . The vessel has arrived in Esbjerg for its 2,5-year inspection. The photo shows Sea Installer not jacked up completely, with gap of 20 metres. Built in 2012, the vessel is designed to transport and install up to eight 3.6MW turbines
Two Training Companies Invest in OW Facilities
Two of East Yorkshire’s offshore energy training providers are working in partnership to deliver the basic requirements for those wishing to work in the renewables industry. This training includes working at heights, marine safety, first aid, fire safety and manual handling. Humberside Offshore Trai
ABB Orders State-of-the-Art Cable Layer
ABB has ordered the an advanced cable-laying vessel to boost the capacity of its submarine cable operations while achieving greater efficiency and precision, the company reported today. The new ship will be custom-built to ABB specifications and measure approximately 140 by 30 meters, will be constr
ABB Orders State-of-the-Art Cable Layer
ABB has ordered the an advanced cable-laying vessel to boost the capacity of its submarine cable operations while achieving greater efficiency and precision, the company reported today. The new ship will be custom-built to ABB specifications and measure approximately 140 by 30 meters, will be constr
Pacific Osprey Installs 100th Foundation at Gemini
Offshore wind installation vessel Pacific Osprey has installed 100th foundation at 600MW Gemini project. The 161m Jack up vessel, owned by Swire Blue Ocean, commenced the operation together with Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel, Aeolus, in July. At the end of the August, using Rambiz heavy li