Offshore Wind
Crown Estate Publishes UK Offshore Wind Speed Data
The Crown Estate has released new new offshore wind speed and direction data on its online Marine Data Exchange (MDE). The data added to the MDE has been collated from several meteorological masts, buoys and LiDAR (remote sensing technology) around the UK, including The Wash, Thames Estuary and the
Crown Estate Publishes UK Offshore Wind Speed Data
The Crown Estate has released new new offshore wind speed and direction data on its online Marine Data Exchange (MDE). The data added to the MDE has been collated from several meteorological masts, buoys and LiDAR (remote sensing technology) around the UK, including The Wash, Thames Estuary and the
Dudgeon Orders Granada Crane for O&M Base
Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited has awarded a contract to Granada Material Handling Ltd to design , manufacture, deliver and commission 1 davit crane unit for the operations and maintenance facility in Great Yarmouth. The Granada ‘Python’ crane unit has been specifically designed for the Dudgeon offsh
Three Companies Shortlisted for Danish Nearshore
Danish Energy Agency (ENS) has shortlisted three companies to participate in upcoming 350 MW nearshore tender. Out of five applicants, WPD Hofor joint venture, European Energy Nearshore Consortium and Vattenfall met the certain technical and financial requirements. Since the future wind farms are sm
First Cable Laid at Gode Wind
CT Offshore installed the first inter-array cable at Dong Energy’s Gode Wind 1 + 2 offshore sites yesterday. Crew on board cable laying vessel (CLV) SIA had been prepared since Thursday, waiting for good weather conditions to install the J01-I02 cable. The company is using its new trencher ROV, the
Deutsche Windtechnik Scoops seebaWIND
Deutsche Windtechnik AG has acquired 100% of the shares of seebaWIND Service GmbH and Level 360 Gesellschaft für Rotor- und Gittermastservice mbH. In particular, this enables Deutsche Windtechnik AG to expand its systems technology from the present focus on Vestas®/NEG Micon and Siemens®/AN Bonus® t
Deutsche Windtechnik Scoops seebaWIND
Deutsche Windtechnik AG has acquired 100% of the shares of seebaWIND Service GmbH and Level 360 Gesellschaft für Rotor- und Gittermastservice mbH. In particular, this enables Deutsche Windtechnik AG to expand its systems technology from the present focus on Vestas®/NEG Micon and Siemens®/AN Bonus® t
MMT Restructures
MMT Group has made strategic changes to existing organizational structure in line with MMT ambitious aims for growth and in order to meet competitive market conditions. A new Management team will focus on sales and operational efficiency. With a recent launch of a new high-speed Surveyor Interceptor
Satellites Could Solve Some Key Offshore Technology Challenges
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) and Satellite Applications (SatApps) Catapults have joined forces to explore ways in which satellites can be used to drive forward the development of the UK’s offshore renewable energy industry. According to the Catapults, satellites present possible solutions to some
RCG Strengthens Its Executive Team
Two high-profile executives from the renewables industry have been appointed by The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) to oversee the firm’s day-to-day business, develop its global growth strategy, and direct short- and long-term planning for the company. Sebastian Chivers has taken up the role of Ch
Statoil Hires Lloyd’s Register Energy for Hywind Project
Statoil has awarded Lloyd’s Register Energy’s consulting business a contract to perform a risk and emergency preparedness analysis for the Hywind Scotland pilot park project. The Norwegian international energy company plans to build the first floating wind farm off the Scottish coast. The park will
Strategic Marine Strengthen Its Team
Strategic Marine has appointed Rob Osborn as General Manager for Fabrication and Engineering. Prior to joining Strategic Marine, Rob held several leadership roles in global companies with related backgrounds, including ATCO Australia and Kiewit. “Rob comes to us with great experience in the project
Trump to Take EOWDC Battle to the Next Level
Following the decision by the Court of Session to reject Donald Trump’s latest legal action against the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), the Trump Organization announced it will take the case to the UK Supreme Court and European courts, saying that it was “impossible to have a fair
Trump to Take EOWDC Battle to the Next Level
Following the decision by the Court of Session to reject Donald Trump’s latest legal action against the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), the Trump Organization announced it will take the case to the UK Supreme Court and European courts, saying that it was “impossible to have a fair