Offshore Wind
NORCOWE Installs First Equipment at FINO 1
Scientists from CMR have successfully completed the first installation phase for the measurement campaign at the FINO1 research platform. The campaign is carried out by CMR and UIB in close cooperation with the other NORCOWE partners, FuE-Zentrum FH Kiel, Fraunhofer IWES, RAVE and ForWind. Two Windc
Axel Juhnke Appointed WindManShip General Manager
Axel Juhnke, responsible for Business Development since the beginning of September 2014 has been appointed General Manager for WindManShip GmbH. For his commitment and loyalty, managing directors André and Marco Hurtig to appoint Axel Juhnke as an authorized signatory. “The steady growth of WindManS
‘Njord Odin’ Gets Down to Work
Within a few days of Njord Odin arriving in Rotterdam, the BMT-designed vessel was set to work at the Meerwind offshore wind farm in Germany. Njord Odin is the first of up to eight new vessels for Njord Offshore, built by Strategic Marine. The second vessel has completed trials and the next two vess
‘Njord Odin’ Gets Down to Work
Within a few days of Njord Odin arriving in Rotterdam, the BMT-designed vessel was set to work at the Meerwind offshore wind farm in Germany. Njord Odin is the first of up to eight new vessels for Njord Offshore, built by Strategic Marine. The second vessel has completed trials and the next two vess
France Gets New Marine Renewables Business Hub
A new business hub dedicated to the marine renewable energies has been launched in Pays de la Loire, France. The new West Atlantic Marine Energy Center aims to make the region an international leader in the sector by 2020. The first objective for 2015-2020 is to become the leader in the offshore win
Gode Wind Utilises AkzoNobel’s Protection
The first foundation has recently been installed at the Gode Wind offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The foundations have been fabricated across Denmark and Germany by Bladt Industries and EEW. EEW are fabricating the monopiles, with Bladt Industries’ work focusing on the transition pieces.
Gode Wind Utilises AkzoNobel’s Protection
The first foundation has recently been installed at the Gode Wind offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The foundations have been fabricated across Denmark and Germany by Bladt Industries and EEW. EEW are fabricating the monopiles, with Bladt Industries’ work focusing on the transition pieces.
Offshore Energy 2015 Registration Open. Extra Day for Offshore WIND Conference
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2015 is now open. With over 13,500 offshore professionals and more than 650 exhibiting companies another great event is expected. Next to the exhibition that covers 4 massive halls at Amsterdam RAI more than 80 speakers representing some o
Offshore Wind Backs Up Dutch Maritime Sector
The Dutch maritime technology sector has had a good year. Turnover increased by 17%, from € 6.4 billion in 2013 to € 7.5 billion in 2014. The sector employed 31,680 FTEs, up from 29,361 in 2013. “Overall we see a nuanced picture, with ups and downs,” said Hans Voorneveld, chairman of trade associati
EIB’s New Fund Includes Offshore Wind Farms
New investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and strategic energy infrastructure, was among the more than EUR 8 billion of financing approved by the European Investment Bank board meeting on May 19. The EIB Group’s Board of Directors approved loans for a total of 21 projects, including fou
EIB’s New Fund Includes Offshore Wind Farms
New investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and strategic energy infrastructure, was among the more than EUR 8 billion of financing approved by the European Investment Bank board meeting on May 19. The EIB Group’s Board of Directors approved loans for a total of 21 projects, including fou
Scottish FM to UK Govt: Provide Confidence to Offshore Wind Industry
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a new approach to the UK’s relationship with Scotland on energy issues, with key decisions on energy policy made following a process of consultation and agreement with the Scottish Government. The First Minister’s call came as industry experts m
Senvion Installs 6,000th Wind Turbine
This month Senvion has connected its 6,000th wind turbine to the public power grid. Eight Senvion 3.0M122 turbines, designed to produce the highest possible yields at low-wind sites, have been running since May 2015 at the Hollich community wind farm in Burgsteinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Franco-Scottish Consortium Wins EUR 3.5 Mln SEM-REV Cabling Deal
Subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group, alongside its French regional partner Wenex Equipments, last year formed a Franco-Scottish consortium which has led to the group successfully securing a £2.5million/€3.5million contract. The project involves manufacturing and installation of the arr