Offshore Wind
Germany: Tendering Model Will Determine Future Industry Development
On June 4 at the “WAB Offshore Legal Day 2015” in Hamburg, German offshore wind energy experts, companies and institutes will discuss major legal issues of the offshore wind industry. This includes, among others, future determination of the cost of electricity generated offshore through invitations
Minesto to Showcase its DG Holyhead Deep Project
The Swedish tidal energy developer, Minesto, is to hold a public consultation event about its plans for 1.5MW project off the coast of Holy Island, Anglesey next week. The tidal energy project will feature underwater ‘kite’ technology. “The DG Holyhead Deep project design and environmental impact as
‘Kitty Petra’ to Work at Gwynt y Môr
After seven months of working in the North Sea, Tidal Transit’s Kitty Petra personnel transfer vessel (PVT) will be heading west in May 2015 to join her sister vessel Tia Elizabeth working on the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, which is situated 8 miles off the North Wales coast. Gwynt y Môr Offshor
ABPmer Develops Underwater Noise Mapping Tool
ABPmer has been contracted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to create a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tool that generates data to map the distribution of man-made continuous underwater noise in the south marine plan areas. The outputs of the tool will improve the MMO’s understand
ABPmer Develops Underwater Noise Mapping Tool
ABPmer has been contracted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to create a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tool that generates data to map the distribution of man-made continuous underwater noise in the south marine plan areas. The outputs of the tool will improve the MMO’s understand
Moventas to Provide Gearboxes for Alstom’s French Tidal Project
Moventas will work with Alstom to equip the Raz Blanchard pilot tidal farm in Northern France. In December 2014, Alstom has been chosen to supply for a pilot tidal energy farm in Raz Blanchard, and now Alstom has selected Moventas to develop the tidal turbines’ gearboxes. The Alstom Oceade™ 18 – 1.4
Euskal Delivers Flanges for Wikinger
Grupo Euskal Forging has delivered flanges for jackets to be installed on Wikinger. This delivery started 2 weeks ago for Navantia and Euskal will begin delivering to Bladt in the near future. Wikinger windfarm has consent authorised and is scheduled to start construction in January 2016, and fully
Statoil to Set Up Renewable Energy Business Division
Statoil today announced changes in corporate structure and top management team. The company has appointed new chief financial officer (CFO), and launched business area for New Energy Solutions (NES). Three new executive vice presidents (EVPs) are appointed as members of the corporate executive commi
Conquest Offshore, deugro Present Floating Foundation Installation System
Conquest Offshore and deugro Denmark A/S, with the engineering companies Temporary Works Design (TWD) and Barge Master, have presented their newly developed installation system for monopiles, transition pieces (TPs) and pre-piling of jackets. The 136 by 36 meter Conquest MB1 barge is the perfect too
New Head of Communications at Vestas
Anders Monrad Rendtorff, currently Senior Vice President and Head of Communications and Human Resources at Coloplast, will join Vestas in his new position starting on September 1, 2015. He succeeds Morten Albæk, who will remain with Vestas until June 30, 2015. Vestas CEO Anders Runevad says, “I am d
New Head of Communications at Vestas
Anders Monrad Rendtorff, currently Senior Vice President and Head of Communications and Human Resources at Coloplast, will join Vestas in his new position starting on September 1, 2015. He succeeds Morten Albæk, who will remain with Vestas until June 30, 2015. Vestas CEO Anders Runevad says, “I am d
CAPE Holland to Open Its Doors
CAPE Holland will open its doors to celebrate the product launch of the Vibro Lifting Tool on Friday, 22nd May and Saturday, May 23rd 2015 at their facility in Beilen, the Netherlands. Last year CAPE Holland introduced The CAPE Vibro System™ with the main component being the Register’ certified Vibr
RenewableUK Greets New Energy Secretary
RenewableUK today commented on the news that Amber Rudd MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. RenewableUK’s Chief Executive, Maria McCaffery, said: “We wish Amber Rudd well as Energy Secretary. We are pleased to see continuity at the Department following her role as
A2SEA Hires UK Firm for Dudgeon Project
In connection with the planning of the upcoming Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm for Statoil, A2SEA has selected Exeter based Longitude Ltd to provide design support. This is the latest step in A2SEAs drive to engage with suppliers from the experienced UK offshore sector. “We are delighted to be able to w