Offshore Wind
RWE Cuts Renewables Budget
German utility, RWE, has slashed its renewables investment plans to EUR 1 billion from 2015 to 2017, having invested the same amount between 2008 and 2014. This move comes after the company’s debt reached EUR 31 billion due to crisis in the power sector. Hans Buenting, chief executive of RWE Innogy,
Dalby Advancing with Endeavour Wharf Developemt
Dalby Offshore Services is working with Scarborough Borough Council to promote the Borough – and the ports of Whitby and Scarborough in particular – as a location to establish offshore wind operations and maintenance activity. Following an open tender process, Dalby Offshore Services Limited were id
Dalby Offshore’s Apprentices Complete First Assignment
Dalby Offshore’s apprentices Josh Goodwill and Lewis Wright have achieved a successful first trip to sea where they learnt about the day-to-day working on Dalby Offshore’s Wind Farm Support Vessel (WFSV) Fleet. Josh and Lewis spent time at Whitby & District Fishing Industry Training School learning
Ocean Energy Europe Appoints New CEO
Rémi Gruet has been appointed CEO of Ocean Energy Europe – the trade association for ocean renewable energy. Gruet joined Ocean Energy Europe as Policy & Operations Director last year and succeeds Dr Sian George, who was appointed to oversee the reinvention of the association as Ocean Energy Europe
N-Sea Extends Vessel Charter with Siem Offshore
Following 3 years of successful operations, N-Sea has extended its charter agreement with Siem Offshore, concerning its offshore subsea construction vessel Siem N-Sea, previously Siem Stork. The agreement has a duration of up to 6 years, having begun on January 1, 2015. The Siem N-Sea is a dive, mul
N-Sea Extends Vessel Charter with Siem Offshore
Following 3 years of successful operations, N-Sea has extended its charter agreement with Siem Offshore, concerning its offshore subsea construction vessel Siem N-Sea, previously Siem Stork. The agreement has a duration of up to 6 years, having begun on January 1, 2015. The Siem N-Sea is a dive, mul
France Offers EUR 425 Mln to Industrialize Several Projects
French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has announced the creation of an investment fund worth EUR 425 million to support projects, including those in renewable energy sector, with an aim to accelerate their transition from experimental to the industrialization stage. The fund aims to support the co
EWE-Led Consortium to Prove Efficiency of Intelligent Technologies
German energy company EWE has announced that it will apply together with partners from the industry, politics and science for a federal project worth EUR 40 million. The newly established consortium led by EWE is named “Enera” and comprises, among others, well-known companies such as ENERCON, TenneT
Wind Energy Uncertainty Forces Businesses to Exit, Says Report
FTI Consulting, Inc., the global business advisory firm, released latest renewable energy publication, Global Wind Supply Chain Update 2015. This report is part of a series of data-driven publications evaluating competitive markets, policy, finance, technology and business models across the energy s
Wind Energy Uncertainty Forces Businesses to Exit, Says Report
FTI Consulting, Inc., the global business advisory firm, released latest renewable energy publication, Global Wind Supply Chain Update 2015. This report is part of a series of data-driven publications evaluating competitive markets, policy, finance, technology and business models across the energy s
NT Offshore Expands into Offshore Cable Industry
NT Offshore, specialised in services to the maritime industry, offshore renewables and the oil & gas industry, has expanded into offshore cable industry. New activity is called NTO Nordic, meaning all operational equipment to perform Route Clearance (RC)/Pre-lay grapnel run (PLGR) has been acquired
Japanese Visit European Marine Energy Centre
Orkney’s marine energy industry has been the focus of a fact-finding visit by Japanese politicians and business leaders. The 10-strong party from the Nagasaki Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, toured the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Stromness at the weekend to learn more about Orkney’s
TÜV SÜD to Showcase Its Portfolio at EWEA Offshore 2015
At EWEA Offshore 2015 in Copenhagen, TÜV SÜD will present its portfolio of services for the offshore wind industry. The international service provider assists designers, operators and manufacturers in the offshore wind sector by supplying comprehensive and customised testing, certification and inspe
DeepOcean Reorganises the Company
DeepOcean Group Holding B.V. (DeepOcean) started a reorganisation of the company today. Effective 1 January 2015 DeepOcean is organised in two main regions, the Greater North Sea (“GNS”) region and the International region. Ottar Mæland will head up the GNS region as Group EVP GNS. Group support fun