Offshore Wind
Effectiveness of HiDef’s Offshore Wildlife Survey Technology Confirmed
HiDef today informed that its bespoke ultra-high resolution digital video aerial technology had been confirmed as the standard bearer for offshore wildlife surveys by academics from the University of Kiel. The study, published in May, has highlighted the effectiveness of HiDef’s technology, with a d
TenneT Issues Second EUR 1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Offshore Wind Projects
TenneT Holding B.V. has launched and priced its second EUR 1 billion Green Bond issue to finance the transmission system operator’s offshore wind-related projects. The EUR 1bn dual tranche (10 and 20 year) bond issue, each sized at EUR 500 million with coupons of 1.000% and 1.875% respectively, has
BAM In Charge of Blyth OWF’s Gravity Base Foundations
Royal BAM Group has been awarded a contract for the Blyth Offshore Wind project by EDF Energy Renewables to design, fabricate and install five full-size gravity base foundations, first of their kind to be built in the world, according to the company. The foundation design will utilise ‘self-installi
CWind CEO Steps Down
CWind’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chris Randle has decided to leave the company in pursuit of ”new opportunities and challenges.” Ian Douglas, Chairman of the Board of CWind said: “Chris has played an influential role in the development of the business since he joined in April 2014, leading sign
Norwegians Urge for Offshore Wind Demo Sites After Survey Reveals Multi-Billion Potential
Norwegian offshore wind industry representatives have urged the government to create a working strategy for the establishment of full-scale demonstration sites after a survey showed that Norwegian companies valued their export potential in the North Sea offshore wind market between 2025 and 2040 at
Ming Yang Shareholders Say Yes to Going Private
Shareholders of China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited voted in favour of the proposal to authorize and approve the previously announced agreement and plan of a merger which if completed would resulted in the privatisation of the company. The merger by and among Ming Yang, Zhongshan Ruisheng Antai
Ming Yang Shareholders Say Yes to Going Private
Shareholders of China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited voted in favour of the proposal to authorize and approve the previously announced agreement and plan of a merger which if completed would resulted in the privatisation of the company. The merger by and among Ming Yang, Zhongshan Ruisheng Antai
HvS Dredging Support’s New Vessel Hired for Burbo Bank 2
HvS Dredging Support’s new multi-purpose DP 2 vessel ZWERVER II was mobilised for its first project last month. The vessel will work on the mattress installation and trenching on Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm. The vessel was built by Gebroeders Kooiman shipyard in Zwijndrecht, according to
MORL to Open Consultation on Moray Firth Western Development Area
Moray Offshore Renewables Ltd (MORL) has announced intention to open consultation on the development of offshore wind on the remainder of its zone in the Outer Moray Firth off Scotland this month. In 2010, The Crown Estate awarded MORL development rights for offshore wind development in Zone 1 (Mora
DONG Energy Raises IPO Minimum Price Target
The minimum price target for DONG Energy’s shares which are expected to start trading on Nasdaq Copenhagen on 9 June has been raised, Reuters reported a source familiar with the matter as saying. The company’s owners have set a price range of between DKK 220 to DKK 255 per share, as opposed to initi
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier ‘s Bayards 500 Days without Lost Time Injury
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier A/S’s Bayard vessels celebrated 500 days without a lost time injury (LTI) on 2 June 2016. With a total exposure of 115,617 hours, the fleet of seven Bayards have been active at Walney 1+2, Butendiek, Baltic 2, Femern Belt, Borkum Riffgrund, Gwynt y Môr and the Gode Wind 1. Du
North Sea Countries Partner Up to Lower Offshore Wind Cost
The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and Norway have vowed to collaborate in terms of planning and constructing offshore wind farms. Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Henk Kamp, is the initiator of the cooperation, under which the countries will also inve
North Sea Countries Partner Up to Lower Offshore Wind Cost
The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and Norway have vowed to collaborate in terms of planning and constructing offshore wind farms. Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Henk Kamp, is the initiator of the cooperation, under which the countries will also inve
Offshore Wind Declaration: EUR 80/MWh or Less Possible by 2025 with Right Policies and Cooperation
Eleven major energy companies have signed a declaration stating that offshore wind can be fully competitive with coal and gas by 2025, achieving a cost of EUR 80/MWh and below, but only if the industry achieves long-term stability through right policies and closer international cooperation. Currentl