Offshore Wind
Renewables Work for EnBW
EnBW’s operating result (adjusted EBITDA) for 2015 amounted to around EUR 2.1 billion, 2.7% lower than in the previous year. High impairment losses on power plants and increased provisions for onerous contracts for electricity procurement agreements have impacted the company’s operating result to a
EU Examining Benefits of Meshed Offshore Grid
A 4-year project investigating the benefits of a meshed offshore transmission grid has been launched recently under the EU’s Horizon 2020 Research Program, and is currently the biggest energy project within the program. A meshed offshore grid connecting offshore wind farms to land could provide sign
Shell to Bid at Upcoming Dutch Offshore Wind Tender?
Reportedly, the oil and gas giant Shell is delving into the upcoming offshore wind projects in the Netherlands. Shell’s representatives have attended information meetings regarding the Borssele I & II tender, which is scheduled to be open for applications in May. There are strong rumours that Shell
Cathie Associates Working on New Geotechnical Investigation Standard
Cathie Associates have been appointed by the Marine Environmental Data & Information Network (MEDIN) to create a guideline for offshore geotechnical site investigations. The guideline will form part of the MEDIN framework of specifications that govern best practice in collecting metadata for re-use
Cathie Associates Working on New Geotechnical Investigation Standard
Cathie Associates have been appointed by the Marine Environmental Data & Information Network (MEDIN) to create a guideline for offshore geotechnical site investigations. The guideline will form part of the MEDIN framework of specifications that govern best practice in collecting metadata for re-use
Cyberhawk Backed by GBP 2 Million Funding
A Remotely Operated Aerial Vehicle (ROAV) inspection and survey company, Cyberhawk, is targeting expansion following an agreement on a new £2 million funding package from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks’ Growth Finance team. Cyberhawk said the funding will enable it to accelerate growth, create jobs,
Gallery: Seajacks Scylla in IJmuiden
Seajacks Scylla, which made its maiden call to the Port of IJmuiden on 14 March, is readying for her first job at Veja Mate offshore wind farm in Germany. At the port, the vessel was equipped with a monopile gripper, so it can install the 67 foundations for the German 402MW project. The Port of IJmu
Senvion Relaunches IPO
After shelving its IPO plans last week, Senvion announced today that it has decided to relaunch a private placement and listing of shares on revised terms – the placement price is now in the range of EUR 15.50 and EUR 17.00 per share. Senvion, and its shareholders Centerbridge and Arpwood, are offer
Reetec to Make Wikinger Turbines Visible to Planes
Reetec GmbH will supply aviation obstruction markers for the Wikinger offshore wind farm. Marking 70 Adwen’s wind turbines falls under German guidelines for the identification of aviation obstacles. Reetec will provide identification lights for the nacelles and towers, as well as the accompanying co
National Grid IFA2 Presents Revised Plans for UK-French Interconnector
National Grid IFA2 Ltd held a second series of consultation events this month, showcasing revised plans for an electricity interconnector between Hampshire in England and Normandy in France. People were able to see updated plans for the proposed high voltage electricity link and give feedback. Made
Van Oord Appoints New Director for the Netherlands
Van Oord has appointed two new Area Directors as part of the company’s Management Committee, which consists of the Executive Board and the Area and Staff Directors. Ronald Schinagl, the present Area Director America & Africa, will assume the position of the new Area Director Netherlands from 1 Septe
Van Oord Appoints New Director for the Netherlands
Van Oord has appointed two new Area Directors as part of the company’s Management Committee, which consists of the Executive Board and the Area and Staff Directors. Ronald Schinagl, the present Area Director America & Africa, will assume the position of the new Area Director Netherlands from 1 Septe
James Fisher’s Galloper Gig Brings Jobs in Lowestoft
James Fisher and Sons’ £25m contract for Galloper offshore wind farm will create about 110 new jobs, mostly in the Lowestoft area, at a construction support base for the £1.5bn project, and everyone recruited so far lives within 20 miles of Lowestoft, James Fisher and Sons’ business development dire
Top News of the Week Mar 14 – 20, 2016
A2SEA Cuts to the Bone A2SEA has disclosed plans to dissolve all of its non-core business operations and focus solely on installation of foundations and turbines offshore. Technip Norge Wins Hywind Marine Operations Contract Statoil has awarded a contract for marine operations at the 30MW Hywind Sco