Offshore Wind
Grimsby Hosts Renewable Energy Skills Fair
Grimsby Institute yesterday played host to the iMPact Renewable Energy Skills Fair which saw major renewable energy employers and education and training specialists provide tips, advice and information to anyone interested in working in the renewable energy and supply chain industries. Melanie Onn,
US and Mexico Bolster Cooperation on Renewable Energy Development
The United States and Mexico have signed several agreements to strengthen ongoing cooperative activities on energy development, conservation and preparation for the impacts of climate change on the two countries’ shared natural resources. The agreements were signed on 25 February during the third ro
US and Mexico Bolster Cooperation on Renewable Energy Development
The United States and Mexico have signed several agreements to strengthen ongoing cooperative activities on energy development, conservation and preparation for the impacts of climate change on the two countries’ shared natural resources. The agreements were signed on 25 February during the third ro
Renewables Boost UK’s 2015 Low Carbon Power Generation
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today released its December 2015 energy statistics that allow a provisional assessment to be made of trends in energy production and consumption in 2015. Low carbon energy production rose by 13.8%, with growth due to increased nuclear availabilit
Northland Expects Gemini & Nordsee One to Generate EBITDA of up to EUR 370M in 2018
Canadian company Northland Power said that, excluding investment income from the subordinated debt, its management expects Gemini and Nordsee One offshore wind farms to generate an adjusted EBITDA of EUR 170-190 million and EUR 160-180 million, respectively, once the two wind farms are fully operati
Offshoreenergy.dk Appoints New CEO
Glenda Napier has been appointed to the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Offshoreenergy.dk, a Danish cluster organisation with the objective to create growth in the country’s offshore sector. Napier will take over the position of the CEO at Offshoreenergy.dk on 11 April. She has prev
Deutsche Windtechnik Buys Ballast Nedam’s Offshore Wind O&M Contracts
Ballast Nedam has sold its current portfolio of 4 offshore wind inspection and maintenance contracts to Deutsche Windtechnik BV, the Dutch subsidiary of Deutsche Windtechnik. The sale involves 5-year inspection and maintenance contracts for offshore wind farms Eneco Luchterduinen, Prinses Amaliawind
Deutsche Windtechnik Buys Ballast Nedam’s Offshore Wind O&M Contracts
Ballast Nedam has sold its current portfolio of 4 offshore wind inspection and maintenance contracts to Deutsche Windtechnik BV, the Dutch subsidiary of Deutsche Windtechnik. The sale involves 5-year inspection and maintenance contracts for offshore wind farms Eneco Luchterduinen, Prinses Amaliawind
Maryland Invites Applications for Offshore Wind Projects
With the receipt of the initial application for a proposed offshore wind project, the Maryland Public Service Commission has now opened a 180-day application period for any other developers of offshore wind projects off the Maryland coast. This application period begins on 25 February, 2016 and, unl
Maersk Teaching Newcastle College Students about Renewables Industry
Maersk Training has joined forces with Newcastle College by running its Fundamental Skills for Offshore Technicians course with its students. Newcastle College has provided 55 of its students to undergo the six week course, after Maersk Training secured funding to provide the programme exclusively.
James Fisher Nets GBP 25 Million Galloper OWF Deal
James Fisher and Sons plc has been awarded a contract by Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL) for the 336MW offshore wind farm, located some 27km off the coast of Suffolk, UK. Under the contract, worth in excess of £25 million, James Fisher will be responsible for marine services and support during the
James Fisher Nets GBP 25 Million Galloper OWF Deal
James Fisher and Sons plc has been awarded a contract by Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL) for the 336MW offshore wind farm, located some 27km off the coast of Suffolk, UK. Under the contract, worth in excess of £25 million, James Fisher will be responsible for marine services and support during the
BOEM Releases Final SAP Guidelines
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Office of Renewable Energy Programs has finalized and released its Guidelines for Information Requirements for a Renewable Energy Site Assessment Plan (SAP). As required by 30 CFR 585- Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the
Brave Tern Upgraded and Ready for First US OWF (Gallery)
For multi MW turbines, such as the new turbines from GE, Siemens and MHI Vestas, the offshore wind industry needs larger installation vessels. Rotor diameters of more than 150m, towers over 70m with a hub height over 100m require vessels with the dimensions to match the difference between the previo