Offshore Wind
K2 Management Bags Japanese Offshore Wind Job
K2 Management has been appointed to provide its services for the 100 MW Kashima offshore wind project, which represents the company’s first contract in Japan. The company Wind Power Energy, comprising Wind Power Group K.K, SB Energy and ORIX Corporation, which owns the offshore wind project, has hir
Photo of the Day: SgurrEnergy Looking After ORE Catapult’s 7MW Turbine
The photo was taken by Matthew Kelly, a site manager from SgurrEnergy, which is responsible for operations and maintenance of ORE Catapult’s 7MW offshore wind turbine in Levenmouth. In December 2015, ORE Catapult acquired the 7MW demonstration offshore wind turbine from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI
Report: Floaters Are Part of UK’s Renewable Energy Future
Floating offshore wind is one of six key innovation areas that should get a portion of the UK government’s GBP 500 million energy innovation programme funds, according to a report published by Scottish Renewables. Floating offshore wind has the potential to open huge areas of the world’s deepest oce
Report: Floaters Are Part of UK’s Renewable Energy Future
Floating offshore wind is one of six key innovation areas that should get a portion of the UK government’s GBP 500 million energy innovation programme funds, according to a report published by Scottish Renewables. Floating offshore wind has the potential to open huge areas of the world’s deepest oce
Fred. Olsen Ocean Sinks Further to Loss
Fred. Olsen Ocean, the owner of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS and Universal Foundation Norway AS and part of Bonheur ASA, ended 2015 with NOK 105 million (EUR 10.9 million) net loss, as compared to NOK 10 million net loss recorded a year earlier, due largely to delays in construction of several offshor
DOC Takes Care of Sandbank’s Lifting Ops
Deutsche Offshore Consult GmbH (DOC) has been actively supporting the construction of Vattenfall’s Sandbank offshore wind farm since late last year, the company reported. Working on the project, DOC has been delivering services from developing a study of first lifting processes, over the optimal use
Semcon and DONG Ink German Offshore Wind Consultancy Agreement
Semcon has signed a framework agreement with DONG Energy which covers consultancy services for DONG’s German offshore wind power business activities. The agreement between DONG and Semcon focuses on supporting construction, commissioning and operations of offshore wind farms in Germany. “Our experti
Siemens 7MW Turbine Duo Undergoing Final Tests
Siemens has recently installed a second SWT-7.0-154 turbine for field testing, with both 7MW prototype turbines currently undergoing grid performance, quality and safety trials. Siemens’ flagship offshore wind turbine received final type certification from DNV GL in January, the final milestone in t
Statoil Sets Up USD 200 Million Renewables Fund
Statoil has today launched Statoil Energy Ventures, a fund through which the Norwegian energy giant plans to invest up to USD 200 million in renewable energy projects in the next four to seven years. Potential investment themes include offshore and onshore wind, solar energy, energy storage, transpo
Clugston Keeps Its Promise
Clugston Construction, which is delivering the Service Offshore Building for Siemens at Green Port Hull, will hold a Meet the Buyer event on 19 February to tap into the local supply chain. Clugston’s staff will be attending the event to meet local suppliers and subcontractors to discuss the opportun
Offshoretronic Lays Out Drilling Vessel to WTIV Concept
Spanish company Offshoretronic has informed that it designed the first wind farm installation vessel (WTIV) concept based on the conversion of the Samsung 10.000 DP Deepwater Drillship. According to the company, the newly designed vessel, named Sustainable Installer I, and installation method will h
8.2 Consulting Expands to Denmark
German company 8.2 Consulting AG has established a new subsidiary in Denmark. “With the lowest prices ever, the Danish offshore market is again in the frontlines and we are happy to be part of this revolution,” said Benjamin Quader, Head of Offshore at 8.2 Consulting AG. The new company will be mana
Aeolus on Site with Gemini Wind Turbines
On 12 February, offshore wind installation vessel Aeolus left the Port of Esbjerg for the Gemini offshore wind farm, carrying six turbines to be installed at the site. According to vessel’s AIS, the Aeolus has reached its destination, and is now in the company of Havila Phoenix and Acta Orion, which
Aeolus on Site with Gemini Wind Turbines
On 12 February, offshore wind installation vessel Aeolus left the Port of Esbjerg for the Gemini offshore wind farm, carrying six turbines to be installed at the site. According to vessel’s AIS, the Aeolus has reached its destination, and is now in the company of Havila Phoenix and Acta Orion, which