Offshore Wind
DNV GL to Advise on Cost Reduction in Offshore Wind Energy
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts (uniting Garrad Hassan, KEMA, DNV, GL Certification), will be participating at the WINDFORCE conference 2014 in Bremen between the 17th-19th June 2014 (stand C51 in Hall 5). As the topic of cost reduction continues to define the offs
MPM Applies for Wave Paddle Planning Permission
Maryport-based company, MPM North West, has submitted an application for planning permission to test their wave paddle technology in waters off Maryport. Their wave paddle, which can produce electricity and conduct desalination of water, has already undergone initial trials. The testing of small pro
MPM Applies for Wave Paddle Planning Permission
Maryport-based company, MPM North West, has submitted an application for planning permission to test their wave paddle technology in waters off Maryport. Their wave paddle, which can produce electricity and conduct desalination of water, has already undergone initial trials. The testing of small pro
First Subsea to Introduce New Hang Off Connector for Offshore Wind Turbines
Connector specialist First Subsea will introduce a revolutionary cable connector for offshore wind turbines at Windforce 2014 in Bremen (17-19 June). The Hang Off Connector reduces the time, cost and risk associated with offshore cable installation. Unlike traditional hang off devices, the First Sub
Palfinger Marine Welcomes New Family Member
Palfinger Boats is the manufacturer of (fast) rescue boats, work boats, daughter crafts and life boats. This product range is complementary to the Palfinger Marine deck equipment such as offshore cranes, marine cranes and launch & recovery systems. The innovative, high quality and safe (fast) rescue
Bilfinger to Test Wikinger Steel Foundations
The engineering and services group Bilfinger will test steel foundations for the Wikinger offshore wind farm project in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Spanish energy supplier Iberdrola. Beginning in 2016, a total of 70 wind turbines are planned to be installed in water depths of up to 42 meters North E
Bilfinger to Test Wikinger Steel Foundations
The engineering and services group Bilfinger will test steel foundations for the Wikinger offshore wind farm project in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Spanish energy supplier Iberdrola. Beginning in 2016, a total of 70 wind turbines are planned to be installed in water depths of up to 42 meters North E
HelWin Beta Topside on the Move
HVDC topside of Siemens’ HelWin beta converter platform left Heerema Fabrication Group’s (HFG) yard in Zwijndrecht on Saturday, June 14. The topside was transported to Schiedam for the last fabrication activities. Last week, the HelWin beta topside was loaded onto the H-542 barge, operated by Heerem
NSB, OFFCON Introduce New Design for MPOV-Wind Family
Reederei-NSB (NSB) and the offshore consultancy OFFCON GmbH (OFFCON) introduced a new design for the MPOV-wind family. It is a tailor made, extremely flexible and cost efficient, modular vessel family designed for the special requirements of the offshore wind industry. The MPOV-Wind family is the pr
Basque Companies Showcase at Global Offshore Wind 2014
The leaders of energy and shipbuilding sectors from Basque presented at Global Offshore Wind 2014 under the name “Offshore Wind Energy – Basque Country”. Large players in above mentioned sectors from Basque are presenting their offer and services to companies, investors and media in a number of inte
Hitachi Joins Alstom Bid
Another Japanese engineering company, Hitachi, has expressed its interest in joining Siemens in a bid for the French company Alstom. Earlier this week Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced that it had joined Siemens in evaluating a potential proposal for certain assets of the French multinational co
Hitachi Joins Alstom Bid
Another Japanese engineering company, Hitachi, has expressed its interest in joining Siemens in a bid for the French company Alstom. Earlier this week Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced that it had joined Siemens in evaluating a potential proposal for certain assets of the French multinational co
Shetland Tidal Array Gets GBP 3.7 Mln
Following the successful deployment of the world’s first community owned tidal turbine in Shetland, Nova Innovation (Scotland) and ELSA (Belgium) have secured funding to build the Shetland Tidal Array – potentially the world’s first in-sea tidal array. The £3.75M investment package supported by Scot
Top News of the Week June 9 – 15, 2014
UK Signs FID Contracts for Five Offshore Wind Projects The UK Government has signed eight contracts awarded under the Final Investment Decision (FID) Enabling for Renewables process, including five contracts for offshore wind projects. Drydocks Completes DolWin Beta Construction in Dubai Drydocks Wo