Offshore Wind
50Hertz Looking for Ordnance Disposal Services for Two OWF Connections
50Hertz Offshore GmbH, German grid operator in charge of connecting wind farms in the Baltic Sea, is seeking a contractor to carry out ordnance disposal work along submarine cable routes for the grid connection of two offshore wind farms. The connection point of the wind farms is in Lubmin, where wi
Prysmian Takes a Hit from Western Link Project
The Board of Directors of Prysmian S.p.A. has approved the Group’s consolidated results for the first quarter of 2014 (which are not subject to audit). Group Sales amounted to €1,579 million compared with €1,669 million in the first quarter of 2013, posting organic growth of +3.2%, assuming the same
Indian Company Introduces Portable Helipads for Offshore Structures (VIDEO)
According to 365Design, based in Hyderabad, India, the company has developed a new portable helipad applicable on offshore wind farms. 365Design says that the solution is cost-effective and more safe, with no need for hoist operations. A helicopter can land directly onto a portable helipad. As offsh
BLG Comes to Breakbulk Europe 2014
At Breakbulk Europe 2014, taking place from May 13 to 15, three BLG LOGISTICS’ divisions – Cargo Logistics, High & Heavy Logistics and WindEnergy Logistics – will be present at the VIA BREMEN joint pavilion. The Neustädter Port, operated by BLG Cargo Logistics, is Europe’s largest breakbulk and heav
Vestas Revenue Up for First Three Months of 2014
In the first quarter of 2014, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,283m, an increase of 17 per cent to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items increased by EUR 148m to EUR 40m due to improved project margins, higher revenue, lower fixed capacity costs and lower depreciation. The EBIT margin
Vestas Revenue Up for First Three Months of 2014
In the first quarter of 2014, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,283m, an increase of 17 per cent to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items increased by EUR 148m to EUR 40m due to improved project margins, higher revenue, lower fixed capacity costs and lower depreciation. The EBIT margin
Gamesa Reports Q1 Profit of 17 Mln
Gamesa ended the first quarter of 2014 with 17 million euros in net profit, more than double the figure of 7 million euros posted in the same quarter last year. These figures reflect the improvement in profitability, with an EBIT margin of 6% (up from 4.4% in 1Q 2013), and the return to growth in [&
Vattenfall Names New CEO
Vattenfall’s Board of Directors has appointed Magnus Hall as the new President and CEO of Vattenfall. He will succeed Øystein Løseth and take on his new position as of October 1, 2014. Magnus Hall most recently held the position of president and CEO of forest company Holmen, where he worked for 29 y
DeepOcean to Use New ROV for MV Deep Helder
DeepOcean has opted for the new concept Leopard ROV from Saab Seaeye. Rick Green, Regional Manager Netherlands at DeepOcean, said: “Environmentally we wanted an electric vehicle – yet one with work class performance. “For our application the Leopard gives us the equivalent capability of a much large
Acteon Launches Core Grouting Services
Core Grouting Services, an Acteon company, is a new addition to Acteon’s operating company portfolio. Core is a specialist provider of grouting services for foundations on oil and gas platforms and offshore wind farms. Core’s grouting capability allows Acteon to offer a complete suite of offshore fo
Navitus Bay Application Accepted
Planning Inspectorate has accepted application for the proposed Navitus Bay offshore wind farm which was submitted on 10 April 2014. Sir Michael Pitt, Chief Executive, Planning Inspectorate said. “After careful consideration we have decided on behalf of the Secretary of State that the application su
France Aims for Better Deal with GE
The French government has opposed General Electric’s (GE) current bid of USD 16.9 billion for Alstom, describing it as “not good enough.“ In a letter to the American company, French economy minister Arnaud Montebourg wrote: “As it stands, we unfortunately cannot support the proposals you have made.“
France Aims for Better Deal with GE
The French government has opposed General Electric’s (GE) current bid of USD 16.9 billion for Alstom, describing it as “not good enough.“ In a letter to the American company, French economy minister Arnaud Montebourg wrote: “As it stands, we unfortunately cannot support the proposals you have made.“
Fécamp OWF to Feature Seatower’s Gravity Foundation
The developers of the Fécamp offshore wind farm have chosen to demonstrate and install Seatower’s patented Cranefree Gravity® foundation design. The Fécamp project, being jointly developed by EDF Energies Nouvelles, DONG Energy and wpd offshore, is located 13km off the coast of Normandy. The Fécamp