Offshore Wind
Belgium: Two Offshore Wind Connections Approved
The Belgian Council of Ministers has, on suggestion of Minister of Energy Marie Christine Marghem, given approval to a royal decree which allows offshore wind farms Rentel and Norther to connect directly to the Elia onshore network. This royal decree was granted because of the framework of the law f
Statoil Hires Shoreline for O&M Marine Logistics Studies
Shoreline has signed a contract with Statoil for studies of O&M marine logistics strategies for offshore wind project. The main scope of the study includes simulation and subsequent investigation of alternative strategies for marine logistics and manning during the operational phase using MAINTSYS,
Eneco Luchterduinen Powers Dutch Railway
Dutch railway company NS has received the first power from the new wind farm in the Dutch North Sea, Eneco Luchterduinen. With the last of a total of 43 turbines installed this month, almost the entire park has been feeding electricity to the grid. As of 2018, NS will get 100 GWh of electricity from
Eneco Luchterduinen Powers Dutch Railway
Dutch railway company NS has received the first power from the new wind farm in the Dutch North Sea, Eneco Luchterduinen. With the last of a total of 43 turbines installed this month, almost the entire park has been feeding electricity to the grid. As of 2018, NS will get 100 GWh of electricity from
Bremen Seeks Wind Energy Terminal Builders
The City of Bremen and bremenports GmbH & Co. KG are seeking contractors for the construction of a wind energy terminal. The plan is to build a heavy-duty terminal for the wind energy industry in Bremerhaven Blexer, the Offshore Terminal Bremerhaven (OTB). The construction work is required for the t
Siemens Officially Names Both Esvagt SOVs (10 Photos)
Siemens celebrated the official christenings of the first purpose-built Service Operation Vessels (SOV) this week. The christening events took place in cooperation with Esvagt A/S, owner of the two vessels, in Rostock, Germany, and Hamburg, Germany. The Esvagt Froude was the first to be formally chr
Siemens Christens ‘Esvagt Faraday’ SOV (Gallery)
Siemens is officially christening its new Service Operation Vessel (SOV) Esvagt Faraday in Hamburg today, the company announced on its social media pages. “The SOVs are a key part for efficient & safe offshore wind service,” said Randy Zwirn, CEO Power Generation Services. He further added: “Siemens
Court Orders Netherlands to Slash Emissions
The Hague District Court has ruled yesterday that the State must take more action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands. According to the ruling, the State has to undertake measures which will lead to Dutch emissions in the year 2020 to be at least 25% lower than those in 1990, c
Amber Rudd: “From Small Seeds, Orchards Grow”
The UK Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has delivered the keynote political speech at the RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind Conference, highlighting the importance of the sector and noting the massive progress UK’s offshore wind industry has made from its beginning to this day. Rudd looked back to the U
Crown Estate Delivers Record Results
The Crown Estate has announced another record return for the benefit of the public finances and an overall performance which is significantly ahead of the market, as its portfolio value hits an all-time high. Profits of £285 million were delivered on the back of a historically high development pipel
JECS Offshore Shows What It’s Got at Gode Wind
Some of the access equipment set up at the Gode Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms has recently deemed not fit for purpose by the Health & Safety team at DONG Energy, after which the developer contacted JECS Offshore with a request for scaffolding materials and two teams of scaffolders to work in shif
JECS Offshore Shows What It’s Got at Gode Wind
Some of the access equipment set up at the Gode Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms has recently deemed not fit for purpose by the Health & Safety team at DONG Energy, after which the developer contacted JECS Offshore with a request for scaffolding materials and two teams of scaffolders to work in shif
Aberdeen Uni Gets GBP 300K for Indonesian Marine Energy
Sustainability researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen have been awarded more than £300,000 in funding to further develop their work which aims to create a viable marine energy industry in Indonesia. The Centre for Understanding Sustainable Practice (CUSP) at RGU, led by Dr. Alan O
Scotland Could Lead Floating Wind Industry, Report Says
A new Carbon Trust report, launched yesterday by Minister for Energy Fergus Ewing MSP at Global Offshore Wind 2015 conference, sets out the current state of the floating wind industry and identifies key technical barriers that need to be addressed to make it a commercial reality. The study, commissi