Offshore Wind
Atlas to Secure Personnel for Dutch 600MW Project
The 600MW wind farm, Gemini, will cranks up a gear in the coming months with the next phase of project construction. To date, large numbers of personnel have already been employed indirectly in the development of Gemini and with construction now starting; as many as 500 people are expected to work o
Atlas to Secure Personnel for Dutch 600MW Project
The 600MW wind farm, Gemini, will cranks up a gear in the coming months with the next phase of project construction. To date, large numbers of personnel have already been employed indirectly in the development of Gemini and with construction now starting; as many as 500 people are expected to work o
Dong Energy Sets Out Local Opportunities for Burbo Bank 2
Opportunities for local businesses to get involved in the delivery of the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm in Liverpool Bay were explained at a special supply chain event held in the Wirral yesterday. DONG Energy and its partners presented at the event in New Brighton from 10am to 4pm on Tues
EPSRC Funds Research on Marine Energy Development
EPSRC, as part of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) Energy Programme, has invited proposals for collaborative research projects that will investigate novel concepts for marine energy development. Three priority remit areas were identified at a scoping workshop in October 2013 and have been further ref
Keppel’s Subsidiary Acquires OWEC Tower
Keppel Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary KV Ventus B.V. has acquired a 50.1% equity interest in OWEC Tower, from NorWind AS, TronderEnergi AS, InnoVent GmbH, Per Bull Haugsoen and Gunnar Foss for NOK 2,8 million (approx. EUR 327,827). As KV Ventus already holds the remaining 49.9% equity interes
Thinking Outside the Box Gets Ulstein Nor-Shipping Award
The X-STERN™ solution from Ulstein was awarded the Next Generation Ship Award at the Nor-Shipping opening conference on 2 June. Gunvor Ulstein, CEO of Ulstein Group, said: “The offshore industry is experiencing a downturn and eventually oil and gas supplies will come to an end. We do not know what w
Sabella’s Underwater Power Link Installed
The submarine electric cable that will link Sabella D10 tidal turbine to Ushant island’s power grid has been installed. The operation has been carried out between May 24th and 26th by BOURBON OFFSHORE SURF using the vessel L’Argonaute, a 69 meters long and 15 meters wide vessel usually used by Frenc
Sabella’s Underwater Power Link Installed
The submarine electric cable that will link Sabella D10 tidal turbine to Ushant island’s power grid has been installed. The operation has been carried out between May 24th and 26th by BOURBON OFFSHORE SURF using the vessel L’Argonaute, a 69 meters long and 15 meters wide vessel usually used by Frenc
Norwegian Subsea Company Opens UK Office
Norwegian company Omega AS has opened its UK subsidiary in Aberdeen, Omega Subsea UK, as part of the company’s strategic expansion in the Subsea Engineering and Operations sectors of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. The objective is to establish a strategic business unit to facilitat
Osiris Upgrades Its Diving Services
Osiris, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has taken delivery of its new Bauer Enriched Air Nitrox diving system for projects in the global offshore renewable and oil and gas industries. The IMCA compliant system offers a safe and cost-effective solution by enabling longer dive times with a potentia
Nordsee One Keeping Underwater Noise Under Check
The developer of the 332 MW Nordsee One project has invited tenders for environmental monitoring and reporting during the construction phase of the offshore wind farm. The contract covers underwater sound monitoring, marine mammal monitoring and acoustic deterrence in accordance with BSH Standard ‘I
6.2MW SEAWIND 6
Dutch offshore wind solutions provider Seawind has developed a novel 6.2MW two-bladed upwind turbine with a 126 metre rotor diameter, plus additional technology for bottom-fixed and floating installations together aimed at driving down the cost of energy decisively. Offshore WIND spoke with chief te
6.2MW SEAWIND 6
Dutch offshore wind solutions provider Seawind has developed a novel 6.2MW two-bladed upwind turbine with a 126 metre rotor diameter, plus additional technology for bottom-fixed and floating installations together aimed at driving down the cost of energy decisively. Offshore WIND spoke with chief te
Vos Prodect Wins Cabling Deal for Korean 30MW Project
Hyundai Engineering & Steel Industries has appointed Vos Prodect Innovations as preferred supplier for engineering, testing and supply of cable hang-off systems for the Tamra offshore wind power plant in the Republic of Korea. Vos Prodect will design and supply the systems for the infield cables of