Offshore Wind
Vestas’ Nacelle Stands Tall against Wind
Vestas has installed the nacelle of its V164-8MW offshore wind turbine at the Danish national test centre in Østerild, the company announced on its official social media page. Vestas is now following the footsteps of Siemens, which had put its SWT-6.0-154 offshore wind turbine to test in 2012 in Øst
N-Sea Acquires Stork’s Subsea Business
The acquisition of the subsea business of Stork Technical Services in Aberdeen is a logical next step in the realisation of the growth strategy pursued by both companies and re-affirms the commitment of N-Sea to its strategy of becoming a leading Survey and IMR company. The combined businesses will
Top Names Line Up for EEEGR’s Energy Conference
More top names have been lined up for the country’s most significant conference and exhibition focused on the Southern North Sea energy business to be held in Norwich this year. Shell, EDF Energy Schlumberger, East Anglia Offshore Wind and Aker Solutions are among companies which will feature at the
European Parliament Committees Vote for 2030 Renewables Target
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, an
European Parliament Committees Vote for 2030 Renewables Target
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, an
Big Cat to Join the OWS Fleet
Offshore Wind Services B.V will make public the contract signed with Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem. With the contract signed end-December 2013, the construction of the new vessel began immediately and is set to be delivered in October this year. The official ceremony is taking place tomorrow. OWS has s
Denmark: DBB Jack-Up Names HSEQ Officer
On 2 January, Jesper B. Rasmussen started as HSEQ Officer at DBB Jack-Up. Jesper is a qualified Master Mariner and has been working within the maritime and offshore sector for more than 20 years and joins the DBB team with strong knowledge of implementing and improving safety offshore. Recently, Jes
GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA Reassure OW Commitment
During a meeting with economic and political stakeholders in the French regions of Haute-Normandie and Picardie, GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA have reaffirmed their ambitions to develop innovative, concerted and local environmentally friendly offshore wind projects at the sites of
DanTysk OWF Makes Changes on Map of Germany
DanTysk offshore wind farm now encompasses the northernmost point of Germany, following the installation of its foundation number 22, which was driven into the seabed west of the island of Sylt. The location of the turbine, called simply DT-22, has not yet been reported to the German government as a
DanTysk OWF Makes Changes on Map of Germany
DanTysk offshore wind farm now encompasses the northernmost point of Germany, following the installation of its foundation number 22, which was driven into the seabed west of the island of Sylt. The location of the turbine, called simply DT-22, has not yet been reported to the German government as a
Germany: CPNL Tests Spreader Beam
CPNL Engineering GmbH successfully completed a series of tests in the presence of customer NSW on January 6th in Nordenham Germany. The tests were conducted to provide sufficient evidence for taking the spreader beam and articulated pipes for cable joint activities offshore. It is the first time tha
Oldbaum Services Extends Work on OW Accelerator Wakes Measurement
Oldbaum Services’ work on the Offshore Wind Accelerator Wakes Measurement campaign has been extended after a successful first six months. This is to allow for closer examination of different meteorological conditions, and their influence on wind wakes at the Rødsand II site in Denmark. Offshore wake
6 Alpha Associates Celebrates 10 Years in Offshore Energy Industry
6 Alpha Associates, the strategic advisor for managing high risk offshore energy initiatives, this year marks its 10th year in business having successfully and safely completed a multitude of complex energy and construction development briefs. Since the firm’s inception in 2004, 6 Alpha Associates h
6 Alpha Associates Celebrates 10 Years in Offshore Energy Industry
6 Alpha Associates, the strategic advisor for managing high risk offshore energy initiatives, this year marks its 10th year in business having successfully and safely completed a multitude of complex energy and construction development briefs. Since the firm’s inception in 2004, 6 Alpha Associates h