Offshore Wind
Goldman and Infracapital Sell Stake in ABP
GS Infrastructure Partners (“GSIP”) and Infracapital announce the signing of an agreement for the sale of their combined 33.33% stake in Associated British Ports (“ABP”). A consortium comprising Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”) and Hermes Infrastructure has agreed to acquire a stake in
Dutch Marine Contractors Install New LiDAR off Ijmuiden
Dutch Marine Contractors has successfully completed the turnkey installation of a new LiDAR Buoy, manufactured by EOLOS, off the coast of Ijmuiden, the Netherlands. EOLOS appointed Dutch Marine Contractors last year to fulfill their requirement of a turn-key Dutch contractor who could arrange transp
DoE’s Interactive Map Shows Big Potential for U.S. Wind Energy Future
As part of a report, recently released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), an exhaustive analysis was conducted to understand what the wind industry in the U.S. could look like decades from now based on changing electricity demand, fuel prices, wind power costs and transmission infrastructure. T
DoE’s Interactive Map Shows Big Potential for U.S. Wind Energy Future
As part of a report, recently released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), an exhaustive analysis was conducted to understand what the wind industry in the U.S. could look like decades from now based on changing electricity demand, fuel prices, wind power costs and transmission infrastructure. T
World’s First Offshore Wind Fund Reaches Close
The UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) has announced that its FCA regulated subsidiary, UK Green Investment Bank Financial Services Limited (GIBFS), has reached first close on commitments of £463m on its planned £1bn fund to invest in operating offshore wind farms in the UK. First close marks the co
Able UK, Siemens Back Offshore Wind Connections 2015
Leading renewables businesses and industry figures are backing the Offshore Wind Connections 2015 conference and exhibition to be held on June 4 at the Spa, Bridlington. Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) has just announced headline lead sponsorship by Able UK, and by Siemens and East Riding of York
‘Freddie S’ Backs ‘Sea Challenger’ at Walney Offshore Wind Farm
A 17.5m wind farm support vessel from Windwave Workboats, Freddie S, will start providing jack-up support on the Walney Offshore Wind Farm by operating from Barrow in Furness. She has spent the winter months in Liverpool Marina after finishing rope-access support on Burbo Bank last year. Freddie S w
‘Freddie S’ Backs ‘Sea Challenger’ at Walney Offshore Wind Farm
A 17.5m wind farm support vessel from Windwave Workboats, Freddie S, will start providing jack-up support on the Walney Offshore Wind Farm by operating from Barrow in Furness. She has spent the winter months in Liverpool Marina after finishing rope-access support on Burbo Bank last year. Freddie S w
Photo Gallery & Video: ESVAGT FARADAY Arrives Home
ESVAGT FARADAY arrived at its home port in Esbjerg on Monday, March 30. The vessel will be docked there until she goes to work for Siemens Wind Power on April 8. ESVAGT FARADAY sailed from the shipyard in Leirvik at 22:15 on March 28 and set course towards Esbjerg. It is the second SOV (Service Oper
Baker to Keep an Eye On Mammals at Gode Wind
GeoSea has contracted Baker Consultants Marine to provide underwater noise and marine mammal monitoring and mitigation during the construction phase of the Gode Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms. GeoSea will undertake the foundation installation work for this DONG Energy project, which will see 97 Si
Wave Energy Scotland Seeking Advisers
Wave Energy Scotland is seeking expressions of interest from appropriately qualified and experienced industry representatives to join its independent Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will play a critical role in supporting Wave Energy Scotland meet its objectives, and to support wider Scottish eff
Protean Wave Energy Converter Designed in Detail
The detailed design of the Protean Wave Energy Converter (WEC) has been completed, Stonehenge Metals Limited announced this morning. Moore Commerce Pty Ltd has completed the detailed design of the 1.5kW peak output Protean device well within schedule and within budget, opening the way for preparatio
Protean Wave Energy Converter Designed in Detail
The detailed design of the Protean Wave Energy Converter (WEC) has been completed, Stonehenge Metals Limited announced this morning. Moore Commerce Pty Ltd has completed the detailed design of the 1.5kW peak output Protean device well within schedule and within budget, opening the way for preparatio
BMT Nigel Gee Opens Southampton Offices
BMT Nigel Gee (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has completed its new offices in Southampton, which will help the company to meet a large increase in design work. Current contracts equate to a total vessel length of nearly 2600m, with projects spreading across 13 countries, over three continents. Wi