Offshore Wind
Hexion to Introduce BP 535 Resin System
Hexion will introduce the EPIKOTE BP 535 resin system at the JEC Europe 2015 Composites Show, March 10-12, in Paris. This new bonding paste, developed specifically for today’s larger, high performance rotor blades, combines outstanding strength and fatigue performance with the long processing time n
Hexion to Introduce BP 535 Resin System
Hexion will introduce the EPIKOTE BP 535 resin system at the JEC Europe 2015 Composites Show, March 10-12, in Paris. This new bonding paste, developed specifically for today’s larger, high performance rotor blades, combines outstanding strength and fatigue performance with the long processing time n
Offshore Structures Britain Gearing Up for Work
The facilities of Offshore Structures (Britain) Limited (OSB), a joint venture between EEW Special Pipe Construction GmbH and Bladt Industries A/S, are currently undergoing modifications in order to accommodate the most optimized production set-up for its future purpose. Bladt Industries and EEW SPC
Oldbaum Launches Floating LiDAR Certification Services
Wind energy consultancy Oldbaum Services has added floating LiDAR certification services to its portfolio. The first two certification buoys being tested by the wind energy consultancy were deployed on March 8, 2015 offshore in the UK. The certification process involves full system checks, power com
Study Plan for Tidal Project Off Pembroke Approved
On February 24, 2015, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Office of Energy Projects issued its Study Plan Determination letter approving the Revised Study Plan submitted for the Pennamaquan Tidal Power Plant Project. Ted Verrill, President of Halcyon Tidal Power commented: “This i
DNV GL Presents Three OW Joint Industry Projects
DNV GL today announced three Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) aimed at developing recommended practices for the global wind industry to further develop industrial accepted design practices and methods, lower risks and reduce costs. 1. JIP: Coupled dynamic analysis of floating wind turbines Floating wi
DNV GL Presents Three OW Joint Industry Projects
DNV GL today announced three Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) aimed at developing recommended practices for the global wind industry to further develop industrial accepted design practices and methods, lower risks and reduce costs. 1. JIP: Coupled dynamic analysis of floating wind turbines Floating wi
Sif Group Expands Its Capacity
Sif Group is enhancing its offshore foundations production capacity. With the investment in new welding technology, bending capabilities, production facilities and talent of employees the company will be able to produce monopiles up to 11 meters diameter and a maximum weight of 2.000 tons. “Market d
Offshore WIND at EWEA Offshore 2015 in Copenhagen
Offshore WIND team packed some good coffee, great wine and Dutch cheese in their suitcases before hitting the road to Copenhagen, where EWEA is hosting its Offshore 2015 event. Our editors from both online and magazine editions will be located in Holland Pavilion at Navingo’s stand No. C2-A8, where
MMT Surveys COBRAcable Route
MMT, contracted by Offshore Marine Management (OMM), has completed geophysical, geotechnical and cable crossing surveys in preparation for the installation of the COBRAcable, which will connect the Netherlands and Denmark. The project was completed with a four-vessel solution between early September
Senvion Commissions Its Largest Wind Turbine
Senvion SE has finished commissioning and initial test phase of the prototype of its Senvion 6.2M152. The turbine has been operating at Langen-Neuenwalde (Germany), about 20 kilometres north of Bremerhaven, since January. It generated the first kilowatt hour (kWh) on 18 December 2014 and received th
Senvion Commissions Its Largest Wind Turbine
Senvion SE has finished commissioning and initial test phase of the prototype of its Senvion 6.2M152. The turbine has been operating at Langen-Neuenwalde (Germany), about 20 kilometres north of Bremerhaven, since January. It generated the first kilowatt hour (kWh) on 18 December 2014 and received th
EY: OW Could Soon Compete with Conventional Sources
The European offshore wind industry must shed 26% of outlays to reach cost-competitiveness with conventional forms of energy by 2023, according to a study by Ernst & Young (EY). The report states that the industry must significantly reduce costs over the next five years through a number of key actio
AXYS Deploys Two Dual-LiDAR Floaters at Catapult’s Met Mast
AXYS Technologies has deployed two dual-LiDAR WindSentinel floating LiDAR systems, utilising the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s offshore anemometry mast. This will be the world’s first deployment of a floating LiDAR system to feature two LiDARs, as each system has an additional Zephir 30