Operations & Maintenance
Wales sets renewable energy as national priority
The government of Wales has published a new Natural Resources Policy (NRP) setting out the increased renewable energy uptake as one of its national priorities.
Swedish Energy Agency adopts new marine energy strategy
The Swedish Energy Agency has adopted a new strategy for marine energy which is expected to further develop the country’s competence in the area, as well as encourage and contribute to a greater degree of cooperation between market players.
Otech Marine Nets Songa Offshore Deal
Otech Marine Services has entered into a 5+5 years contract with Songa Offshore. According to the company, the contract covers the inspection, maintenance and repair of hull and related components including valves, thrusters and anodes of the Songa’s CAT-D units in the Barents Sea and the North Sea.
Galloper Choppers Cleared for Takeoff
Galloper Windfarm Ltd (GWFL) has obtained an approval from Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Planning Committee to set up a temporary helipad at Great Oakley Lodge, Great Oakley, to serve the Galloper offshore wind farm.
Expertise Hub VIDEO: Contracts for Bigger Scopes of Work Win-Win Solution (CWind)
Cost reduction keeps on being one of the primary goals of the ever-growing offshore wind industry. Recognising the industry’s requirements, companies supporting construction and operation of offshore wind farms are expanding their ranges of services to both contribute the push to cut the costs and t
CorPower hunts for senior wave power engineer
Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean is looking for an engineer with relevant mechanical experience to assist the company with the development of its wave energy technology.
HBC Bags Subsea Inspection Contract from DONG Energy
HBC Group has been awarded a subsea inspection campaign across DONG Energy’s wind farms in the United Kingdom. The scope of campaign includes subsea inspections on offshore structures across five UK wind farms: Race Bank, Westermost Rough, Burbo Bank, Walney and Barrow. According to the company, the
E.ON Keeps Arkona Foundations Rust Free with TSA Coating
E.ON will protect all 60 steel foundations of the Arkona offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea with a special anti-corrosion coating developed in cooperation with Rambøll Germany and in coordination with the relevant authorities.
HBC and DONG Extend Subsea Inspection Co-op
Denmark-based HBC Group has secured a contract to carry out subsea inspection campaigns on DONG Energy’s offshore wind farms in German and Danish North Sea.
Crestwing gearing up for wave device launch
Danish wave energy developer Crestwing has informed it is getting ready to launch its first ‘close to full-scale’ wave device prototype in October this year.
Total Acquires Maersk Oil for USD 7.45 Billion
Total is set to acquire Maersk Oil & Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of A.P. Møller – Mærsk, for $7.45 billion in a share and debt transaction. Under the agreed terms, A.P. Møller – Maersk will receive a consideration of $4.95 billion in Total shares and Total will assume $2.5 billion of Maersk Oil’s
Van Oord Nets Deutsche Bucht Offshore Wind Farm Deal
Van Oord has been awarded the balance of plant contract for the Northland Power’s 252 MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm located in the German Bight, 95 kilometers northwest of the island of Borkum. The scope of the contract includes the design, engineering, procurement, construction and installat
Top news, August 14 – 20, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from August 14 – 20, 2017.
DONG Energy to Take Care of Borssele 1&2 from Vlissingen
DONG Energy has decided to set up an operation and maintenance base for its 752MW Borssele 1&2 project at the Vlissingen harbour.