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  • SMST Gangway for DEME’s First SOV

    23 October 2020
    Vessels

    SMST will deliver its next-generation gangway system for Groene Wind, DEME’s first dedicated service operation vessel (SOV) for offshore wind farm maintenance. The gangway, the so-called Telescopic Access Bridge L-Series (TAB-L), is currently under construction and will be installed on the vessel at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey later this year. Groene Wind features a Small […]

  • Triton Knoll Homeports at Grimsby’s Royal Dock

    4 April 2019
    Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics, Wind Farm Update

    Grimsby’s Royal Dock has been confirmed as the home for Triton Knoll’s offshore construction and operations and maintenance facility after the project signed a port lease with ABP in Grimsby. A new construction and longer-term Operations and Maintenance base will be constructed across nearly four acres. Tendering for a contractor to build the facility is […]

  • Rampion Unearths Ancient Execution Scene

    7 June 2018
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Human remains dating back to the 11th century were found during excavation work on the South Downs for the Rampion offshore wind farm, with the body showing signs of a traumatic death, E.ON said. Archaeologists from Archaeology South East, UCL, working on behalf of the Rampion project, uncovered the well-preserved remains of the adult male […]

  • US DOE Seeks Input on Aqua Ventus I Environmental Assessment Scope

    16 February 2017
    Authorities, Environment, R&D, Technology

    The US Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting public input on the scope of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the 12MW New England Aqua Ventus I floating offshore wind demonstration project in the Gulf of Maine, being developed by the University of Maine.

  • Sheringham Shoal Foundations Get Elastometric Spring Bearings Installed (UK)

    20 October 2011
    Wind Farm Update

      The innovative elastometric spring bearings designed to improve the vertical load carrying capacity of the wind turbines of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, have now been installed on each of the 90 foundations at the site, 20 kilometres off the coast of the Norfolk in the UK. Trelleborg Offshore Norway AS, has recently […]

  • AEMO Drafts Australian Energy Future

    11 August 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) today released a 2016 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report, which highlights the importance of a long-term strategic plan to ensure a low-cost and reliable energy system in the future. The 2016 ESOO provides National Electricity Market (NEM) participants, investors, and policy-makers with a projected 10-year outlook to 2025-26 of […]

  • Van Oord: 2016 Revenue Declines while Order Book Grows

    21 March 2017

    Van Oord reported a decline in its 2016 revenue and net profit amid challenging dredging and offshore oil & gas markets. However, same as other similar companies, Van Oord said it sees opportunities for growth in the offshore wind sector.

  • Strategic Marine Readies Two Vessels for Market

    3 August 2015
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    Strategic Marine has confirmed that its stock program of personnel transport vessels is market-ready. The program includes Offshore40 Gen3 Crew / Security / Multipurpose Vessel and StratCat26 Crew Transfer Vessel.  Reece Newbold, Group Business Development Manager for Strategic Marine said: “Producing them as stock vessels decreases delivery times for clients and enabling our clients to address opportunities with a […]

  • First LiDAR Deployed Off India

    2 November 2017
    R&D

    The FOWIND Consortium has commissioned India’s first offshore LiDAR off the coast of Gujarat, in the Gulf of Khambhat, to measure the offshore wind resource. This marks India’s first systematic step towards measurement campaign, according to Balram Mehta, President of the Wind & Asset Management unit at ReNew Power.

  • LORC Opens New Offshore Wind Test Facilities

    8 December 2017
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology

    Denmark-based Lindø Offshore Renewables Center (LORC) has inaugurated its new test facilities Lindø HALT Test Facility and Lindø Component and Structure Testing (LCST).

  • GE’s Recently Unveiled 18 MW Wind Turbine to Spin Offshore Japan

    14 December 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Fixed-Bottom, Planning & Permitting, Supply Chain, Wind Turbines

    The three consortia that Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) selected in the country’s second round of offshore wind auctions will use some of the biggest and most powerful wind turbines on/coming to the market – Vestas V236-15 MW and GE’s 18 MW Haliade-X. RWE, which secured a site together with partners Mitsui […]

  • DEME Offshore Bags Hollandse Kust Zuid Rock Installation Contract

    21 September 2023
    Cables, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, Supply Chain

    Vattenfall has contracted DEME Offshore to carry out rock berm installation works at Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm site in the Netherlands. According to Vattenfall, rock installation works will take place between the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2025. “Based on lessons learned in the offshore wind industry, Vattenfall are […]

  • Newly Launched Consortium Sets Sights on Norwegian Offshore Wind

    21 March 2023
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Business development, Research & Development

    Norwegian renewable energy developers Vårgrønn and Å Energi, together with UK-based Corio Generation have entered into a partnership dedicated to developing sustainable offshore wind in Norway. The consortium will operate under the Brigg Vind brand, which was launched in the lead-up to the first Norwegian offshore wind tenders expected to open later this month. “Brigg […]

  • Vestas to Manufacture Blades for 15 MW Turbines in Italy

    31 October 2022
    Technology

    Vestas has announced it will begin serial production of V236-15.0 MW blades from the third quarter of 2023 at its blade factory in Taranto, Italy. A few days ago, Vestas rolled out the first 115.5-metre blade built for the V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbine prototype, using the mould which was manufactured at the factory in […]

  • Vestas Making Room for Serial Production of 15 MW Wind Turbines

    31 March 2022
    Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics, R&D, Technology

    Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas will begin serial production of V236-15.0 MW nacelles from 2024 at its offshore nacelle factory at Lindø Port of Odense in Denmark. Before V236-15.0 MW serial production starts, Vestas will modify and expand the Lindø facility to accommodate the larger components. The Lindø factory currently produces nacelles for V164-10 MW […]

  • Vattenfall Inks First Power Sale Deal for Hollandse Kust Zuid OWF

    18 March 2021
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Air Liquide has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Vattenfall for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm, the first such contract for the 1.5 GW project and also the first PPA Air Liquide signed in the Netherlands. Under a 15-year agreement, Air Liquide will purchase 100 GWh of renewable electricity per year generated […]

  • Ramboll Joins 2.6GW US Offshore Wind Project

    17 March 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    US energy company Dominion Energy has selected Ramboll to support the development and engineering aspects of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project off Virginia. The 2.6GW offshore wind farm is expected to enter service by the end of 2026. The Denmark-based Ramboll will, as the Owner’s Engineer, provide consultancy to Dominion Energy on all […]

  • SeaRoc Tackles Cable Failure Risks

    26 July 2016
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology

    SeaRoc Group has upgraded its marine management and monitoring system, SeaPlanner, to help offshore wind developers and operators mitigate risks associated with subsea cable failures, recently identified as the main culprit for financial losses and project delays. Subsea cable faults contributed to 77% of the financial losses of global offshore wind projects and led to insurance […]

  • Houlder’s Pile Upending Tool Ready for Rampion Work

    8 April 2016
    Technology, Wind Farm Update

    UK marine engineering company Houlder has delivered the first of two offshore pile upending tools for the 400MW Rampion offshore wind farm development, off the Sussex coast. Through wireless auto-engagement, the tools help reduce crane times and installation costs while keeping personnel away from hazardous deck locations.  The remote controlled hook-up and release system engages […]

  • DNV Introduces New Special Level Wind Turbine Type Certification System (Denmark)

    25 May 2011

      In order to enhance flexibility and speed with regards to type certification, DNV is introducing a new ‘Special Level’ Type Certificate for wind turbines. It differs with respect to the Type Certificate according to IEC 61400-22 in that blade fatigue testing will not be required. The Special Level Type Certification will provide DNV’s clients […]

  • UK Reinforces Inward Investment and Innovative Projects in Offshore Wind

    12 June 2013
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    Business and Energy Minister, Michael Fallon has announced the creation of an Offshore Wind Investment Organisation (OWIO) to boost levels of inward investment and to further stimulate jobs in the UK offshore wind industry, alongside Government support for three offshore wind innovation projects. Energy Minister, Michael Fallon said: “Offshore wind is a major success story […]

  • Pelamis Features Live Farr Point Wave Measurements

    3 July 2014

    Live wave measurements captured off the north coast of Scotland are now accessible to public via the Pelamis Wave Power website. Pelamis Wave Power manages the development of commercial scale wave power projects around Scotland, in parallel with other Pelamis wave farms being developed directly by customers and joint venture partners. These projects will demonstrate […]

  • ECOWindS Releases Joint Action Plan

    13 April 2015

    ECOWindS (European Clusters for Offshore Wind Servicing) project has published the first iteration of its Joint Action Plan outlining key research and innovation activities for the cost effective progression of the offshore wind servicing industry. ECOWindS is a collaborative project involving partners from Denmark, Germany, Norway and the UK that will contribute to cost reduction […]

  • UK: Global Wind Energy Market Witnesses Huge Growth During 2010-2011

    2 May 2012

      The global wind energy market witnessed huge growth during 2010-2011, as total wind power capacity around the world grew by 20.6%, according to a new report by energy intelligence provider GlobalData. The new report* suggests that the growth of major wind power markets in the US, Germany, Spain, India, Italy and France is expected […]

  • The Netherlands: Announcing Offshore Energy 2014

    15 September 2013

    Offshore Energy  Exhibition and Conference 2014 will be held on 28 & 29 October 2014 at the Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands. 2014 brings the 7th edition of Offshore Energy. Offshore Energy is the fastest growing gathering of offshore industry professionals. Founded in 2008 with 70 exhibitors and 1,765 visitors, Offshore Energy has been breaking records […]

  • J/U Wind Server Serves Turbines in Morecambe Bay

    8 December 2016
    Vessels

    ZITON’s self-propelled jack up vessel J/U Wind Server has returned to the Holyhead port from Morecambe Bay, where the vessel has been working in an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) role, helping to keep the 500+ wind turbines operating 24/7. ZITON, formerly known as DBB Jack-up Services, has been appointed by DONG Energy, Siemens and Vattenfall to carry out […]