Category: Wind

Top-of-the-line high-speed sonar system goes to the Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) Salem, NH – Jan. 21, 2025 – Klein Marine Systems (Salem, NH), is pleased to announce that the Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST), in their ongoing quest to advance marine science and technology, has accepted delivery of… Read more »

Collaboration to explore innovative solutions for next-generation management and due diligence of renewable asset OSLO, Norway — Aevy, a pioneering provider of solutions for management and due diligence of renewable energy assets, announces its selection for the TotalEnergies On accelerator program. The collaboration aims to transform how renewable energy assets are managed by unlocking critical… Read more »

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider Natural Power has supported Valorem with the delivery of technical advisory services for the financing of Lavausseau wind project in the Vienne (86) department, France. Providing an independent review of third-party energy yield analysis (EYA) and updating the technical due diligence to support financial close, Marion Le Doeuff,… Read more »

A database of hard protection from offshore wind cable burial is being developed by marine consultancy and survey company ABPmer on behalf of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).  The database aims to support more accurate cumulative effects assessments including improving understanding of the distribution of hard protection in marine protected areas (MPAs) designated to protect… Read more »

Equans’ Meteorological Monitoring Module continues to drive advancements in offshore operational safety. For nearly a decade, the integration of ZX Lidars technology into Equans’ Meteorological Monitoring Module has played a pivotal role in improving the safety and efficiency of offshore wind farm operations. This sophisticated module provides crucial real-time environmental data from offshore substations. The… Read more »

The investment will accelerate development of Aevy’s industry-first platform for AI-enabled management and due diligence of onshore wind and utility scale solar assets OSLO, Norway — Aevy, a provider of solutions for management and due diligence of renewable energy assets, today announced the completion of a NOK 6.2 million investment round led by StartupLab. The… Read more »

Salamander, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, has successfully retrieved floating LiDARs and wave buoy equipment as part of the metocean campaign for the proposed floating offshore wind farm project off the North East of Scotland. The survey has run since October 2023 and will produce insights which will inform the… Read more »

OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) between OEG Renewables and COENS Co., Ltd (“COENS”) in relation to the provision of pre-construction, construction, installation, and operations and maintenance (“O&M”) services to offshore wind projects in South Korea. The… Read more »

Oslo, 22 January, 2025 – Energy companies are taking cyber threats seriously at the highest levels, as two in three energy professionals (65%) say their leadership views cybersecurity as the greatest current risk to their business, according to new research on the state of cybersecurity in the energy sector. More than two thirds of energy professionals (71%) expect their company… Read more »

With the addition of Ian Finch to its Sales team, Bardex re-establishes a European base committed to growing and supporting clients and projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Goleta, Calif., January 15, 2025 – Bardex, a global leader in products and engineering services designed for heavy lifting, transfer, and restraint for offshore energy,… Read more »

Hamburg, 16 January 2025. In 2024, the Nordex Group supplied 32% of newly-connected onshore wind power in Germany.According to the German Onshore Wind Energy Agency (Fachagentur Windenergie an Land), Nordex is the leading manufacturer in the market master data register, with 196 installed and commissioned turbines (based on the commissioning of onshore wind turbines reported… Read more »

Lymington, 16 January 2025 – Gill Instruments, announced today an update to its market-leading WindSonic 2-axis wind sensors, WindSonic and WindSonic 75 both now have Modbus output alongside existing output options. Renowned for their accuracy and reliability, the WindSonic 2-axis anemometers are used extensively in applications that require integration into larger management and control systems across industries such as… Read more »

OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business has appointed Paula Richardson to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, based at the company’s new headquarters in Dyce, Aberdeen. She will also join the executive team as part of her responsibilities. OEG last year grew its workforce to over… Read more »

Underwater technology and services company, SMD, and deep technology company, Beam, are mobilising autonomous vehicles in harsh offshore environments using Beam’s Pathfinder software. Having purchased SMD’s market-leading Quantum EV, Beam plans to mount its innovative subsea perception system, SubSLAM – running their Pathfinder software – to the vehicle, enabling AI-driven autonomous piloting in deeper, harsher… Read more »

Carrollton, TX — Tech Safety Lines, a global leader in life-saving safety training and equipment for industries including wind energy, construction, and telecommunications, has been honored as the first-ever recipient of the Mayor’s Spotlight Award. CEO Diane Waghorne accepted the prestigious award on behalf of the company during a ceremony at City Hall, where Mayor… Read more »

Funding will support continued expansion across multiple offshore segments including wind development and operations, asset integrity assurance, CCUS, and civil hydrography DUBLIN – January 9, 2025 – XOCEAN, a leading provider of ocean data to the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors, has closed a €115 million fundraise that will help support its ongoing growth… Read more »

All Energies Services Group (AES Group), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of CWind Ltd, a market leader in offshore wind services, from private equity firm Inspirit Capital. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AES Group’s mission to expand its footprint in the renewable energy sector… Read more »

Amsterdam, 7 January 2025. Following the MoU signed with Norwegian company Ocean-Power in June 2024, SBM Offshore is pleased to announce an initial equity investment in Ocean-Power. As a result of this investment, SBM Offshore holds a minority ownership in Ocean-Power AS, and has appointed one director who has joined the company Board. This investment offers the… Read more »

Comprehensive six-year study led by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) confirms acoustic deterrents could improve conservation and energy production outcomes at wind facilities Hinesburg, Vermont, USA – A landmark six-year study conducted by Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) has shown that combining NRG Systems, Inc.’s pioneering Bat Deterrent System with operational curtailment can reduce bat… Read more »

6th January 2024, Lytham, UK: Evolve Energy Supply Ltd (Evolve Energy), a licensed energy supplier specialising in flexible supply frameworks that integrate renewable energy solutions for UK Industrial and Commercial (I&C) businesses, has completed a long-term structured trading agreement with Shell Energy Europe Ltd (SEEL). Under the agreement, SEEL will provide Evolve Energy with commodity hedging services and access… Read more »

France is getting ready to install its first commercial-scale floating wind farms by creating an offshore power grid. Jan De Nul, in partnership with Hellenic Cables, has been awarded a frame agreement by RTE for the supply and installation of three export cables for two floating windfarms. Three submarine cables of 50 kilometres each, will… Read more »

Beilen, The Netherlands – CAPE Holland, a renowned innovator in offshore industry foundation installation equipment and a Venterra Group company, is proud to announce the signing of a contract with Hyundai Engineering & Steel Industries Co. Ltd. (HESI) for the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Farm, marking CAPE Holland’s first project in South Korea. The Shinan-Ui Offshore… Read more »

KENC Engineering is excited to announce multiple contract awards from a leading T&I Contractor. The contracts entail engineering scopes to outfit a purpose-built jack-up vessel to contribute with the safe and efficient installation of the monopiles for a UK offshore wind farm. KENC’s scope of work includes the design and engineering of a hose reel… Read more »

Windward Offshore is proud to present the lineup of key suppliers for equipping its fleet of Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering advanced, eco-friendly offshore wind solutions. With four vessels currently under construction – two in Norway and two in Vietnam – Windward Offshore is leveraging a network… Read more »

3t Drilling Systems partners with PNI Training Centre to deliver the state-of-the-art KraneSIM:6000 simulator, transforming offshore crane training in Norway.  This collaboration elevates PNI’s training capabilities with cutting-edge technology, setting new offshore energy and marine operations standards.  “The KraneSIM:6000 will deliver immediate and significant enhancements to training assessments,” said Max Wyndham, Head of Business Development at… Read more »

What a year it’s been for Miros! In May 2024, Miros turned 40—a notable milestone in the proud history of our company. But as much as we can celebrate how far we’ve come over the past four decades, it’s where we’re headed that truly excites me. This year has been transformative, not only for the… Read more »

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has supported the purchase of the Rupella portfolio, one of France’s largest operational onshore wind projects coming to the market in the past 12 months. Commissioned by the consortium of Amundi Energy Transition, TTR Energy, Hexagon Renewable Energy and Green Electricity Master Invest IV, Natural Power… Read more »

Bilfinger, a leading industrial services provider, has been appointed by Cerulean Winds to join the alliance of companies developing the Aspen, Beech and Cedar floating offshore wind farms, which collectively will generate 3GW+ of renewable green energy. Bilfinger will serve as operations and maintenance (O&M) partner bringing decades of experience in development planning and a… Read more »

SMST has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Vard Vung Tau to supply mission equipment for Rem Offshore’s new Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV). After having outfitted the CSOV Rem Energy with similar equipment in 2021, SMST is once again facilitating safe and efficient logistic operations for the newest vessel of Rem Offshore. The CSOV,… Read more »

Advanced maritime autonomy developer, Robosys Automation, supported by USV manufacturer, ACUA Ocean, and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), have jointly secured grant funding through Innovate UK. The funding is for a specialist project exploring Collaborative Autonomy in USVs and ROVs across Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) operations. The Collaborative Automations for Subsea Intervention (C.A.S.I) project… Read more »

Tugdock has reached a significant milestone as its Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP) is awarded the prestigious ‘Statement of Feasibility’ from DNV, the world’s leading independent energy expert and assurance provider. This endorsement recognizes the TSP as a transformative technology with applications across multiple markets, including floating offshore wind, vessel drydocking and decommissioning. The TSP is… Read more »

Green Volt project aims to become Europe’s first commercial-scale floating offshore windfarm ABB to serve as substation electrical partner for front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase, in collaboration with Aker Solutions Project will support the decarbonization of the UK energy system by supplying 1.5 TWh renewable power annually to the grid   Aker Solutions has awarded… Read more »

• SeaGrown (UK) and Cosma (France) have been selected as winners for their innovative solutions in the domains of improving ecological impacts and promoting co-existence with other sea users • SeaGrown’s novel seaweed cultivation system enhances biodiversity, contributes to carbon capturing and enables co-existence with other sea users • Cosma’s winning solution offers advanced habitat monitoring with… Read more »