Category: Wind

SMST has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Green Yard Kleven for the delivery of a gangway (TAB-L2), with an Access and Cargo Tower (ACT), and a 50t Knuckle Boom Crane (KBC) for the newbuild Field Support Vessel (FSV) of OMV Petrom S.A. The vessel is bound for the Neptun Deep project, the largest natural… Read more »

400+ exhibitors and co-exhibitors booked their spot at OEEC 2024 Businesses and organizations from across the offshore energy sector and beyond Conference program: spotlight on seabed security, offshore wind and CCS   Schiedam, November 19, 2024 – Navingo, the organizer of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) in Amsterdam, will welcome more than… Read more »

HONTEK and SOCOMORE are pleased to announce the successful completion of an agreement regarding high-performance erosion protection coatings products. HONTEK Corporation, a worldwide leader in erosion-resistant protective coatings for wind energy, aerospace, and industrial applications, has dedicated over 30 years to creating field-proven, superior coatings. Based in US-Connecticut and led by Shek Hong and Joanne… Read more »

Higher power level and repetition rate, enhanced diagnostics, and improved performance ScandiNova Systems AB (“ScandiNova”), a global leader in high-voltage pulsed power systems, today announces the launch of the M060, an upgraded version of its smallest air-cooled magnetron pulse modulator with single-phase AC power operation. It’s designed for seamless integration into weather radar systems, MedTech… Read more »

Polish heavy lift contractor, MS INDUSTRY, has used an Enerpac SBL1100 hydraulic gantry for the installation of transformers at the Baltic Power substation, part of the Baltic Power Offshore Wind development. The gantry allowed precise positioning of the transformers on their respective installation tracks. The Baltic Power wind farm, located about 23 km offshore Poland,… Read more »

DTBird systems were evaluated by the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) in two windfarms: Manzana (California) and Goodnoe Hills (Washington) to measure the detection and deterrence effectiveness in large raptors, especially Golden and Bald Eagles. The REWI technical report, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and supported by multiple stakeholders in the renewable energy… Read more »

Oldenburg/Vilnius, 13 October 2024 – Ignitis, Lithuania´s largest integrated power utility, and emsys VPP, a leading provider of Virtual Power Plant services have signed a new agreement to extend their collaboration. Under this renewed partnership, emsys VPP will continue to provide its state-of-the-art Virtual Power Plant as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to Ignitis. In addition,… Read more »

Scout, a first-of-its-kind autonomous underwater robotics solution, will transform daily operations and help plug the offshore wind skills gap   LISBON, Portugal, 13th November 2024: Beam, a leading provider of high-technology offshore wind services, has announced Scout at Web Summit: an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Scout, a concept expected to enter the… Read more »

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, developed by Ocean Winds, a proposed 2GW ScotWind facility in the Moray Firth has completed its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and has formally started the process of submitting applications for planning consent. The project’s first consent application is for the onshore transmission works (substation and underground cables). This has been submitted… Read more »

The development of offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies is being heralded as an essential element of global efforts to reduce emissions and protect the planet. But as advances continue to be made on innovations that fully harness the ocean’s power, a new project will examine some of the opportunities and challenges associated with future deployments… Read more »

ESBJERG, Denmark – Cargostore Worldwide Trading, a global leader in DNV rated offshore container leasing, is pleased to announce a new marketing partnership with GAC Denmark. This collaboration will facilitate the availability of DNV 2.7-1 certified offshore containers locally within Denmark and across the Nordic region, supporting the rapidly growing offshore energy sector. The Nordic… Read more »

Plans submitted to Sierra Leone’s government to progress its first wind farm  Pioneering project will power the local economy and create clean jobs  Partnership with Idris Elba set to scale renewables in Sierra Leone    Baku/London, Tuesday 12th November 2024 – Octopus Energy’s generation arm, in partnership with Idris Elba, has kicked off its first… Read more »

Today Ofgem announced it has approved the Initial Project Assessment for the LionLink and Nautilus electricity interconnectors, which determines the needs case of new projects for British consumers. LionLink and Nautilus are pilot projects, defined as Offshore Hybrid Assets. They would not only connect national transmission systems, but also offshore wind farms based in Dutch… Read more »

ScottishPower awards turbine contract, worth more than £1 billion, for its East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm just weeks after renewables auction success. Huge boost for UK manufacturing, with blades for the 64 turbines to be manufactured in Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory, which provides 1,300 local jobs. The £4 billion windfarm will produce enough clean energy… Read more »

Rotterdam-based startup gains traction after SMM Hamburg launch; now eyes further growth at International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. Since its September launch, Nauticworx.com, the new digital platform designed for efficient workboat spot chartering, has attracted significant market interest. Several early adopters have joined the platform to publish their real-time project needs for temporary workboats… Read more »

Octopus speeds up its global offshore wind activity after launching its dedicated Offshore Wind Fund last year   Latest milestone in plans to unleash $20bn into global offshore wind by 2030 Octopus has pioneered offshore wind innovation, offering discounted electricity through its ‘Fan Club’ model to customers near certain turbines   Baku/London, Monday 11th November 2024… Read more »

Maersk Tankers places landmark order for wind-assisted propulsion systems as part of on-going strategy to enhance fleet sustainability bound4blue to supply and install 20 26-meter eSAILs® across five separate MR vessels   Barcelona, 11 November, 2024: bound4blue has consolidated its position at the forefront of shipping’s revolution with a landmark contract with Maersk Tankers. The… Read more »

The internationally awarded nvisionist continues to collaborate with leading global companies, further expanding its international presence into Asia. nvisionist announces another strategic partnership of global reach. The multi-award-winning start-up has teamed up with the renowned Toyota Group to install the internationally pioneering nvbird® bird collision prevention system on wind turbines at two wind farms in… Read more »

RWE to locate its offshore construction base for its 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm at Thyborøn Port Buss Ports to handle secondary steel structures at Thyborøn Port from 2025 onwards Offshore installation work to begin – as planned – in spring 2025; full commissioning expected in 2027 Enough green electricity to supply equivalent of more than… Read more »

Customers from Grimsby to Skegness have saved on average nearly £200 on bills, with the top 5% saving close to £400 a year  36k+ Brits eager for Octopus to bring this windy revolution to their community  Follows Octopus’ boat trip to bring local customers out to see the Lincs offshore wind farm up close   … Read more »

Rotterdam, Netherlands—Friday & Co. Shipbrokers is pleased to announce the successful brokerage of a significant chartering deal between Dutch offshore engineering giant Boskalis and a Chinese charterer to transport the car carrier Floor (formerly Fremantle Highway) from the Netherlands to China. This monumental project entails transporting the vessel—famously damaged by fire last year—aboard Boskalis’ semi-submersible… Read more »

Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm will be served from a new, state-of-the-art building at Thorsminde port; architecture will blend in perfectly with existing buildings Creation of up to 60 permanent jobs expected Enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of more than one million Danish households   Today, a ground-breaking ceremony will be held at… Read more »

Nine month sales grows by 14 percent to EUR 5.1 billion EBITDA margin improves to 3.7 percent Working capital stable at minus 7.3 percent EUR 159 million of free cash flow generation in the third quarter Full-year EBITDA margins expected to be closer to the top end of the margin guidance   Hamburg, November 07… Read more »

DCI Group, a leading provider of military training solutions, and RTsys, a global leader in autonomous underwater vehicles, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to integrate cutting-edge underwater robotic technologies into military training programs, enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness of international armed forces and security forces through the transfer of… Read more »

Pursuing new horizons in renewable energy and integrated energy systems Amersfoort/Arnhem, the Netherlands, 6 November 2024 – Royal HaskoningDHV acquires Pondera Consult – consultants for renewable energy projects with headquarters in the Netherlands and branches in Asia. The global demand for knowledge and experience in the field of renewable energy solutions is growing rapidly. Together… Read more »

Vaisala expands its offering for renewable energy customers by acquiring the UK-based software, weather monitoring systems and services company Nevis Technology Limited. The acquisition enables Vaisala to further develop its business in the offshore wind area with solutions for safer and more efficient installation, crew transfer, and service operations.  Nevis Technology specializes in providing and… Read more »

Green Marine UK is scaling up its Environmental Monitoring offering for Offshore Wind to deliver ‘full-scope’ projects following a surge in contracts with Scotland’s Marine Directorate. It follows 18-months of continuous work, largely involving the collection of PAM (Passive Acoustic Monitoring) devices. Operations have lasted up to 20-days retrieving circa 40 devices over distances approaching… Read more »

Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first nine months of 2024. Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of Ørsted, says in a comment to the interim report for the first nine months of 2024: “I am pleased with our operational performance and financials results. Based on solid 9M earnings, we… Read more »

A report published today by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult lays out a new approach to environmental monitoring and consenting within the UK offshore wind sector. With the UK Government looking to radically increasing offshore wind deployment, there is a clear need for changes to the environmental consenting process. It can currently take several… Read more »

Company targeting numerous strategic hires and partnerships to build on and accelerate existing low-carbon activities 01 November – DNV Inspection, the independent assurance and risk management provider, has set its sights on aggressive growth in the low-carbon energy space following a run of contract wins in recent years. By the end of the decade, the… Read more »

Responding, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:  “With its Autumn Budget announced today, the UK Government has once again  ecognized that the renewable energy industry will play a vital role in helping to grow the UK economy and a sizeable pipeline of projects here in Scotland will be key to this growth plan…. Read more »

Klaveness Combination Carriers to install its first ever Wind Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) with bound4blue’s suction sails (eSAIL®) CABU III newbuild will feature largest ever suction sails, with two units of 24m in height The installation marks bound4blue’s first newbuild project in China, and the first installation of its model 3 solution   Oslo, 30… Read more »

Deutsche Windtechnik is expanding its Training Center: A new location in Bissendorf near the German city Osnabrück will be officially inaugurated today (29 October 2024) with the participation of government officials and representatives from the wind industry. The training courses in Bissendorf will focus on technical training and further education for the company’s own service… Read more »

The Odense Recommendations is a historic opportunity to transform Europe’s industry and create thousands of manufacturing jobs within the green transition as the ambitions for at least 300 GW of offshore wind in the North Sea are to be fulfilled. This is an opportunity we must seize, but it requires investment, according to Odense Port… Read more »

K2 Management (K2M) provides due diligence services to Cathay Life on its Greater Changhua 4 wind farm investment – the largest offshore wind investment made by a Taiwanese corporate to date 24th October 2024, Taiwan – K2 Management (K2M), a leading global renewable energy engineering and project management consultancy, has completed due diligence on Taiwanese insurer Cathay… Read more »