Hamburg, 1 August 2018 – The urgency to drive down turbine product lifecycle costs and in parallel combine wind with other smart energy solutions has become key wind industry topic. From 25 to 28 September the Global Wind Summit will highlight the future of wind energy production, its integration and storage as well as sector… Read more »
1 August, Brussels-Aarhus – MHI Vestas, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of offshore wind turbines, has joined the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the trade body which represents the global wind industry. The company will join GWEC’s board of directors and play an active role in GWEC’s work to open up markets for offshore wind around… Read more »
Subsea UK has issued a call to action, urging supply chain companies to step forward with ideas and solutions that could support the decommissioning of the largest nuclear site in Europe. The industry body has teamed up with Sellafield Ltd to run a ‘Game Changers’ workshop, inviting businesses across the UK to submit their ideas… Read more »
A new-build Service Operation Vessel (SOV) of WINDEA’s shareholder Bernhard Schulte will support the turbine maintenance of GE Renewable Energy for the next years. Having two SOVs built by Ulstein yard already in operation, Bernhard Schulte has now ordered another, larger, vessel in Norway. WINDEA’s shareholder Bernhard Schulte Offshore has signed a contract with GE… Read more »
• Strong commercial activity: the backlog boosted by €3,292 million in firm orders • Financial performance is in line with the guidance issued to the market for fiscal year 2018 • The L3AD2020 program is fully operational and gaining traction Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy released its results for the first nine months (October-June) and the… Read more »
innogy SE has appointed David Few as Project Director for the largest project in its current development portfolio, the 1.2 gigawatt (GW) Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, sited on Dogger Bank in the North Sea. As Project Director David Few will be responsible for delivering a winning bid for Sofia in a Contracts for Difference (CfD)… Read more »
A national consortium of universities has been awarded £5million to bring together a network of academic, industrial and policy stakeholders to champion and maintain the UK’s world-leading expertise in offshore renewable energy (ORE). ORE Supergen is part of a programme of initiatives being funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and brings… Read more »
1,626 MW or 497 turbines newly constructed in the first semester of 2018 – significant decline in onshore wind energy expansion Potential of onshore wind energy to reach the 65 percent target is not being fully exploited due to a stagnation in permits Political stability determines industrial development and the role of the German… Read more »
Comprehensive framework agreement will help China’s second largest wind rotor blade manufacturer save up to two months in product certification process Zhuzhou, Hunan, China (26th July 2018) – DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has signed a comprehensive framework agreement with leading Chinese wind turbine blade manufacturer Zhuzhou… Read more »
Rotating equipment support in South America strengthened Expert repair and maintenance support for large rotating equipment is essential to minimize downtime and promote reliability. In South America, this vital service is delivered by Sulzer, which has extensive facilities and experienced engineers in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Venezuela. The service center in Buenos Aires has… Read more »
WinGD are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Klaus Heim as Chief Executive Officer effective August 6, 2018. Klaus Heim joins WinGD from OMT in Turin, Italy, where he currently holds the position of Chief Technical Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the large engine industry, in a variety of senior roles,… Read more »
PES introduces the C-bed Floating Hotels, a worldwide pioneer within offshore accommodation and project services, providing home from home comforts to offshore crew. C-bed believes that you deserve to be treated well when you work hard offshore and are away from your family. So, they have designed their ships to be almost better than home…. Read more »
The renewables market, particularly wind, is a key sector for ALE. Building on experience in the power sector, we have used our knowledge and expertise to develop smarter solutions to the challenges created by the increasing heights of wind turbines and associated components. In relation to the on-shore wind enery market, ALE offers a bespoke… Read more »
The 21,000+ TEU (20-foot equivalent unit) COSCO Shipping Universe has broken the record for China’s largest container ship and is equipped with ABB turbochargers to assure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. ABB Turbocharging is a key strategic partner for COSCO SHIPPING Lines Co., Ltd (COSCO SHIPPING Lines), with ABB turbochargers selected for all main and auxiliary… Read more »
Nominations for The Scottish Green Energy Awards now open The Scottish Green Energy Awards have been recognising those who ensure the success of Scotland’s renewable energy sector for 15 years. Nominations for the 2018 event open today (July 24). Twelve award categories mean all renewable technologies, projects and people have a chance to enter. Winners… Read more »
ALE has demonstrated its multi-service and wind-specific capabilities whilst performing the electro-mechanical installation for the Garayalde wind farm project, Argentina. The global heavylifting contractor was contracted to perform the electro-mechanical installation of seven wind turbine generators (WTGs). Commencing in January, the components were received at Puerto Madryn. Once on-site 260km away, ALE worked with the… Read more »
Commenting on an announcement (July 23) confirming that the next Contract for Difference auctions for less-established renewable technologies will take place in May 2019, and every two years from then on; Jenny Hogan, Deputy Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables, said: “Today’s confirmation that next year’s auction will take place in May, and the schedule laid… Read more »
UK-based Rovco has announced plans to double its workforce as it prepares for further global expansion following a robust year of growth for the company. The subsea ROV and hydrographic company has successfully secured inspection and survey projects across the globe in industries including oil and gas and renewables (wind and wave), as well as… Read more »
Times have changed over the last 50 years in our industry. PES has had the pleasure to witness the ever improving quality, health, safety, environment (QHSE) implemented in company policies both on and offshore. Read on to find out what is happening at Glomar Offshore. In Glomar Offshore, as an owner and operator of 20… Read more »
Hamburg, 20 July 2018. In June 2018, the Nordex Group received another order from Ireland, bringing the total volume awarded in that country to the significant one gigawatt mark. With a market share of more than 30%, the Group had already underscored its strong position in the region in the previous year. Although Ireland is… Read more »
Uncertainty on Feed-in Tariff has already caused businesses to fail Consultation publication around 18 months overdue The UK Government has today published a series of documents detailing the proposed closure of the Feed-in Tariff Scheme and has issued a Call for Evidence on the future for small-scale low-carbon generation. To date, the Feed-in Tariff has… Read more »
Keyfacts: European Commission approves merger project Seamade NV Seamade NV is responsible for the development of both the Mermaid and Seastar offshore wind farms Financial close is expected to occur end of 2018, start of construction is scheduled in 2019 Eneco Wind Belgium enters in the share capital of Seamade NV Seamade will build 58… Read more »
Five new offshore wind farms with a capacity of 1,944 MW are under construction in the first half of the year 2018 Rapid implementation of additional tenders with at least 1.5 GW offshore wind capacity is required Expansion of volume to at least 20 GW by 2030 urgently needed to achieve government goals Advancing grid… Read more »
One of the first steps in many repair and overhaul projects is to remove any corrosion and old coatings to reveal the true condition of the base material. Customers can now take advantage of specialized blast equipment that has been acquired by Sulzer to improve the efficiency of repair projects, even for large pieces of… Read more »
Global independent provider of ROV services, M2 Subsea, has secured a contract to provide inspection services for Premier Oil’s Balmoral Floating Production Vessel (FPV). M2 Subsea, which has bases in Aberdeen and Houston, will carry out the 2018 inspection of the vessel’s hull, flowlines, umbilicals, risers and subsea template. The Balmoral is a purpose built… Read more »
Automated drones inspect biggest wind turbine blades in the world Using drones, inspection down time can be reduced by 85% Bigger wind turbines are helping to reduce the cost of offshore wind even further Standing at a staggering 195m above sea level, 32 eight-megawatt wind turbines are generating clean energy off the coast of Liverpool… Read more »
UK and Netherlands-based subsea provider N-Sea has appointed Hans Van Peet as the company’s survey authority. Hans van Peet, who joins the organisation from Heerema Marine Contractors, brings more than 30 years of specialist experience in survey, positioning and ROV intervention to the role. He previously led subsea services for a variety of leading offshore… Read more »
Clean air thanks to on-board exhaust filtering technique 16 July 2018 – The 3,500 m³ Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Diogo Cão was launched last Saturday at the Keppel Nantong shipyard in China, a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine. This green vessel is the second of three 3,500 m³ hoppers to be launched, equipped with… Read more »
A poll of 3,600 adults, released today (July 16), shows 69% of respondents supported building onshore wind farms, including 60% of respondents who identified as Conservative voters. Responding, Fabrice Leveque, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Onshore wind is cheap, popular, and a vital tool in both meeting our climate change targets and delivering… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group considerably invests in its offshore wind activities 13 July 2018 – Jan De Nul Group and Vroon Group signed agreements to transfer part of the offshore business of MPI to Jan De Nul Group. Jan De Nul Group herewith invests considerable resources in the offshore wind industry to offer the market… Read more »
As the leading supplier of pumping solutions and provider of maintenance services for rotating equipment, Sulzer has a long and distinguished history throughout the world. Sulzer is celebrating 70 years since it started operations in Brazil with its first manufacturing site in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo Since the first machine was imported from… Read more »
Reliable online monitoring will prolong the service life of transformers and prevent unscheduled outages in Shaoxing, China. 12 July 2018 – Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has supplied leading Chinese power utility Zhejiang Zheneng Electric Power Co Ltd with two of its Optimus OPT100 Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) Monitors. The units… Read more »
Global footprint pays off Hamburg, 12 July 2018. The Nordex Group recorded order intake of 1,089.8 megawatts in the second quarter of 2018 (previous year: 565.5 MW), thus continuing the performance seen at the first quarter of the year when new business exceeded one gigawatt. At the end of the first half of 2018, the… Read more »
• Siemens Gamesa will supply two wind farms with a combined capacity of 250 MW • Installation of 109 units of wind turbines will commence in 2018 with completion scheduled for 2020. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will supply two wind farms in South Africa including 109 units of onshore wind turbines. The SWT-2.3-108 turbine will each… Read more »
Following successful field testing, Chevron Marine Lubricants have been issued with two NOLs (No Objection Letters) from equipment manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions, for the use of three of its Taro® cylinder oils with their cylinder oil mixing system, ACOM. “Receiving the NOLS from Man Energy Solutions (formerly MAN Diesel & Turbo), demonstrates the impressive performance… Read more »
A new Engineering and Technology Group is set to create up to 1000 new jobs across multiple UK based locations and generate annual revenues in excess of £100m. Texo Group is set to meet the demand for integrated engineering services within critical infrastructure. Representing an unprecedented offering in turnkey services to both UK and global… Read more »