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Leading through collaboration
The Netherlands has long been leading the charge for offshore wind, and Netherlands Maritime Technology is helping to forge an even more fruitful future by bringing together various stakeholders to provide a resourceful service. We grabbed five minutes with Managing Director, Peter Zoeteman. PES: Would you like to introduce your organisation and explain a little… Read more »
Going the extra nautical mile
As an experienced Offshore Shipbroker, Anders Helsinghoff Fjord has his finger on the pulse of the market both in Europe and further afield. The spokesman for North Sea Shipbrokers ApS tells us about the state of the industry and explains what today’s wind clients are looking for in their vessels (to purchase or charter). PES:… Read more »
Offshore wind versus offshore drilling: the impact
The campaigning group Oceana has released a new report that finds offshore wind would produce twice the number of jobs and twice the amount of energy as offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. We report on the allegations levelled at the two energy sectors. The report, titled Offshore Energy by the Numbers, An Economic Analysis… Read more »
From strength to strength
A world leader in the supply of concrete connections and composite structures, Peikko Group brings expertise to the industry backed by 50 years’ experience – in addition to a huge sales and servicing operation. We’re pleased to welcome the corporation back to the magazine, with an interview courtesy of Kari Tuominen, Business Category Director PES:… Read more »
Managing the UXO threat for offshore wind
Two world wars and years of munitions dumping have left behind a unique and substantial risk legacy on the European seabed. For developers in Europe seeking to build offshore energy infrastructure projects, negotiating the obstacle of thousands of tonnes of unexploded ordnance (UXO) has posed a considerable and often unanticipated challenge. High-profile contractor disputes and… Read more »
An expert eye on the weather
While the weather impacts upon countless people and businesses worldwide, it defines the wind industry. We spoke to Kenneth Horhammer, Director of Energy at Vaisala, global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, about how the company upholds its commitment to improving the profitability and viability of renewable energy. PES: Welcome to PES, would you please… Read more »
Everyone goes home safely
A well-established company that is highly visible in the offshore arena, Vroon Offshore Services B.V. offers what is quite possibly an unbeatable ‘Walk to Work’ solution – coupled with a well-regarded focus on safety. We’re delighted to welcome the company’s Managing Director, Niek Spiljard, to the magazine. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to… Read more »
A company built on values
For Jacob Lykke-Kjeldsen of World Marine Offshore A/S, fulfilling customer requirements in a safe and timely manner is prime motivation. The young company is driven by a clearly defined set of values and by sticking to these values, it’s forging ahead in a challenging market… PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to tell us… Read more »
Den Helder: at the double
As the unofficial capital of the North Sea, Den Helder is ideally situated in the middle of the wind farms off the German and English coasts and established offshore locations such as Aberdeen, Norwich, Hamburg, Emden and Wilhemshaven. We spoke to two of the port’s leading lights, Conny van den Hoff, Managing Director Den Helder… Read more »
Core Material Trends In A Blade
We take a look forward to the ‘core’ of wind blade manufacturing technology and how it can contribute to reduce the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE). In late 2013, PES published an article that discussed the ‘Core’ material in a blade. It examined the challenges for wind energy; composites as a technology; the rise (and… Read more »
