Billions Set to Be Invested in German Offshore Wind Projects
A downturn in the German offshore wind industry could soon come to an end.
GeoSea Buys HOCHTIEF’s Offshore Assets, Becomes Full Owner of ‘Innovation’
DEME’s marine engineering specialist GeoSea acquires offshore assets of HOCHTIEF, one of Germany’s leading international construction groups.
MHI Vestas 8 MW Turbine Breaks World Record
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s V164-8.0 MW prototype set a new benchmark for power production recently when the turbine produced 192,000 kWh in a 24 hour period, enough to power approximately 13,500 Danish households, demonstrating the full capability of the world’s most powerful wind turbine.
RWE Abandons Galloper OWF Project
RWE has recently reviewed the development status of the Galloper offshore wind farm as a ROC accredited project.
Ballast Nedam Puts Its Offshore Wind Unit & Heavy Lift Vessel on Sale
Ballast Nedam has started a process, aimed at the sale of its business unit Ballast Nedam Offshore with the intention to conclude a transaction at short notice.The sale of Ballast Nedam Offshore is an addition to the disposals programme that Ballast Nedam announced in February, to strengthen its financial position.
Centrica CEO: Offshore Wind Too Pricey, Energy Efficiency a Priority
Centrica chief executive Sam Laidlaw spoke at the FT European Gas Summit in London.
Addressing the conference on ‘Europe’s energy challenges’, Mr. Laidlaw spoke of the downward shift in wholesale gas and oil prices and the consequent benefits for European consumers and businesses.
AMBAU Completes Two Towers for Siemens’ Wind Turbines
In the last three months, AMBAU GmbH has produced two gigantic towers for Siemens Wind Power GmbH at its plant in Cuxhaven.