The Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and the Renewable Energy Research Center (AIST) have signed a letter of intent to cooperate on research in a range of renewable energy-related technologies. AIST has recently opened a new research facility in Koriyama, Fukushima, named the Fukushim
At the annual “Oil & Money” conference DONG Energy received the “Leadership in New Energy” award. David Pike, Editor of Energy Intelligence’s carbon and renewables information service, described DONG Energy as a company “at the forefront of the energy transition.” Jakob Askou Bøss, Vice President in
VDS Staal- en Machinebouw (VDS) announce that the second full-service terminal on the North Sea, VDS Offshore Construction Terminal Eemshaven, is fully operational. It is located at the Orange Blue Terminals (OBT) which is a perfect base for offshore logistics in the North Sea. VDS strikes up cooper
The ocean energy pioneers of tomorrow have been offered the chance to compete for a week of free testing – worth £38,000 ($61,000) – at FloWave, the world’s most sophisticated ocean energy simulator. The FloWave Prize – or ‘FPrize’ – is aimed at young researchers studying for PHDs and beyond, who mu
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 pro
Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Sunset at West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm, seen almost a year ago. Following yesterday’s official launch of the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm, it is nice to remember the good old times, especially some beautiful moments like the one caught on camer
The GROW:OffshoreWind initiative supporting manufacturing business in the offshore wind supply chain will be appearing at the RenewableUK 2014 Conference & Exhibition, from 11–13 November 2014 in Manchester Central. GROW:OffshoreWind will form part of an action-packed day aimed at showcasing all tha
The short video below reveals how the Gemini offshore wind farm contributes to the Dutch sustainability targets. Van Oord, Dutch-based contractor operating around the world in dredging, marine engineering and offshore energy projects (oil, gas and wind), is working on Gemini, one of the largest offs
Offshore Energy 2014, which opened its doors to visitors yesterday at Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands, is breaking records year after year with more than 600 exhibitors present in 2014. The event is expected to spark the interest of over 10,000 visitors from the sector this year. Offshore Energy 2014
TenneT Invites Tenders for BorWin4 TenneT-owned DC-Netz BorWin4 GmbH is inviting tenders for BorWin4 connection system located in the North Sea. Trianel Wind Farm Borkum Commissioning Pushed to 2015 The initial testing of the link between Trianel Wind Farm Borkum’s transformation platform and TenneT
The world’s most experienced offshore wind companies are visiting Baltimore to share their knowledge and meet with Maryland companies who are looking to enter the offshore wind energy industry. The Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind’s (BizMDOSW) is a 3-day gathering of European and American
Dong Energy’s buoy washed ashore at Biggar Bank earlier this week, attracting attention of spectators, writes North-West Evening Mail. Namely, one of Dong’s floating wind measurement buoys (FLiDARs), deployed at the north west corner of the West of Duddon Sands wind farm, got loose and ended up on W
London Offshore Consultants (LOC) are exhibiting at Offshore Energy & OWIM conference on the 28th – 29th October in Amsterdam. Mike Frampton will be presenting during the supply chain and operational management session (part of the OWIM conference) on Wednesday 29 October 2014 from 13.30 to 15.00 hr
SgurrEnergy launched a dedicated service to optimise and reduce the risks involved in renewable energy investments this month, building on its established due diligence experience. Called SgurrCommerce, this latest offering delivers an informed, technical view of renewable energy investments, provid
