MENCK will deploy its largest hammer for the installation of 32 monopiles at the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm. The MHU3500S has a 6.5m pile sleeve, powered by 3 MHP 1600 hydraulic power packs in parallel setup. The hammer will be operated from Van Oord’s offshore construction vessel Svane
While the installation of the first foundations at the Wikinger offshore wind site started at the end of the last month, Bladt Industries is lining up further jackets at its Lindø Facility in Denmark. In total, Bladt will deliver 41 four-legged jacket foundations for the Wikinger offshore wind farm,
Commenting on the new Massachusetts bill seeking to increase the amount of renewable energy, Massachusetts Sierra Club said more is needed from the bill to deliver benefits to the state’s residents. “While there is some good in this bill, there are still major improvements needed to deliver benefits
The MEASNET (Measuring Network of Wind Energy Institutes) site assessment group has released a version 2 of their MEASNET procedure “Evaluation of Site-Specific Wind Conditions”. The procedure defines the scope of evaluations and requirements on the methodology for assessing site conditions relevant
The North and Irish Sea hold great offshore wind potential, but its development is being hindered by a lack of collaboration in the region, according to a new study published by the European Commission. The best way to tap into this potential is for EU countries bordering these seas to work together
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the launch of the RSPB’s ‘2050 Energy Vision’, which shows UK can reach its 2050 climate targets by building renewable energy infrastructure without harming wildlife and protected areas. Lindsay Roberts, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “It is posi
New annual wind power capacity in Asia Pacific excluding China (APeC) will more than double by 2025, compared with 2015 installations, driven by continued growth across most markets, according to MAKE’s APeC Wind Power Outlook 2016 report. The analysis and consultancy company expects more than 63GW
Scottish Renewables, Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have responded to news that the Beatrice offshore wind project reached financial close and will now proceed to construction. Lindsay Roberts, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Beatrice is the
RenewableUK has welcomed today’s £2.6 billion Final Investment Decision by SSE, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and SDIC Power of China to build Beatrice offshore wind farm. In total, the UK now has more than 10 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity operating, under construction or with final inves
K2 Management has been hired as an independent external expert and offshore wind technical advisor for the Virginia Offshore Wind Technology Advancement Project (VOWTAP). The company started working on VOWTAP in the second half of 2015, and is still supporting the project to some extent. Work has be
Shell Setting Up ‘New Energies’ Unit. Oil & Gas Companies to Cause Clash of Giants in Offshore Wind? Shell has created a new division called New Energies, through which the oil and gas giant will invest in wind energy, along with its hydrogen, biofuels and electrical activities. Fukushima Hamakaze S
On Wednesday and Thursday this week, Hamburg has been the place to be if you want to hear about the latest technology behind the Mono Bucket foundation at the Universal Foundation Workshop 2016. Over 100 delegates representing over 50 companies involved in designing, building, buying and installing
Aibel AS and Reach Subsea have agreed to enter into a formal cooperation agreement for projects within subsea oil and gas, renewables, ship and rig repairs, and decommissioning of existing platforms/subsea structures and other offshore installations. Aibel AS and Reach Subsea operate within the same
NorSea Group AS (NSG) has signed a renewed framework agreement regarding the delivery of base and port services to Technip Norge AS. The framework agreement, originally entered into in 2009, has now been extended until the end of 2018, with an option for 2 x 1 years. The services covered by the agre
