In an important milestone the last jackets for the 950 MW Moray East offshore wind farm were safely loaded onto a heavy lift vessel in Dubai ready for their onward journey to Europe. [Read more…] about Last jackets on their way to Moray East offshore wind farm
Iberdrola targets Japan as new growth platform for renewables
Iberdrola is targeting the Japanese market as a new platform for growth in renewable energy, specifically in the field of offshore wind. The company has reached an agreement with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group to acquire 100% of the local developer Acacia Renewables. [Read more…] about Iberdrola targets Japan as new growth platform for renewables
SBO may expand with a new offshore installation vessel
Swire Blue Ocean (SBO) intends to order a new vessel with an option for a second new-build, while planning to invest in new cranes for both Pacific Osprey and Pacific Orca. [Read more…] about SBO may expand with a new offshore installation vessel
First nacelle for Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm (VIDEO)
GE Renewable Energy has completed the first nacelle to be installed at France’s first offshore wind farm. [Read more…] about First nacelle for Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm (VIDEO)
UXOcontrol awarded contract for Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm
UXOcontrol has been appointed by Ailes Marines as specialist contractor to complete the UXO identification and debris removal campaign for its Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm. [Read more…] about UXOcontrol awarded contract for Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm
3,800-ton crane of Chinese offshore construction vessel collapsed
The boom of a 3,800-ton crane of the Chinese offshore construction crane vessel Yuhang 58 collapsed last week during wind farm installation works off Lufeng, Guangdong Province, South China Sea, east of Hong Kong. [Read more…] about 3,800-ton crane of Chinese offshore construction vessel collapsed
OHT seals Dogger Bank B deal
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has signed the contract with OHT to transport and install foundations for the second phase of the world’s largest wind farm – the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank. [Read more…] about OHT seals Dogger Bank B deal
Boom extension for Taillevent
Mid-August 2020, the main crane with extended boom on Jan de Nul’s Taillevent was successfully commissioned in PaxOcean shipyard in Singapore. [Read more…] about Boom extension for Taillevent
Enea ends talks with Spain’s Iberdrola on joint development of offshore wind farms
Power group Enea and Spanish concern Iberdrola ended exclusive talks concerning joint development of offshore wind farms and terminated a letter of intent signed in June 2020. [Read more…] about Enea ends talks with Spain’s Iberdrola on joint development of offshore wind farms
MHI Vestas brings offshore wind transformer technology to Taiwan.
MHI Vestas will become the first turbine manufacturer to source transformer technology from within Taiwan, as Hitachi ABB Power Grids will supply transformers with key components from the Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corporation (SEEC) facility in Hsinchu County. [Read more…] about MHI Vestas brings offshore wind transformer technology to Taiwan.
