Ørsted has started constructing its first offshore wind farm in the Netherlands by installing the first foundations at the 752MW Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm, marking an important milestone for the project. [Read more…] about Construction starts at Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm
Sale of European Onshore Service business to Siemens Gamesa complete
Senvion today announced that the sale of its European Onshore Service business and intellectual property to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been concluded successfully. [Read more…] about Sale of European Onshore Service business to Siemens Gamesa complete
Cathie provides geotechnical assistance for NnG wind farm
Cathie, the global offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy, was contracted by Saipem to provide interpretation of the geotechnical conditions encountered at the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm situated off the Fife coast in the UK. [Read more…] about Cathie provides geotechnical assistance for NnG wind farm
WindFloat Atlantic project provides power for first time
The first of the three platforms comprising the Windplus consortium’s floating windfarm was successfully connected to the mainland on 31 December, with two more turbines due to be connected for the 25-MW windfarm. [Read more…] about WindFloat Atlantic project provides power for first time
Young IRO president highlights role of new generation
Yesterday at the IRO new year reception president of the board Pieter van Oord gave the traditional state of the offshore sector speech reflecting on 2019. [Read more…] about Young IRO president highlights role of new generation
2.2 million families supplied with clean electricity from Belgian part of North Sea in 2020
There are currently six operational wind farms with a total capacity of 1,556 MW in the Belgian part of the North Sea: C-Power, Belwind, Northwind, Nobelwind, Rentel and Norther. [Read more…] about 2.2 million families supplied with clean electricity from Belgian part of North Sea in 2020
MHI Vestas selects Port of Roenne for Pre-Assembly and Shipment Activities
MHI Vestas has selected Port of Roenne at Bornholm for pre-assembly and shipment of the company’s offshore wind turbine components for Arcadis Ost 1, an offshore wind project scheduled for installation in Rugen by 2022. [Read more…] about MHI Vestas selects Port of Roenne for Pre-Assembly and Shipment Activities
Siemens Gamesa wins 2.6GW Offshore Turbine Deal for Dominion’s Virginia Project
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, the world’s largest supplier of offshore wind turbines, won the order for Dominion Energy’s 2,640-megawatt project off the coast of Virginia, solidifying its leading role in the burgeoning U.S. offshore market. [Read more…] about Siemens Gamesa wins 2.6GW Offshore Turbine Deal for Dominion’s Virginia Project