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German Offshore Wind Farms Asked to Install Radars to Boost Security

Apr 02, 2025

Wind farms off the northern German coast have been asked to install radar facilities in an attempt to boost surveillance of ships and drones, the federal maritime authority said on Wednesday.Russia's invasion of Ukraine has heightened security concerns in European waters…

Vestas to Supply 68 Offshore Wind Turbines for German Project

Apr 01, 2025

Danish turbine maker Vestas has secured a firm order for 68 of its 15 MW-rated offshore wind turbines for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 offshore wind project.The agreement is for the supply, installation, and commissioning of the turbines V236-15…

Smulders Acquires HSM Offshore Energy

Apr 01, 2025

Eiffage, through Eiffage Métal’s Belgian subsidiary Smulders, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of HSM Offshore Energy to strengthen its expertise in the offshore energy market.HSM Offshore Energy is an integrated solution provider in Engineering…

Philippine 500MW OW Project Cleared for Pre-Development Activities

Apr 01, 2025

Nexif Ratch Energy has been granted Pre-Development Environmental Compliance Certificate (Pre-Dev ECC) for its 500MW San Miguel Bay offshore wind project in the Philippines.The certificate was granted by the Philippines’ Department of Environment…

RWE’s London Array Offshore Wind Farm to Power 40O UK Locations

Apr 01, 2025

RWE, the U.K.'s largest power generator, has signed a landmark 10-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with five independent retail co-operatives to supply electricity from renewable energy sources to over 400 locations across the U…

RWE Finds Partner for Delivery of Multi-GW Offshore Wind Projects

Mar 31, 2025

RWE has signed an agreement with Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) as its new partner for the Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects, currently under construction.Under the agreement, NBIM will acquire a 49% stake in both projects…

Netherlands Looks Into Reintroducing OW Subsidies to Encourage Bidders

Mar 31, 2025

The Dutch government is looking to reintroduce subsidies in its tenders for offshore wind farms, as prospective bidders are backing out of the current 'zero subsidy' model.The Netherlands has managed to attract builders for its offshore wind…

Vattenfall’s Wind Chief Resigns

Mar 31, 2025

Helene Biström, Vattenfall’s Head of Business Area Wind, has decided to step down from the position.Biström will remain in her role to ensure a smooth transition until a successor is appointed.“I truly love my job, and I continue to feel excited about the journey we are on…

Salamander Floating Wind Farm Marks Consenting Progress

Mar 28, 2025

Salamander offshore wind farm, a project being developed by a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, has been awarded planning permission in principle for the onshore aspects of its proposed floating wind development.Located 35 km off Peterhead on the East Coast of Scotland…

Bardex Corporation, Gabriel Engineering Partner Up for Floating Wind Moorings

Mar 28, 2025

Bardex Corporation and Gabriel Engineering Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on anchor, mooring, and precision-component technologies for floating offshore wind.The partnership will investigate development of a U…

First Turbine Stands Tall at RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

Mar 28, 2025

Cadeler’s Wind Peak jack-up vessel has completed the installation of the first 14 MW offshore wind turbine at RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm, located on the Dogger Bank off the U.K. east coast.The turbine installation vessel, Wind Peak, from Cadeler…

CIP Orders Vestas Offshore Wind Turbines for 495MW Taiwanese Project

Mar 28, 2025

Danish wind turbine maker Vestas has secured an order from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to supply offshore wind turbines for the 495MW Fengmiao I project off the coast of Taichung in Taiwan.The order includes 33 V236-15.0 MW turbines…

HSM Offshore Rolls Out Substation for Windanker Offshore Wind Farm

Mar 27, 2025

The HSI joint venture, comprising HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders, and Iv, has successfully moved the Jasmund Offshore Substation (OSS) topside and lifted the transformers for 50Hertz at HSM Offshore Energy’s Stormpolder yard in the Netherlands…

Japanese Industry Partners Team Up for Floating Wind Commercialization

Mar 27, 2025

Kanadevia Corporation, Taisei Corporation, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the commercialization of floating offshore wind power generation.Kanadevia and Taisei, which specialize in construction and fabrication of floating foundations…

NYK Group’s N-O-G Buys its First SOV From Edda Wind

Mar 27, 2025

Northern Offshore Group (N-O-G), an NYK Group company, has purchased Mistral Enabler service operation vessel (SOV) from Edda Wind.The 81-meter-long Mistral Enabler SOV, with an onboard capacity for 60 people, will be renamed Northern Ocean…

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