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Floating Offshore Wind: Fuel for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair

15 hours ago

In the second part of the Offshore Engineer’s interview with offshore energy expert Philip Lewis, Director of Research, Intelatus, we discuss vessels that will service the floating wind sector until 2035, and the investment decisions that will need to be made to support the industry.“The main construction vessels will be big anchor handlers and big subsea vessels. There is a relatively limited supply of these vessels as the subsea vessels in particular are very busy…

ABS, Akselos Sign Floating Wind MOU

7 hours ago

ABS and Akselos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance engineering and certification processes for floating offshore wind projects.The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on solutions aimed at optimizing design…

Equinor’s 10% Stake Acquisition in Ørsted Now Completed

15 hours ago

Equinor has completed the acquisition of additional 0.2% in Ørsted, increasing its share to 10% and cementing its position as the second largest shareholder in the company.The transaction makes Equinor the second largest shareholder in Ørsted after the Danish State…

Vard Delivers CLV Newbuild to Danish Subsea Specialist

16 hours ago

Vard has delivered a new cable laying vessel (CLV) to Denmark’s subsea specialist NCT Offshore less than two years after the contract was signed.The newly delivered vessel, based on the VARD 9 01 design, has been specially designed and equipped for subsea cable laying operations…

Jan De Nul Nets Export Cables Installation Job for French Floating Wind Farms

17 hours ago

Belgium-based offshore installation contractor Jan De Nul, in partnership with Greek cable maker Hellenic Cables, has entered into a framework agreement to supply and install export cables for two 750 MW floating wind farms off the coast of Southern Brittany in France…

Petrobras Steps Closer to Developing Hydrogen Plant Powered by Renewables

Dec 20, 2024

Petrobras has signed a protocol of intent Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) and CSN Inova Soluções, marking a first step towards structuring a business partnership aimed at setting up a low-carbon hydrogen plant on a commercial scale in Brazilian state of Paraná…

Finland Eyes First Offshore Wind Tender in Late 2025

Dec 20, 2024

Finland aims to begin tendering areas for offshore wind power generation in its exclusive economic zone at the end of 2025, the Nordic country's economic affairs ministry said on Thursday.A new legislation that will come into force in January…

Equinor Gets Power Contract Offer for South Korea’s Floating Wind Farm

Dec 19, 2024

Norwegian energy company Equinor has received an offer from the South Korean government for a fixed-price power purchase agreement for a 750-megawatt (MW) floating offshore wind project, the company said on Thursday.'We have received an offer for an offtake contract for our Bandibuli project…

KENC to Outfit Jack-Up Vessel Bound for Work at UK Offshore Wind Farm

Dec 19, 2024

KENC Engineering has secured multiple contract awards from an unnamed transport and installation (T&I) contractor to provide engineering work for a jack-up vessel set for operations at U.K. offshore wind farm.KENC’s scope of work includes the…

Toyo Buys SMD’s ROV Trencher for Japan’s Offshore Wind Sector

Dec 19, 2024

Toyo Construction has acquired a trenching ROV from underwater technology and services company SMD, as part of its investment strategy aimed at Japan’s emerging offshore wind sector.The ROV will form part of Toyo’s expanding fleet of assets…

Windward Offshore Lines Up Key Suppliers for New CSOV Fleet

Dec 18, 2024

With four commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) currently under construction, German shipowner Windward Offshore has formed strategic partnerships with major industry suppliers such as Ampelmann, MAN Energy Solutions, and others, to ensure safe and high-quality delivery of the vessels…

Inyanga Unveils Tidal Energy Tech Design for 20MW Project in Wales

Dec 18, 2024

Inyanga Marine Energy Group has presented the design blueprint for its 20 MW HydroWing tidal energy technology, set for deployment at Morlais site in Wales.The tidal energy array will incorporate the Tocardo T3 turbine, rated at 600kW, for the first time…

Google Signs PPA for GW-Scale Integrated Wind, Solar and Hydrogen Project

Dec 18, 2024

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has signed a power purchase agreement with Google, which will source 250 MW of wind power generated at the Zeevonk project to power its Dutch operations for 15 years.Zeevonk, a joint venture between Vattenfall and CIP…

Denmark Issues Offshore Wind Permit

Dec 17, 2024

The Danish Energy Agency has granted a construction permit for 240-megawatt (MW) Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm, which is expected to start operating in 2029, developer European Energy said on Tuesday.The project is located in the Bay of Jammerland…

Floating Offshore Wind: The Market Projection Through 2035

Dec 17, 2024

Offshore Engineer interviewed global offshore energy expert Philip Lewis, Director of Research, Intelatus, for insights on the emerging offshore floating wind market through 2035, detailing the investments that need to be made now in technology…

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