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Mainstream concludes sale of SMart Wind to Dong Energy
Mainstream has successfully concluded its negotiations with Dong Energy for the sale of its remaining interest in SMart Wind.
21 wind projects planned in U.S. waters
The U.S. Energy Department released a new report showing strong progress for the U.S. offshore wind market. Thus, not only the construction of the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm...OSB officially open
On 14 September, OSB held its official opening ceremony at the facilities in Teesside, North East England. As OSB is a joint venture between EEW SPC and Bladt Industries, the CEOs of both companies...
Jan De Nul acquires jack-up vessel Vidar
On Tuesday 15 September, Jan De Nul Group signed the taking-over of the offshore jack-up crane vessel Vidar, formerly operating for the German company Hochtief. The Vidar is less than two years old...
ABB orders new cable-laying vessel
ABB has ordered a new cable-laying vessel to boost the capacity of its submarine cable operations. The new ship will be custom-built to ABB specifications and measure approximately 140 by 30 m and it...
Green Investment Bank and ORE Catapult announce collaboration
The Green Investment Bank (GIB) and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have announced a three year agreement to work together to drive investment into offshore renewable energy through...Subsidies ensure low risks
The design of subsidy schemes and tax regimes determines the attractiveness for investors as it can change the risk profile and, therefore the cost of capital and levelized cost of energy (LCOE). TKI...EnBW officially commissions Baltic 2
EnBW has officially commissioned its second offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, Baltic 2. After two years of construction, EnBW Baltic 2, which comprises 80 wind turbines, will now generate...
Danish dominance
The special conditions of the offshore business favour the established market leaders much more so than in other sectors. And without a new round of significant growth, the air will become...
DNV GL certifies inverter from ABB Switzerland
DNV GL, an international classification society and provider of energy expertise and certifications, has awarded a component certificate to ABB Switzerland for its latest generation of frequency...
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