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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...
Dong Energy acquires complete Hornsea Zone
Dong Energy acquired the Hornsea Zone and the project rights to Hornsea Project 2 and 3, which have the potential of 3 GW offshore wind capacity. This follows Dong’s acquisition of Hornsea Project 1,...MHI Vestas signs contract for 450 MW Borkum Riffgrund 2
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind was confirmed as the preferred supplier for Borkum Riffgrund 2. Following negotiations with Dong Energy, the two companies have reached an agreement for the supply of V164-8.0...
VBMS contracted for Rampion export cabling
VBMS has been awarded a contract by E.ON for the installation of two 16 kilometre-long export cables for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The 150 kV HVAC cables will transport the power ashore from the...
Convent College graduates begin their careers
The first participants have successfully completed the course 'Construction and Service Technology Offshore' at Convent College. After completing the training course, graduates were immediately given...
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