Environment

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Two of the world’s three largest wind turbine manufacturers have agreed to work together in standardising equipment used in installing offshore wind.

14th December 2023

Wind competitor giants agree to join forces

14th December 2023

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A Japanese energy giant has joined a floating offshore wind project in Norway.

14th December 2023

Norwegian offshore wind boosted by Japan

14th December 2023

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The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and Renewable Risk Advisors (RRA) have published a white paper setting out the needs case for a National Floating Wind Test Centre in the UK.

13th December 2023

The business case for a UK Floating Wind Test Centre

13th December 2023

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The Hollandse Kust offshore wind farm off the coast of the Netherlands is the latest to come online, generating enough electricity for more than a million Dutch households.

7th December 2023

Newest Netherlands OSW farm powers up

7th December 2023

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The largest tidal turbine farm project in the world will be installed in seas off the far north of Scotland, with 16 turbines initially.

6th December 2023

World largest tidal turbine array earmarked for Scotland

6th December 2023

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ENVIRONMENT

Two offshore renewable energy platforms will be fabricated by Drydocks World and Aker Solutions for a Vattenfall offshore wind farm despite a nearby development being axed in July.

5th December 2023

Energy platforms ordered for Norfolk offshore wind farms

5th December 2023

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United Arab Emirates energy firm Masdar has bought a 49% stake in what could be one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms.

5th December 2023

Masdar buys 49% of world’s largest OSW farm

5th December 2023

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ENVIRONMENT

The European Tugowners Association (ETA) has raised concerns surrounding the implications of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) for ports on Europe’s peripheries.

5th December 2023

ETA raises concerns about EU emissions rules

5th December 2023

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Cepsa and C2X have announced plans to develop a green methanol plant in the Port of Huelva, Spain.

4th December 2023

Green methanol plant planned for Huelva

4th December 2023

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Industry leaders have devised a plan to boost the long-term growth of the UK offshore wind sector.

30th November 2023

UK offshore wind growth plan

30th November 2023

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A new project to explore using artificial intelligence to manage the structure integrity of offshore wind turbines has launched.

23rd November 2023

AI used to extend wind farm life

23rd November 2023

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Nine European countries have taken what is being called ‘an important step forward’ to progress the offshore wind energy agenda.

21st November 2023

EU countries agree ambitious plan for offshore wind

21st November 2023

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A £3 billion (€3.5 billion) fund in global offshore wind is to be launched by Octopus Energy with a cornerstone investment from Japanese giant Tokyo Gas.

21st November 2023

Octopus launches €3.5 billion offshore wind fund

21st November 2023

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A 700MW offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Lithuania will be the country’s first, with claims that it will supply a quarter of domestic electricity by 2030.

17th November 2023

Lithuania moves on with first offshore wind farm

17th November 2023

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Environment groups have applauded the UK government’s decision to almost double the price developers can charge for offshore wind energy in the wake of a disastrous auction that did not attract a…

17th November 2023

UK doubles offshore wind price cap

17th November 2023

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According to a recent NCEI (National Centers for Environmental Information) report, record warm temperatures covered nearly 13% of the world’s surface this August and globally, it was the warmest August in the 174-year NOAA…

17th November 2023

Navigating the true impact of rising ocean temperatures

17th November 2023

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UK-based heavy transportation company Harlyn Solutions has completed the first phase of the offshore substation transport for the Moray West Wind Farm.

16th November 2023

Harlyn completes Moray West substation transfer

16th November 2023

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DNV has successfully concluded Phase 1 of its joint industry project (JIP) aimed at establishing offshore substation standards for the growing floating wind sector.

8th November 2023

New standards for offshore floating wind progressing

8th November 2023

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ENVIRONMENT

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has released guidance which aims to support Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations in shallow waters.

8th November 2023

Expanding offshore wind knowledge in shallow waters

8th November 2023

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Great inroads are being made into offshore charging which is paving the way for hybrid and fully electric vessels servicing offshore windfarms.

7th November 2023

Another milestone reached for offshore vessel charging

7th November 2023