Chloe Emanuel

Norwich

Press Editor at 4C Offshore News

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RWE receives go-ahead for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm

Oct 30, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

General Vessels Windfarms RWE The Danish Energy Agency has granted RWE the necessary offshore construction permit to begin building Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, Thor, in spring 2025. Expected to produce 1.1 GW of renewable energy, Thor will be capable of powering over one million Danish households once fully operational by 2027.
BRUNEL Floating Foundation achieves DNV Basic Design Certification

Oct 30, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

Corporate Floating Foundations General Windfarms Fred. Olsen Fred. Olsen 1848's BRUNEL Floating Foundation, a key player in the floating offshore wind sector, has successfully completed its basic design phase, earning a DNV Basic Design Certification under the latest DNV-SE-0422 standards.
Deep Wind Offshore to develop major wind projects on Chilean coastline

Oct 30, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

Norwegian renewable energy developer Deep Wind Offshore has announced plans to launch two significant offshore wind projects along the Chilean coastline, marking its entry into Latin America. The projects will include both floating and bottom-fixed turbines and aim to support Chile’s commitment to renewable energy, targeting 60% clean energy by 2030. The launch event, held in Concepción on October 30th, featured remarks from Chilean and Norwegian officials.
Ireland sets terms for second offshore wind auction to propel clean energy

Oct 30, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

gov.ie Ireland has greenlit terms for its second offshore wind auction, dubbed "Tonn Nua," marking a milestone in the country's renewable energy goals. This auction, set to begin in early 2025, aims to generate 900 MW of clean energy off Ireland's south coast, significantly advancing Ireland’s climate targets and reducing carbon emissions by 1.8 million tons annually once operational.
Sif and Smulders awarded contract for ScottishPower’s East Anglia TWO offshore wind project

Oct 30, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

Sif Group Leading renewable energy firms Sif Holding and Smulders have secured a contract to supply monopile foundations and transition pieces for the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm, ScottishPower Renewables announced today. Under the agreement, Sif will produce 64 monopile foundations, while a joint venture between Sif and Smulders will manufacture 64 transition pieces.
Final transition piece production begins for Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Oct 29, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

Smulders Smulders has announced that production on the final transition piece (TP) for the Dogger Bank Wind Farm has begun at its Hoboken facility. Since March 2021, Smulders has been working alongside Sif to fabricate 277 TPs for the landmark project, which will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm once completed. The Dogger Bank Wind Farm, developed by SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vårgrønn, will be capable of powering six million homes in the UK with clean electricity each year.
Colombia completes first stage of offshore wind round with nine companies interested

Oct 29, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

Nine companies, including seven international and two Colombian firms, have expressed interest in participating in Colombia’s first Offshore Wind Energy Round by submitting accreditation documents to the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH). This marks the end of the initial document submission stage, a critical step in Colombia's renewable energy development.
Purus secures multi-year service contract with Vestas for new CSOV

Oct 29, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

CHMI General Vessels Windfarms Purus Purus has signed a multi-year service contract with Vestas, utilising the new build Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Purus Chinook. This advanced vessel is under construction at Vard’s shipyard in Norway, and operations are set to begin in 2025 upon its launch. Equipped with hybrid battery technology, Purus Chinook is designed to reduce emissions and engine hours, offering accommodation for up to 120 people.
Seaway7 secures contract for Hornsea 3 offshore wind project

Oct 29, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

Seaway7 Seaway7 has been awarded a significant contract by Ørsted for the transport and installation of inter-array cables at the Hornsea 3 offshore wind project in the UK North Sea. This project involves installing 192 66kV inter-array cables, spanning roughly 500 km, with offshore work set to begin in 2026. This marks the seventh collaboration between Seaway7 and Ørsted, extending their partnership from previous Hornsea phases, including Hornsea 1 and 2.
RTE launches sourcing for HVDC cable links to support offshore wind integration

Oct 28, 2024 | 4coffshore.com | Chloe Emanuel

RTE Réseau de Transport d’Électricité has announced a preliminary sourcing notice for underground and submarine HVAC/HVDC cable links, integral to its long-term offshore and onshore program. This initiative supports France's energy transition and aims to connect future offshore wind farms to the electricity grid. The procurement seeks approximately 1,300 km of HVDC cable links, with commissioning dates beginning in 2034.