Kinewell opens new head office in Newcastle and creates five jobs
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Kinewell has opened a new head office at The Catalyst, part of Newcastle Helix, and recruited five new employees. Newcastle Helix is a city centre development comprising 11 buildings that bring together businesses, industry and research organisations.
East Ayrshire businesses explore onshore wind supply chain opportunities
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Hundreds of local businesses attended a Meet the Buyer event in Cumnock to explore opportunities linked to East Ayrshire's onshore wind development pipeline. The event, held at Cumnock Town Hall, brought together businesses ranging from hospitality providers and construction firms to professional services companies and developers behind the area's 1.5 GW onshore wind pipeline. Attendees could learn about upcoming contracts, meet potential customers and find out how to tender for work.
Stillstrom completes testing of offshore vessel charging unit
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Stillstrom by Maersk has completed the construction and factory acceptance testing of its Vessel Container Unit (VCU). The system allows a service operation vessel (SOV) to charge its batteries directly from an offshore wind farm.
All-Energy 2027 to focus on energy security, clean power and investment
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All-Energy will return to the SEC Glasgow on 12–13 May 2027. The conference programme will focus on the role of the energy sector in supporting economic growth, energy security and the delivery of the energy transition. The programme will include a Strategic Summit, where senior industry representatives and policymakers will discuss key challenges and developments affecting the sector.
Port of Raahe and Buss Ports assess port development for offshore wind in the Gulf of Bothnia
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The Port of Raahe and Buss Ports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to support offshore wind development in the Gulf of Bothnia. The parties will assess the potential to develop the Port of Raahe as a logistics and installation port for future offshore wind projects.
All 52 wind turbines installed at Ecowende offshore wind farm
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The last of the 52 wind turbines at the Ecowende offshore wind farm was installed on 30 October 2026. The turbine is located approximately 53 kilometres off the coast of IJmuiden, in the Hollandse Kust (west) wind farm zone, Lot VI. With this milestone, the project has entered its final phase of construction. The wind farm is expected to become operational by the end of 2026.
Vayona Energy secures 108 MW wind turbine order in India
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Vayona Energy has secured a firm order from Continuum Green Energy for wind turbines totalling 108 MW for projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan, India. For the Kalavad project, Vayona will supply 10 SG 3.6-145 turbines, each with a capacity of 3.6 MW and a hub height of 133.5 metres.
BWO outlines offshore wind security requirements under Germany’s critical infrastructure law
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The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) has published a white paper on the security of offshore wind farms and the requirements of Germany’s Critical Infrastructure Umbrella Act (KRITIS-Dachgesetz). The paper examines how existing security standards and management systems can support compliance with the legislation and where adjustments are needed to account for the specific conditions of offshore operations.
Vattenfall completes foundation installation at Nordlicht I offshore wind farm
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Vattenfall has completed the installation of all 68 foundations at the Nordlicht I offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. Following the installation of the final monopile at the end of September, all transition pieces have now also been fitted.
Presto acquires Danish wind training provider Global Wind Academy
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Presto Denmark has acquired Global Wind Academy (GWA), a Danish provider of safety and technical training for the wind industry. The acquisition is intended to expand the availability of certified training for wind industry technicians across Europe.
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- Vard launches new offshore energy construction vessel in Vietnam
- South Korea announces 2.2 GW offshore wind auction for second half of 2026
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- North Star reports higher turnover and gross profit in 2025
- ImageDeep introduces solar-powered security camera for remote sites
- Nova Scotia and Vermont agree on regional grid cooperation
- Gulf signs PPAs for four wind projects in Thailand
- Acciona selected for Gippsland offshore wind transmission project
- Boralex acquires UK wind project developer Wind2
- Huisman to supply cranes for new offshore support vessels
- IMCA outlines four-year strategy for offshore industry
- Cable installation begins in Lake Veere for Dutch offshore wind connections
- Vattenfall reports higher nine-month profit and advances offshore wind projects
- GE Vernova reports higher wind orders and improved margins
- Klüber Lubrication expands lubricant testing facility in Munich
- Fugro appoints Emiel Jongerius as chief financial officer
- SeaMe completes offshore environmental monitoring tests
- IRENA highlights renewable energy’s role in Southeast Asia’s energy security
- Stillstrom selected for 8 MW offshore charging project
- Scotland’s renewable energy industry supports 49,200 jobs
- Heerema develops modular spreader bars for offshore heavy lifting
- Fugro to survey and clear unexploded ordnance for German offshore grid projects
- Verlume appoints Jay Parle as head of engineering
- US wind turbine orders reach three-year high amid tax credit deadlines
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- Global wind power installations expected to recover in second half of 2026
