Vestas secures 70 MW order from Tessa Green Energy in Bulgaria
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Vestas has received a 70 MW order from Tessa Green Energy for the Strazhitsa wind project in Bulgaria. The contract covers the supply of 11 V162-6.4 MW wind turbines.
Leif Rehfeldt joins management of Deutsche WindGuard Systems
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Leif Rehfeldt has joined the management team of Deutsche WindGuard Systems, where he will jointly lead the company alongside managing director Falko Feßer. The company is part of the Deutsche WindGuard Group.
Evolve Energy signs PPA with Shell Energy Europe for Race Bank offshore wind
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Evolve Energy has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Shell Energy Europe for electricity generated by the Race Bank offshore wind farm in the North Sea. The agreement runs until 2035 and covers around 112 GWh of renewable electricity per year, totalling more than 1 TWh over its duration.
Cranemaster develops 3,000-tonne passive heave compensator for offshore lifting
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Cranemaster has developed a passive heave compensator (PHC) and shock absorber designed to manage dynamic loads of up to 3,000 tonnes during offshore lifting operations. The unit, designated CM3-3000T-5500-A, was developed in collaboration with Heerema Marine Contractors in response to increasing load requirements in offshore wind installation. The system is designed to stabilise heavy lifts and reduce peak forces caused by vessel motion, helping to protect cranes, rigging and structures.
Nordex reports 1.9 GW order intake in first quarter 2026
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Nordex recorded 1,869 MW of order intake in its Projects segment in the first quarter of 2026, excluding the service business, compared with 2,182 MW in the same period in 2025.
Buss Terminal Eemshaven completes heavy-lift quay expansion in Julianahaven
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Buss Terminal Eemshaven (Netherlands) has completed a new heavy-lift quay at its facility in Julianahaven, marking the conclusion of the WINdQUAY project. The upgrade focuses on increasing the load-bearing capacity of sections of the existing quay to support heavy-lift vessels used in offshore wind turbine installation.
TGS awarded offshore wind site characterisation contract in Europe
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TGS has been awarded a contract for offshore wind site characterisation in Europe. The company will deploy the Ramform Vanguard vessel, with data acquisition scheduled to begin in the second half of July.
Mammoet supports floating wind turbine assembly at Port-la-Nouvelle in France
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Floating offshore wind turbines are assembled in ports due to the movement of their buoyant foundations, requiring controlled conditions despite deployment in high-wind offshore areas. Increasing turbine size is adding complexity to port operations and driving demand for larger lifting equipment.
Vineyard Wind files lawsuit against GE Renewables over contract termination threat
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Vineyard Wind has filed a lawsuit against GE Renewables in a Massachusetts court, seeking to prevent the termination of turbine supply and service agreements for the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore project. The developer is requesting declaratory and injunctive relief, including a temporary restraining order, after GE issued a termination notice in February 2026 citing unpaid amounts under the contracts.
Boskalis deploys remotely operated vehicles from its Aberdeen Remote Operations Centre
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Boskalis has completed the first deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from its Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen, following an 18-month development programme.
- Hydro-Québec launches wind tender targeting up to 3,000 MW in Québec
- Econowind launches 30-metre Ventofoil 5-series for deepsea vessels
- China Huaneng Group completes 504 MW Shandong Peninsula North L offshore wind project
- Van Oord deploys VibroJet method for monopile installation at Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm
- Greensolver and Tipspeed collaborate on wind farm performance analysis services
- Iberdrola increases stake in Neoenergia to 98%
- Hexicon divests TwinHub floating wind project in the UK
- Nordex secures 80 MW wind turbine order in Spain
- Northern Europe Energy Group, SEFE and BHC sign agreement to advance Nordic Baltic hydrogen ecosystem
- Envision starts construction of offshore wind drivetrain facility in Sheyang China
- Vestas appoints Johan Helberg as Managing Director for Southern and Eastern Africa
- Grieg Maritime Group signs agreement with GT Wings for Jet Sails installation
- Youwind launches BESS module for hybrid wind and storage project analysis
- RWE installs first low carbon steel tower and recyclable blades at Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark
- Brazil government issues offshore wind regulatory guidelines
- EIA outlook shows rising US electricity demand and growing renewable share through 2027
- Netherlands adds second wind farm location to 2026 offshore wind tender
- Jan De Nul launches William Thomson cable laying vessel for offshore grid projects
- Waukesha Bearings introduces main shaft bearing for wind turbines
- Japan introduces government-led marine surveys to support offshore wind development
- France launches onshore and offshore wind tenders
- Oregon extends consultation deadline for offshore wind roadmap
- DNV report highlights uneven renewable growth and grid constraints
- TotalEnergies and Masdar to form renewable energy joint venture across Asia
- WWEA reports record global wind growth in 2025 driven by China dominance
- UKA Group secures over 600MW in German onshore wind tender
- Full Circle Wind Services appoints Phil Goleby as new CEO
- DroneQ Robotics and Mark Offshore deploy R/V Mintis as integrated survey and ROV platform
- Germany announces results of onshore wind tender
- RWE expands ASML PPA in the Netherlands through 2038
