DEME’s new Green Jade involved in Taiwan collision
DEME will use the vessel, via a joint venture with shipbuilder CSBC, to install wind farms offshore Taiwan. Construction of the Green Jade was a first for Taiwan.
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DEME to carry out ‘industry first’ monopile installation at Moray West
Offshore construction group DEME will use its ultra-modern Orion vessel to carry out monopile installation for Moray West – despite the challenging winter conditions.
Damen orders crew change vessels and DEME Orion takes shape
One of Europe’s most successful shipyard groups, Damen, has decided to build on spec a trio of crew-change vessels for the rapidly expanding offshore renewable energy services market.
Proserv secures work on Dogger Bank offshore wind farm
Proserv Controls has bagged a contract for work on what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
DEME teams up with European players on ScotWind bid
European players Deme Group, Aspiravi and Qair have formed the “Thistle Wind Partners” JV for a joint ScotWind bid.
Moray East Windfarm tender firm consolidates business
The Belgian firm responsible for tender decisions on a giant Moray Firth wind project has consolidated its business.
Decision on lifeline wind contract for BiFab unlikely before Christmas
Concern is mounting no decision will be made in time for Christmas on a potential lifeline renewables contract for BiFab.
‘Enormous implications’ for Scotland if BiFab shut out of contracts, former UK energy minister warns
A former UK energy minister has warned of the “enormous implications” to Scottish manufacturing if BiFab are left out in the cold, as the Moray East contract saga continues to run and run.
Offshore wind ‘can’t make the same mistakes’ as oil and gas sector, says wind specialist
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s letter to Belgian contractor DEME Group requesting that they “give back to the community” in terms of BiFab contracts has highlighted a potential crisis of confidence in the Scottish renewables supply chain.
Former UK energy minister intervenes on BiFab north-east contracts
A former UK energy minister living on the Isle of Lewis has intervened in a bid to halt any potential BiFab deal for the Moray East windfarm going to foreign firms.
SNS 2017: Axis assists with development of new well P&A cost-busting rig
An Aberdeen company is involved in the development of a new rig that could lower well plugging and abandonment (P&A) costs by up to 30%.