GE Vernova shares fall after another offshore wind blade failure
A turbine blade failed at the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm on Thursday morning.
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SSE and Equinor secure amendment to Dogger Bank seabed lease
The developers say that the amendment to the seabed lease can increase Dogger Bank D's capacity by 2GW.
RWE installs first offshore turbine foundation for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Power producer RWE has announced that the first offshore turbine foundation for the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the Dogger Bank area of the Central North Sea has been installed.
Delays could push Dogger Bank A completion into 2025, warns SSE
SSE has warned that supply chain issues and a shortage of vessels means the first phase of its Dogger Bank offshore wind development may not be fully completed until next year.
Saipem benefits from move offshore, reduced wind work
Asset-based services makes up the majority of Saipem’s backlog, at 65%, or around 10bn euros this year.
Rosebank a “difficult decision” for Equinor CEO
“I believe developing Rosebank will be needed, as oil and gas will be needed in the energy transition. Our strategy is to develop oil and gas, renewables and low carbon solutions.”
SSE celebrates first power from world leading Dogger Bank wind farm
The world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, has produced first power that will go to British homes and businesses.
First campaign to install mammoth turbines at Dogger Bank kicks off
Work to install the first of 277 turbines that will make up the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm has begun off the coast of England.
CHC Helicopter providing crew change services for world’s largest offshore wind farm
CHC Helicopter has made public a contract award for work on Dogger Bank, soon to be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
World’s largest wind jack-up arrives in UK for work on largest wind farm
Voltaire - the world’s largest offshore jack-up installation vessel – has arrived in the UK to begin work at the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
North Star names first hybrid wind vessel bound for Dogger Bank
The first of new fleet of North Star offshore wind vessels built to service Equinor’s Dogger Bank project has been named at a ceremony in Port of Tyne.
‘Milestone’ for Saipem as first Dogger Bank installation campaign wraps up
Italian contractor Saipem (MIL: SPM) has completed its first installation campaign for the mammoth Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
Equinor cuts ribbon on Dogger Bank O&M base
A ceremony was held in North East England yesterday to mark the official opening of the O&M base for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Equinor, SSE moot potential fourth phase at Dogger Bank
Equinor and SSE Renewables are scoping out the potential for a further phase of development at Dogger Bank which could produce green hydrogen.
Over 170 seafarers wanted as North Star launches offshore wind recruitment drive
Vessel operator North Star intends to take on dozens of experienced seafarers ahead of its new offshore wind fleet arriving in UK waters early next year.
‘Harder, longer and more complex’: Consenting delays threaten UK’s renewable energy targets
Legal experts have warned that the UK’s push for net zero and greater energy security may be undermined as thousands of renewables projects are stuck in a protracted planning and consenting process.
China yard to supply towers for Dogger Bank – world’s largest windfarm in UK
A fabrication yard in China has been awarded a $76m contract to supply tower components for Dogger Bank – the world’s largest windfarm – in the UK.
Equinor and Hitachi sign agreement to accelerate energy transition
Equinor (NYSE:EQNR) has signed a strategic collaboration with Hitachi Energy, to work together within electrification, renewable power and low-carbon initiatives.
Equinor paid just over £5m in UK taxes in 2021
Equinor paid $6 million (£5.3m) in extractive taxes and levies on its UK activities in 2021 – the lowest net contribution of all its global operations, save for Argentina.
Typhoon tears BP FPSO from Chinese dock
A typhoon has ripped a BP FPSO away from its moorings at a Chinese yard, throwing up another challenge to plans for LNG production off Senegal and Mauritania.
First power from trailblazing Hywind Tampen project imminent, says Equinor
Equinor is close to first power from Hywind Tampen, the world’s first floating wind farm to power offshore oil and gas platforms.
Breakthrough technology investment key to solving energy trilemma
Surging oil and gas prices and European supply uncertainty resulting from Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine are the latest examples of the challenges and risks of global fossil fuel dependency.
Should offshore wind be measured in knots or watts?
Should offshore wind be measured in knots or watts? At Equinor, we measure it in gigawatts. When completed, Dogger Bank offshore wind farm could provide the UK with 3.6GW of electricity – enough to power 5 million homes. See how we’re accelerating the UK energy transition at equinor.co.uk
Seajacks bags accommodation contracts for Dogger Bank installation
Seajacks UK has signed three new contracts to provide accommodation for technicians during commissioning of the Dogger Bank windfarm, off the Yorkshire coast.
New Proserv director sets out energy transition ambitions ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2022
Energy services firm Proserv has been backed to make a “huge difference” to the UK’s rapidly expanding offshore wind sector.