HEA Energy acquires two jack-up vessels from Semco Maritime
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HEA Energy has acquired the jack-up vessels Thor and Wind Lift 1 from Semco Maritime. The companies have also agreed a long-term charter arrangement that will keep the vessels available to Semco Maritime for component exchange and component overhaul work in the European offshore wind market.
Stillstrom tests automated offshore vessel charging
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Stillstrom by Maersk has completed a trial of its automated offshore vessel charging system, aimed at reducing the need for manual cable handling when vessels operate on dynamic positioning in offshore wind farms. The trial of the Stillstrom Offshore eCharger, witnessed by DNV as part of its technology qualification process, tested the system's ability to manage the charging cable automatically from connection through to the vessel returning to position.
CS Wind Offshore uses automated milling machine for transition pieces
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CS Wind Offshore has started using a custom-built automated milling machine from CNC Onsite at its facility in Aalborg, Denmark, to produce cable penetrations in transition pieces for offshore wind farms. The machine uses computer-controlled milling to produce precise, clean-cut holes for reliable cable sealing. Each transition piece requires six cable penetrations and 12 pressure relief holes. The latter help prevent structural deformation under changing pressure and rough sea conditions.
Hitachi Energy expands transformer manufacturing in China
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Hitachi Energy will strengthen its manufacturing footprint in China to meet growing demand for transformers.
Azerbaijan designates Caspian Sea area for renewable energy
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Azerbaijan has designated a water area in its sector of the Caspian Sea for renewable energy development. The area covers 711.4 square kilometres and has been designated for the construction of offshore wind farms.
CIP closes Growth Markets Fund II
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has closed its second Growth Markets Fund, GMF II. . It targets large-scale energy infrastructure projects in 15 selected middle-income markets across Eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America.
California Energy Commission subpoenas RWE over offshore wind lease agreement
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has served RWE with an administrative investigative subpoena concerning the company’s agreement with the US Department of the Interior to relinquish its offshore wind leases, including the lease for the 1.6 GW Canopy Offshore Wind project off northern California.
Vestas selected for 72 MW wind farm in Peru
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Statkraft Peru has selected Vestas to supply and install 16 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines for the 72 MW Emma Wind Farm in the Piura region of Peru.
Hungary opens tender for wind farm grid connection capacity
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The Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (HEPURA) has launched a tender for available capacity on the country's medium- and high-voltage electricity networks. The procedure is specifically aimed at allocating grid connection rights for wind power projects, with the first applications to be submitted from 1 September 2026. The tender is intended to support renewable energy development while maintaining security of supply and providing a transparent allocation of available network capacity.
RWE reports higher earnings in first half of 2026
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The earnings growth was driven by stronger operational performance across all segments. Key factors included improved wind conditions in Europe and the commissioning of new wind farms, solar plants and battery storage facilities. Since the end of June 2025, RWE has increased its generation capacity by 2.6 GW.
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- Lars Thaaning Pedersen appointed CEO of Copenhagen Offshore Partners
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- Germany proposes changes to offshore wind law
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- Llŷr offshore wind projects receive Section 36 consent
- MOL completes Wind Whale heavy-lift coastal vessel
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- US court orders Pentagon to resume wind project reviews
- OEG secures corrosion protection contract for Gennaker offshore wind farm
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- ABO Energy sells Polish and Hungarian subsidiaries
