Ocean Breeze Energy awards service contract to Deutsche Windtechnik
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Ocean Breeze Energy has awarded Deutsche Windtechnik a service contract for the alpha ventus offshore wind farm in Germany. The contract covers maintenance and troubleshooting of the wind turbines, as well as associated technical support.
Scottish developers call for 30 GW onshore wind target by 2040
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The Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum (SOWDF) has called on the Scottish Government to set a target of at least 30 GW of installed onshore wind capacity by 2040. The forum argues that a clear long-term target is needed to keep future energy costs low for UK consumers and support economic growth in Scotland.
Aventa expands UK presence with Offshore Projects Alliance
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Aventa has announced that Offshore Projects Alliance (OPA), an Aberdeen-based provider of offshore personnel and crewing services for offshore wind and subsea cable projects, has joined the Aventa Group. Founded in 2017, OPA supplies personnel for all stages of subsea cable installation, including route preparation, cable laying and burial, pull-in operations, high-voltage (HV) and fibre-optic termination, jointing and testing. Its services also cover personnel logistics and remedial works.
Corporate power purchase agreements could support Europe’s electrification targets
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Europe’s ambition to double its electrification rate by 2040 could create new opportunities for corporate renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to attract private investment in wind and solar power. However, barriers related to grid capacity, storage and permitting continue to limit renewable energy deployment, according to the RE-Source Platform, which is highlighting these challenges at the RE-Source 2026 event, taking place in Amsterdam on 4–5 November.
Fugro awarded seabed survey contract for East Anglia Two
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Fugro has been awarded a contract by Cadeler to carry out post-installation seabed surveys for the East Anglia Two offshore wind farm in the UK. The work will verify installation quality and provide Geo-data to support the construction of the wind farm. Fugro is also providing positioning and construction services to Cadeler at the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm.
Cadeler signs contract for Dogger Bank C turbine installation
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Cadeler has signed a firm contract to support the transportation and installation of turbines at Dogger Bank C, the third 1.2GW phase of the offshore wind farm in the UK. Under the contract, the Wind Apex will work alongside the project's existing installation vessel, providing additional capacity to transport and install the 87 offshore wind turbines.
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.
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