Industry News

Vestas receives offshore wind turbine order for 660 megawatts

Vestas has secured an order in the offshore wind market.

Work accident at Mongstad: Four taken to emergency room

Four people were splashed with lye at the oil refinery on Sunday.

Safety profile calls for offshore mindset change: When luck runs out, that’s when somebody dies

Figures from interest organization IMCA show that the number of fatalities in the offshore marine construction industry is increasing, while the number of workplace accidents is decreasing.

Aneo reviews batteries in all power plants

The company has applied to Statnett to participate in the balancing markets when the entire portfolio is considered for hybridization.

Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney partner for turnkey ROTV surveying and inspection capability

The agreement, signed today at Kongsberg Discovery’s facility in Horten, Norway, was lauded as “a natural partnership”.

On Danish nuclear power alliance: “That’s the last thing we as a society need.”

The wind and solar project company European Energy is strongly opposed to a nuclear power alliance in Denmark.

Equinor and Shell launch joint company Adura

The companies have finalized an agreement to merge their UK oil and gas operations to form the company Adura. 

Per Eckemark resigns as CEO of Svenska kraftnät

The Swedish government has announced that Eckemark will step down as CEO of Svenska kraftnät on Friday.

Confederation of Danish Industry and the Novo Nordisk Foundation want to invest in nuclear power

Several Danish industry groups form a new collaboration called the Nuclear Power Alliance.

European Energy notes growing interest from new region

Major investors from Asia are expressing interest in European Energy’s assets, says CEO.

New mayor on Lolland prefers hybrid facilities over solar parks

The company behind the project, European Energy, is ”assessing the new situation.”

Electricity prices are at their highest since February

A new report shows that November has been the most expensive month for Danish electricity customers since February.

BioCirc reports higher revenue despite lower gas prices

The Danish bioenergy group BioCirc reports an operating deficit for the first nine months of the year.

Management acquitted of responsibility for crisis at Better Energy

Reconstructor finds no grounds for bankruptcy restrictions on Better Energy’s management. Director believes that all investors were aware of the risk.

ConocoPhillips gives Aker Solutions big M&M contract

Aker Solutions is awared a six-year maintenance and modification contract for oil fields Eldfisk and Ekofisk.

Aker BP coins new oil field area name

The Edvard Grieg and Ivar Aasen fields will be named Eiga.

Pipeline of 6GW: European Energy CEO highlights “central component” in future business

Knud Erik Andersen identifies the Nordics, the Baltics, and Australia as key focus areas for the initial deployment of storage solutions.

Zephyr gears up in Swedish offshore wind: “Norwegian requirements made it difficult”

Zephyr recently expanded its offshore wind portfolio in Sweden significantly. The company’s CEO believes that the Norwegian model is best for large companies.

Cadeler welcomes tenth ship to its fleet

With the addition of the new ship, Cadeler has doubled its fleet in 12 months.

IMI secures major contract for Homer City generation natural-gas powered plant

IMI awarded a contract to supply Severe Service Valves (SSVs) for the new combined cycle power plant under construction in Homer City, Pennsylvania.

CEO of offshore supplier anticipates normalized market in 2027: “I am a strong believer”

Geoquip Marine is expecting a flat development in its core business in 2026.

Norwegian authorities grant first permit for batteries at wind farms

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has authorized establishment of batteries at the Måkaknuten wind farm.

Centrica Energy signs agreement for LNG supplies to Honduras

Deliveries will begin in 2026, and the agreement will run for 15 years. 

Wood Mackenzie: Five key takeaways from COP30

Wood Mackenzie offers some key takeaways from COP30.

European Energy reports losses in third quarter

The developer is now adjusting its expectations for the year to the low end of the range – with the risk of falling below it.

Sherwin-Williams launches next generation CUI protection for the oil and gas industry

Launch of Heat-Flex® ACE, an advanced technology engineered to help mitigate corrosion under insulation (CUI).

OX2 to develop GW-scale onshore wind farm in Australia

The Dinner Hill Wind Farm is anticipated to be operational in 2032.

Energeia CEO: We can envision merging with Solgrid

Obligo er på eiersiden i begge selskaper. Sjefen mener en sammenslåing mellom Solgrid og Energeia fremstår rasjonelt å vurdere.

Siemens Gamesa is still testing giant offshore wind turbine

The large offshore wind turbine is currently being tested in Østerlid, Denmark, where Siemens Gamesa has a test center. (Updated and corrected)

US absence from COP30 disappoints pension companies: “Multinationals are being challenged”

Although the political agreement at this year’s climate conference was disappointing, there are also bright spots to be found, say two pension companies.