DNV GL provides recommendations on those who are offered wind turbine upgrade packages, that consist of software updates and some of hardware, as Vortex generators. Yet, DNV GL alerts that although many are the benefits coming from the upgrades, there are also some dangers that need to be avoided.
NYPA published its completed study on European offshore wind transmission models that will help New York head towards its 9GW by 2035 goal. The study focused on transmission and interconnection strategies, while also development and electricity rate structures in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark, which enabled each country to lower its costs over time.
Baker Hughers, GE company, published its July 2019 report on the worldwide rig count, according to which the worldwide offshore rig count increased by 10 units, in comparison to June. The worldwide rig count for July 2019 was 2,238, up 17 from the 2,221 counted in June 2019, and down 13 from the 2,251 counted in July 2018.
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority discovered irregularities during an audit of Equinor and COSL Drilling Europe’s planning and execution of drilling and well operations at the Troll field offshore Norway. The audit was conducting from May 14 to 24, 2019.
The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that they deployed two floating LiDARs in the New York Bight with the aim of studying metocean conditions. The Authority will use the metocean buoys on the offshore wind sector, as they are equipped with environmental and wildlife sensors.
A team of academics from Manchester Metropolitan University won a grant with which they will develop computer models to trial the most ideal methods to stabilize and control the movements of the turbine and its semi-submerged support structure.
The Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) and the Power for America Training Trust Fund (P4A) announced the launch of an apprenticeship program that will provide training for renewable energy jobs, including those for offshore wind.
In its 2019 safety flash, IMCA focuses on an ankle injury a crewmember suffered while conducting work inside a transition piece, the lower part of an offshore wind turbine tower. Although the crewman was slightly injured, he wasn’t able to continue its normal duties for three days.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland informed that it has launched a tender, with which its seeks environmental surveying services to develop a floating offshore wind turbine at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site. Anyone interested must submit applications until 26 August by 12:00 local time. The duration of the contract is 27 months, with no options for renewal.
On 1st August 2019, the UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has launched a restricted Out of Round offer for two blocks 3/24c & 3/29c, around the Northern North Sea Rhum Field. Decisions are expected to be made in Q4 2019. Overall, 768 blocks or part-blocks on offer across the main producing areas of the UK Continental Shelf.
