GE Vernova wind business shows operational improvement in third quarter
- Category: Company News
GE Vernova has reported improved performance in its wind operations for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting progress in stabilising the business and improving margins. GE Vernova secured 0.3 GW of onshore repowering orders during the quarter, bringing the total to 0.6 GW for the year to date. The company said it continues to focus on improving reliability, cost efficiency, and project execution across its wind portfolio as part of its broader effort to support the global transition to renewable energy.
DWT and OutSmart secure operations contract for Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan
- Category: Projects and Contracts
DWT and its subsidiary OutSmart have been awarded a five-year contract for the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan. The project includes the Hai Long 2 and Hai Long 3 wind farms, which together will comprise 73 Siemens Gamesa 14-222 turbines with a total installed capacity of over 1 GW.
Huisman introduces automated wire rope inspection tool
- Category: Product News
Huisman has launched Rope Vision, an automated visual inspection system developed to improve the reliability and safety of wire rope operations. Designed for wire ropes used in heavy-lift cranes operating under demanding conditions, Rope Vision supports data-driven maintenance planning. The system helps teams make informed decisions and minimise unplanned downtime.
I3FLOAT project launched to strengthen Europe’s floating wind value chain
- Category: Projects and Contracts
The European project I3FLOAT was officially launched with a kick-off meeting held in Brussels on 8–9 October 2025. The project unites 24 partners from eight countries to strengthen the European floating offshore wind value chain through cross-regional innovation and investment. Over the next three years, I3FLOAT will support the scale-up of advanced technologies and promote cooperation between regional innovation ecosystems. A key objective is to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Less Developed Regions, supporting a more inclusive industrial transition in line with EU climate and energy goals.
RWE begins construction of new onshore wind farms in Italy
- Category: Projects and Contracts
RWE has started construction of two onshore wind farms in Italy. The Serra Palino project, located in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region, will have an installed capacity of 47 MW and comprise eight 5.9 MW turbines.
Gurit maintains confidence in strategic direction
- Category: Company News
Gurit has reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance despite challenging market conditions and the impact of planned business exits. Third-quarter results reflected a cautious market response to potential US tariffs, which had already been factored into the company’s expectations. The company remains confident in the strategic redirection initiated in 2024.
Fugro completes site investigations for Ørsted’s Incheon offshore wind project
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Fugro UST21 has completed offshore geotechnical site investigations for Ørsted’s 1.4 GW Incheon offshore wind project, located about 70 km off the coast of Incheon, South Korea. The work was finalised in early August 2025.
Stillstrom expands leadership team and workforce
- Category: Company News
Stillstrom by Maersk has strengthened its leadership with new appointments in Copenhagen and Aberdeen. The company, which became independent in 2022, develops integrated offshore charging solutions to support maritime electrification and cleaner offshore operations. Nikolaj Stald has joined as Chief Commercial Officer at the Copenhagen headquarters.
Venterra introduces UK-built dual LiDAR buoy fleet for offshore wind
- Category: Product News
Venterra Group has launched the V-LiDAR, a fleet of dual LiDAR buoys developed for offshore wind measurement. The buoys were developed by Partrac and built by Osbit, a Venterra company, at its new facility in the Port of Blyth.
US wind market installs 593MW in Q2 2025 amid policy uncertainty
- Category: Industry News
The USA installed 593MW of new wind capacity in the second quarter of 2025, a 60% decrease compared with the same period in 2024, according to the US Wind Energy Monitor published by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP). Despite the slowdown, installations over the first nine months of 2025 are projected to exceed 2024 levels, reaching 3.8GW. Total annual installations are expected to reach 7.7GW, with more than half of that capacity scheduled to come online in the final quarter of the year.
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