Boralex acquires UK wind project developer Wind2
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Boralex has acquired Wind2, a UK-based developer with a portfolio of approximately 350 MW of advanced-stage wind projects across Scotland, England and Wales. The transaction also includes the integration of Wind2’s teams at its two UK offices, strengthening Boralex’s presence and development capabilities in the country.
Huisman to supply cranes for new offshore support vessels
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Huisman has been awarded a contract by Siem Industries to supply 400-tonne and 50-tonne knuckle boom cranes for two newbuild offshore support vessels under construction at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in Fuzhou, China. The cranes will be manufactured at Huisman’s facility in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China.
IMCA outlines four-year strategy for offshore industry
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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched IMCA 2030, a four-year strategy to support members as the offshore construction industry responds to artificial intelligence, automation, the energy transition, regulatory changes and skills shortages. The strategy has three priorities: technical excellence and standardisation; a safe, skilled and diverse workforce; and sustainability and operational efficiency.
Cable installation begins in Lake Veere for Dutch offshore wind connections
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Prysmian and Deme have started installing high-voltage cables on the bed of Lake Veere in Zeeland, the Netherlands, for grid operator TenneT. The cables will form part of the connections linking future offshore wind farms to the mainland. Installation is being carried out using a specially developed system mounted on a pontoon and is expected to continue until spring 2027.
Vattenfall reports higher nine-month profit and advances offshore wind projects
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Vattenfall increased its underlying operating profit in the first nine months of 2026, supported by stronger overall financial performance despite a weaker third quarter. During the quarter, the company secured tenders for two offshore wind projects in Denmark and began offshore construction of the Nordlicht I wind farm in Germany.
GE Vernova reports higher wind orders and improved margins
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GE Vernova’s Wind segment recorded higher orders and revenue in the third quarter of 2026, with improved profitability compared with the same period last year.
Klüber Lubrication expands lubricant testing facility in Munich
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Klüber Lubrication has opened a new testing facility covering approximately 1,000 square metres at its Munich site. The facility expands the company’s capacity to test lubricant performance under conditions that simulate industrial applications and develop solutions for specific customer requirements.
Fugro appoints Emiel Jongerius as chief financial officer
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Fugro has appointed Emiel Jongerius as a member of its Board of Management and chief financial officer, effective 16 November 2026. Jongerius, 50, has experience in finance, business performance management and transformation in international organisations. His appointment runs until the close of Fugro’s annual general meeting in 2031.
SeaMe completes offshore environmental monitoring tests
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The SeaMe project (Sustainable Ecosystem Approach in Monitoring the Marine Environment) has completed its initial offshore test phase. Over two years, five monitoring technologies were tested off Heligoland, Germany, and at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm.
IRENA highlights renewable energy’s role in Southeast Asia’s energy security
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Renewable energy remains cost-competitive with fossil fuels, with more than 90% of utility-scale renewable capacity added worldwide in 2025 generating electricity at a lower cost than the cheapest new fossil fuel alternative. For a region with diverse renewable energy resources but continued reliance on imported fossil fuels, falling renewable energy costs offer an opportunity to strengthen energy security and support industrial development. Economic growth, industrialisation and urbanisation are expected to drive electricity demand across Southeast Asia.
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