Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Heerema, Dajin Offshore, UrbanChain, and others.
Heerema Advances Thialf Lifetime Extension to Support Offshore Wind Growth
Heerema Marine Contractors is undertaking a lifetime extension program for its heavy-lift vessel Thialf, reinforcing its long-term role in offshore wind and energy infrastructure projects. The upgrade will ensure the vessel remains fully operational and capable of handling complex installation work for next-generation offshore wind farms. The lifetime extension includes technical upgrades and maintenance designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational reliability. As offshore wind projects scale up with larger turbines and foundations, heavy-lift vessels like Thialf are critical to supporting installation and construction activities. The move highlights continued investment in specialized offshore assets to meet growing demand in the global offshore wind market and sustain long-term infrastructure development.
Dajin Offshore Secures Wulkan Contract for Nordseecluster Offshore Wind Project
Dajin Offshore has sealed a deal to supply components for the Nordseecluster offshore wind project, marking a key contract win in the expanding European offshore wind market. The agreement covers the delivery of Wulkan monopile foundation structures, critical for supporting large-scale offshore wind turbines. The Nordseecluster project, located in the German North Sea, is part of Germany’s broader strategy to accelerate offshore wind capacity and strengthen energy security. By supplying advanced foundation solutions, Dajin Offshore reinforces its position in the global offshore wind supply chain. The contract highlights continued investment in turbine foundations and marine infrastructure as developers move forward with major North Sea offshore wind installations.
UrbanChain Adds Centrica Wind to Its Peer-to-Peer Energy Marketplace
UrbanChain has added Centrica’s wind generation to its digital energy marketplace, expanding access to renewable electricity for businesses seeking direct, traceable clean power. The move enables Centrica wind assets to trade power through UrbanChain’s peer-to-peer platform, matching generators with commercial consumers in real time. By integrating wind supply into its blockchain-enabled marketplace, UrbanChain enhances price transparency, optimizes energy matching, and supports corporate decarbonization goals. Businesses can secure competitively priced renewable electricity while improving ESG performance and energy procurement flexibility. The partnership reflects growing momentum for digital energy trading solutions that connect renewable generators directly with end users, strengthening market efficiency and accelerating the transition to decentralized, low-carbon power systems.
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