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Safe by Design with the CDM regulations in UK Offshore Wind: How can we be better Designers?
Al Dennis is a Principal Engineer at Empire Engineering. Here, Al shares his insight on The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and their implications in offshore wind. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (better known as CDM)...
Is bigger always better? Comparing changing monopile sizes in China and Europe
A Comparison between European Standard and Chinese Standard for Structural Steel used in Offshore Wind by Aaron Zigeng Du.
Contracts for Difference: what are they and how do they work?
The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is a key mechanism in moving sustainably towards a green energy future. By guaranteeing fixed payments for electricity generators and shielding them from fluctuating market prices for electricity, the CfD scheme encourages investment into green energy production by derisking capital loss.
Rethinking XXL monopile storage: Why sand berms may not be the answer
Sand berm storage has emerged as a popular solution, offering apparent advantages in terms of cost, construction speed, and operational flexibility. However, my recent analysis suggests we may need to rethink this approach as monopile dimensions continue to expand.
Empire Engineering and OWC to support Ayre and Bowdun offshore wind farms
Empire Engineering and OWC have been selected to provide owner’s engineering services at the Ayre and Bowdun offshore wind farms, supporting Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), a consortium composed of DEME, Qair and Aspiravi, from concept selection through to further design...
Foundation Ex 2025: Driving Technical Innovation in Challenging Times
Foundation Ex 2025 successfully brought the global offshore wind community together on 20 May in Bristol, demonstrating that even in challenging market conditions, our industry's commitment to technical excellence remains unwavering. Over 200 delegates from across the...
Empire Engineering: Committed to France’s Offshore Wind Future
In France's rapidly evolving renewable energy landscape, offshore wind presents tremendous opportunities. To explore this potential further, Chloe Lemmonier, Business Development Manager at Empire Engineering, sat down with Benoît Brière, Partner and Lead Floating...
Foundation Ex 2025: Event preview
We live in turbulent times for renewable energy. The offshore wind industry has scaled dramatically, with global project pipelines continuing to show promising growth and momentum. But success is far from straightforward. As we approach the second half of the decade,...
Foundation Ex 2022: A Milestone Event in Offshore Wind Engineering
The 2022 edition of Foundation Ex, held in Bristol, marked a moment for the offshore wind industry. As we prepare for our upcoming 2025 edition, we reflect on how this gathering of technical minds helped shape the conversations that continue to drive our sector...
What Will The Next 10 Years Bring for Offshore Wind?
As our 10th anniversary year draws to a close, we asked our team what they thought the next 10 years will bring. Here's what they said: Jiang Du - Structural Engineer Deep water competition. In the next 10 years, we can expect fierce competition among various...
Offshore Weather – Risks and Opportunities
Weather sets offshore work apart from onshore activities. It affects sea transport, key heavy- lift operations, and subsea tasks. Practically all of these are limited by weather.
Inside an Offshore Substation
Our Engineer Benjamin Trouillard takes us on a guided tour of an offshore HVAC substation.I’ve had the privilege of working on various offshore structures throughout my career and here, I invite you to join me on a virtual tour of one of the most important components...
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