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Low-noise installation technology to be commercialised
the technology. The installation method is said to deliver a significant reduction in underwater noise, achieving levels just above the background noise in the German Bight, while also enabling cost savings. It is intended to be used for offshore wind turbine foundations across Luxcara’s offshore wind portfolio in Germany.
Ørsted has established its new technology platform ‘Osonic’, having signed a preferred supplier agreement with German energy infrastructure asset manager Luxcara. This is the first preferred supplier agreement for Osonic, a low-noise jetting- based monopile installation method, and it marks the first step towards commercial deployment of
Osonic is an alternative to conventional pile- driving. The technology has been developed and matured by Ørsted over the past several years and was recently deployed successfully at Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farm in Germany, which entered into operation earlier this year. With Osonic as a dedicated platform, Ørsted is moving it into a commercial phase by offering licensing of the technology and related services to third-party developers for European offshore wind projects. The creation of the Osonic platform aligns with Ørsted’s focused approach to capital
allocation, as the technology could strengthen the value creation potential of future offshore wind projects and improve the competitiveness of offshore wind as an energy source. Patrick Harnett, executive VP and chief construction officer at Ørsted, said: “We are seeing increased interest from offshore wind developers across European key markets, and with this landmark agreement, we’re laying the groundwork for broader adoption.” Osonic is a patent-pending jetting technology that reduces the soil’s resistance to penetration, enabling foundations to sink more quietly into the seabed with minimal impact on marine life. The implementation of the Osonic method at Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farm resulted in a 99 % decrease in underwater noise levels compared to the most commonly used installation method.
THREE60 Energy acquires Total Vision
THREE60 Energy, a fast-growing company in the energy services sector, has acquired Total Vision, an engineering and project management services provider in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Three60’s long-term growth strategy across the Middle East’s evolving energy industry, and follows a period of exceptional performance for Three60. The company has delivered a 36% year-on-year
increase in revenue and achieved a number of major contract wins, creating a combined £200 million business with expanded capabilities across subsurface, wells, subsea, engineering, operations and product solutions.
Through this acquisition, Three60 gains a fully integrated engineering and project management delivery organisation, securing a robust pipeline of ongoing and future projects, alongside deep local market
expertise - providing an immediate platform for accelerated regional integration and growth. Walter Thain, CEO of Three60 Energy, said: “The Middle East is pivotal to our long-term strategy - a region defined by major investment, industrial diversification, and a clear commitment to wider energy solutions. Deepening our presence here ensures we can support customers across the full energy lifecycle, from traditional oil and gas to renewables and carbon capture.”
Mobile climate chamber for testing in extreme conditions
ZF Wind Power, together with Sirris, the Belgian innovation centre, has launched the first mobile climate chamber to test very large, difficult-to-move or confidential industrial equipment in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +60°C. The climate chamber, which measures 20 m by 9 m high and 7 m wide, can be transported as a kit to wherever it is needed. ZF Wind Power is the first company to use the groundbreaking equipment, developed in Belgium by Sirris, which collaborated with the Belgian government through its Energy Transition Fund, and local industry partners. It is believed to represent a world first.
The consortium invested €1.5 million in the construction of the chamber, which allows manufacturers to subject their products and
such as wind turbine drivetrains, which are very difficult to move from the production site to a test environment. Sirris, together with engineers from ZF Wind Power and others spent a year and a half developing the chamber.
systems to extreme weather conditions similar to those their products will experience anywhere in the world in a controlled environment, and able to meet the most extreme specifications of their customers. In support of the energy transition, target products initially are very large machines,
Pieter Jan Jordaens, energy transition specialist at Sirris, commented: “In certain cases – particularly for components weighing over 150 tons [transporting equipment] was an expensive operation and sometimes even impossible owing to their size and weight. Now, we can bring the climate chamber to these manufacturers. It fits into a large construction kit consisting of five shipping containers and can be assembled within a week. And there is demand. Not only in Belgium, but also internationally, and for various sectors”.
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