Posted on February 12, 2020
Energy! It has become nearly as important as the air we breathe and the water we drink. The world today is facing a double challenge: the seemingly endless demand for more energy and the need for less carbon. The latest issue of the Van Oord magazine describes how the energy transition will shake up the energy mix as we know it.
Some highlights of this edition
Five questions for CEO Pieter van Oord
Our CEO explains how Van Oord is contributing to the global energy transition, in which offshore wind plays a major role.
Do the words ‘Fan en foar Fryslân’ mean anything to you? It is the project slogan for the world’s largest windpark in a lake. The project is not just delivering renewable energy however. It is also engaging with the local community.
It looks like a massive robot moving over the sandy seabed. Learn how this Deep Dig-It trencher clears a pathway for installing cables on the seabed between offshore wind turbines.
Wind also plays a main role in the story of six fanatic kite surfers. Read about how they challenged themselves on an 800- kilometres trip along the Brazilian coastline. Their adventures will certainly boost your energy!
The online magazine is published twice a year. You can read the magazine on your desktop, laptop, or tablet (via URL or in the Van Oord app, available in Google Play and the App Store).
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Source: vanoord.com
