DEME Group's offshore installation vessel 'Apollo' arrives at Dieppe le Tréport wind farm DEME Group's offshore installation vessel 'Apollo' arrives at Dieppe le Tréport wind farm DEME Group, a global leader in marine engineering, announced the arrival of their offshore installation vessel, 'Apollo,' at the Dieppe le Tréport offshore wind farm. General Logistics Vessels Windfarms Read More
Biden-Harris administration announces offshore wind lease sale in Central Atlantic General Windfarms Biden-Harris administration announces offshore wind lease sale in Central Atlantic The Biden-Harris administration continues to push forward with its clean energy agenda by announcing an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Central Atlantic, expected to power up to 2.2 million homes. Read More
Vineyard Wind 1: Largest operating offshore wind farm in the U.S. now generating power General Windfarms Vineyard Wind 1: Largest operating offshore wind farm in the U.S. now generating power Iberdrola's US subsidiary, Avangrid, along with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), announced that the wind farm is currently delivering over 136 megawatts (MW) to the electric grid in Massachusetts. Read More
Norway advances floating offshore wind projects Floating General Windfarms Norway advances floating offshore wind projects The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has proposed a new support scheme for floating offshore wind projects in the Vestavind B and Vestavind F areas, including Utsira Nord. Read More
New report urges UK Government to speed up grid development and boost green jobs General Windfarms New report urges UK Government to speed up grid development and boost green jobs A new report by the Mission Zero Coalition, led by former energy minister Chris Skidmore and RenewableUK's CEO Dan McGrail, calls on the next UK government to accelerate the development of electricity infrastructure to support renewable energy projects. Read More
Sif begins manufacturing for major offshore wind project in New York General Windfarms Sif begins manufacturing for major offshore wind project in New York Sif has commenced production of monopile foundations for the Empire Wind 1 project, following the signing of a power purchase agreement between Equinor and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Read More
SSE and Equinor submit scoping report for proposed Dogger Bank D wind farm General Turbines Windfarms SSE and Equinor submit scoping report for proposed Dogger Bank D wind farm SSE and Equinor have submitted a Scoping Report to The Planning Inspectorate for the fourth phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, known as Dogger Bank D. Read More
Edison joins forces with Blunova for major offshore wind project Floating Foundations General Turbines Windfarms Edison joins forces with Blunova for major offshore wind project Edison has announced a partnership with Blunova SpA (Carlo Maresca Group) to co-develop a 975 MW floating offshore wind power project off the coast of Pozzallo in Sicily. Read More
Mingyang launches world's largest twin-rotor floating wind turbine Floating General Turbines Vessels Windfarms Mingyang launches world's largest twin-rotor floating wind turbine Mingyang Smart Energy has launched the Ocean X, the world’s largest twin-rotor floating wind turbine, boasting an impressive 16.6 megawatts (MW) of power. Read More
Baltic Power chooses Port of Roenne General Ports Turbines Windfarms Baltic Power chooses Port of Roenne The wind turbines for the most advanced and first offshore wind farm to be built in Poland, Baltic Power, will be shipped from Port of Roenne at the end of 2024. Read More
Tekmar Group announces CEO appointment and board changes General Windfarms Tekmar Group announces CEO appointment and board changes Tekmar Group (AIM: TGP), a leader in technology and services for the global offshore energy markets, has announced significant board changes to support its ambitious growth strategy. Read More
Back in black: BP shifts strategy, halts hiring and puts a pause on offshore wind to reassure investors General Windfarms Back in black: BP shifts strategy, halts hiring and puts a pause on offshore wind to reassure investors BP (BP.L) has announced a company-wide hiring freeze and a pause on new offshore wind projects, as new CEO Murray Auchincloss shifts the company’s focus back to oil and gas. Read More
American Offshore Services launches second vessel for U.S. offshore wind industry General Logistics Vessels Windfarms American Offshore Services launches second vessel for U.S. offshore wind industry American Offshore Services (A-O-S) has announced the launch of the crew transfer vessel (CTV) M/V Generater, marking the second vessel in its G-Class series designed specifically for the U.S. offshore wind market. Read More
Ivar Slengesol elected new chair of Norwegian Offshore Wind General Windfarms Ivar Slengesol elected new chair of Norwegian Offshore Wind Ivar Slengesol, Vice President of New Energy Solutions Eastern Hemisphere at TGS, has been elected as the new Chair of the Norwegian Offshore Wind steering committee. Read More
Iberdrola Germany begins implementation of €1 billion Windanker offshore wind farm General Turbines Windfarms Iberdrola Germany begins implementation of €1 billion Windanker offshore wind farm Iberdrola Germany has announced the commencement of the manufacturing phase for its Windanker offshore wind farm, following the Final Investment Decision (FID). Read More
Remaking an NJ marsh with dredged sediment for new wind port Equipment General Vessels Windfarms Remaking an NJ marsh with dredged sediment for new wind port In a groundbreaking "design-with-nature" project, New Jersey is repurposing 600,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment from the Delaware Bay, relevant to the construction of the New Jersey Wind Port, an offshore wind marshalling and manufacturing hub in Salem County. Read More
Fugro to conduct site surveys for offshore wind farm in Japan General Vessels Windfarms Fugro to conduct site surveys for offshore wind farm in Japan Fugro has secured a contract to perform site characterisation surveys for an offshore wind farm near Murakami and Tainai in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Read More
Vattenfall, BASF, and Vestas collaborate on low-emission steel wind turbines in Germany General Turbines Windfarms Vattenfall, BASF, and Vestas collaborate on low-emission steel wind turbines in Germany In a significant move towards sustainable energy, Vattenfall and BASF have entered into supply and service contracts with Vestas for the deployment of 15 MW offshore wind turbines at the Nordlicht offshore wind park in Germany. Read More
Dogger Bank wind farm pledges £25 million to coastal communities General Windfarms Dogger Bank wind farm pledges £25 million to coastal communities Dogger Bank Wind Farm has announced a £25 million commitment to support coastal communities in North and North-East England over its 35-year operational lifespan. Read More
Offshore wind industry aims to boost UK supply chain innovation with standardised technology demonstration General Windfarms Offshore wind industry aims to boost UK supply chain innovation with standardised technology demonstration In alignment with RenewableUK’s 'Wind Energy Week', the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has unveiled a standardised technology demonstration agreement (STDA), aimed at streamlining the process for testing and demonstrating new products and services on offshore wind farms. Read More
Ocean Power Technologies secures sole source contract with U.S. Government General Logistics Vessels Windfarms Ocean Power Technologies secures sole source contract with U.S. Government Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, announced it has reached an agreement in principle on a sole source contract award for multiple WAM-Vs for delivery to a Department of the U.S. Government. Read More
Enshore Subsea secures inter-array trenching contract for U.S. offshore wind farm Cables Corporate Equipment General Interconnectors Logistics Vessels Windfarms Enshore Subsea secures inter-array trenching contract for U.S. offshore wind farm Enshore Subsea has been awarded an inter-array trenching contract by Seaway7 for a major offshore wind farm off the coast of the United States. Read More
RWE receives approvals for wind farm off the German North Sea coast General Windfarms RWE receives approvals for wind farm off the German North Sea coast RWE has been given the green light for an offshore wind farm in the German North Sea: in mid-June, the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) issued the planning approvals for Nordseecluster A, consisting of NC 1 and NC 2. Read More
TikTok creator highlights study that cuts bird deaths by 70% through offshore wind turbine blade innovations General Turbines Windfarms TikTok creator highlights study that cuts bird deaths by 70% through offshore wind turbine blade innovations A recent TikTok video has ignited a lively discussion about an ongoing Vattenfall study investigating whether painting a wind turbine blade black can significantly reduce bird fatalities. Read More
Floating Power Plant advances clean energy project with key acquisition Floating General Turbines Windfarms Floating Power Plant advances clean energy project with key acquisition Floating Power Plant, a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in its flagship demonstrator project off the coast of Gran Canaria. Read More
Study aims to protect bats from offshore wind turbines General Windfarms Study aims to protect bats from offshore wind turbines Vattenfall is spearheading a large-scale study to understand the movement of bats over the sea and mitigate collision risks with offshore wind turbines. The Kattegat West Baltic Bats Project, initiated in 2022, spans from Skagen in Denmark to the German Baltic Sea coast. Read More
JBA Consulting's ForeCoast® marine software to aid in developing low-carbon installation vessel for floating offshore wind market Floating General Windfarms JBA Consulting's ForeCoast® marine software to aid in developing low-carbon installation vessel for floating offshore wind market JBA Consulting has announced the use of its ForeCoast® Marine software in a pioneering floating offshore wind project led by Morek Engineering and funded by the UK Government's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. Read More
TGS announces new wind and metocean measurement campaign offshore California Equipment General Logistics Turbines Vessels Windfarms TGS announces new wind and metocean measurement campaign offshore California TGS has announced a new campaign for offshore wind and metocean measurement located in Morro Bay, off the U.S. West Coast. This initiative further expands the company’s multi-client wind and metocean measurement initiatives in key global offshore wind regions. Read More
New offshore wind power project underway in Finland General Windfarms New offshore wind power project underway in Finland Skyborn Renewables Finland has announced the development of the Pooki offshore wind power project, situated off the coast of Oulu, Ii, Simo, and Kemi in Finland. Read More
Negative bidding continues to challenge offshore wind development in Germany and the Netherlands General Windfarms Negative bidding continues to challenge offshore wind development in Germany and the Netherlands Germany and the Netherlands have awarded a combined 6.5 GW of new offshore wind projects in their latest auctions, contributing significantly to Europe's energy transition. However, both countries employed negative bidding in these auctions, a practice that could strain developers and impact the broader wind energy supply chain and electricity consumers. Read More
NextFloat+ project secures €13 million innovation fund grant for floating wind technology Floating Foundations General Turbines Windfarms NextFloat+ project secures €13 million innovation fund grant for floating wind technology The NextFloat+ project has received a €13.4 million grant from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund to advance the industrialisation of floating wind technology. Read More
Siemens Gamesa receives type certificate for SG 14-236 DD wind turbine General Turbines Windfarms Siemens Gamesa receives type certificate for SG 14-236 DD wind turbine Siemens Gamesa has announced that its SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine has received its official type certificate from TÜV NORD GROUP. Read More
Atlantic Shores offshore wind selects Riggs Distler for major substation expansion General Windfarms Atlantic Shores offshore wind selects Riggs Distler for major substation expansion Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has chosen Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. to lead the expansion of the Cardiff substation, a key component of New Jersey's first offshore wind project. Read More
AkzoNobel unveils 'world-first' wind turbine blade testing facility General Turbines AkzoNobel unveils 'world-first' wind turbine blade testing facility AkzoNobel has launched the world’s first purpose-built wind turbine blade testing facility at its Felling plant in the UK. Read More
TenneT completes burial of sea cables for Hollandse Kust (west Beta) offshore wind farm connection Cables General Vessels Windfarms TenneT completes burial of sea cables for Hollandse Kust (west Beta) offshore wind farm connection TenneT has successfully buried approximately 3.5 kilometres of its second sea cable off the coast of Velsen-Noord, paving the way for the connection of the Hollandse Kust (west Beta) offshore wind farm to the national electricity grid. Read More
Germany awards €3 billion in offshore wind energy contracts General Windfarms Germany awards €3 billion in offshore wind energy contracts The Federal Network Agency has announced the results of the latest offshore wind energy tenders, awarding contracts worth a total of €3.0225 billion. Read More
St. John's Shipbuilding delivers third offshore wind crew transport vessel General Logistics Vessels Windfarms St. John's Shipbuilding delivers third offshore wind crew transport vessel St. John's Ship Building, based in Palatka, Florida, has delivered the Windea Enterprise, the second of three Jones Act-compliant Incat Crowther 30m Crew Transport Vessels (CTV) to WINDEA CTV, LLC. This marks the third CTV delivery by St. John's within six months. Read More
Cadeler secures contract to install 72 wind turbines at Inch Cape offshore wind farm General Vessels Windfarms Cadeler secures contract to install 72 wind turbines at Inch Cape offshore wind farm Cadeler A/S has signed a firm contract with Inch Cape Offshore Limited for the installation of 72 Vestas 15 MW wind turbines at the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. Read More
Titan Wind Energy to invest €300 million in Cuxhaven monopile production plant Corporate General Ports Turbines Windfarms Titan Wind Energy to invest €300 million in Cuxhaven monopile production plant Titan Wind Energy has announced a major investment decision to construct a state-of-the-art monopile production facility in Cuxhaven, Northern Germany. Read More
Sunrise Wind receives final approval from US Department of the Interior General Windfarms Sunrise Wind receives final approval from US Department of the Interior Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind project, has secured the final green light from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for its construction and operations plan (COP). Read More
Innosea joins EU-funded Floatfarm floating wind project Floating General Turbines Windfarms Innosea joins EU-funded Floatfarm floating wind project Innosea, a marine renewable energy specialist, has joined the EU-funded research and development consortium Floatfarm. This initiative aims to develop the next generation of environmentally friendly floating wind farms through innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. Read More
Aikido Technologies secures $4M in seed funding to develop floating wind energy Corporate Floating General Turbines Windfarms Aikido Technologies secures $4M in seed funding to develop floating wind energy Aikido Technologies, a pioneering floating wind startup, has successfully raised $4 million in a Series Seed funding round. Read More
Boskalis advances energy transition with offshore cable installation Cables General Vessels Windfarms Boskalis advances energy transition with offshore cable installation Boskalis' cable-laying vessel, Giant 7, has begun installing the second nearshore export cable for TenneT's 700 MW offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust (west Beta). Read More
Preliminary approval for Hunter offshore wind project Foundations General Turbines Windfarms Preliminary approval for Hunter offshore wind project The Australian Government has announced a preliminary decision on feasibility licences for offshore wind projects in Hunter, New South Wales. Read More
Deep Wind Offshore wins major offshore wind site in Estonia General Windfarms Deep Wind Offshore wins major offshore wind site in Estonia Deep Wind Offshore has emerged victorious in securing a significant offshore wind site in the Baltic Sea, furthering Estonia's ambitious renewable energy goals. Read More
Hanwha acquires Philly Shipyard, boosting global shipbuilding presence General Logistics Ports Vessels Windfarms Hanwha acquires Philly Shipyard, boosting global shipbuilding presence Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean have announced the acquisition of Philly Shipyard, a leading U.S. shipbuilder known for delivering approximately half of the large U.S. Jones Act commercial ships since 2000. Read More
Principle Power signs MoU with HSG Sungdong to advance serial manufacturing of WindFloat® floating wind foundations in Korea Floating Foundations General Turbines Windfarms Principle Power signs MoU with HSG Sungdong to advance serial manufacturing of WindFloat® floating wind foundations in Korea Principle Power has entered a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HSG Sungdong to collaborate on the engineering and mass production of WindFloat® technologies. Read More
BOEM seeks public input on Gulf of Maine offshore wind area environmental analysis General Windfarms BOEM seeks public input on Gulf of Maine offshore wind area environmental analysis The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Wind Energy Area (WEA) in the Gulf of Maine. Read More
Skyborn advances Gennaker offshore wind project with new turbine agreement General Windfarms Skyborn advances Gennaker offshore wind project with new turbine agreement Skyborn Renewables has taken a significant step forward in the Gennaker offshore wind project by signing an updated Master Supply Agreement with Siemens Gamesa. Read More
World's first Energy Island project underway: Key contracts awarded to leading consortiums Cables General World's first Energy Island project underway: Key contracts awarded to leading consortiums In a groundbreaking development for renewable energy, several major contracts have been awarded to leading consortiums and companies for the construction of the world’s first artificial energy island, Princess Elisabeth Island, located off the Belgian coast. Read More
First wind turbine installed at Borkum Riffgrund 3, Germany's largest offshore wind farm General Turbines Windfarms First wind turbine installed at Borkum Riffgrund 3, Germany's largest offshore wind farm The milestone has been reached at Borkum Riffgrund 3, as the first wind turbine is now installed at what will soon be Germany's largest offshore wind farm. Read More
Industry applauds Labour's promise to end onshore wind ban in England General Windfarms Industry applauds Labour's promise to end onshore wind ban in England In a significant policy announcement at RenewableUK's Global Offshore Wind conference, Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero Ed Miliband declared that a future Labour government would lift the nine-year de facto ban on onshore wind in England. Read More
BOEM advances offshore wind near U.S. territories General Windfarms BOEM advances offshore wind near U.S. territories The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced a call for ideas on baseline environmental and socioeconomic studies to guide decisions on offshore wind energy activities in U.S. territories. Read More
Construction begins on major offshore wind grid projects in Wietmarschen and Lingen Cables General Interconnectors Windfarms Construction begins on major offshore wind grid projects in Wietmarschen and Lingen Construction has commenced on the DolWin4 and BorWin4 offshore grid connections in Wietmarschen and Lingen, Germany. Read More
Tidal Transit wins prestigious environmental award for diesel-to-electric retrofit project General Logistics Turbines Windfarms Tidal Transit wins prestigious environmental award for diesel-to-electric retrofit project Tidal Transit, a supplier of specialised crew transfer vessels (CTVs) for the offshore wind industry, has been awarded the 'Environmental Achievement of the Year – Propulsion System Design' at the 2024 Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards. Read More
Strong electric utilities essential for clean energy transition Cables General Windfarms Strong electric utilities essential for clean energy transition The World Bank has highlighted a critical barrier to global energy transition goals: the financial un-sustainability of electric utilities in developing countries. Read More
Strong expectations continue in offshore wind despite recent short-term downgrades Floating General Windfarms Strong expectations continue in offshore wind despite recent short-term downgrades TGS, powered by 4C Offshore has stated an estimated global ambition of over 800 GW of annual wind-produced power, according to our latest Market Overview Report. Read More
TGS announces initiative to bolster 4C Offshore’s market leadership in offshore wind and subsea cable intelligence Cables CHMI Converters Corporate Equipment Floating Foundations General Grid Hydrogen Interconnectors Logistics Ports Substations Turbines Vessels Windfarms TGS announces initiative to bolster 4C Offshore’s market leadership in offshore wind and subsea cable intelligence TGS is launching a new initiative to enhance market insights in U.S. offshore wind. This initiative aims to establish its flagship product, 4C Offshore, as the leading source for offshore wind and subsea cable market intelligence in this emerging market. Read More
Mooreast Holdings expands production capacity with major acquisition General Windfarms Mooreast Holdings expands production capacity with major acquisition Mooreast Holdings has announced a significant expansion in its production capabilities with the acquisition of a 98,919 sqm facility from a subsidiary of Seatrium for $13.5 million. Read More
energyRe proposes offshore wind transmission projects to boost New York’s clean energy initiatives General Windfarms energyRe proposes offshore wind transmission projects to boost New York’s clean energy initiatives energyRe has submitted a series of proposals, dubbed the Clean Borough Power Link, in response to the New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO) New York City Public Policy Transmission Need (PPTN). Read More
Swedish government rejects permit for new power line to Germany Cables General Swedish government rejects permit for new power line to Germany The Swedish government has rejected an application for the Hansa PowerBridge, a proposed direct current connection from Skåne to Germany. Read More
Norway and Belgium strengthen energy partnership Corporate Equipment General Turbines Vessels Windfarms Norway and Belgium strengthen energy partnership This week, a significant business delegation from Belgium, led by Princess Astrid, visited Norway to bolster energy cooperation between the two nations. Highlighting the visit, several Belgian energy companies joined in the delegation, resulting in the signing of a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent on pipeline transport of CO2. Read More
New report unveils supply chain opportunities in wind turbine decommissioning General Turbines Windfarms New report unveils supply chain opportunities in wind turbine decommissioning The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has released a new report spotlighting the economic potential and supply chain opportunities arising from the decommissioning of offshore wind turbines in the UK. Read More
North Star claims first mover advantage on Chartwell and VARD’s midi-SOV Equipment General Logistics Vessels North Star claims first mover advantage on Chartwell and VARD’s midi-SOV North Star, a specialist in offshore infrastructure support services, has announced its adoption of the Midi-SOV, an offshore wind ship designed by Chartwell Marine and VARD. Read More
Global Logistics specialist ASCO named operator of South Bank Quay, creating 65 jobs Corporate Equipment General Logistics Ports Turbines Vessels Windfarms Global Logistics specialist ASCO named operator of South Bank Quay, creating 65 jobs ASCO, a global integrated logistics and materials management specialist, has secured a three-year contract to provide a range of services at Teesworks’ South Bank Heavy Lift Quay. Read More
CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering secures major contract for Fengmiao1 offshore wind farm General Windfarms CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering secures major contract for Fengmiao1 offshore wind farm CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) announced today that it has secured a substantial contract for the Fengmiao1 Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan’s offshore wind 3.1 zonal development. Read More
2H and Vekta Group forge partnership to enhance offshore wind cable innovation Cables General Vessels Windfarms 2H and Vekta Group forge partnership to enhance offshore wind cable innovation 2H and Vekta Group Energy Division Ltd have entered into a strategic partnership to advance high-voltage cable services for offshore wind developments. Read More
Offshore wind industry poised for record growth following strong 2023 General Turbines Windfarms Offshore wind industry poised for record growth following strong 2023 The offshore wind industry is on track for unprecedented global expansion, following a robust year in 2023 that saw significant installations and pivotal policy advancements. Read More
Wales-led consortium secures £1 million for innovative offshore wind platforms Floating Foundations General Turbines Windfarms Wales-led consortium secures £1 million for innovative offshore wind platforms A Wales-based industrial collaboration, spearheaded by Swansea's Marine Power Systems (MPS), has been granted nearly £1 million in innovation funding. Read More
Macquarie Asset Management divests stake in Race Bank offshore wind farm General Windfarms Macquarie Asset Management divests stake in Race Bank offshore wind farm Macquarie Asset Management, through Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5, along with Spring Infrastructure 1 Investment Limited Partnership, has sold a 37.5% stake in the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm to Norges Bank Investment Management for about £330 million. Read More
Australian Government declares offshore wind development zone off Illawarra coast Corporate General Turbines Windfarms Australian Government declares offshore wind development zone off Illawarra coast The Australian Government has designated an area in the Pacific Ocean off the Illawarra coast in New South Wales (NSW) for the development of offshore wind energy. Read More
The impact of Reform UK's policies on the UK's progress towards Net Zero General Windfarms The impact of Reform UK's policies on the UK's progress towards Net Zero Reform UK has proposed a significant shift in the UK's energy and environmental policies, with a focus on scrapping the current Net Zero target. Read More
Vineyard Offshore strengthens Salem and North Shore ties with Vineyard Wind 2 proposal CHMI General Logistics Ports Turbines Vessels Windfarms Vineyard Offshore strengthens Salem and North Shore ties with Vineyard Wind 2 proposal Vineyard Offshore, a leading U.S. offshore wind developer, has intensified its commitment to Salem and the North Shore with its Vineyard Wind 2 project. Read More
Vestas secures 660 MW order for German offshore wind project General Windfarms Vestas secures 660 MW order for German offshore wind project Vestas has announced a firm order to supply 44 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for RWE’s Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s renewable energy sector. Read More
Ocean Winds celebrates major milestone in Îles d'Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind project CHMI General Substations Vessels Windfarms Ocean Winds celebrates major milestone in Îles d'Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind project Ocean Winds is pleased to announce a significant advancement in our Îles d'Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind project with the successful installation of the offshore substation. Read More
CS Wind Offshore appoints Claus Højer Werring as new COO and Head of Lindø site General Turbines Windfarms CS Wind Offshore appoints Claus Højer Werring as new COO and Head of Lindø site CS Wind Offshore has announced the appointment of Claus Højer Werring as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Monopiles and Head of the Lindø site, effective June 3, 2024. Read More
Damen Shipyards unveils innovative offshore charging solution for electric crew transfer vessels CHMI General Vessels Windfarms Damen Shipyards unveils innovative offshore charging solution for electric crew transfer vessels In a pioneering move towards sustainable maritime operations, Damen Shipyards has introduced a novel concept for offshore charging. Read More
Offshore wind safety sees mixed results amid record activity in 2023 General Windfarms Offshore wind safety sees mixed results amid record activity in 2023 Offshore wind activity reached new heights in 2023, with G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation members reporting a record 61.9 million hours worked, a significant 39% increase from 2022. Read More
Vestas secures conditional agreement for over 1 GW offshore wind project in Northern Europe General Windfarms Vestas secures conditional agreement for over 1 GW offshore wind project in Northern Europe Vestas Wind Systems A/S announced today that it has signed a conditional agreement to supply turbines for a major offshore wind power project in Northern Europe. Read More
Port of Nigg completes first phase of the Moray West Offshore Wind Farm General Ports Turbines Windfarms Port of Nigg completes first phase of the Moray West Offshore Wind Farm A total of 62 Transition Pieces have been preassembled and marshalled from our East Quay, destined for installation offshore by DEME Group’s Apollo jack-up vessel. Read More
Dogger Bank South offshore wind farms seek planning consent General Windfarms Dogger Bank South offshore wind farms seek planning consent RWE Renewables UK has applied for consent for the Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms, encompassing the UK4Y and UK4X projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW. Read More
SSE Pacifico and partners secure public funding for Japanese floating offshore wind demonstration project Floating General Turbines Windfarms SSE Pacifico and partners secure public funding for Japanese floating offshore wind demonstration project A development consortium in which SSE Pacifico is a member has been awarded public funding for a circa 30 MW floating offshore wind demonstration project in Japan. Read More
Vestas proposes first wind turbine blade factory in Scotland General Ports Turbines Windfarms Vestas proposes first wind turbine blade factory in Scotland Vestas, a leading Danish wind turbine blade manufacturer, has initiated the planning process for constructing Scotland's first wind turbine blade factory at Leith Docks in Edinburgh, one of Scotland's green freeports. Read More
Forth Green Freeport is “Open for Business” as tax sites go live General Ports Windfarms Forth Green Freeport is “Open for Business” as tax sites go live The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is officially “open for business” today, 12 June 2024, following approval from the Scottish and UK Governments of its Outline Business Case and the designation of its three tax sites located in Grangemouth, Rosyth, Mid-Forth (Leith and Burntisland). Read More
Rosslare Europort to become offshore renewable energy hub Cables Corporate General Ports Turbines Windfarms Rosslare Europort to become offshore renewable energy hub Iarnród Éireann, supported by the Port Authority, has announced plans to transform Rosslare Europort into Ireland’s premier Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) hub. Read More
Hexicon's joint venture gets green light for Swedish offshore wind park General Windfarms Hexicon's joint venture gets green light for Swedish offshore wind park In a major step forward for renewable energy, the County Administrative Board in Västra Götaland has recommended the Swedish government approve Freja Offshore's application to build the Mareld offshore wind power park, with some modifications. Read More
Blaze Manufacturing Solutions celebrates Ørsted contract win Corporate General Windfarms Blaze Manufacturing Solutions celebrates Ørsted contract win In a notable win, Blaze secured a major integrated maintenance contract with Ørsted for fire protection and detection on nine North Sea offshore wind assets, including Hornsea 1 and 2, for the next five years. Read More
TGS and PGS merger receives final approval from UK regulator Cables CHMI Equipment General Logistics Ports Turbines Vessels Windfarms TGS and PGS merger receives final approval from UK regulator TGS ASA and PGS ASA have cleared the final regulatory hurdle for their planned merger, securing unconditional approval from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Read More
Climate change poses financial risks for offshore wind industry General Turbines Windfarms Climate change poses financial risks for offshore wind industry A joint study by Youwind Renewables and Climate Scale reveals that changing wind patterns due to climate change could significantly impact the financial performance of offshore wind projects. Read More
Diverse Marine begins construction of CSOV daughter craft General Logistics Vessels Windfarms Diverse Marine begins construction of CSOV daughter craft Diverse Marine is thrilled to announce its selection by VARD GROUP AS to construct a Chartwell Daughter Craft for installation on a VARD 4 19 CSOV, currently being built for PURUS Wind. Read More
Noordzeker and Zeevonk II secure major offshore wind farm projects in the Netherlands General Turbines Windfarms Noordzeker and Zeevonk II secure major offshore wind farm projects in the Netherlands The Netherlands has concluded its largest tender round for offshore wind farms, with Noordzeker and Zeevonk II emerging as the winners for the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Sites Alpha and Beta, respectively. Read More
SENSEWind to build 6 MW turbine in Scotland with innovative installation system General Turbines Windfarms SENSEWind to build 6 MW turbine in Scotland with innovative installation system UK-based SENSEWind has announced plans to construct a 6 MW wind turbine at the Tormywheel Wind Farm in Central Scotland, using its pioneering modular self-installing tower and rotor nacelle assembly system. Read More
Norway and Ukraine forge energy cooperation agreement Corporate General Windfarms Norway and Ukraine forge energy cooperation agreement In a significant move to bolster Ukraine's energy sector, heavily impacted by Russia's ongoing aggression, Norway and Ukraine have signed a comprehensive energy cooperation agreement. The agreement, formalised on June 10 in Berlin, marks a crucial step in Ukraine's recovery efforts. Read More
XOCEAN secures €30 million funding to propel growth in renewables sector Corporate Equipment General Logistics Vessels Windfarms XOCEAN secures €30 million funding to propel growth in renewables sector XOCEAN, an ocean data company, has raised €30 million in a Series B funding round led by Venturewave Capital, alongside co-investors Endeavor Catalyst and Enterprise Ireland. Read More
World's largest offshore wind turbine successfully connected to grid General Turbines Windfarms World's largest offshore wind turbine successfully connected to grid Envision Energy has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy with the successful grid connection of the world's most powerful offshore wind turbine, the EN-256/16.7 prototype. Read More
Construction begins on largest offshore wind hub in U.S. at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal General Ports Windfarms Construction begins on largest offshore wind hub in U.S. at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have announced the commencement of construction on the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT), set to become the largest dedicated offshore wind port in the United States. Read More
Fortescue and Jan De Nul to lay sub-sea cables from North Africa to Europe Cables General Vessels Fortescue and Jan De Nul to lay sub-sea cables from North Africa to Europe Fortescue and Jan De Nul Group have agreed to work together to connect continents of high energy production to continents of high energy consumption for the delivery of green electrons. Read More
Netherlands: GE Vernova and Seatrium Consortium to build HVDC system for TenneT’s offshore grid project Foundations General Grid Vessels Windfarms Netherlands: GE Vernova and Seatrium Consortium to build HVDC system for TenneT’s offshore grid project GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) and Seatrium Limited (Seatrium or the Group) today announced that, they have been awarded a third contract by TenneT TSO B.V. (TenneT) for the construction of a 2-gigawatt (GW) High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electric offshore transmission system in the Netherlands. Read More
CS Wind Offshore completes first transition piece delivery for Virginia Offshore wind project Foundations General Logistics Turbines Vessels Windfarms CS Wind Offshore completes first transition piece delivery for Virginia Offshore wind project The first successful load-in of transition pieces (TPs) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project was completed at Portsmouth Marine Terminal. Read More
Biden-Harris Administration signs MoU for offshore wind development in Maryland General Windfarms Biden-Harris Administration signs MoU for offshore wind development in Maryland The Biden-Harris administration has announced significant steps to advance offshore wind energy in Maryland through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the State of Maryland. Read More
Greenberg Traurig advises Teesworks on major contract with ASCO at UK's largest freeport General Ports Windfarms Greenberg Traurig advises Teesworks on major contract with ASCO at UK's largest freeport Greenberg Traurig, LLP's London and Milan offices have successfully advised Teesworks on a significant contract with ASCO, a global logistics and materials management specialist, to provide comprehensive services at the UK's largest freeport in Northeast England. Read More
Ocean Winds commences foundation installation for îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm General Vessels Windfarms Ocean Winds commences foundation installation for îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm Ocean Winds, an international offshore wind energy company created through a joint venture by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has announced the successful installation of the first foundation at the îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm. Read More
Zero-cent bids highlight offshore wind power's economic appeal General Windfarms Zero-cent bids highlight offshore wind power's economic appeal The Bundesnetzagentur has revealed preliminary results from the ongoing offshore wind power auctions, marking a significant milestone for Germany's energy transition. Read More
Tekmar Group unites AgileTek Engineering and Ryder Geotechnical into new entity: RYDER Corporate General Tekmar Group unites AgileTek Engineering and Ryder Geotechnical into new entity: RYDER Tekmar Group has announced the merger of AgileTek Engineering and Ryder Geotechnical to form a single consultancy entity, RYDER. Read More
"Next UK Government must prioritise a clean energy future" General Windfarms "Next UK Government must prioritise a clean energy future" The next UK Government risks being cut adrift in the global race to a clean energy future unless investment, infrastructure and innovation are at the heart of its plans to secure a world-class clean energy system, according to industry body Scottish Renewables. Read More
South Brooklyn Marine Terminal transformation begins with 'Groundbreaking Ceremony' General Windfarms South Brooklyn Marine Terminal transformation begins with 'Groundbreaking Ceremony' Equinor and the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT), in collaboration with the State of New York, the City of New York, and the New York City Economic Development Council, are set to host a ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday, June 10. Read More
UK falling behind in offshore wind manufacturing, threatening Net Zero goals General Windfarms UK falling behind in offshore wind manufacturing, threatening Net Zero goals The UK is on track to miss its 2030 offshore wind targets by 18 years, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Read More
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency announces next permit procedure for offshore wind farms General Windfarms The Netherlands Enterprise Agency announces next permit procedure for offshore wind farms The next permit procedure for offshore wind farms is announced. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) assesses permit applications for the IJmuiden Ver Gamma and Nederwiek I Wind Farm Sites based on a comparative test with a financial offer. Read More
Poland’s wind power industry on the rise: New report highlights progress and challenges General Windfarms Poland’s wind power industry on the rise: New report highlights progress and challenges Poland’s wind power industry is witnessing rapid development, according to the latest report "Wind Energy in Poland," presented at the Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) conference in Swinoujscie. Read More
BOEM finalises environmental review of potential offshore wind lease activities in the Central Atlantic General Windfarms BOEM finalises environmental review of potential offshore wind lease activities in the Central Atlantic The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the availability of its final Environmental Assessment (EA), which considers possible impacts from issuing leases for potential offshore wind development off the Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia coasts, including site assessment and site characterization activities such as geophysical, geological, and archaeological surveys. Read More
Jumbo Offshore wraps up monopile removal works in Taiwan Foundations General Vessels Windfarms Jumbo Offshore wraps up monopile removal works in Taiwan Jumbo Offshore has completed the removal of two monopiles on the Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) Yunlin in Taiwan. Read More
£425million to fuel North Star’s next phase of European expansion General Vessels Windfarms £425million to fuel North Star’s next phase of European expansion North Star has secured further debt investment of up to £425 million to accelerate its ambition to become the leading player in Europe’s offshore wind sector and add 40 hybrid service operation vessels (SOVs) to its fleet by 2040. Read More
Equinor calls for 'swift, radical changes' in energy transition or else global targets could suffer General Windfarms Equinor calls for 'swift, radical changes' in energy transition or else global targets could suffer Increased levels of geopolitical conflict and outright wars have made the energy transition more fragmented, and positive developments are in many cases offset by negative ones, Equinor states. Read More
Taihan’s submarine cable plant goes live, aiming for global supply leadership Cables General Taihan’s submarine cable plant goes live, aiming for global supply leadership Taihan Cable & Solution is positioning itself as a key global supplier in the offshore wind power industry, armed with a robust submarine cable production infrastructure. Read More
Ampelmann confirms major contract for work on US offshore wind project General Vessels Windfarms Ampelmann confirms major contract for work on US offshore wind project Ampelmann, the global offshore access specialist, has signed a major contract with Seaway7 to supply an E5000 gangway to support the construction of a major US coast offshore wind project. Read More
European Commission approves the FER 2 Decree Floating Foundations General Turbines Windfarms European Commission approves the FER 2 Decree The European Commission has approved the draft decree that promotes the construction of production plants from renewable sources that are not fully mature or have high operating costs, the so-called FER2. Read More
Industry leaders launch four new challenges to drive innovation in floating offshore wind Floating Foundations General Turbines Windfarms Industry leaders launch four new challenges to drive innovation in floating offshore wind Vattenfall & Seagust, Equinor, Deep Wind Offshore & EDF Renewables, and Å Energi & Corio introduce initiatives through the NOW Accelerator program to advance the renewable energy sector. Read More
Cadeler launches first M-Class wind installation vessel, Wind Maker General Vessels Cadeler launches first M-Class wind installation vessel, Wind Maker On Monday, June 3, 2024, Cadeler proudly announced the successful launch of its first M-class newbuild, the Wind Maker, from the Hanwha Ocean Ship Yard. Read More
Governor Hochul announces finalisation of new contracts for Empire Wind 1 & Sunrise Wind General Turbines Windfarms Governor Hochul announces finalisation of new contracts for Empire Wind 1 & Sunrise Wind Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the finalisation of new contracts for Empire Wind 1 and Sunrise Wind as the result of New York’s fourth offshore wind solicitation. Read More
The Highland Council approves West of Orkney wind farm's onshore plans General Windfarms The Highland Council approves West of Orkney wind farm's onshore plans The Highland Council has approved the onshore plans of the West of Orkney Windfarm, which is advancing a major offshore wind project off Scotland’s northern coast. Read More
Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering expands footprint in clean energy with new offshore wind project General Substations Windfarms Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering expands footprint in clean energy with new offshore wind project Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering (MHB) announces the successful acquisition of its second offshore wind project. Read More
SPIE awarded framework agreement by Ørsted for UK, USA and Taiwan Wind farm operations General Windfarms SPIE awarded framework agreement by Ørsted for UK, USA and Taiwan Wind farm operations The Correll Group, a subsidiary of SPIE, announces the award of 3 multi-year 'Fault Finding, Diagnostic and Dry Repair Framework Agreements' by the Ørsted Group. Read More
Corio and Å Energi deepen offshore wind relationship General Windfarms Corio and Å Energi deepen offshore wind relationship Corio Generation and leading Norwegian energy company Å Energi have signed a strategic partnership agreement on future co-operation on offshore wind energy projects in Norway and Northern Europe. Read More
SSE to submit offshore planning consent application for Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 General Windfarms SSE to submit offshore planning consent application for Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 Next key milestone in development of major 800 MW offshore wind project. Read More
SK Eco Plant, CIP and Ulsan floating offshore wind farm Haeul join hands for project Floating General Windfarms SK Eco Plant, CIP and Ulsan floating offshore wind farm Haeul join hands for project SK Eco Plant and SK Ocean Plant signed an MoU to manufacture, transport, and install the substructure (floating body) of the 'Haeuli Offshore Wind Power Project', a floating offshore wind power project in Ulsan. Read More
Danish Energy Agency adjusts timeline for Energy Island Bornholm tenders General Windfarms Danish Energy Agency adjusts timeline for Energy Island Bornholm tenders The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has announced adjustments to the tender process for the Energy Island Bornholm project, citing a strained supplier market for both offshore wind and electrical infrastructure. Read More
Skyborn Sweden submits permit application for Polargrund offshore wind farm General Windfarms Skyborn Sweden submits permit application for Polargrund offshore wind farm Skyborn Sweden (Skyborn) today submitted a permit application to the Swedish government and Land and Environment court for the construction of the 3,000 MW Polargrund Offshore wind farm. Read More
Damen delivers third FCS 2710 Hybrid vessel to Purus General Logistics Vessels Damen delivers third FCS 2710 Hybrid vessel to Purus Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the third in an order of three Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2710 Hybrids to Purus. Read More
Gotland recommends Swedish Government grants permit for Aurora offshore wind farm Corporate General Windfarms Gotland recommends Swedish Government grants permit for Aurora offshore wind farm The County Administrative Board gives green light to offshore wind farm Aurora off the coast of Sweden. Read More
NKT names new cable laying vessel able to run on methanol Cables Corporate Equipment General Logistics Vessels NKT names new cable laying vessel able to run on methanol NKT has named its second cable laying vessel. She will boost the company’s offshore cable laying capacity, flexibility and be amongst the world’s first cable laying vessels designed to run on methanol reducing the carbon footprint of her operations. Read More