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Ørsted secures first access to lower-emission heavy plate steel through MoU with Dillinger

Denmark

Today, Ørsted and Dillinger (Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke) strengthen their partnership as the energy company secures first offer to procure Dillinger’s lower-emission heavy-plate steel for offshore wind foundations. Through the memorandum of understanding (MoU), Ørsted supports Dillinger’s efforts to drive the decarbonisation of steel production and leverages its influence to secure resilient supply chains, steel… Read More

BOEM Announces Environmental Review of Proposed Wind Energy Project Offshore New Jersey

NJ, United States

In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced it will initiate the environmental review of a proposed wind energy project offshore New Jersey, which would deliver clean renewable energy to the region. On March 18, BOEM… Read More

BOEM Finalizes Wind Energy Area in the Gulf of Maine and Announces Upcoming Environmental Review of Potential Offshore Wind Leasing Activities

ME, United States

In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goals for deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and 15 GW of floating offshore wind energy capacity by 2035, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced it finalized its designation of a Wind Energy Area (WEA) in the Gulf of Maine. The… Read More

ACP Announces Completion of South Fork Offshore Wind

NY, United States

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., March 14, 2024 – The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, and representatives from Orsted and Eversource commemorated the completion of South Fork Wind, New York’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm: “Bringing clean, emissions-free offshore… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Support for Clean Energy Initiatives Continues through Increased Investment for Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

United States

Today, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, outlining crucial funding allocations to advance the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) mission and drive action on key climate priorities. Using the best available science and practices in the decision-making process, the Administration seeks to align the management of America’s offshore energy,… Read More

Japan to expand offshore wind to exclusive economic zone

Japan

Japan’s government on Tuesday approved a draft amendment to existing legislation to allow for the installation of offshore wind power in exclusive economic zones (EEZ), a milestone towards the country’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Japan aims to have 10 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power projects by 2030 and up to 45 GW by 2040,… Read More

Boskalis Breaks Records in Deep-Sea Excavation and Installation At 600 Meters

Australia

Boskalis, the global leader in dredging and maritime services, has successfully completed a record-breaking deep-sea excavation at a depth of 600 meters off the coast of Dampier in northwest Australia. This remarkable feat marks a significant milestone in Boskalis’ expertise, showcasing their commitment to pushing boundaries in maritime and project freight operations. BOKA TIAMAT: A… Read More

New Offshore Wind Projects Approved

NJ, United States

Putting Ørsted’s failed wind turbine projects largely in the rearview mirror, the Murphy Administration has approved two new offshore wind projects totaling 3.7 GW, enough to offset several million tons of CO2 annually. The projects are Leading Light Wind, by developers Invenergy and EnergyRe; and Attentive Energy Two, by TotalEnergies, Rise Light & Power, and… Read More

Opinion: Offshore wind is about to change the way we get electricity, giving us cleaner air, thousands of jobs and — yes — cheaper power

World ,

The single biggest indicator that offshore wind is about to revolutionize how we produce electricity may just be the increasingly desperate attacks from the gas, oil and coal industries. Over the last year fossil fuel companies and their allies have dramatically stepped up a misinformation campaign blaming whale deaths on offshore wind turbines — a campaign widely… Read More

New N.Y. offshore wind project would bring more work to New London

NY, United States

Mar. 9—The state of New York has conditionally awarded one of two offshore wind projects to Ørsted and Eversource, a move that could translate into more activity at New London’s State Pier. New York announced on Feb. 29 as part of its latest wind solicitation that it had chosen to negotiate with Equinor Wind US… Read More

Virginia could make almost $5B from this 3.5 GW offshore wind farm

VA, United States

Avangrid’s 3.5 gigawatt (GW) Kitty Hawk Wind could deliver around $5 billion in economic impact across Virginia – here’s where the project stands. The 180-turbine Kitty Hawk Wind is an offshore wind project proposed in federal waters over 36 miles from Virginia Beach. It will be capable of generating enough renewable power for more than… Read More

Why Florida doesn’t have wind energy, but lawmakers want to curb it anyway

FL, United States

If you drive through parts of Texas, California, the Midwest — or look off the coast of several northeastern states — you can see enormous wind turbines, their rotations powering millions of homes as part of a push to make wind part of our country’s energy future. But not so in Florida, a state whose lower… Read More

Ørsted successfully issues EUR green hybrid capital securities

Denmark

Today, Ørsted A/S (‘Ørsted’) has priced EUR 750 million of subordinated green hybrid capital securities with final maturity on 14 March 3024 and first reset date on 14 December 2029 (NC5.75). Settlement date of the new issue will be on 14 March 2024. The purpose of the new issue is to refinance Ørsted’s EUR 500… Read More

Trump’s ‘terrifying’ threat to offshore wind

United States

WIND: Offshore wind industry leaders say former President Trump’s election poses a “terrifying” threat to their already struggling industry, with one official saying that “anyone who is telling themselves that they’ll find a way around it is kidding themselves.” (E&E News) CLEAN ENERGY: Indigenous advocates and tribal governments push back on some Biden administration-backed clean energy development on federal land… Read More

Resolutions of the 2024 annual general meeting of Ørsted A/S

Denmark

Today, Ørsted A/S held its annual general meeting, where the following decisions were adopted: The audited annual report for 2023 and treatment of loss The audited annual report for 2023 was approved. In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, no dividend is paid out to the shareholders for the financial year 2023…. Read More

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