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Ocean Winds Completes Final Turbine Installation of its First Offshore Wind Farm in France

France

Vendée – 29 April 2026. Ocean Winds (OW), the 50-50 joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE dedicated to offshore wind energy, celebrates the installation of the final turbine at its Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm and the completion of construction works, marking the transition into the project’s full operational phase. This milestone… Read More

Expansion wind terminal at Port of Cuxhaven

Germany

Together with consortium partners Depenbrock Bau, TAGU Tiefbau Unterweser and Boskalis, DEME is working on the expansion of the offshore wind terminal at the Port of Cuxhaven. The project will deliver three new berths (5–7) with 1,350 meters of heavy‑load quay wall and 38 hectares of terminal space, closing the gap between berth 4 (Europakai)… Read More

Trump administration’s wasteful deal to abandon California offshore wind project undermines clean, homegrown power

CA, United States

SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration announced another wasteful deal to pay an energy company nearly $900 million in taxpayer funds to abandon its offshore wind projects off the coast of New York and New Jersey, as well as off the coast of California. California is the only West Coast state with offshore wind leases. One of… Read More

2 more offshore wind projects scrapped under Trump administration pressure

United States

By Meris Lutz DOI said the projects have “agreed to voluntarily end their offshore wind leases.” EDP, a Portuguese company with stakes in both projects, said it has “agreed to settle imminent claims.” Dive Brief Two U.S. offshore wind projects totaling up to 4.4 GW of planned capacity will not move forward after the developers… Read More

VARD: NB 979 delivered to Cyan Renewables

Taiwan

Vard Vung Tau has successfully delivered NB 979, a tailor-made Service Operation Vessel (SOV), to Cyan Renewables, around six weeks ahead of the contractual delivery date of 16 June. Based on the VARD 4 19 design, the vessel is purpose-built for offshore wind operations in Taiwan and will go directly from a short stay at… Read More

Next generation floating wind turbine of 50 MW

China

China is breaking new ground in offshore renewable energy by developing a next-generation floating wind turbine with a projected capacity of 50 megawatts (MW). If realised, this would significantly exceed the output of most current offshore turbines, which typically range between 8 and 15 MW. The design reportedly incorporates two 25 MW turbines mounted on… Read More

Ørsted Signs Strategic Partnership with Hitachi Energy for Offshore Wind Systems

United Kingdom

Orsted is pleased to announce that they’ve signed an agreement with Hitachi Energy to form a strategic partnership focused on the efficient planning and delivery of offshore wind electrical systems. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to reduce lead times, mitigate risks, and enable more cost-effective offshore wind development. It marks an important step in helping bring down energy costs… Read More

Trump’s disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal Virginia

VA, United States

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — When President Donald Trump tried to cancel five massive offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast, it wasn’t just environmentalists who cried foul. Nine Republicans in the U.S. House sent a letter to administration officials demanding an explanation. “America’s energy policy should be grounded in facts, fiscal responsibility, and the national interest — not ideology… Read More

Helix and Hornbeck to Combine to Create a Premier Integrated Offshore Services Company

United States

HOUSTON & COVINGTON, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 23, 2026– Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) (NYSE: HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (“Hornbeck”) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, establishing a premier integrated offshore services company. Upon closing of the transaction, Hornbeck shareholders will own approximately 55% and Helix shareholders will own approximately 45%… Read More

Bourbon adds 13 vessels in $180m fleet push

France

France’s Bourbon has moved quickly to expand its offshore fleet, adding 13 vessels since the start of the year in a push worth more than $180m. The offshore vessel owner said the expansion has been driven by targeted acquisitions, reactivations and a newbuild delivery, as it looks to capture improving demand across key offshore markets…. Read More

Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island’s coast, even as Trump wants to stop them

RI, United States

OFF THE COAST OF RHODE ISLAND: Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region. Wind farms are taking shape and operating along the East Coast, even as President Donald Trump seeks to end the… Read More

BOEM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Platform Gilda Well Stimulation Proposal Offshore California

CA, United States

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced the availability of a final environmental impact statement evaluating DCOR, LLC’s proposal to conduct well stimulation treatments, including hydraulic fracturing, on Platform Gilda, located on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf offshore Ventura County. The final environmental impact statement analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with authorizing proposed… Read More

U.S. judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

United States

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy industry groups say have ⁠stymied the development of new energy generation projects. Chief U.S. District Judge Denise Casper in Boston issued a preliminary injunction ​sought by nine advocacy ​groups and industry trade ​associations… Read More

Does Nantucket Need An Offshore Wind Stabilization Fund?

MA, United States

By JohnCarl McGrady Should Nantucket have a dedicated stabilization fund for the potential financial ramifications of offshore wind? Voters will get the chance to decide at Town Meeting in May. Proposed by Val Oliver, the founding director of the anti-wind political action group ACK For Whales, Article 36 would route future revenue connected to offshore… Read More

Two export cables successfully installed for Taiwanese offshore wind farm Fengmiao I

Taiwan

In Taiwan, we have successfully loaded and installed two subsea high voltage export cables for the offshore wind farm Fengmiao. This marks an important step towards establishing the future connection between the offshore wind farm and the onshore electricity grid. The cables – 45 and 44 kilometres long and together weighing more than eight thousand… Read More

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