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Trump Promises to End New Wind Farms

United States

Wind energy is one of the fastest growing and cheapest forms of electricity in the United States. The president-elect calls it “garbage.” President-elect Donald J. Trump said on Tuesday that “no new windmills” would be built in the United States when he takes office, a direct rebuke of the Biden administration, which has approved 11… Read More

Hull invites Donald Trump to discuss offshore wind and the future of the North Sea

United States

In response to recent comments made by recently elected U.S. President, Donald Trump, regarding the North Sea, Hull City officials have extended an invitation for him to visit the region. Trump’s remarks (made via Truth Social) which called for the opening of the North Sea to increased oil and gas production and a reduction in offshore… Read More

Wind turbines overtake gas as top source of British energy

United Kingdom

Wind turbines have overtaken gas as Britain’s biggest source of electricity as the Government pushes ahead with plans to make the nation more reliant on renewable energy. Wind accounted for 29pc of the UK’s electricity last year, while gas tumbled to around a quarter. In the previous year, 2023, gas represented 32pc of the UK’s… Read More

Damen delivers FCS 3307 Patrol to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services in Nigeria

Nigeria

Damen Shipyards Cape Town recently delivered an FCS 3307 patrol vessel Damen Shipyards Cape Town recently delivered an FCS 3307 patrol vessel to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd. (Homeland IOSL) in Nigeria. This vessel, on charter with an international energy company, will perform offshore patrol duties to enhance the security of personnel, assets, and the environment in Nigerian… Read More

China’s marine economy gains momentum, leading the world in offshore wind power

China

China’s marine economy has gained growing momentum, marked by growths in ocean fisheries and offshore wind power, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) said. The marine economy’s contribution to China’s energy, water, and food security has become increasingly significant. In the energy sector, MNR data revealed that in 2024, offshore oilfield production accounted for 60… Read More

Cadeler reports strong Q3 results backed by solid client demand and high utilisation of its growing, modern and flexible fleet

Denmark

Copenhagen – Today, Cadeler A/S (“Cadeler” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) has published its Q3 Earnings Release, delivering in line with expectations and reporting a backlog approaching EUR 2.4 billion, underscoring consistently strong market demand. In Q3, Cadeler welcomed the Wind Peak, the latest addition to its fleet, purpose-built to meet the evolving… Read More

New York offshore wind project moves forward despite Trump’s threats

NY, United States

Equinor nabbed billions in financing to build Empire Wind. Equinor said Thursday it had secured $3 billion in financing to build Empire Wind, an offshore wind project off the coast of New York that could power 500,000 homes. The announcement means Equinor is officially moving forward with the 810-megawatt facility as President-elect Donald Trump is… Read More

Coastal authority makes major progress as Louisiana eyes offshore wind revenue

LA, United States

Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has made significant headway in its mission to protect the state’s vulnerable coastline, showcasing 109 active projects in its latest annual report. These initiatives include hurricane protection, wetland restoration, and community resilience efforts, all vital to mitigating the effects of erosion and climate change. The CPRA recently highlighted 16… Read More

Equinor secures $3 billion in financing for Empire Wind 1

NY, United States

Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project in the US has now secured a project financing package of over USD 3 billion. Financial close was reached at the end of December 2024. Empire Wind 1 will power 500,000 New York homes and is expected to reach its commercial operation date in 2027. The expected total capital investments,… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Advances Offshore Wind Energy Leasing in Guam

United States

In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goals to deploy 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 the publication of a Call for Information and Nominations (Call) for possible wind energy leasing off… Read More

Trump demands end to North Sea ‘windmills’ in swipe at UK energy policy

United States

On Friday the president-elect demanded the country ‘open up’ the ageing North Sea oil and gas basin and get rid of wind farms US president-elect Donald Trump on Friday criticised the British government’s energy policy with a demand the country “open up” the ageing North Sea oil and gas basin and get rid of wind… Read More

NJ Offshore Wind Project Delayed Again due to No One Wanting to Build the Turbine Blades

NJ, United States

Leading Light Wind had already received one pause on its project from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, which acknowledged the difficulty the project has had in finding a manufacturer for the blades. A New Jersey offshore wind project is seeking a second delay, saying it still can’t find someone to build crucial equipment for the turbines in… Read More

Still unable to find equipment makers, New Jersey offshore wind project seeks 2nd delay

NJ, United States

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey offshore wind project is seeking a second delay, saying it still can’t find someone to build crucial equipment for the turbines in the latest patch of turbulence striking the industry. Leading Light Wind had already received one pause on its project from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, which… Read More

Ørsted completes divestment of share of four UK offshore wind farms

United Kingdom

Further to the announcement issued on 30 October 2024, Ørsted has now completed the divestment of 12.45 % minority stakes of the four UK offshore wind farms Hornsea 1, Hornsea 2, Walney Extension, and Burbo Bank Extension to Brookfield. About Ørsted The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs, and… Read More

Ørsted divests shares in three US solar and battery storage projects to Energy Capital Partners

United Kingdom , UT, United States

Today, Ørsted announced it is divesting a 50 % equity stake in three US onshore projects to Energy Capital Partners (ECP), a leading energy transition-focused investor and the largest private owner of power generation and renewables in the US. The farm-downs include two solar farms in Texas, Mockingbird Solar (468 MW) and Sparta Solar (250… Read More

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