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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has finalised the decision to establish an initial target of 7.6 GW for offshore wind energy procurement. These projects are anticipated to be operational between 2031 and 2037. Wind Farms off the coast of California will be floating wind farms, due to water depths. This initiative aligns with the… Read More
After years of expectations and little progress, the development of this energy source in Latin America is reaching a crucial moment The development of offshore wind energy is entering a defining moment in Latin America, following years of expectation that have raised hopes for the energy source, but which have yet to result in a single turbine operating off… Read More
A second GE Vernova wind turbine blade has failed at the Dogger Bank A wind farm off the northeast coast of England, according to Reuters and several online reports. According to the reports, Dogger Bank wind farm officials said they were “aware of a blade failure which occurred” on Thursday morning on an installed Haliade-X… Read More
The US has ambitious plans to significantly expand its offshore wind capacity, backed by substantial investments and government support. However, the industry has faced numerous setbacks, including project cancellations, delays, equipment failures, and financial difficulties for major companies like Orsted. Despite challenges, foreign investors like Equinor and Vestas remain committed to US offshore wind projects,… Read More
Annual Report Highlights Major Accomplishments, Including Delivery of First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Energy Powering New York State Major advancements were made over the past year in the offshore wind energy industry—from delivery of the first commercial offshore wind power to U.S. communities to increasing state-level support to growing investments in vital infrastructure. These gains are… Read More
Today, the Offshore Marine Services Association (OMSA) delivered a letter to U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) advocating for the enactment of the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act (AOWFA). The letter is signed by over 100 organizations, each representing dozens-to-thousands of American workers whose good-paying jobs are reliant on a fair and vibrant U.S. maritime industry…. Read More
Shanghai Electric celebrated the naming and delivery of two Service Operation Vessels at ZPMC’s Qidong Marine Engineering shipyard, marking a milestone as these are the first purpose-built vessels for China’s offshore wind industry, The new SOVs by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS feature the X-BOW and X-STERN designs, which enhance seakeeping by reducing slamming and vibrations, improving safety,… Read More
Massachusetts is expanding New Bedford Marine Terminal to handle larger wind turbine parts, boosting offshore wind industry competitiveness. $45M project includes demolition, redevelopment, and new space for developer tenants. Vineyard Wind to be primary tenant until 2025, with SouthCoast Wind taking over in 2029. To cement Massachusetts’ position in the offshore wind industry, the state… Read More
The US Department of Interior has issued the nation’s first floating offshore wind research lease to the state of Maine. The lease area covers around 60 sq km and is located some 50 km offshore Maine on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf and could allow for the deployment of up to 12 floating offshore wind… Read More
The Oceantic Network’s Supply Chain Connect is a FREE industry service that allows companies to publicly indicate their ability to provide components and services for U.S. offshore wind projects, maximizing their business opportunities. It currently has over 4,000 companies listed that are working in all facets of the offshore wind supply chain. Make sure your… Read More
Drift Energy, a Bath, UK-based startup set to make green energy at sea using hi-tech sailing vessels, raised £4.65m in seed funding. The round was led by Octopus Ventures, with participation from Blue Action Accelerator. The company intends to use the funds to bolster its vessel design program, support team growth and enable the onboarding… Read More
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, with Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo, joined Crowley Wind Services President and CEO Bob Karl and other leaders to celebrate a significant milestone today with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Salem Offshore Wind Terminal. This project involves transforming a former oil- and coal-fired power plant into Massachusetts’ second wind… Read More
The first half of 2024 has proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that offshore wind in the United States is on track to become one of the most critical parts of the nation’s energy supply. With construction and progress on several projects happening this summer, offshore wind is creating thousands of jobs, boosting local… Read More
Fleet expansion to meet growing global market demand is a core strategic priority for Cadeler, and today the company took delivery of the fifth and newest addition to its fleet – Wind Peak. Delivered on time and within budget, Wind Peak is the most modern and innovative vessel in the industry, fully designed to cater… Read More
California is looking to lead the way on renewable energy on the west coast. In 2021, AB 525 was passed in the California legislature to come up with a strategic plan to create offshore wind energy. A goal of 2-5 gigawatts of renewable energy was established for 2030 and 25 gigawatts for 2045. Since then, five lease… Read More