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The offshore wind sector is undergoing a significant transformation, and at the fore-front stands Hornsea 3 – the world’s single largest wind farm currently under construction. With a planned capacity of 2.9 GW, this project is more than just another milestone for Ørsted; it represents a defining moment in the renewable energy transition. As part… Read More
This offshore wind news compilation highlights project updates offshore Scotland, Wales, England and France. Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm has received approval for its consent application from Aberdeenshire Council in eastern Scotland. So, planning permission has now been granted in principle for the onshore infrastructure, including underground cabling and a substation. A separate offshore consent… Read More
Forty-four percent of American adults now say that offshore wind should be expanded, down from 59 percent in 2022, the survey found. Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new poll, driven by a softening in support from Democrats… Read More
The Trump administration has warned the UK government about security risks as Mingyang Smart Energy plans to build a factory in Scotland to manufacture wind turbines for North Sea offshore wind farms, according to a report by the Financial Times, citing a US official. A Chinese analyst has commented on the news, saying the talks… Read More
President Donald Trump blasted green tax breaks and windmills in a rant about his signature budget package moving through Congress, tacking onto his longstanding criticism of the turbines even as they have become an increasingly cost-effective form of energy. Key Facts Trump said in a Truth Social post he “HATED” green tax credits in the… Read More
The Crown Estate has awarded seabed rights to Equinor and Gwynt Glas to develop two 1500MW floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea. Gwynt Glas is a 50:50 joint venture between EDF Renewables UK and ESB. The Crown Estate selected the winners after the conclusion of the fifth round of the UK’s offshore wind leasing… Read More
The burgeoning offshore wind industry in the United States is facing significant headwinds as the Trump administration moves to dismantle policies that previously encouraged its growth, leaving a trail of stalled projects and heightened uncertainty. What was once heralded as a key pillar of America’s green energy future under President Joe Biden is now experiencing… Read More
The Japanese government plans to improve terms and cut costs for offshore wind developers to advance the country’s clean energy goals. Japan is working to meet its 2040 offshore wind plan target. This plan aims to reduce the nation’s pollution output and enhance national security by using clean energy. As Reuters reported, multiple plans for offshore… Read More
Following the successful showcase of our semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Mighty Servant 1, which displayed TenneT‘s impressive DolWin epsilon platform on deck, and the recent collaboration of our oceangoing tugs BOKA Sweeper, BOKA Keeper, BOKA Striker and Princess with regard to the tow-out and installation of the platform, another distinguished member of our fleet is… Read More
Rotterdam, the Netherlands – Van Oord’s brand-new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas was officially christened this morning in Rotterdam. The event marked a significant milestone in Van Oord’s commitment to enhancing the energy transition. In addition, Van Oord announced that it had become the first marine contractor to receive approval on science-based targets for its… Read More
Eurowind says Asian machines could close the gap between land-based wind and ‘state-subsidised offshore’ A major European onshore wind developer signalled it is open to using Chinese wind turbines, citing the willingness of countries like its home market Denmark to continue subsidies for offshore projects. Eurowind, based in Denmark but also active in 15 other… Read More
CEO testimony in 17-state suit against President’s sector attack reveals Administration slow rolling permits to strangle project Ocean Winds warned that Donald Trump’s anti-offshore wind memorandum could delay or even derail entirely its 1.2GW SouthCoast array to Massachusetts and Rhode Island, signaling another potential casualty in the President’s ongoing sector war. As long promised, Trump… Read More
Download the Press Release Paris – TotalEnergies, as a shareholder of North Sea OFW One GmbH, has been awarded the N-9.4 offshore concession by the Federal Network Agency. Located in the North Sea, approximately 150 kilometers northwest of the German island of Heligoland, the N-9.4 concession covers an area of around 141 square kilometers and… Read More
The 61st and final XL-monopile is now in place, marking the successful completion of the drilled foundation installation campaign at the Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm with our jack-up vessel Innovation. The installation took place on a rocky seabed and in tough offshore conditions. We deployed our 350-tonne offshore foundation drill, co-developed with… Read More
On Global Wind Day, NJ Offshore Wind Alliance Urges State to Embrace Clean Power, Stabilize Energy Prices, and Create Jobs ASBURY PARK, NJ – As the East Coast sees five offshore wind projects currently under construction, Paulina O’Connor, Executive Director of the New Jersey Offshore Wind Alliance, says New Jersey must act boldly to secure… Read More