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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva signed a bill authorizing the development of offshore wind farms into law on Friday. The bill seeks to enhance Brazil’s energy security and stimulate investment. The legislation establishes the regulatory framework for offshore wind energy utilization in Brazil, provides incentives for industry development and job creation, and strengthens energy security…. Read More
With our cable-laying vessel BOKA Ocean and our multipurpose offshore vessel Ndeavor, our colleagues completed a great performance and next step at Ørsted’s offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 3 in the German part of the North Sea. Over the past few months, the vessels have worked on the installation and burial of dozens of inter-array… Read More
In short: Two offshore wind projects in South Australia have been scrapped amid opposition to the sector. Advocates say the state has strong potential for offshore wind. What’s next? The future of offshore wind will play a role in the upcoming federal election. In 2022, two major offshore wind projects were announced in South Australia,… Read More
New Orleans, LA – The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) is proud to announce that Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), has joined OMSA as a Senior Advisor. This appointment underscores OMSA’s longstanding commitment to working collaboratively with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and other regulatory agencies to develop practical, common-sense solutions… Read More
DEME, through its Taiwanese joint venture CDWE, has been awarded a substantial contract by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for the transport and installation of foundations and the offshore substation for the Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm in Taiwan. CDWE is responsible for the transport and installation of 33 jacket foundations, the pin piles anchoring them to the… Read More
US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land. Delaware signed an agreement this week with the offshore wind energy company US Wind worth about $128 million, which includes lease payments, community benefits, upgrades to the state’s grid and… Read More
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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’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