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GE Vernova aims to install a prototype of its next-generation 15.5MW Haliade-X offshore wind turbine in Norway after securing Nkr332m ($31m) from a government-backed agency. The turbine will be installed by the US group’s local subsidiary Georgine Wind at a site onshore in Gulen municipality, subject to final licensing approval by the Norwegian authorities. Deployment… Read More
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project off New Jersey. This is the United States’ ninth commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project to be approved since the start of the current administration. With the approval issued on Tuesday, July 2, the DOI has approved more than… Read More
We signed a preferred supplier agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the installation of about 90km of subsea high-voltage export cables. Those cables will bring wind energy generated at the Fengmiao I wind farm ashore. Fengmiao I is the eighth wind farm in Taiwan where we are contributing to. Worldwide, we’ve participated in the… Read More
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold public meetings and take comments this month on its draft environmental assessment for proposed offshore wind leases in the Gulf of Maine. BOEM, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced in April its proposal for an offshore wind energy auction. It would include eight… Read More
Before 1850, flat oyster reefs were a dominant structural and ecological component of the North Sea ecosystem. Due to human influences and a persistent oyster parasite, they have all but disappeared today. Nevertheless, oyster reefs are important ecosystems. They are often called “ecosystem engineers” because they create habitats that support entire ecosystems. On behalf of… Read More
In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced its approval of the New England Wind Construction and Operations Plan (COP), which authorizes construction and operation of two wind energy projects. This is the final approval of… Read More
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced its approval of the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project – the nation’s ninth commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project approved under President Biden’s leadership. With today’s approval, the Department has approved more than 13 gigawatts of clean energy from offshore wind energy projects – enough to power… Read More
In the mission to harness sustainable energy, the U.S. is behind when it comes to offshore wind energy. The Biden administration has set benchmarks to hit by 2030, yet the industry is lagging far behind. Brian Cheung reports on how one boat could carry the key to unlocking more green energy. Source
NEW YORK – Last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a decision allowing Sunrise Wind to begin construction on its plans for a commercial wind farm. Once completed, the project will create 924 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. This final approval demonstrates the Biden administration’s commitment to advancing offshore wind and fighting climate change. It… Read More
Research, development and innovation play a vital role in creating new ship designs as well as improving existing vessels. This evolution of ship design is the result of intense cooperation with multiple stakeholders: a company’s own design, engineering and RD&I teams, equipment suppliers, collaborating research institutes and clients. When Damen delivered its first Service Operations Vessel… Read More
DOVER — The Department of the Interior announced Friday that it would hold a central Atlantic offshore wind energy lease auction by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Aug. 14. The site could generate up to 6.3 gigawatts of energy and power up to 2.2 million homes, according to an agency release. Lease Area… Read More
The Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore wind farm with a capacity of 3.6 GW, is set for an expansion after its developers, SSE and Equinor, have submitted a scoping report for phase D of the project. The latest move could see over two GW of capacity being added to the project, a… Read More
In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy economy, the Department of the Interior has announced it will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Central Atlantic. The areas to be auctioned on August 14, 2024, by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management could generate up to 6.3… Read More
As a July 1 deadline approached for comments to be submitted to the federal government regarding a proposal to auction offshore wind leases in the Gulf of Maine — including off the outermost Cape towns — the region’s leaders wanted more time to weigh in. The Cape & Islands Municipal Leaders Association, an organization of 105 elected officials representing all… Read More
Every offshore project has its own peaks. For the transport and installation campaign for Ørsted and Eversource’s Revolution Wind offshore wind farm off the east coast of the United States, we reached one when our crane vessel Bokalift 2 successfully installed the largest foundation recently. This wind turbine foundation is 114 meters long and weighs 2,105… Read More