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Shell New Energies US LLC (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has sold its 50% equity share in SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC (SouthCoast Wind) to joint venture partner Ocean Winds North America LLC (Ocean Winds). SouthCoast Wind is a 50-50 joint venture between Shell and Ocean Winds, established to develop offshore wind projects off the… Read More
On the outskirts of Rotterdam, a bright orange ship is hoisted above the muddy Rhine with the help of six chunky triangular legs. The vessel has just been retrofit with a huge crane capable of lifting up to 1,600 tons 160 meters above deck. Once the finishing touches have been made, the Wind Osprey will… Read More
Dive Brief: All 12 turbines at the offshore 130-MW South Fork Wind project have been installed and are delivering power to the Long Island grid, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, D, said in a Thursday release. In addition, on Friday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it has finalized the designation of a two million acre… Read More
On the outskirts of Rotterdam, a bright orange ship is hoisted above the muddy Rhine with the help of six chunky triangular legs. The vessel has just been retrofit with a huge crane capable of lifting up to 1,600 tons 160 meters above deck. Once the finishing touches have been made, the Wind Osprey will… Read More
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) today announced four CEOs to join the organization’s Board of Directors: Wes Bordelon, Chief Executive Officer, Bordelon Marine; Stacy Jo Stanley, Chief Executive Officer, Offshore Oil Services, ; David Dantin, Chief Executive Officer, Odyssea Marine; and Lasse Petterson, Chief Executive Officer, Great Lakes Dredge and With the addition of… Read More
Maersk Supply Service has partnered with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to speed up the installation of offshore wind farms in the United States. The partnership centers on unique a windfarm feeder concept specifically designed for Maersk Supply Service’s next-generation Wind Installation Vessel (WIV). The partnership will see the construction of a purpose-built windfarm feeder spread consisting of two… Read More
Today, Ørsted and Dillinger (Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke) strengthen their partnership as the energy company secures first offer to procure Dillinger’s lower-emission heavy-plate steel for offshore wind foundations. Through the memorandum of understanding (MoU), Ørsted supports Dillinger’s efforts to drive the decarbonisation of steel production and leverages its influence to secure resilient supply chains, steel… Read More
In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced it will initiate the environmental review of a proposed wind energy project offshore New Jersey, which would deliver clean renewable energy to the region. On March 18, BOEM… Read More
In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goals for deploying 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 it finalized its designation of a Wind Energy Area (WEA) in the Gulf of Maine. The… Read More
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., March 14, 2024 – The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, and representatives from Orsted and Eversource commemorated the completion of South Fork Wind, New York’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm: “Bringing clean, emissions-free offshore… Read More
Today, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, outlining crucial funding allocations to advance the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) mission and drive action on key climate priorities. Using the best available science and practices in the decision-making process, the Administration seeks to align the management of America’s offshore energy,… Read More
Japan’s government on Tuesday approved a draft amendment to existing legislation to allow for the installation of offshore wind power in exclusive economic zones (EEZ), a milestone towards the country’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Japan aims to have 10 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power projects by 2030 and up to 45 GW by 2040,… Read More
Boskalis, the global leader in dredging and maritime services, has successfully completed a record-breaking deep-sea excavation at a depth of 600 meters off the coast of Dampier in northwest Australia. This remarkable feat marks a significant milestone in Boskalis’ expertise, showcasing their commitment to pushing boundaries in maritime and project freight operations. BOKA TIAMAT: A… Read More
Putting Ørsted’s failed wind turbine projects largely in the rearview mirror, the Murphy Administration has approved two new offshore wind projects totaling 3.7 GW, enough to offset several million tons of CO2 annually. The projects are Leading Light Wind, by developers Invenergy and EnergyRe; and Attentive Energy Two, by TotalEnergies, Rise Light & Power, and… Read More
The single biggest indicator that offshore wind is about to revolutionize how we produce electricity may just be the increasingly desperate attacks from the gas, oil and coal industries. Over the last year fossil fuel companies and their allies have dramatically stepped up a misinformation campaign blaming whale deaths on offshore wind turbines — a campaign widely… Read More