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Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump

VA, United States

A federal judge ruled Friday that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume, the third project this week to successfully challenge the Trump administration in court. The administration announced last month it was suspending leases for at least 90 days on five East Coast offshore wind projects because of national security concerns. Its announcement… Read More

DEME’s Norse Wind Continues Voyage to Europe Ahead of Delivery

Zwijndrecht , Belgium

DEME’s next‑generation wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Wind, is steadily making her way to Europe. This marks another important step toward her upcoming delivery and operational readiness. After passing the Cape of Good Hope, the vessel had a brief stopover in Walvis Bay (Namibia) for bunkers, to stock up on provisions, and crew change. With… Read More

All wind turbines installed at Ørsted’s 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan

Taiwan

The installation of the last wind turbine at the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan was completed last week, marking a successful conclusion of the wind turbine build-out and a landmark milestone for the offshore wind industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Located 35–60 kilometres off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan,… Read More

Trump Is Winning The Fight Against Offshore Wind Despite Court Losses

United States

By Mark Chediak Jan 18, 2026 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump’s campaign against offshore wind power in the US sustained major setbacks last week when three different judges blocked enforcement of a government ban and allowed projects in New York, Rhode Island and Virginia to resume construction. And two others may win similar decisions soon. But Trump may already have… Read More

Trump suffers major losses in his war on offshore wind

United States

President Donald Trump’s long-running quest to demolish the U.S. offshore wind sector is facing some serious blowback in federal court. Three different judges — including one appointed by Trump — last week allowed construction to resume on multi-billion-dollar offshore wind projects off the coasts of New England, New York and Virginia that the Interior Department… Read More

Ørsted: Baltica 2 monopiles are on the move

Denmark

The load-out of the first batch of monopiles for the Baltica 2 project in Poland has been completed. The finished steel foundations have been placed onto a barge and started their voyage to the feeder port in Rønne, Denmark. This marks the transition from manufacturing to offshore logistics. For Baltica 2 the largest offshore wind… Read More

DEME takes delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel Norse Energi

Belgium

DEME has taken delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Energi, today at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard. As the sister vessel of the recently delivered Norse Wind, Norse Energi is purpose‑built to install the next generation of large-scale offshore wind turbines. Featuring advanced technology, exceptional lifting and loading capabilities, and sustainable design… Read More

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Suspending New York’s Offshore Wind Projects

NY, United States

Stop-Work Orders for Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind Projects Threaten Jobs, New York City’s Energy Grid, and Statewide Climate Progress AG James Files Two Federal Lawsuits Alleging Disastrous Stop-Work Orders Are Unlawful and Must be Blocked NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt… Read More

US federal court grants preliminary injunction allowing Revolution Wind construction to resume

United States

Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted the preliminary injunction sought by Revolution Wind, LLC (‘Revolution Wind‘) regarding the December 22, 2025 suspension order issued by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The court’s action will allow the Revolution Wind Project (the ’Project‘) to restart impacted… Read More

Judge blocks Trump’s latest pause on a major offshore wind farm

United States

The ruling allows Ørsted to resume work on its Revolution Wind project near Rhode Island after the Trump administration’s ​“unreasonable” suspension order. A federal judge has ruled that Ørsted can resume the construction of its nearly complete, 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island. The decision on Monday comes after the Trump administration issued stop-work… Read More

The State of Rio de Janeiro Approves Offshore Wind Energy Policy

Brazil

Rio de Janeiro has taken a decisive step towards energy transition by approving a public policy specifically aimed at developing offshore wind energy. The new legislation establishes guidelines for the orderly use of maritime space and creates a favorable environment for attracting investments, generating skilled jobs, and strengthening the maritime economy. Regulatory framework and territorial… Read More

Massachusetts ports pivoting to compensate for shaky offshore wind industry

MA, United States

This story first appeared in The New Bedford Light. Read the original version here. When the first turbine pieces for Vineyard Wind inched into port in 2023, cranes and union labor stood at the quayside of a nearby terminal, ready and waiting to get to work. In the more than two years since, the project has kept… Read More

Hornbeck Offshore forms partnership with autonomous systems manufacturer

LA, United States

Offshore support vessel operator Hornbeck Offshore Services has formed a new partnership with autonomous systems manufacturer Saronic Technologies with the aim of deploying autonomous platforms, advanced software and maritime solutions to the energy and defence industries. As part of the agreement, Saronic and Hornbeck intend to pursue commercial solutions to support offshore services and energy… Read More

Sunrise Wind LLC to file Preliminary Injunction Against Lease Suspension Order

United States

Today, Sunrise Wind LLC (“Sunrise Wind”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ørsted, will file a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the lease suspension order issued on December 22, 2025 by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which will be followed by a motion for a preliminary injunction. While Sunrise Wind continues to seek to work constructively with the… Read More

DEME: Innovation Completes Offshore Decommissioning Campaign in UK Southern North Sea

United Kingdom

Our heavy-lift jack-up vessel Innovation has completed a campaign in the UK Southern North Sea, safely removing offshore platforms as part of the LOGGS and CMS decommissioning campaign. DEME has carried out a multi-year decommissioning campaign for LOGGS and CMS satellites for our client AF Gruppen, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This involved removal, transport,… Read More

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