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Equinor ASA EQNR, the Norwegian energy major, has suspended offshore construction on the Empire Wind project after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) issued a halt work order. The order, received by Empire Offshore Wind LLC on April 16, requires an immediate cessation of all activities on the outer continental shelf until BOEM concludes… Read More
The Trump administration’s decision to halt the Empire Wind 1 project could “spook” developers of other US offshore wind projects currently under construction and put “billions of dollars of investments” at risk, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF). Source
ScottishPower Renewables, a subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group, has entered into charter agreements valued at over £16 million with two Norfolk-based marine companies, NR Marine Services and OEG, to provide vessels for the construction of the East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm. The windfarm, set to commence operations in 2026, will have a capacity of 1.4GW,… Read More
The Empire Wind Project was the last wind project off the Jersey Shore Feds investigate if approval was rushed NY Gov. Hochul calls the order an ‘overreach’ by the Trump administration Supporters of wind energy are digging in after the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management stopped all construction on the Empire Wind Project, effectively… Read More
(OE) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has said she would fight the federal decision to halt all construction for the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project made by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered a halt to construction on Equinor’s Empire Wind project off the coast of… Read More
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has ordered an immediate halt to construction on Equinor’s Empire Wind project off the coast of New York, marking a significant development for the U.S. offshore wind industry. Interior Secretary Burgum cited concerns about the previous administration’s approval process, stating on X that the halt would remain in effect “until… Read More
The Trump administration issued an order Wednesday to stop construction on a major offshore wind project to power more than 500,000 New York homes, the latest in a series of moves targeting the industry. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to halt construction on Empire Wind, a fully-permitted project. He said… Read More
Despite uncertainty about US markets, one thing is for sure: Norwegian companies still believe in both short-term and long-term opportunities in US offshore wind. Norwegian offshore wind suppliers, including Autronica, DOF and Uptime International, are forging ahead with plans to expand their activities in the US. New offshore wind technology to be introduced DOF plans to… Read More
RWE has successfully deployed bubble curtain technology in the UK for the first time to protect marine life from offshore wind construction noise. The Sofia Offshore Wind Farm is pioneering sustainability with recyclable turbine blades and green service operation vessels. Sofia is actively supporting marine conservation initiatives through charitable contributions and partnerships. RWE has been… Read More
Once installed, cables and pipelines on the seabed need to be protected from the forces of the sea with rocks or sand. This also applied to the export cable that connects the Dutch offshore wind farms Borssele 1 and 2 via the TenneT platform to the onshore grid. The strong currents in the Western Scheldt… Read More
We are proud to be the first having implemented Wirescan Digital, an innovative technology to monitor subsea power cables in real-time. This innovation was announced by our partner Wirescan AS at WindEurope yesterday. It allows us to monitor the integrity of the cables in real-time, from the moment it leaves the factory throughout handling and… Read More
Damen has chosen Arena Offshore A.S. for the construction of two Stan Tugs 1606, marking its first design collaboration with an external company in Türkiye Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Istanbul-based Arena Offshore A.S. for the local construction of two Stan Tugs 1606. Arena Offshore. will construct the tugs in Türkiye under the Damen… Read More
Euroports is a leading international port infrastructure operator, managing over 50 terminals across Europe and Asia. With extensive expertise in cargo handling, maritime logistics, and industrial supply chains, Euroports provides tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of global industries, including offshore wind energy. The Port of Hanko is Finland’s southernmost port and a key hub… Read More
New London, Conn., is an old New England port city that had its heyday about 200 years ago, in a very different economy. “Ever since the whaling industry, it’s been downhill for the city of New London,” jokes Mayor Michael Passero. “We went from the richest city in Connecticut to one of the poorest.” Passero,… Read More
A massive wind power project off the coast of New York blew past President Trump’s executive order to block or pause all new wind energy leasing in federal waterways — which opponents claim will destroy aquatic life and the commercial fishing industry. Norway-based Equinor, which already had all the necessary lease and permit approvals from the feds… Read More