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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced its approval of the Construction and Operations Plan for the SouthCoast Wind Project. This is the final approval needed for the project from BOEM following the Department of the Interior’s December 2024 Record of Decision. “We are proud to announce BOEM’s final approval of the SouthCoast Wind… Read More
US Congressman Jefferson Van Drew said on Monday that he was working closely with US President-elect Donald Trump on drafting an executive order to stop offshore wind activities along the US East Coast. The directive is expected to be finalised within the first few months of Donald Trump’s administration, the US Congressman stated in a… Read More
Vattenfall has signed a contract with French ship owner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs for up to three large Service Operation Vessels to be used at existing and planned offshore wind farms in the North Sea. The 90 meter Service Operation Vessels will be used to support offshore wind farm operations and maintenance in the North Sea… Read More
#CDWE takes another significant step toward advancing Taiwan’s sustainable energy future! We have signed the contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for the transport and installation of pile and jacket foundations and OSS on the 500MW Fengmiao1 Offshore Wind Farm. Our heavy-lift installation vessel, #Green Jade, will once again play a pivotal role installing 33 jacket… Read More
Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced it will initiate an environmental review of Vineyard Mid-Atlantic’s proposed offshore wind energy project, located in the federal waters offshore New York and New Jersey. The Vineyard Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind project is in one of the six lease areas within the New York Bight Wind Energy… Read More
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) said Tuesday he is collaborating with President-elect Trump on an executive order that would halt the construction of new wind turbines, a frequent Trump target, off the East Coast. In a statement, Van Drew said he has been “working closely” with Trump on the measure as well as longer-term plans for permanent… Read More
State’s energy expertise can boost jobs, economy, and export opportunities Louisiana can leverage its strong energy expertise to expand its leadership in the supply chain for U.S. offshore wind development, according to a study by Greater New Orleans Inc., the Center for Planning Excellence, the Southeastern Wind Coalition, Xodus Group, and The Pew Charitable Trusts…. Read More
Massachusetts is set to take another step forward on offshore wind before the presidential inauguration, which is now 10 days away. Developers and the state’s utility companies appear to be moving ahead with new commitments, even as President-elect Donald Trump vows not to allow the construction of more offshore wind turbines. Avangrid and Ocean Winds… Read More
Subsea7 today announced the award of a contract by Equinor for a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study with EPCI1 option for the Fram Sør development project, offshore Norway. The study will finalise the technical definition of the proposed subsea development prior to Equinor and its partners making the final investment decision. Work will begin immediately… Read More
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The brand new offshore installation vessel Boreas has successfully been handed over to Van Oord during a festive ceremony at the Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd. shipyard in China. After an intensive construction period, colleagues, partners and suppliers came together to celebrate this special milestone. The Boreas, named after the Greek… Read More
Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) 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… Read More
China’s first autonomous offshore wind power inspection platform was officially put into operation at an offshore wind farm on Saturday in Rudong, East China’s Jiangsu Province, marking a significant breakthrough in the operation and maintenance capabilities of the country’s offshore wind power equipment, CCTV reported. The platform, developed by China Longyuan Power Group, a subsidiary… Read More
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