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  • Massachusetts Government Plans to Pour USD 100 Million into Offshore Wind Port Infrastructure

    24 September 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics

    Massachusetts’s Baker-Polio Administration plans to invest USD 100 million from federal COVID relief funding in critical port infrastructure to support offshore wind development. “To ensure we maximize the economic potential of this industry and build on assets like the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, our Administration is proposing a significant investment in critical port infrastructure […]

  • Mayflower Wind Merges Massachusetts Projects, Both to Grid-Connect at Brayton Point

    1 June 2022
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Mayflower Wind has merged its two projects that were selected in Massachusetts’s offshore wind solicitations into one development now known as the SouthCoast Project. The first Mayflower Wind offshore wind farm has now been decided to also connect to the grid at Brayton Point in Somerset, instead in Falmouth on Cape Cod as initially planned. […]

  • Iberdrola Unveils New York Power Grid Upgrade Plans

    27 June 2023
    Grid Connection

    Spain-based Iberdrola has announced that it will help deliver renewable offshore wind power from the Long Island grid to New York City and Westchester County. The company said it will add approximately 90 miles (about 150 kilometres) of new high-voltage transmission lines that will run the distance underground and underwater. The project will be developed […]

  • Avangrid to Operate Vineyard Wind 1

    4 August 2022
    Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Avangrid has finalized an agreement to assume responsibility as the operations and management services provider for Vineyard Wind 1, the first commercial-scale offshore wind project in the United States. The 800 MW Vineyard Wind 1, a 50-50 joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) funds CI II and CI III, is currently under […]

  • Massachusetts DPU Greenlights 804 MW Mayflower Wind

    9 November 2020
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has issued an Order approving long-term contracts of the 804 MW Mayflower Wind offshore wind farm with the Commonwealth’s Electric Distribution Companies. The project is expected to provide approximately 0.1 per cent to 1.8 per cent savings on customer’s monthly energy bills, all other bill impacts remaining equal, […]

  • DPU Okays Vineyard Wind Energy Contracts

    17 April 2019
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has approved long-term contracts for 800MW of offshore wind between Vineyard Wind and the Commonwealth’s electric distribution companies. “The approval of these contracts is an important step toward the completion of the largest offshore wind project in the country, which will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide Massachusetts […]

  • Orion Installs First Monopile at Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm

    8 June 2023
    Wind Farm Update

    Offshore works have begun at the 800 MW Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm in the US with the first of 62 foundations installed by DEME’s specialised floating installation vessel Orion. Vineyard Wind 1 is the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the country and the first of several US wind farm projects in DEME’s […]

  • Fugro Expanding Its Offshore Wind Expertise Centre in Virginia

    26 June 2023
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Fugro will expand its regional centre of expertise for offshore wind, located in Norfolk, Virginia, as the company’s Virginia operations have grown over the past decade with the increase in the number of offshore wind projects on the US East Coast. The expansion, which was announced by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on 26 June, will […]

  • Massachusetts Delegation to Visit European Clean Energy Leaders

    11 September 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick will lead a coalition of the Commonwealth’s government and industry leaders on an innovation partnership mission to Denmark, the United Kingdom and France to expand opportunities between the Commonwealth and these three European countries for economic development and job creation in the innovation economy, clean tech, digital gaming, financial services, […]

  • Three US Ports Secure Federal Financing for Offshore Wind Projects

    31 October 2022
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics

    Three US ports have secured around USD 93.2 million through the Port Infrastructure Development Grants for projects aiming to serve the offshore wind industry. The Arthur Kill Offshore Wind Terminal Project on Staten Island, New York, has secured a little over USD 48 million to fund the dredging of approximately 740,000 cubic yards to create […]

  • Bay State Wind to Bring USD 1 Billion to Massachusetts, Kick-Start US Offshore Wind Fleet

    22 December 2017
    Business & Finance, Environment, R&D

    The proposed Bay State Wind wind farm project will bring USD 1 billion direct investment to Massachusetts and will support the construction of the first purpose-built Jones Act-compliant installation and transportation vessels, the developers said.

  • Massachusetts to Procure Additional 2.4 GW of Offshore Wind by 2027

    30 March 2021
    Authorities

    Massachusetts will procure an additional 2,400 MW of offshore wind energy by 2027, adding to the U.S. state’s previous solicitation that secured 1,600 MW of offshore wind capacity to be installed by 2027. Adding new offshore wind capacity is based on a bipartisan bill signed into law by the state’s Governor Charlie Baker on 26 […]

  • Virginia Forms Energy Council to Speed Up Offshore Wind Development

    11 June 2014
    Authorities, R&D

    Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has established the Virginia Energy Council, which will assist in the development and implementation of a cohesive, comprehensive, and aggressive energy strategy for Virginia and deliver recommendations for the Virginia Energy Plan. The Plan will be submitted to the General Assembly on October 1, 2014.   Secretary of Commerce and Trade […]

  • Massachusetts Bankrolls Three Offshore Wind Research Projects

    29 August 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D, Technology, Training & Education

    The State of Massachusetts has set aside USD 700,000 to advance three studies relating to offshore wind development. The funds will be allocated to nine academic and research institutions across Massachusetts and it will support offshore wind research projects to identify industry workforce training and safety requirements; establish a multi-university partnership focused on innovation and driving down costs; and develop […]

  • Ventolines Backs Massachusetts Offshore Wind Project

    16 December 2020
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    The Netherlands-headquartered Ventolines has signed on as the offshore wind expertise partner for the Mayflower Wind project in Massachusetts. Ventolines will provide transport and installation expertise on the substation, foundations, inter-array cables, and wind turbines. The Dutch company has also opened its first U.S. office in Boston with the aim of exploring new opportunities in […]

  • Money First, Nstar-Northeast Utilities Merger Later (USA)

    23 December 2010
    Authorities

    The Patrick administration is signaling it will hold hostage the proposed Nstar-Northeast Utilities merger unless the two electric companies agree to buy Cape Wind power and prove they have “outstanding track records” on clean-energy issues. In a recent speech to utility insiders, Gov. Deval Patrick’s outgoing environmental and energy czar Ian Bowles said the regulatory […]

  • Virginia Hires BVG Associates as Offshore Wind Strategist

    26 July 2018
    Authorities, Jobs & Recruitment, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics

    The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) has selected BVG Associates to help develop strategies to strengthen Virginia’s position in attracting the offshore wind supply chain and service industry to the Commonwealth.

  • UPDATE: Mayflower Wind Asks for More Time After Rhode Island EFSB Sets Date for ‘Show Cause’ Hearing

    14 December 2022
    Authorities, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    This article was first published on 13 December with information on the date set for Mayflower Wind’s hearing before the Rhode Island EFSB. On 14 December, the article was updated following the receipt of information on Mayflower Wind’s request to reschedule the hearing, which the EFSB has granted. Mayflower Wind, a joint venture between Shell […]

  • Cabling Works at Full Steam on First Large-Scale US Offshore Wind Farm

    15 June 2023
    Wind Farm Update

    Two 220 kV high-voltage alternate current (HVAC) three-pole submarine cables have been installed for Vineyard Wind 1, America’s first large-scale offshore wind project. Prysmian Group, the supplier of the submarine cables, said that the operations proceed on time with the schedule and that their cable-laying vessel Ulisse is ready to perform submarine cable joints. Prysmian’s […]

  • Fugro to Undertake Geological Survey of Virginia Wind Energy Area, USA

    21 December 2012
    R&D

    Governor Bob McDonnell, of the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA has announced that Fugro Atlantic has been appointed to conduct a geological and geophysical survey for the Virginia Wind Energy Area (WEA) within the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Governor McDonnell described the regional ocean survey as representing “a positive move forward toward the development of […]

  • Massachusetts Enters Offshore Wind Era

    9 August 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, R&D

    Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the new energy legislation which calls for development of 1,600MW of offshore wind capacity by 2027 into law on Monday, 8 August. An Act Relative to Energy Diversity (H. 4568) requires utilities to competitively solicit and contract for approximately 2,800MW of offshore wind and hydro energy in the next decade. “Massachusetts […]

  • Australia Putting Wind Projects Offshore Victoria on Fast Track

    21 October 2022
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment, Industry, Jobs & Recruitment

    Australia’s federal government and the Victoria state government plan to fast-track Victorian Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) and offshore wind development in an effort to create new energy jobs across Victoria, unlock cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy, and put downward pressure on prices. The Commonwealth and Victoria have signed an agreement to jointly fund Victorian […]

  • 3 GW Australian Offshore Wind Project Receives State Support

    14 June 2023
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    Denmark-based Copenhagen Energy has received support from Western Australia (WA) Government as it progresses with plans for its Leeuwin offshore wind farm. The project has been awarded lead agency status by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation. The Lead Agency Framework is reserved for significant projects with the capacity to deliver jobs and […]

  • Wood Takes Advisor Role on Vineyard Wind

    2 May 2019
    Business & Finance

    Wood has secured a contract for the role of technical advisor on the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project in Massachusetts, the U.S. Under the four-year contract, Wood will act as the lender’s technical advisor on behalf of developer Vineyard Wind LLC, owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Avangrid Renewables. The company will provide technical advisory services […]

  • US Expanding Offshore Wind to Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic

    21 July 2022
    Authorities, Environment, Industry

    US President Joe Biden has announced that the Department of the Interior is advancing the development of offshore wind areas in the Gulf of Mexico and the Southern Atlantic. These areas cover 700,000 acres and have the potential to power over three million homes, President Biden said in his remarks on actions to tackle the […]

  • Deepwater Wind Teams Up with Tesla for 144MW OWF in Massachusetts

    1 August 2017
    Wind Farm Update

    Deepwater Wind unveiled plans for its newest project off the American coast yesterday, 31 July. The 144MW Revolution Wind, an offshore wind farm that would be paired with a 40MWh battery storage system provided by Tesla, is proposed to be built in Deepwater Wind’s federal lease site off the coast of Massachusetts.