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  • How to Develop the US Supply Chain

    9 March 2020

    The US is expecting to create a whole manufacturing industry which will grow on the back of investments, contracts, manufacturing, jobs and services, for the OW sector. Written by Julian Jackson for New Energy Update by Reuters Events How Likely Is This? In the longer term it is obvious that having significant manufacturing capacity in coastal US […]

  • BP and Equinor Could Cancel US Offshore Wind Projects

    1 August 2023
    Business & Finance, Business development, Wind Farm Update

    BP and Equinor are in the process of renegotiating the power purchase agreements (PPAs) for their joint offshore wind projects in the USA, according to Reuters. The partners do not plan on developing the projects off the US East Coast unless they meet the ”return thresholds of 6% to 8%”, Reuters quoted bp’s CEO Bernard […]

  • Vattenfall Sells Its Stake in CfD-Awarded Project

    26 February 2015
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Along with the announcement of being awarded Contract for Difference (CfD) from the UK Government for it East Anglia 1 project, ScottishPower Renewables also informed that it is buying a 50% stake in the project from Vattenfall.  “The East Anglia ONE project will now be developed solely by ScottishPower Renewables. Vattenfall and ScottishPower Renewables will continue […]

  • US Gov’t Eyeing Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Guam in 2028; Completes Hawaii Port Study, Fifth Task Force Meeting

    27 August 2024
    Authorities, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting

    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the US State of Hawaii held the fifth task force meeting on 22 August as part of the work to determine a potential path forward for offshore wind planning in the state. As reported in April, BOEM is looking to organise the first-ever offshore wind lease […]

  • US Launches Funding Call to Identify Standardised Offshore Wind Transmission Equipment

    13 September 2024
    Authorities, Grid Connection, Planning & Permitting, Research & Development

    The US Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) has issued a funding call for up to USD 1.25 million to set up a consortium that will identify standardised offshore wind transmission equipment specifications to support coordinated procurement in the US. Managed by GDO and ConnectWerx, the initial funding opportunity is open to specialised independent […]

  • MOL Makes Grand Entrance Into CTV Business with Japanese Charter Deal

    15 June 2023
    Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Japan-based Mitsui O.S.K. Line (MOL) has concluded a time charter contract with Shimizu Corporation for two crew transfer vessels (CTVs) for the Ishikari Bay New Port offshore wind project in Japan. This marks the MOL Group’s entry into the CTV business. MOL Group company MOL Coastal Shipping will operate the CTVs, which will support the […]

  • BOEM Studies Offshore Wind Construction

    29 September 2015
    Authorities, R&D

    The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has begun a new study to conduct real-time, independent observations and data collection during construction of offshore wind turbines. Field work took place in August and September of this year through the Real-time Opportunity for Development Environmental Observations study, or RODEO, which is taking direct measurements of […]

  • New Hampshire Talks Offshore Wind and Port Development

    23 March 2021
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Ports & Logistics

    A New Hampshire joint commission is scheduled to meet on 23 March to discuss offshore wind and port development in the state. On 30 July 2020, the State Governor Christopher Sununu signed a bill which, among other things, established an offshore wind commission and an offshore wind industry development office in the department of business […]

  • U.S. Coast to Host Russian Wave Generators

    29 May 2013

    Company OceanRusEnergy recently returned from the International Exhibition in Shanghai, where she was offered a sign dealer agreements for the supply of wave generators on the island of Crete, in Turkey, China and Mexico. According to Alexey Eliseev, chief designer of the company, pervouraltsy became the first in Russia who since the Soviet Union has […]

  • EU Council Raises Renewable Energy Target, Endorses Faster Project Permitting

    28 June 2022
    Authorities

    The European Union’s Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council has agreed on raising targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and has also endorsed accelerated permitting procedures for renewable energy projects. The Council has, among other things, proposed an an obligation for the Member States to have a cross border pilot project within three years and, […]

  • Eversource to Offload Stake in Two US Offshore Wind Projects for USD 1.1 Billion

    14 February 2024
    Business & Finance, Business development, Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Eversource Energy has executed a definitive agreement to sell its 50 per cent stake in two US offshore wind projects, South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), nearing closer to its goal of exiting the offshore wind industry. The transaction allows Eversource to realise approximately USD 1.1 billion of cash proceeds […]

  • Maryland Sets Aside USD 4.7 Million to Boost Offshore Wind Workforce

    2 August 2024
    Business & Finance, Industry, Jobs & Recruitment, Training & Education

    Maryland Governor Wes Moore has earmarked USD 4.7 million (approximately EUR 4.3 million) in federal funds for training and job placement initiatives to expand the US state’s offshore wind workforce. The funding, made possible through the US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Good Jobs Challenge, is said to help make Maryland more competitive by […]

  • BOEM Clears BP to Test Suction Bucket Foundations at Beacon Wind Project Site

    7 May 2024
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Foundations, Planning & Permitting, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has approved the testing of suction bucket jacket foundations at the Beacon Wind offshore wind lease area, owned by BP, which filed an application to perform the tests last year together with its then-joint venture partner Equinor. In March 2023, the Beacon Wind joint venture submitted a […]

  • FOUNDATIONS: Integrated foundation monitoring

    5 January 2015

    An important tool for reducing risks and costs in offshore wind is integrated, intelligent monitoring of the foundation structures. If well implemented an integrated monitoring approach will continuously track the ‘state of health’ of a foundation and identify in a very early stage the onset of structural problems. This allows early, low cost repairs, optimal […]

  • WindEurope: ‘European Governments Should Not Follow German Example of Negative Bidding’

    13 July 2023
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Industry

    Following the results of the latest German offshore wind auction, which went into the so-called negative bidding stage and ended up earning the State billions from the winning developers, WindEurope warned that this would be passed on to consumers and the supply chain, and called on the German government to avoid this approach in future […]

  • New Jersey Firmly Behind Offshore Wind Goals

    30 November 2018
    Authorities

    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is remaining committed to supporting the state’s goals of generating 3.5GW of offshore wind by 2030 and reaching 100% of renewable energy by 2050.

  • UK: New Business Development Manager at GL

    27 March 2012

    GL Garrad Hassan has appointed a new Business Development Manager in the UK. Ian Finch will be responsible for managing sales and business development activities for the GL Group with a special focus on offshore wind. He will work closely with Christoph Thiel, the newly appointed Head of Business Development and Sales for GL Garrad […]

  • California Energy Commission Adopts Strategic Plan for Offshore Wind

    11 July 2024
    Authorities, Floating Wind, Industry, Outlook & Strategy

    The California Energy Commission (CEC) has adopted a Strategic Plan for Offshore Wind that will guide the development of offshore wind energy in this US state. The plan outlines analysis and strategies to deploy floating turbines off California’s central and northern coasts with a planning goal of 25 GW of capacity by 2045, enough to […]

  • RenewableUK Reports on Wind Energy Performance

    30 October 2012
    R&D

    RenewableUK has issued a report on the ongoing state of the wind energy industry in the UK. In the first part of the report, wind energy performance is discussed, with a focus on the current status and electricity mix. The report also gives prediction for the future state of renewable energy in the country, which […]

  • Thumbs Up for GBP 89m Technology and Innovation Centre (UK)

    22 February 2012

    The Technology and Innovation Centre will bring together academics and partners from industry and business – from across the international scene – to develop solutions to challenges which are central to economic regeneration and to address key technological challenges faced by society. It is due to be open for business in 2014. Professor Jim McDonald, […]

  • ABC, BSBO Say Icebreaker Could Affect Bird Migrations

    23 April 2014
    Environment

    Two bird conservation organisations have raised concerns by the new proposal to develop wind energy.  In an April 4 letter, the Washington, D.C.-based American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and the Ohio-based Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO), voiced concerns about the six-turbine “Icebreaker” project, located off the shores of Ohio, to Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) Chair Thomas […]

  • ScotWind Leasing on Schedule Despite COVID-19

    25 March 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    Crown Estate Scotland is planning to officially launch the ScotWind seabed leasing round for offshore wind projects in spring as previously stated, despite COVID-19. Crown Estate Scotland emphasized it will ensure that any such launch fully adheres to the relevant government guidance on preventing the spread of the virus. “Clearly, we are aware that the […]

  • RenewableUK: UK Fossil Fuels Still Get Billions in Subsidies, while Renewables Slashed

    6 August 2015

    RenewableUK, the wind, wave and tidal energy trade association, says figures from the International Monetary Fund show that fossil fuels are still getting billions of pounds in subsidies every year from the UK Government while it is cutting financial support for renewable energy. The IMF figures include the costs of air pollution and the impact […]

  • North America’s First Offshore Wind Assessment Buoy (USA)

    15 March 2011

    Fishermen’s Energy, LLC has recently confirmed their reputation as a leading innovator in the field of offshore wind farm development by purchasing the first of AXYS Technologies’ WindSentinel™ wind resource assessment buoys to be deployed in North America. The million dollar WindSentinel™  represents a substantial cost saving over ocean-based meteorological masts, which cost $5 – […]

  • Lithuania to Start Consultations with Offshore Wind Developers

    22 March 2022
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Lithuania’s Ministry of Energy will start consultations with potential developers of the country’s first offshore wind farm in March. Consultations will take place in preparation for the auction for the development of the 700 MW offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, with meetings with potential investors scheduled for 18 April, the Ministry said. The […]

  • TÜV SÜD PMSS: Investor Diversity Critical to Long-Term U.S. Offshore Wind Success

    9 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    The long-term financial viability of US offshore wind is as much dependent on the ability to rapidly secure early-stage construction wins, achieve energy generation success, and foster investor diversity, as it is on the completion on key auction wins and the steady progress towards of research- and-development milestones. This is according to PMSS America, Inc., […]