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  • Japanese Designs of Cable Jointing and Burial Vessels Get Green Light

    24 December 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Cables, Grid Connection, Outlook & Strategy, Vessels

    Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has received approval in principle (AiP) from compatriot classification society ClassNK for the basic design of specialized vessels for subsea power cable jointing and burial. MOL is working with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Furukawa Electric, and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) to develop what it says are fundamental […]

  • FLOWRA, HHWE Team Up on Floating Offshore Wind Research

    24 September 2025
    Business development, Collaboration, Floating Wind, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development

    Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) and Holland Home of Wind Energy (HHWE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore technology development cooperation in the field of floating offshore wind. Under the MoU signed on 22 September, FLOWRA and HHWE will explore the establishment of a cooperation framework to address a […]

  • ClassNK Grants Approval for High-Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cable for Floating Wind Mooring

    1 April 2026
    Cables, Floating Wind, Foundations, Technology

    ClassNK has issued Approval of Manufacturing Procedure (AMP) and Type Approval certificates for a high-corrosion-resistant semi-parallel wire cable (SPWC) developed by Japanese company KOBELCO Wire. According to ClassNK, the certification confirms the product meets the requirements set out in its guidelines, marking the first time the society has approved a high-corrosion-resistant SPWC. The newly approved […]

  • “K” Line Takes Full Control of Offshore Wind Unit KWS

    10 April 2026
    Business & Finance, Business development, Vessels

    Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line) has acquired full ownership of “K” Line Wind Service (KWS), taking over all shares previously held by its wholly owned subsidiary Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha. The transaction, completed on 31 March 2026, converts KWS from a joint venture into a wholly owned subsidiary of “K” Line. KWS […]

  • Ocergy’s Floating Platform Selected for Japan’s Offshore Wind Observation Project

    10 September 2025
    Floating Wind, R&D, Technology

    US-based Ocergy has been selected by Kyuden Mirai Energy Corporation as the floater provider for an offshore wind observation project being implemented under Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) programme. The floating wind project is being developed by Kyuden Mirai Energy, Kobe University, Rera Tech, and Cosmo Eco Power. Ocergy’s OCG-data floating platform […]

  • FLOWRA, EMEC to Develop Floating Offshore Wind Test and Demo Site

    17 September 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Floating Wind, R&D, Research & Development

    Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore technology development cooperation in the field of floating offshore wind. Under the agreement, FLOWRA and EMEC will explore the possibilities of establishing and managing an offshore test and demonstration site for […]

  • Mitsubishi Decides to Exit Three Offshore Wind Projects in Japan

    27 August 2025
    Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Mitsubishi Corporation has decided to withdraw from three offshore wind projects in Japan for which the company secured sites in 2021. In December 2021, consortia led by Mitsubishi Corporation’s subsidiary Mitsubishi Corporation Offshore Wind were selected to develop all of the projects offered in Japan’s first fixed-bottom offshore wind auction. The projects include the 819 […]

  • Japanese Renewable Energy Developer to Deploy Shoreline’s AI-Powered Platform on Offshore Wind Projects

    18 August 2025
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    Japanese offshore wind developer ENEOS Renewable Energy (ERE) has entered into an agreement with Shoreline Wind, a Norwegian provider of SaaS solutions for the wind energy industry, to deploy Shoreline’s AI-powered platform to optimise construction and O&M of its offshore wind projects. According to Shoreline, its digital platform is designed to manage the full lifecycle […]

  • Marco Polo Marine’s Subsidiary Plans Taiwan Listing to Expand Offshore Wind Fleet

    26 August 2025
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    Marco Polo Marine’s subsidiary, PKR Offshore, is targeting a listing in Taiwan to raise funds to grow its fleet of offshore wind vessels. PKR Offshore, which is 49 per cent owned by Singapore’s Marco Polo Marine, plans to submit its listing application by the third quarter of 2026. The move is said to unlock new […]

  • Japan Designates New Sites Offshore Hokkaido for Wind Auctions

    8 August 2025
    Authorities, Business development, Planning & Permitting, Research & Development

    Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) have designated two areas off the southern coast of Hokkaido as promotion zones for the country’s upcoming offshore wind auctions. The areas, one off the coast of Matsumae and one off the coast of Hiyama, were designated […]

  • Enefit Green, Sumitomo Part Ways on Estonian Offshore Wind Project

    14 August 2025
    Business & Finance, Collaboration, Fixed-Bottom, Outlook & Strategy, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Enefit Green has agreed with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation to terminate their partnership in the development of the Liivi Bay offshore wind farm in Estonia. The decision follows thorough joint discussions on the offshore wind outlook in Estonia and assessment of the current market and regulatory conditions. In recent months, both parties started to work on […]

  • Vestas Partners with Japan’s METI to Advance Wind Energy, Signs Steel Supply MoU with Nippon Steel

    31 July 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development

    Vestas and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have signed an agreement to work together through a study group to expand wind power in Japan and look into investing in local wind turbine production. In addition, Nippon Steel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vestas to supply steel for Vestas’ wind towers […]

  • Singapore-Based Offshore Vessel Operator Takes Delivery of New CTV

    12 August 2025
    Vessels

    A new crew transfer vessel (CTV), designed by naval architect Chartwell Marine, has been delivered to Singapore-based offshore vessel operator Pacific Radiance. The vessel, named Prosperous 6, has already completed sea trials, achieving over 25 knots at 85 per cent engine load. During a bollard push test, the CTV delivered over 17 tonnes of bollard […]

  • 13 GW Offshore Wind Joint Venture JERA Nex bp Launched

    4 August 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development

    JERA and BP have completed the formation of JERA Nex bp, which holds a portfolio of operating assets and development projects with a net potential generating capacity of 13 GW. The new 50:50-owned joint venture is a global offshore wind developer, owner, and operator. The portfolio includes around 1 GW of installed net generating capacity, […]

  • Global Offshore Wind Capacity Reaches 83 GW, 100 GW More to Be Awarded in 2025-2026, New Report Says

    1 August 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind

    According to a new market report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), there are now 83 GW of offshore wind capacity installed globally, with 48 GW more in the construction phase worldwide as of May this year. “Our report finds that there is now already 83 GW of offshore wind installed worldwide, keeping the […]

  • ABS, Japan’s FLOWRA Team Up on Floating Offshore Wind

    17 July 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Floating Wind, Research & Development, Technology

    ABS and Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore new technologies to support the floating offshore wind industry. FLOWRA is a technical research association that works with overseas organisations to research and develop common basic technologies for floating offshore wind to reduce […]

  • MODEC’s New Floating Wind Platform Design Gets ABS Approval in Principle

    4 September 2025
    Floating Wind, Foundations, Supply Chain, Technology

    Japanese floating wind technology developer MODEC has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its iTLP2-FOWT concept, a new generation of the company’s tension leg platform (TLP) type floating offshore wind foundation. In 2020, MODEC obtained AiP for the first iteration of its TLP floating wind platform from DNV […]

  • Siemens Gamesa and Japan Form Offshore Wind Alliance

    25 June 2025
    Business & Finance, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Supply Chain

    Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Siemens Gamesa have established a cooperative framework to facilitate dialogue and collaboration on developing offshore wind turbine supply chains, both within Japan and in international markets. The aim of this cooperation framework is the participation of Japanese companies in the wind turbine supply chain, the development […]

  • Japanese Company Takes Part in Spain’s Floating Wind Demonstration Project

    25 June 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Floating Wind, Research & Development

    Japan’s Electric Power Development, also known as J-Power, has joined the WHEEL floating offshore wind demonstration project in Spain. The WHEEL demonstration project is led by the Madrid-headquartered company Esteyco. WHEEL will feature one turbine installed three kilometres off the eastern coast of Gran Canaria, Spain. Through this project, J-Power aims to acquire knowledge in […]

  • Japan Opens Exclusive Economic Zone for Offshore Wind

    4 June 2025
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting

    A new bill passed by Japan’s House of Representatives on 3 June will enable offshore wind projects to be built in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), beyond the 22-kilometre (12-nautical-mile) line of Japan’s territorial waters. The bill, which was approved by the House of Councillors on 11 April, amends the existing Act on Promotion […]

  • Japan’s Floating Wind Tech Research Association to Cooperate with DNV

    3 June 2025
    Collaboration, Floating Wind, Industry, Technology

    Global wind energy technology certification organisation, DNV, and Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibilities of collaboration in floating wind technology development. “Floating offshore wind is poised to play a crucial role in Japan’s energy landscape. With ambitious renewable energy targets, Japan is focusing […]

  • Consortium Unveils Plans for Floating Offshore Wind Pilot Project in Brazil

    17 June 2025
    Business development, Floating Wind, Research & Development, Technology

    A consortium led by Japan Blue Energy (JB Energy) has unveiled plans for what they say is Brazil’s first floating offshore wind pilot project in the waters off Rio Grande do Sul. A letter of intent was signed by Sindienergia-RS, Portos RS, JB Energy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Mingyang Energy, Technomar, […]

  • Ørsted Names Country Manager in Japan

    16 September 2020
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    Ørsted has appointed Jun Kasamatsu as its new Country Manager for Japan, effective from 24 August. According to the Danish company, Kasamatsu is an experienced leader with over 20 years of professional experience in renewable energy, structured finance, and investment banking.  “As Country Manager for Japan, Jun will develop our growing team in Japan. Furthermore, […]

  • Sif Opens Tokyo Office

    10 September 2019
    Business & Finance

    Dutch offshore foundations manufacturer Sif opened a sales office in Tokyo, Japan, on 5 September. Te Roermond-headquartered company said that it has closely followed offshore wind market developments in Japan since 2015 and that it for that purpose teamed up with Japan’s Sato Tekko. The Japanese government has since identified eleven sites with potential for […]

  • Equinor Enters Japan’s Offshore Wind Market in New Consortium

    9 September 2020
    Business & Finance

    Electric Power Development (J-Power), JERA and Equinor have formed a consortium to together work towards developing offshore wind projects off the Akita Prefecture in Japan. The consortium will see the three companies evaluate and work towards submitting a joint bid in Japan’s first offshore wind auction. The auction is anticipated to start within the next […]

  • Dutch offshore wind experience shows Japan way forward

    13 March 2017

    By Kjeld Duits The remarkable success of offshore wind development in the Netherlands has caught the attention of the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA). The Japanese organization believes the small European country is a much better model for Japan than the far larger markets of Germany and the UK. “Japan has learned a lot from […]