The Japanese MODEC and Toyo Construction have jointly obtained approval in principle (AiP) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for a floating structure and tether system and tether pile foundation for tension leg platform (TLP) type floating offshore wind turbine. In 2020, MODEC obtained AiP for the
Several areas offshore Sweden where Ørsted is planning to build wind farms have been designated as energy areas by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management in the review version of the country’s new marine plans for the Baltic Sea. Ørsted has identified several locations in Sweden for the
Hy2gen USA, the US subsidiary of global green hydrogen producer Hy2gen, and Ocean Connect Energy (OCE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly investigate the potential to power renewable hydrogen production from offshore wind. The MoU formalizes a collaboration between the two co
Copenhagen Energy has finalized the wind measurement strategy for its Northern Luzon, an offshore wind project that the company is developing together with PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC) in the Philippines. The outcome of the wind measurement strategy, which was developed in close collaboratio
RWE and Masdar have signed a contract with marine technology and data acquisition company, Ocean Infinity, for 3D ultra high-resolution seismic (UHRS) geophysical surveys at the Dogger Bank South (DBS) West offshore wind farm in the UK. Located over 100 kilometres off the northeastern coast of Engla
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has secured nearly GBP 86 million (approximately EUR 99.9 million) capital funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to enhance its wind turbine blade and drive train testing facilities in Blyth, Northumberland. The late-stage research and developmen
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has revealed its Plan for Program Bornholm Energy Island, outlining the framework for the future energy island at Bornholm and the adjacent coastal areas. The project is planned to consist of an offshore wind farm south of Bornholm with a 3.8 GW capacity as well as hig
Finland’s transmission system operator (TSO) Fingrid Oyj has identified five preliminary areas along the country’s west coast where offshore wind farms could be connected to the mainland grid by the 2030s. Now, the TSO is seeking feedback from stakeholders on defining the connection points more prec
Cyan Renewables has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seoul-headquartered Hyundai Asset Management to facilitate the strategic investment in South Korea’s offshore wind supply chain. Under the MoU, Cyan Renewables and Hyundai Asset Management seek to build vessel capacity and strengthe
Global offshore player RWE and the Swedish Port of Karlshamn have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the potential for Baltic Sea offshore wind hubs. The goal of the collaboration is to explore whether the Karlshamn Port could be a suitable harbour for the logistics, installation, opera
Norway-headquartered TGS has started a multi-client wind measurement campaign using two LiDAR buoys offshore Germany in the North Sea. The buoys, supplied by Green Rebel, are equipped with a multitude of sensors, allowing detailed measurement of wind, metocean, and environmental data. The collected
Ireland’s Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ray, has published the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP), which identifies four proposed areas off the south coast of Ireland for offshore wind projects. The draft South Coast DMAP, Ireland’s first-ever sp
Denmark’s Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) and its compatriot NIRAS have teamed up on a project to kickstart the development of offshore wind farms in the Philippines. In April, COP started the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) work for t
Irish Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has launched the Future Framework for Offshore Renewable Energy, which provides a roadmap for Ireland to deliver 37 GW of offshore wind by 2050. The framework sets out the pathway Ireland will take to deliver 20 GW of offsho
