INTOG Leasing results announced

Crown Estate Scotland has announced the results of the world’s first leasing round, designed to enable offshore wind energy to directly supply offshore oil and gas platforms.

Experts join for Taiwan offshore wind workshop

The World Forum Offshore Wind and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research have concluded the Offshore Wind Industry Legal Contract Workshop.

1.9 GW Offshore Wind Farm Initiated

OX2 has initiated the development of the offshore energy hub Neptunus in the southern Baltic Sea.

RWE's wind farm commences regular operation

RWE's wind farm officially commenced regular operation in the presence of Robert Habeck, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Port of Aberdeen boasts latest arrival

Port of Aberdeen has welcomed more than 100 vessels working on offshore wind projects to the port so far this year, including the latest arrival of a jack-up installation vessel.

Siemens Gamesa's largest turbine in full swing

Siemens Gamesa's SG 14-236 DD turbine prototype has produced its first power.

Final decision clears path for EnBW He Dreiht

The recent final investment decision clears the way for the start of construction of EnBW’s largest offshore wind farm to date.

CIP and GreenIT partner up to develop wind farms in Italy

The partnership strengthens its commitment to the Italian offshore wind industry with three new projects located approximately 30 km off the coasts of Latium and Sardinia.

DeepOcean charters it's Offshore Support Vessel

Ocean services provider DeepOcean strengthens its offering to the offshore renewables industries by entering a time charter agreement for a MPSV.

Funding secured for FOSS development

An international partnership seeks to bring a reliable and cost-effective floating offshore substation (FOSS) concept to the market.

JERA & Virya reach agreement for Parkwind offshore wind platform

JERA signed an agreement with Virya to acquire shares of Parkwind offshore wind platform.

Offshore floating wind development in Aus

Spark Renewables, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7 partner to pursue floating offshore wind development in New South Wales, Australia

Havfram Wind to install turbines for Ørsted

Ørsted has appointed Havfram Wind to install turbines at its offshore windfarm. Havfram Wind will also be utilizing one of its wind turbine installation vessels.

Apollo scores contract from Celtic Sea Power

Apollo announce the contract award from Celtic Sea Power.

Rhode Island Energy evaluate one and only proposal

Rhode Island Energy announced today that it will evaluate a proposal to develop 884 MW of offshore wind.

Shetland reaches major milestone in HVDC connection

A milestone has been reached in connecting Shetland to the national electricity grid for the first time.

Argeo signs contract with Stromar Offshore Wind Farm

Argeo has signed a survey contract with Stromar, a consortium made up of Ørsted, Renantis and BlueFloat Energy.

Lhyfe & Centrica plans for offshore green hydrogen in the UK

Lhyfe and Centrica have agreed to develop the first offshore renewable green hydrogen in the UK.

MJR announces harbour trials success

MJR Power & Automation (MJR) announces harbour trials success set to change the marine sector.

UTEC launches iSite Subsea

UTEC has launched 'iSite Subsea', a cloud-based platform designed for subsea focused users.

GWT & Shell to collab on Offshore Wind tech for Gulf of Mexico

Gulf Wind Technology (GWT) announces its next steps in bringing its expertise in wind turbine rotor technology to address challenging wind conditions in the Gulf of Mexico in advance of offshore wind energy development in the region.

Record lease sale activity expected for 2023 - new report

More countries than ever before are planning their first offshore wind lease rounds in 2023 according to offshore wind experts.

DNV to issue OWF certificates in Poland

DNV has been authorized by the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure to issue certificates for offshore wind farms (OWF) and assembly of power output equipment in Poland.

Contracts for Ossian Wind Farm surveys to Fugro & Ocean Infinity

The consortium behind Ossian floating offshore wind farm has awarded the contract for geotechnical investigations to two contractors: Fugro and Ocean Infinity.

BAR calls for more O&M Vessel options for offshore wind

BAR Technologies (BAR) has made a statement that the offshore wind sector needs to rethink its approach to vessel procurement for deep water O&M campaigns.

Wales' first floating windfarm gets the greenlight

The Welsh Government has granted consent for Wales’ first floating windfarm located 40 km off the coast of Pembrokeshire.

Uncertainty caused by new government offshore wind policy

A sudden change in approach could delay many offshore wind projects.

DNV to validate RWE's data findings

RWE & DNV have agreed on a scope to conduct a study assessing the impact of far wakes in offshore wind.

Two new offshore wind ports for New York Harbour

Attentive Energy One, a joint venture of TotalEnergies and Rise Light & Power, have announced plans for two offshore wind port facilities in New York Harbour.

Siemens Gamesa 'RecyclableBlades' on order for RWE

Siemens Gamesa to supply 132 'RecyclableBlades' to RWE’s Sofia offshore wind project.

National Audit Office warn UK Goverment risks failure

The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that the UK government risks not meeting its ambition to decarbonise power by 2035 because it lacks a delivery plan.

Briggs Marine orders Freire A/S MSV

Briggs Marine has placed an order with shipbuilder Freire A/S of Vigo, Spain, for a new Maintenance Support Vessel.

TGS expands offshore wind measurement campaign to five locations on US East Coast

TGS has announced an expansion to its offshore wind and metocean measurement campaign off the US East Coast.

Guests flocking to Lowestoft's newest 'hotel'

Vattenfall and ScottishPower unveil Lowestoft's newest ‘hotel’, the UK’s first Kittiwake nesting structures to support consented offshore wind farms.

Amphibious vessel first look - 'CRC Walrus'

RWE, in partnership with Commercial Rib Charters (CRC), shares a first look at the amphibious vessel ‘CRC Walrus’.

ACORE announce latest companies selected for Membership Program

ACORE announced the companies selected to join the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program, supporting the success of small, emerging renewable energy companies owned and/or operated by leaders who identify as women, Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, or Native American.

RWE Study Flags Floating Wind Supply Chain Opportunities For Wales

Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology.

BOA Awarded Barge Contract For 'Energy Island'

BOA have announced that it has been awarded a contract by TM Edison, a joint venture between Jan De Nul and DEME, for the launching of 23 concrete caissons for the world’s first energy Island.

Floating Offshore Wind Developers Back Highland Skills & Innovation Hub

Floating offshore wind developers Renantis, BlueFloat Energy and Ørsted have given their backing for a skills and innovation hub for the floating offshore wind sector based in the Scottish Highlands.

Ørsted Connects With GOWA To Reach Full Potential Of Offshore Wind

Ørsted becomes the first energy company to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA).

4 More CSOVs For Edda Wind

Edda Wind has ordered four commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) newbuilds. The Company has also secured options for additional 2 + 2 CSOVs.

TenneT Picks NKT & Prysmian for World’s Largest Offshore Cable Systems

NKT & Prysmian aim to install five 525 kV XLPE HVDC cable connections for Dutch 2 GW projects, aiming for completion between 2028 and 2030.

Innovair Pilots Inspections For Inch Cape Project

Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has awarded a 2 year contract to Innovair for drone inspection services.

INPEX Acquires 16.7% Stake In Moray East

INPEX Corporation announced today it has acquired a 16.7% stake in the Moray East Offshore Wind Farm.

CIP Sets Sail With North Sea Interconnector Portfolio Declaration

The UK-Europe interconnector portfolio has been declared eligible for Third Cap and Floor Window in the UK.

KOEN Signs Vestas As Preferred Supplier

Vestas announce signing of preferred supplier agreement with Korea South-East Power Company.

Bahrain Mainland & Hawar Islands Now Connected Thanks To ESB

ESB International (ESB) energised the first Subsea Cable Connection between Bahrain Mainland & Hawar Island. The first 66kV Substation on Hawar Island has also been empowered by ESB. 

Vestas & KK Wind Solutions Complete With Latest Transfer

Vestas’ converters and controls business has been completed and marks the transfer of Vestas’ three converters and controls factories to KK Wind Solutions.

Vestas named as preferred supplier for German duo

RWE & Northland Power are progressing on the deployment of their Nordseecluster. The companies have selected Vestas as the preferred supplier.

Cadeler A/S Invests In Høglund SPM

Cadeler A/S invests in Høglund Ship Performance Monitor (SPM) in a bid to reduce fuel consumption and improve the environmental footprint of their two offshore wind vessels.

Odfjell Oceanwind Unveils 15 MW Floating Foundation Design

Odfjell Oceanwind has received the Basic Design Approval from DNV for the Deepsea Semi™ 12MW and are now launching the Deepsea Star™.

EnBW bp and ORE Partner To Lower Vessel Emissions

EnBW and bp are joining forces with Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to investigate the use of zero or low emission support vessels at offshore wind farms.

NKT To Start Cable Laying Activities For Shetland HVDC Link

NKT, on behalf of Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc is scheduled to start cable laying activities for the Shetland HVDC Link Project next month.

Esvagt & Crowley JV chooses HAV Design for US windfarm SOV

Crowley and ESVAGT have established a joint venture to bolster purpose-built, Jones Act vessel availability in support of the emerging offshore wind market in the USA.

Entrion Wind awarded feasibility study for ScotWind project

Entrion Wind has been awarded a project to evaluate the feasibility of its patent pending fully restrained platform offshore wind foundation technology by a ScotWind developer.