Corio Generation’s offshore wind projects in the Philippines receive green lane certification

Corio Generation has announced that its offshore wind projects in the Philippines have received green lane certification from the Philippine Board of Investments.

Ex Ørsted employee will serve jail time for $158,000 company card spending spree

Alfred Appiah, a former IT specialist at an international renewable energy company, Ørsted, has been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding his employer out of more than $158,000.

Arrival of Wind Scylla vessel at State Pier New London

The offshore wind industry in Connecticut reached a significant milestone with the arrival of the wind turbine installation vessel, Wind Scylla, at the State Pier in New London this week.

DOE announces $48.6 million funding for offshore wind R&D

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) has unveiled a major funding opportunity, allocating $48.6 million for offshore wind research and development projects.

Suzlon reports impressive Q1 FY25 performance with 200% profit growth

Suzlon Group, India’s leading renewable energy solutions provider, has reported a remarkable 200% year-on-year profit growth for the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q1 FY25), reaching Rs 302 crores.

Olympic Boreas CSOV delivered to Olympic Group

The CSOV Olympic Boreas has been officially delivered to Olympic Group by Ulstein Verft on July 25, 2024.

Port San Luis Harbour District and Clean Energy Terminals to evaluate West Coast's first offshore wind operations port

The Port San Luis Harbour District has partnered with Clean Energy Terminals (CET) to explore the development of the West Coast's inaugural offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M) port.

Rovco secures contract for Green Volt floater

Rovco has been awarded the site characterisation operations for the Green Volt floating offshore wind farm, situated 80 km east of Peterhead, Scotland.

EIB grants €450 million to Prysmian to boost European energy transition

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €450 million to Prysmian to support the manufacturing of extra-high-voltage submarine power cables and high-voltage onshore cables, advancing the European energy transition.

UK launches Great British Energy partnership to boost energy independence

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband have unveiled a landmark partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, aimed at accelerating the UK's transition to clean energy.

TotalEnergies and RWE collaborate on OranjeWind offshore wind farm

TotalEnergies and RWE have partnered to launch the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, set to be a pioneering project in the Dutch energy market.

New cable-laying vessel named after William Thomson

Jan De Nul has introduced a new cable-laying vessel, named William Thomson, which has been ordered to honour the brilliant physicist who played a pivotal role in the success of the transatlantic telegraph cable and contributed significantly to electromagnetic theory.

Port of Blyth transforms into premier tech hub with private 5G Innovation Lab

The Port of Blyth is poised to become the North East’s leading technology hub with the introduction of a private 5G network-enabled Innovation Lab, a groundbreaking project aimed at boosting regional access to advanced 5G technology.

The Crown Estate reports record £1.1 billion net revenue profit for 2023/24

The Crown Estate has announced a record-breaking net revenue profit of £1.1 billion for the 2023/24 financial year, marking an impressive £658.1 million increase from the previous year.

Fugro commences geotechnical surveys for Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm

Fugro has embarked on a significant geotechnical survey project for the proposed Dogger Bank South (DBS) West offshore wind farm.

Ocean Winds and Martifer announce partnership for Portuguese floating offshore wind tender

Ocean Winds, a global leader in offshore wind energy, has partnered with Martifer Renewables & Energy to compete in Portugal’s first floating offshore wind tender.

Shell to sell Scottish wind farm leases in strategic shift

Shell Plc is set to divest its leases for developing floating wind farms off the coast of Scotland, marking a significant shift in its renewable energy strategy, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Key changes to Nautilus Offshore Hybrid Asset under review

National Grid Ventures (NGV), a portfolio of commercial energy businesses operating in competitive markets in the UK and the US, is developing plans to deliver Nautilus; a new subsea cable allowing electricity to flow between the UK and Belgium.

TGS completes major wind and metocean data collection ahead of Central Atlantic lease auction

TGS has wrapped up what is now the largest simultaneous wind and metocean data collection effort on the U.S. East Coast.

Dogger Bank A completes major inter-array cable installation

In a significant milestone for offshore wind energy, the installation of over 200 miles (328 km) of 66KV inter-array cables on Dogger Bank A has been completed.

Study reveals key insights for floating offshore wind maintenance

Apollo, in collaboration with Global Energy Group and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence, has unveiled a pivotal study on Tow to Port (T2P) operations for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs).

Asso.subsea completes key phase of Cyclades Interconnection project

Asso.subsea has successfully completed a crucial phase of the Cyclades Interconnection project, connecting Lavrio to Serifos and Serifos to Milos.

Ossian offshore Array consent application open for public consultation

The statutory public consultation for the Ossian offshore Array consent application is now open and will run until Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Portugal sets ambitious offshore wind targets in updated National Energy Plan

The Portuguese Government has unveiled an updated version of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021 - 2030, setting ambitious new targets for offshore wind energy as part of its broader strategy to accelerate the country's energy transition.

TGS introduces depth histogram feature for 4C Offshore interactive map

TGS is excited to announce the addition of a new depth histogram feature to its comprehensive offshore wind farm map, powered by 4C Offshore.

Dong Fang Offshore secures long-term vessel commitment for Fengmiao I project

Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has announced a significant charter agreement for a new Taiwan-flagged Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) to support the Fengmiao I offshore wind project.

Parkwind and MJR Power & Automation achieve world-first offshore green energy charging

Parkwind, a leading offshore wind energy company, has successfully installed a pioneering boat charging station system at sea, marking a world-first in offshore green energy charging.

Norwegian Offshore Wind: Wind Catching Systems secures approval for offshore demonstrator

Wind Catching Systems, a member of Norwegian Offshore Wind, has been awarded an Approval of Principle (AiP) from DNV, marking a significant milestone in their pursuit of offshore wind energy innovation.

E.ON UK and Ripple Energy partner to make renewable energy ownership accessible

E.ON UK has announced a new partnership with Ripple Energy aimed at making renewable electricity ownership more accessible and affordable for people across the country. This initiative allows individuals to own part of a wind farm or solar park through a cooperative model.

Gray Whale offshore wind project achieves key milestone in South Korea

In a significant development for South Korea's renewable energy sector, the Gray Whale floating offshore wind project in Ulsan has successfully completed its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultation.

Danish Energy Agency approves plan for Hesselø offshore wind farm

The Danish Energy Agency has approved the plan for the Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm, following a comprehensive environmental assessment and public consultation.

New report highlights cable failure as a major future challenge in offshore wind

TGS, the leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, has, for the first time, included a comprehensive analysis of cable failures in its latest quarterly Offshore Transmission and Cables report.

Vineyard Wind grapples with damaged turbine blade

Yesterday morning, a significant section of a GE Vernova blade detached from a Vineyard Wind turbine. Maritime crews, already on site, faced challenging weather conditions while managing the situation and removing debris.

German transmission operators and industrial giants partner for innovative energy transition

German transmission system operators, 50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT, and TransnetBW, are collaborating with Siemens Energy, GE Vernova, and Hitachi Energy to develop multi-terminal hubs with direct current (DC) circuit breakers.

White Cross submits additional environmental data for wind farm consent

White Cross Offshore Wind farm Limited has submitted further environmental information to support its application to North Devon Council and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) for the construction and operation of a 100 MW floating offshore wind farm.

Dragados Offshore secures LanWin3 project from 50Hertz

Transmission system operator 50Hertz has awarded Dragados Offshore and Siemens Energy the contract for constructing a new converter system for the North Sea grid connection project LanWin3.

New Jersey allocates $4.75 million for ecologically responsible offshore wind projects

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), in partnership with the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, announced a significant funding initiative aimed at ...(Read full story)

World Bank Group highlights offshore wind potential in Brazil

A new report from the World Bank Group, developed by DNV, sheds light on Brazil's immense potential for offshore wind energy.

Governor Hochul announces start of construction on New York's largest offshore wind project to date

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the commencement of construction on New York's largest offshore wind project, Sunrise Wind.

Macquarie Asset Management to acquire full ownership of Lynn and Inner Dowsing offshore wind farms

Macquarie Asset Management has announced its plan to acquire an additional 39.25% stake in the Lynn and Inner Dowsing offshore wind farms from funds managed by BlackRock, raising its ownership to 100%.

Equinor’s Bandibuli project receives Environmental Impact Assessment approval

Equinor’s Bandibuli floating offshore wind project, located off the coast of Ulsan, South Korea, has secured approval for its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Iberdrola awards contract to Navantia and Windar for Windanker offshore wind farm

Iberdrola has contracted Navantia Seanergies and Windar Renovables to construct 21 monopiles for the Windanker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea.

Boskalis to transport foundations and substation for Ørsted's Greater Changhua 2b and 4

Boskalis has announced plans to transport 66 suction bucket jacket foundations and an offshore substation (OSS) for Ørsted's Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan.

Community Offshore Wind advances development with geotechnical seabed survey

Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture between RWE and National Grid Ventures, has announced a partnership with Fugro to conduct a geotechnical survey of its lease area in the New York Bight.

Gippsland Dawn Offshore Wind project awarded feasibility license

The Gippsland Dawn Offshore Wind project has received a feasibility licence from the Australian Government, marking a significant step forward in its development.

RWE secures offshore wind site in Australia with 2 GW capacity

RWE has been granted a feasibility licence by the Australian Government to develop an offshore wind farm near the Kent Group islands in the Bass Strait, off the Gippsland coast in Victoria. This news follows the announcement of ...(Read full story)

Vineyard Wind mobilises debris recovery on Nantucket beaches following turbine incident

Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has launched a comprehensive debris recovery operation on Nantucket's southern-facing beaches. This follows a blade damage incident involving one of its offshore turbines on July 13.

Falmouth launches pioneering Pre-16 Engineering Programme

Falmouth Marine School (FMS), in collaboration with The Crown Estate, has launched an innovative Pre-16 Engineering programme, providing school-aged children with early exposure to engineering and renewable energy sectors.

ABL to assess navigational risks for German North Sea offshore wind sites

Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been commissioned by Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie – BSH) to conduct a navigational risk assessment for offshore wind farm sites in the N-10 area of the German North Sea.

Baltic states to decouple from Russian-controlled electricity grid in February 2025

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will decouple from the Russian-controlled electricity system in February 2025, according to a notice sent by their electricity transmission system operators (TSOs).

Elicio and BayWa r.e. win 'world's first' commercial floating offshore wind tender

In a landmark achievement for renewable energy, Elicio, an international wind energy producer, and BayWa r.e., a renewable energy developer, have won the AO5 tender in France.

Haewoori Offshore Wind completes Environmental Impact Assessment consultation in South Korea

The Haewoori Offshore Wind project, led by Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) on behalf of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has successfully completed its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultation with Korea’s ...(Read full story)

TGS secures high-resolution 3D seismic survey contract in Europe

TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, has been awarded an Ultra High Resolution 3D (UHR3D) acquisition contract in Europe.

Cadeler A/S signs agreement for 2029 wind turbine installation campaign

Cadeler A/S has announced the signing of a Preferred Supplier Agreement with an undisclosed client for a wind turbine generator (WTG) installation campaign set to commence in 2029.

Germany accelerates offshore wind energy expansion

Germany's offshore wind energy sector is witnessing significant growth, with 377 MW added in the first half of 2024, according to new figures from Deutsche WindGuard.

Ossian offshore wind farm submits Section 36 Consent Application

The developers of the Ossian offshore wind farm, located south-east of the Aberdeenshire coast, have officially submitted a Section 36 Consent Application for the construction and operation of their new generating station.

NKT partners with SSEN Transmission for Scottish HVDC projects

NKT has confirmed its role as the partner for Scottish transmission system operator SSEN Transmission, securing production and offshore installation capacity for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission links.

Hull Siemens Gamesa workers ballot for pay strikes

Approximately 300 workers at the Siemens Gamesa wind turbine factory in Hull are being balloted for strike action over a pay dispute, announced Unite, the UK's leading union.

WindSpider secures NOK 17.5 million grant for advanced wind turbine crane development

WindSpider has been awarded a NOK 17.5 million grant from Innovation Norway to advance their aluminium lifting solution, control system, and simulator for wind turbine maintenance.

Arendals Fossekompani sells Vergia to Swiss Life Asset Managers

Arendals Fossekompani has divested its portfolio company, Vergia, to Swiss Life Asset Managers. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ørsted pioneers new offshore wind installation technology in Germany

Ørsted A/S has successfully tested a groundbreaking, lower-noise installation method for offshore wind monopile foundations in Germany.

India approves Viability Gap Funding for offshore wind energy projects

In a significant step towards bolstering renewable energy, the Indian government has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects.

SSE and Equinor set commercial terms for Dogger Bank D expansion

SSE and Equinor have finalised commercial terms for a potential expansion of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, known as Dogger Bank D.

Vinyard offshore's $3 million investment to propel Massachusetts as a climate innovation hub

Vineyard Offshore, a leading offshore wind development company, has announced plans to invest $3 million in supporting climatetech companies in New England as part of its proposed Vineyard Wind 2 project.

California Energy Commission adopts offshore wind energy strategic plan

In a significant move towards achieving California's clean energy goals, the California Energy Commission (CEC) has adopted a comprehensive strategic plan to develop offshore wind energy.

Skyborn Renewables advances Yunlin offshore wind farm installation in Taiwan

Skyborn Renewables has announced substantial progress in the 2024 installation campaign of the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (OWF).

Fair Seas and Wind Energy Ireland demand immediate action on delayed marine protected areas bill

Fair Seas, Ireland’s leading marine environmental coalition, and Wind Energy Ireland, the representative body for the Irish wind industry, have jointly criticised the Government for delays in advancing the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Bill.

Atlantic Shores submits proposal for New Jersey's fourth offshore wind solicitation

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores) has announced its bid for New Jersey’s Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation (NJ4), aiming to deliver the first offshore wind energy projects in the state.

The Crown Estate harnesses Gen Z ingenuity to drive AI powered sustainable energy solutions

In a bid to generate 50% of the UK’s energy from the seabed by 2050, The Crown Estate has turned to Generation Z for innovative and sustainable AI solutions.

Dogger Bank South offshore wind farms application accepted for examination

The Planning Inspectorate has accepted an application for the Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms, submitted by RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (West) Ltd and RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (East) Ltd.

Windcat orders sixth CSOV in elevation series

Windcat has placed an order for another Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) dedicated to offshore personnel transfer, completing its six-ship ‘Elevation Series’ of future-proof CSOVs.

Acteon secures structural monitoring contract for Greater Changhua offshore wind farms

Acteon's Pulse Structural Monitoring, a key player in marine energy and infrastructure services, has been awarded a significant contract by Ørsted Taiwan Limited.

Skyborn Renewables launces seabed surveys for Pooki offshore wind farm

Skyborn Renewables has officially commenced the active development phase of its Pooki offshore wind project with the arrival of a survey vessel, marking a significant milestone.

GEV Wind Power expands training facilities in the UK and U.S.

GEV, a leader in wind turbine blade repair and maintenance, has launched new training facilities in the UK and the US, marking a significant industry milestone.

Ørsted completes acquisition of Eversource’s share of Sunrise Wind

Ørsted A/S has finalised the acquisition of Eversource’s 50% share in the Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm, a 924 MW project located off the coast of New York. This follows the successful award of Sunrise Wind in New York's solicitation for offshore wind capacity.

Taiwan's offshore wind power development advances with second phase results

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced the results of the second phase of offshore wind power block development, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan's energy transformation.

Portsmouth shows strong support for AQUIND's interconnector link

A recent independent survey by Savanta, a founding member of the British Polling Confederation, reveals that 69% of Portsmouth residents back the development of a new energy transmission link between Portsmouth and Normandy.

SSE and APG advance development of 2 GW offshore wind farm in the Netherlands

SSE and APG, acting on behalf of Dutch pension fund ABP, have announced the progress of their joint venture consortium, Noordzeker, in developing a 2 GW offshore wind project in the Dutch North Sea.

Baltic Power awarded SeaRenergy for Marine Coordination on the first build wind farm in Poland

A polish SeaRenergy Group company has been awarded a Marine Coordination Services contract by Baltic Power for the construction phase of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm.

Estonia's CPTRA announces no bids in Saare 3 area auction

The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has reported that the auction for the Saare 3 sea area concluded without any bids, resulting in no winner being determined.

Dominion Energy announces agreement to aquire offshore wind lease from Avangrid

Virginia Electric and Power Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy, has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Kitty Hawk North Wind offshore wind lease and associated developments, which will be known as CVOW-South, from Avangrid.

Mammoet acquires LR12500 Crawler Crane to advance construction technologies

Mammoet has recently taken delivery of its first Liebherr LR12500 crawler crane, a powerhouse with a 2,500-ton capacity and a 200-metre hook height. The crane will facilitate the assembly of increasingly massive components, such ...(Read full story)

Boskalis to fully acquire Smit Lamnalco

Royal Boskalis B.V. (Boskalis) has announced its agreement to acquire the remaining 50% shares of Smit Lamnalco, a company specialising in terminal services.

Ireland launches offshore wind strategy, urges SMEs to participate in EirGrid consultation

Ireland unveiled its first-ever Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy, dubbed "Powering Prosperity," aimed at fostering a robust and successful offshore wind energy sector back in March of this year. The deadline for expressions of interest is this Wednesday, 10 July 2024, at noon.

BEAMA and UK Labour unite to achieve Net Zero goals

The British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers' Association (BEAMA) has expressed its eagerness to collaborate with Keir Starmer and the UK Labour Party in the collective mission to reach Net Zero.

U.S. offshore wind industry leans on European steel components says Empire Energy Partners

Empire Energy Partners highlights critical dependence on European manufacturing for wind projects.

Scottish Renewables urges UK Government to boost renewable energy investment

Scottish Renewables, alongside 67 organisations representing approximately 20,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector, has called on the new UK Government to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects.

Ramboll wins foundation design contract for Gennaker offshore wind park

Skyborn Renewables has awarded Ramboll the contract to design the foundations for the Gennaker Offshore Wind Park, a 945 MW project in the German Baltic Sea.

UK Government's pledge for clean energy sparks mixed reactions on social media

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom, Ed Miliband, has stated the UK Government "will deliver a bold plan...investing in clean home-grown power as the route to energy independence," in his ...(Read full story)

Labour's election victory: A boost for clean energy mission

Labour’s recent election victory has given the party a clear mandate to advance its clean energy agenda.

Ed Miliband appointed Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ed Miliband has been appointed as the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Proposed MarramWind Project concludes first round of public consultation

The team behind the proposed MarramWind project, a potential large-scale floating offshore windfarm, has expressed gratitude to the residents of Aberdeenshire for their participation in the initial round of statutory consultation.

Inch Cape Offshore Limited receives largest offshore AC transformers for UK wind farm

Inch Cape Offshore Limited has successfully received two massive 545 megavoltamp (MVA) transformers, marking a significant milestone in their offshore wind farm project.

Technip Energies and SBM Offshore launch joint venture Ekwil for floating offshore wind solutions

Technip Energies and SBM Offshore have officially launched Ekwil, a 50/50 joint venture dedicated to providing floating offshore wind (FOW) solutions.

BCG and PEAK Wind unveil comprehensive report on enhancing offshore wind profitability

A new report by BCG and PEAK Wind highlights the crucial role of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) in transitioning offshore wind farms from supplementary green energy sources to primary energy providers.

Louis Dreyfus Armateurs expands CTV fleet with new orders

Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has announced an expansion of its crew transfer vessel (CTV) fleet from five to seven ships, placing an order for two new high-specification vessels.

TCI Government launches offshore wind energy feasibility study

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has announced the launch of a highly anticipated feasibility study for offshore wind energy, marking a significant step toward clean, renewable energy in the region.

Industry giants launch joint project to advance wind energy technology

A consortium of major industry players has initiated a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to bring the C1 Wedge Connection technology to commercial-scale deployment.

EnBW and Heerema achieve significant noise reduction at He Dreiht offshore wind farm

EnBW and Heerema Marine Contractors have unveiled a significant advancement in noise reduction technology at the He Dreiht offshore wind farm.

LS Cable & System secures first submarine cable contract in Western U.S.

LS Cable & System (LS C&S) has announced its first submarine cable supply contract in the western United States, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Commission approves €10.82 billion French state aid for offshore wind energy

The European Commission has greenlit a €10.82 billion French scheme aimed at bolstering offshore wind energy, a crucial step towards achieving a net-zero economy. This initiative aligns with the State aid Temporary Crisis and ...(Read full story)

Ocean Winds achieves first power at Moray West offshore wind farm

Ocean Winds has successfully exported the first power from the Moray West offshore wind farm to the National Electricity Transmission System (NETS). This milestone marks a significant step towards the full commissioning of the ...(Read full story)

Maersk launches new company to accelerate offshore wind deployment

Maersk Offshore Wind, a newly established company, aims to revolutionise the offshore wind market with its innovative Wind Installation Vessel (Maersk WIV) concept. The advanced design promises to significantly reduce ...(Read full story)

Heerema Marine Contractors secures offshore wind contracts in Baltic Sea

Heerema Marine Contractors has been awarded significant contracts for the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. These projects are spearheaded by MFW Baltyk II Sp. z.o.o. and MFW Baltyk III Sp. z.o.o., joint ventures between Equinor and Polenergia.

CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering announces leadership changes

CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) has announced significant changes to its leadership team. Javier Magro has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, and Steven Lin will serve as the Vice CEO.

DeepOcean secures contract for RWE’s Nordseecluster A offshore wind project

DeepOcean, an ocean services provider, has been awarded a contract by RWE for the Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany. The agreement includes trenching, transport, and installation of all inter-array cables for the project’s wind turbines.

Jan De Nul and partners launch first oyster reef restoration project in Belgian North Sea

The Belgian North Sea is set to host the first offshore project for large-scale oyster reef restoration with the launch of the BELREEFS initiative, a collaboration between Jan De Nul Group, the Belgian Institute of Natural ...(Read full story)

Luxcara selects 'world's most powerful turbine' for German offshore wind project

Luxcara, a leading German asset manager specialising in clean energy infrastructure, has signed a preferred turbine supplier agreement with Ming Yang Smart Energy for the Waterkant offshore wind project in the German North Sea.

RWE offshore wind CEO visits China to explore domestic wind turbine innovations

Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind GmbH, recently visited China to observe the country's rapid advancements in offshore wind capacity.

DNV chosen for power curve verification at Bay of St. Brieuc offshore wind farm

DNV has been selected by the Iberdrola Group to perform power curve verification at the Bay of St. Brieuc offshore wind farm using advanced nacelle lidar technology.

Biden-Harris Administration approves ninth offshore wind project

The Department of the Interior has approved the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project, marking the ninth commercial-scale offshore wind initiative sanctioned under President Biden.

BOEM approves construction of New England offshore wind projects

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has approved the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for the New England Wind offshore projects, marking a significant step in the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.

Ramboll to design foundations for South Korea’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm

Anma Offshore Wind Energy Co., Ltd has selected the engineering and advisory company Ramboll for the detailed foundation design and certification support for South Korea’s first utility-scale offshore wind project.

Jeju's largest offshore wind power project halted over cultural heritage survey oversight

The construction of Jeju Island's largest offshore wind farm has been ordered to halt due to the absence of necessary cultural heritage surveys.

WindEurope and Azerbaijan host pre-COP29 event in Brussels

WindEurope and the Azerbaijani government held a significant pre-COP29 event in Brussels today, featuring key discussions on green energy transitions, climate resilience, adaptation strategies, and green technology innovations.

Sif and Smulders partner on Bałtyk 2 & 3 offshore wind projects

Equinor and Polenergia's joint venture has secured a Capacity Reservation and Early Works agreement with Smulders Projects Belgium NV and Sif Netherlands BV for the manufacturing of 100 Transition Pieces for the Bałtyk 2 & 3 offshore wind farms.

Eolus seeks permit for major offshore wind farm to power Stockholm County

Eolus has submitted an application to the Swedish Government to construct the Skidbladner offshore wind farm, featuring up to 147 wind turbines situated over 20 kilometres north of Gotska Sandön.

Jan De Nul Group to connect Fengmiao I wind farm to grid

The Fengmiao I wind farm, with a capacity of 500 MW, is set to provide power to approximately half a million households.

Offshore wind growth partnership welcomes new board member Iain Sinclair

The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has announced the appointment of Iain Sinclair as a non-executive director to its board.

Delaware General Assembly passes landmark 'Energy Solutions Act'

The Delaware General Assembly has passed the Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024, which is now ready for the Governor’s action.

Biden-Harris administration announces offshore wind lease sale in Central Atlantic

The Biden-Harris administration continues to push forward with its clean energy agenda by announcing an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Central Atlantic, expected to power up to 2.2 million homes.

Vineyard Wind 1: Largest operating offshore wind farm in the U.S. now generating power

Iberdrola's US subsidiary, Avangrid, along with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), announced that the wind farm is currently delivering over 136 megawatts (MW) to the electric grid in Massachusetts.

Norway advances floating offshore wind projects

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has proposed a new support scheme for floating offshore wind projects in the Vestavind B and Vestavind F areas, including Utsira Nord.

New report urges UK Government to speed up grid development and boost green jobs

A new report by the Mission Zero Coalition, led by former energy minister Chris Skidmore and RenewableUK's CEO Dan McGrail, calls on the next UK government to accelerate the development of electricity infrastructure to support renewable energy projects.

Sif begins manufacturing for major offshore wind project in New York

Sif has commenced production of monopile foundations for the Empire Wind 1 project, following the signing of a power purchase agreement between Equinor and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

SSE and Equinor submit scoping report for proposed Dogger Bank D wind farm

SSE and Equinor have submitted a Scoping Report to The Planning Inspectorate for the fourth phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, known as Dogger Bank D.

Edison joins forces with Blunova for major offshore wind project

Edison has announced a partnership with Blunova SpA (Carlo Maresca Group) to co-develop a 975 MW floating offshore wind power project off the coast of Pozzallo in Sicily.

Mingyang launches world's largest twin-rotor floating wind turbine

Mingyang Smart Energy has launched the Ocean X, the world’s largest twin-rotor floating wind turbine, boasting an impressive 16.6 megawatts (MW) of power.

Baltic Power chooses Port of Roenne

The wind turbines for the most advanced and first offshore wind farm to be built in Poland, Baltic Power, will be shipped from Port of Roenne at the end of 2024.

Tekmar Group announces CEO appointment and board changes

Tekmar Group (AIM: TGP), a leader in technology and services for the global offshore energy markets, has announced significant board changes to support its ambitious growth strategy.

DEME Group's offshore installation vessel 'Apollo' arrives at Dieppe le Tréport wind farm

DEME Group, a global leader in marine engineering, announced the arrival of their offshore installation vessel, 'Apollo,' at the Dieppe le Tréport offshore wind farm.

Back in black: BP shifts strategy, halts hiring and puts a pause on offshore wind to reassure investors

BP (BP.L) has announced a company-wide hiring freeze and a pause on new offshore wind projects, as new CEO Murray Auchincloss shifts the company’s focus back to oil and gas.

American Offshore Services launches second vessel for U.S. offshore wind industry

American Offshore Services (A-O-S) has announced the launch of the crew transfer vessel (CTV) M/V Generater, marking the second vessel in its G-Class series designed specifically for the U.S. offshore wind market.

Ivar Slengesol elected new chair of Norwegian Offshore Wind

Ivar Slengesol, Vice President of New Energy Solutions Eastern Hemisphere at TGS, has been elected as the new Chair of the Norwegian Offshore Wind steering committee.

Iberdrola Germany begins implementation of €1 billion Windanker offshore wind farm

Iberdrola Germany has announced the commencement of the manufacturing phase for its Windanker offshore wind farm, following the Final Investment Decision (FID).