US Offshore Wind

gCaptain’s full coverage of the offshore wind industry in the United States.


Monday, December 20, 2021
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Mayflower Wind Wins Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Procurement Agreement

Offshore wind developer Mayflower Wind has announced the award of a 400 MW Power Purchase Agreement by the state of Massachusetts and its three biggest

December 20, 2021
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Offshore

The Effort Needed To Build Clean Energy Infrastructures Includes The Transformation Of Ports

By David R. Baker (Bloomberg) –Four offshore wind power projects in two East Coast states won the backing of government officials Friday, as the

December 19, 2021
Total Views: 1611

Friday, December 17, 2021
US Commercial Fishing Industry Teams Up with Oil Lobby to Fight Against Offshore Wind
Offshore

US Commercial Fishing Industry Teams Up with Oil Lobby to Fight Against Offshore Wind

By Nichola Groom Dec 17 (Reuters) – Members of the U.S. commercial fishing industry are teaming up with an oil industry-backed lobbying group to

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 1388

Thursday, December 16, 2021
offshore wind farm
Offshore

BOEM Environmental Review Finds ‘No Significant Impacts’ from New York Offshore Wind Plan

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of potential impacts from offshore

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 537

Friday, November 26, 2021
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

Biden Administration Approves Nation’s Second Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved the construction and operations of the South Fork Wind project offshore Rhode Island, marking the second

November 26, 2021
Total Views: 1089

Friday, November 19, 2021
Vineyard Wind Breaks Ground on Nation’s First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm
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Vineyard Wind Breaks Ground on Nation’s First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

A historic grounding breaking ceremony held for Vineyard Wind 1, the United States’ first large-scale offshore wind farm. Vineyard Wind has broken ground

November 19, 2021
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Biden Administration Designates Offshore Wind Area Off California’s Central Coast

The Biden Administration has designated the new Morro Bay Wind Energy Area (WEA) off of California’s central coast. The Department of the Interior’s

November 17, 2021
Total Views: 728

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
An illustration of Great Lakes Dredge and Docks' Jones Act-compliant rock installation vessel that will support the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. Illustration courtesy Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Offshore

Philly Shipyard Returns to Commercial Shipbuilding with Order for Offshore Wind Vessel

Philly Shipyard has won its first commercial newbuilding order since 2013 with an order for one Jones Act-compliant Subsea Rock Installation Vessel for U.S

November 16, 2021
Total Views: 3158

Monday, November 15, 2021
Jones Act Enforcer Alleges Latest Violation in Offshore Wind Industry
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Jones Act Enforcer Alleges Latest Violation in Offshore Wind Industry

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has made its latest accusation of Jones Act violations, this time involving a foreign ship of

November 15, 2021
Total Views: 6061

Friday, November 5, 2021
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

DEME Wins Balance of Plant Contract for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

Belgian-based DEME Offshore announced Friday that it’s U.S. subsidiary has been selected by Dominion Energy as part of a consortium for the Balance of

November 5, 2021
Total Views: 896

Monday, November 1, 2021
offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Semco Marine to Create Offshore Wind Service and Maintenance Hub in Massachusetts

Denmark-based Semco Maritime has announced a partnership with Vineyard Wind, developer of the United States’ first full-scale offshore wind farm, to

November 1, 2021
Total Views: 1030

Monday, October 25, 2021
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

Siemens Gamesa to Construct First US Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Facility in Virginia

Spain-based wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa will open the United States’ first offshore wind turbine blade facility at the Portsmouth Marine

October 25, 2021
Total Views: 674

Wednesday, October 13, 2021
offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
Offshore

Biden Administration Planning Up to Seven Offshore Wind Lease Sales

The Biden Administration is making plans to potentially hold up to seven new offshore wind lease sales by 2025 as part of its goal to increase renewable energy

October 13, 2021
Total Views: 910

Tuesday, October 12, 2021
First Full-Scale Offshore Wind Farm in US Places Order for World’s Most Powerful Wind Turbines
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First Full-Scale Offshore Wind Farm in US Places Order for World’s Most Powerful Wind Turbines

US-based offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind has placed an order for sixty-two 13MW wind turbines for its Vineyard Wind 1 project off the coast of

October 12, 2021
Total Views: 4665

Friday, October 8, 2021
DCV HAYWARD transits Hudson River
Offshore

New York Wind Turbine Parts Will Be Floated Down The Hudson River

By Josh Saul (Bloomberg) Orsted A/S and Eversource Energy, the companies building a big wind farm off the Long Island coast, are teaming up with construction

October 8, 2021
Total Views: 2032

Thursday, September 30, 2021
Vineyard Wind and Crowley to Turn Historic New England Harbor Into Offshore Wind Port
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Vineyard Wind and Crowley to Turn Historic New England Harbor Into Offshore Wind Port

The developer of the United States’ first large-scale offshore wind farm has announced plans today to transform a historic New England port into a

September 30, 2021
Total Views: 4485

Wednesday, September 29, 2021
offshore wind farm
Offshore

BOEM to Conduct Environmental Review of Two Offshore Wind Projects Off New Jersey

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is set to conduct an environmental review of two proposed offshore wind

September 29, 2021
Total Views: 984

Monday, September 27, 2021
offshore wind
Offshore

$191 Million Offshore Wind Plan Puts New York City On Path to Leading Role

Government officials in New York have announced a 15-year, $191 million “vision” to make New York City a leading destination for the offshore wind

September 27, 2021
Total Views: 1736

Thursday, September 23, 2021
New Hydrogen-Ready Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design Gets ABS Stamp of Approval
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New Hydrogen-Ready Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design Gets ABS Stamp of Approval

The American Bureau of Shipping has stamp of approval on the design of a new hydrogen-ready wind turbine installation vessel intended for the U.S. market. The

September 23, 2021
Total Views: 3425

Monday, September 20, 2021
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

Vineyard Wind Makes Offshore Wind Bids in Massachusetts

The developer of the first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United States is moving forward with plans for two additional projects the coast of

September 20, 2021
Total Views: 874