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Monday, September 27, 2021
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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
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Thursday, September 23, 2021
New Hydrogen-Ready Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design Gets ABS Stamp of Approval
Offshore

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
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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: 843

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Offshore

Vinewind Wind Secures $2.3 Billion Investment to Kick Off Construction on Nation’s First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

By Nichola Groom Sept 15 (Reuters) – Vineyard Wind, which is on track to be the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, closed on a $2.3 billion

September 15, 2021
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Monday, September 13, 2021
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

U.S. Fishermen File Lawsuit Challenging Federal Approval of Nation’s First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Project

A group representing the U.S. commercial fishing industry has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Energy’s Bureau of Offshore Energy Management

September 13, 2021
Total Views: 1911

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

New Jersey Breaks Ground on Nation’s First Purpose-Built Offshore Wind Port

New Jersey has broken ground on construction of the nation’s first purpose-build offshore wind port that will provide a location for essential staging,

September 13, 2021
Total Views: 1593

Sunday, August 29, 2021
Unique light colored patches of tissue on the whale's head help identify each individual. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Peter Duley
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Right Whales Numbers Are Increasing In Southern New England Waters Slated For Offshore Wind Energy Development

NOAA–Right whales are increasing their use of southern New England waters, including regions slated for offshore wind energy development, according to

August 29, 2021
Total Views: 1363

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

Jan De Nul to Install Cables for Vineyard Wind Offshore Farm

The developer of the United States’ first commercial-scale offshore wind farm has awarded the cable installation contract to Belgium’s Jan De Nul

August 18, 2021
Total Views: 1755

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Offshore

US Wind Seeks Approval for Wind Farm off Maryland

By Josh Saul (Bloomberg) — US Wind Inc. has submitted a bid to Maryland regulators to build a massive wind farm off the state’s shoreline, the latest

August 3, 2021
Total Views: 1038

Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Offshore

BOEM Advances Offshore Wind Leasing Process in California

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is moving forward with plans to advance offshore wind leasing off California’s coasts, part of the Biden

July 29, 2021
Total Views: 661

Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Offshore

Biden Administration Considering Paying Fishing Industry for Offshore Wind Impacts

By Nichola Groom July 28 (Reuters) – The Biden administration is considering ways to ensure the U.S. commercial fishing industry is paid for any losses

July 28, 2021
Total Views: 955

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

Offshore Wind Development in U.S. Set to Fall Short of Biden’s 2030 Goal

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) — The plan to rapidly scale up wind farms off the U.S. coast is set to miss President Joe Biden’s 2030 goal by 30%,

July 28, 2021
Total Views: 547

Thursday, July 22, 2021
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Offshore

New Jersey Amps Up Fight Against Beachside Towns Opposed to Offshore Wind

By Josh Saul and William Mathis (Bloomberg) — Offshore wind farm developers are finding one more thing in common with the fossil fuel industry:

July 22, 2021
Total Views: 1582

Friday, July 16, 2021
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

Vineyard Wind Strikes Union Labor Deal for Nation’s First Major Offshore Wind Farm

July 16 (Reuters) – Vineyard Wind on Friday announced a deal to use union labor to help construct what will become the nation’s first

July 16, 2021
Total Views: 2155

Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Ørsted Submits Bid for Maryland Offshore Wind Project
Offshore

Ørsted Submits Bid for Maryland Offshore Wind Project

Ørsted has submitted a bid to develop its proposed 760 MW Skipjack Wind 2 offshore wind project off the coast of Maryland. Ørsted is currently developing

July 7, 2021
Total Views: 1148

Thursday, July 1, 2021
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

U.S. Announces Environmental Review of Dominion Energy’s Virginia Offshore Wind Farm

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct an environmental review of Dominion Energy’s 2.6GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

July 1, 2021
Total Views: 1352

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
New Jersey Approves Large Offshore Wind Projects Totaling 2.6GW Capacity
Offshore

New Jersey Approves Large Offshore Wind Projects Totaling 2.6GW Capacity

A New Jersey utilities board has approved two large offshore wind projects that combined will add over 2.6GW of offshore wind capacity to the state, marking

June 30, 2021
Total Views: 1360

Monday, June 28, 2021
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

U.S. to Begin Environmental Review of ‘Vineyard Wind South’ Offshore Wind Project

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will begin an environmental review of a Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted by Vineyard Wind, LLC for

June 28, 2021
Total Views: 1693

Friday, June 11, 2021
Biden Administration Proposes Offshore Wind Lease Sale for Waters Off New York and New Jersey
Offshore

Biden Administration Proposes Offshore Wind Lease Sale for Waters Off New York and New Jersey

The U.S. Department of the Interior is taking steps to hold an offshore wind lease sale off the coast of New York and New Jersey. The DOI’s Bureau of

June 11, 2021
Total Views: 1348

Thursday, June 10, 2021
offshore wind feeder vessel
Offshore

Green Shipping Line Selects Designer for Jones Act Offshore Wind Feeder Vessels

U.S.-based Green Shipping Line has announced an agreement with European marine engineer DEKC Maritime (DEKC) for the design of offshore wind shuttle vessels to

June 10, 2021
Total Views: 3055
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