US Offshore Wind

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


Sunday, December 22, 2024
A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023.
Offshore

Wind Farm Near Martha’s Vineyard Wins Biden Approval

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy Dec 20, 2024 (Bloomberg) –The Interior Department approved the 2.4-gigawatt SouthCoast Wind farm planned near the

December 22, 2024
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The San Pedro Bay Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Photo Courtesy Port of Long Beach
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California Ports Strike Landmark Agreement on Floating Offshore Wind

The California State Lands Commission has partnered with the ports of Long Beach and Humboldt in a groundbreaking agreement to accelerate floating offshore

December 18, 2024
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Friday, December 13, 2024
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
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Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Competition Heats Up

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has confirmed competitive interest in two offshore wind areas (WEAs) off the southeast Texas coast, following an

December 13, 2024
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Wind turbines off of Block Island
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Biden Administration Forges Ahead with Offshore Wind Development Despite Trump Threats

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued two major decisions advancing offshore wind development along the

December 3, 2024
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
A photo of turbines as the South Fork Wind offshore wind farm
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Faltering US Offshore Wind Industry Sends Next-Generation Startup Overseas

Off the coast of Mississippi, a startup has completed its first floating platform for offshore wind turbines. Aikido Technologies Inc.’s solution would allow

November 26, 2024
Total Views: 1551

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A photo of turbines as the South Fork Wind offshore wind farm
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Siemens Energy, RWE Warn of Trump Fallout in US Offshore Wind Sector

 Two of the world's biggest renewables players on Wednesday warned of challenges for the U.S. offshore wind sector under a presidency led by Donald Trump,

November 13, 2024
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Monday, November 11, 2024
offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
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BOEM Completes Environmental Review for Massive SouthCoast Wind Project as Trump Threat Looms

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the completion of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed SouthCoast Wind

November 11, 2024
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden holds up a wind turbine size comparison chart while attending a meeting with governors, labor leaders, and private companies launching the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Election Jitters, Industry Headwinds Undermine Biden’s Final Offshore Wind Auction

By Nichola Groom Oct 29 (Reuters) – A U.S. auction of offshore wind development rights in the Gulf of Maine on Tuesday drew bids for

October 29, 2024
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
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Biden Administration Approves Atlantic Shores South Wind Project Off New Jersey

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has granted final approval for the Atlantic Shores South project, marking a significant milestone in offshore wind

October 1, 2024
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Friday, September 27, 2024
offshore wind farm
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Oregon Offshore Wind Auction Postponed Due to Lack of Interest

In a surprising turn of events, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated offshore wind energy

September 27, 2024
Total Views: 1400

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Wind turbines off of Block Island
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Department of Interior Announces Major Offshore Wind Lease Sale for New England Coast

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a substantial offshore wind energy lease sale set for October 29, 2024. The sale will cover eight areas off

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 1744

Monday, September 9, 2024
A photo of turbines as the South Fork Wind offshore wind farm
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BOEM Finalizes Environmental Assessment for Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Energy Area

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Wind Energy Area (WEA) in the U.S. Gulf of Maine,

September 9, 2024
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Friday, September 6, 2024
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
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Massachusetts and Rhode Island ‘Go Big’ with Landmark Offshore Wind Procurement

Massachusetts and Rhode Island have jointly announced a groundbreaking selection of 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind projects in their first coordinated

September 6, 2024
Total Views: 1342

Thursday, September 5, 2024
offshore wind farm
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Biden Administration Approves Nation’s Tenth Offshore Wind Project

The Biden-Harris administration has approved the Maryland Offshore Wind Project, the nation’s tenth commercial-scale offshore wind energy project to

September 5, 2024
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The first offshore wind turbine is installed at Revolution Wind
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Revolution Wind Installs First Offshore Wind Turbine, Marking Milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut

Revolution Wind has successfully installed its first offshore wind turbine, marking a significant milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 3379

Friday, August 30, 2024
offshore wind turbine
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Department of Interior Announces First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Oregon

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced plans for the first-ever offshore wind energy lease sale off the coast of Oregon. In October, the Bureau of

August 30, 2024
Total Views: 426

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Foss Prevailing Wind docked at new NBFMT deep-water berth
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New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal Opens Deep Water Berth for Offshore Wind Industry

The New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal (NBFMT) has opened its first deep water berth after two years of construction, marking a significant step in supporting

August 29, 2024
Total Views: 1411

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Offshore Wind Turbines At Sea
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First-of-its-Kind Floating Offshore Wind Energy Lease Signed in Maine

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has executed the first U.S. floating offshore wind energy research lease, covering nearly 15,000 acres off the

August 20, 2024
Total Views: 1949

Friday, August 16, 2024
An illustration of Crowley's Salem Wind Services Terminal in Salem, Massachusetts. Illustration credit: Crowley
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Salem Breaks Ground on New Offshore Wind Terminal

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and other officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the Salem Offshore Wind Terminal,

August 16, 2024
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
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Orsted Takes $500 Million Hit Led by Connecticut Wind Delay

(Bloomberg) — Orsted A/S booked an impairment of more than $500 million related to an offshore wind farm in the US and a canceled green hydrogen plant in

August 15, 2024
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