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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

Hope for Offshore Wind Boom in Gulf of Mexico Fades With Low Bids

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — The first-ever US government auction of leases to build wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico ended with only one tract

August 29, 2023
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Energy

Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Market is Heading For Disaster

(Bloomberg) — The UK’s annual renewable energy auction may not include offshore wind for the first time since the system for awarding subsidies began

August 17, 2023
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Shipping

Biden Administration Identifies Potential Offshore Wind Areas in Oregon’s Deep Waters

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified two draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) off the coast of Oregon for the potential development of

August 16, 2023
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Biden Administration to Hold First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Gulf of Mexico

The Department of the Interior will hold the first-ever offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, auctioning areas that have the potential to

July 20, 2023
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Thursday, June 29, 2023
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Energy

Britain’s Royal Finances Boosted by Record Wind Profits

LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) – Britain’s Crown Estate, which manages King Charles’ public property, posted a record profit last year

June 29, 2023
Total Views: 988

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Offshore

Biden Administration Proposes First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The proposed sale includes a 102,480-acre area

February 22, 2023
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Shipping

Proposed Offshore Wind Project Off Massachusetts Moves Forward

The federal agency responsible for managing United States’ offshore energy resources has issued its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) providing

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 1041

Thursday, December 8, 2022
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Europeans Dominate First West Coast Wind Auction

By Nichola Groom Dec 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. government’s first-ever sale of offshore wind development rights off the coast of

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 765

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
offshore wind turbine
Offshore

First West Coast Offshore Wind Lease Auction Raises Over $757 Million in High Bids

The first offshore wind lease auction on the U.S. West Coast has ended with high bids totaling $757.1 million, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

December 7, 2022
Total Views: 1575

Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

First West Coast Wind Auction Continuing with Over $400 Million in High Bids on First Day

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — Six companies are still vying for the opportunity to install floating wind turbines off the California coast

December 7, 2022
Total Views: 434

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
morro bay
Offshore

First West Coast Offshore Wind Auction Tests Appetite for Floating Farms

By Nichola Groom Dec 6 (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday kicked off the first sale of offshore wind development rights for

December 6, 2022
Total Views: 744

Monday, October 31, 2022
offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Industry Group Calls on Congress to Close Loophole in Offshore Energy Labor Law

An association representing the offshore marine transportation service industry is accusing the developer of the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore

October 31, 2022
Total Views: 1745

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
morro bay
Offshore

Biden Administration Sets Date for First West Coast Offshore Wind Lease Sale

The Biden Administration has set a date for holding the first offshore wind lease sale on the U.S. West Coast off of central and northern California. The sale

October 18, 2022
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Thursday, June 30, 2022
U.S. Offshore Wind Capacity to Hit Over 6 GW By 2030 -EIA
Offshore

U.S. Offshore Wind Capacity to Hit Over 6 GW By 2030 -EIA

Developers are currently planning to install more than 6 gigawatts (GW) of offshore offshore wind capacity over the next seven years, with the bulk of the

June 30, 2022
Total Views: 1565

Thursday, May 26, 2022
morro bay
Offshore

U.S. Proposes California Offshore Wind Sale

The U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday announced a proposal to hold an offshore wind lease sale in U.S. federal waters off of California. This

May 26, 2022
Total Views: 1159

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Biden Administration to Issue New Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Proposal By End of June
Offshore

Biden Administration to Issue New Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Proposal By End of June

The U.S. Department of the Interior will release its proposal for offshore oil and gas lease sales for the next five years by the end of June, Interior

May 19, 2022
Total Views: 866

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Carolina Offshore Wind Lease Auction Attracts $315 Million in Winning Bids

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) latest offshore wind energy lease auction resulted in $315 million in winning

May 11, 2022
Total Views: 1611

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
Offshore

BOEM Set for Latest Offshore Wind Lease Sale Off the Carolinas

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold its next wind energy lease auction on Wednesday, offering two

May 10, 2022
Total Views: 1027

Thursday, May 5, 2022
offshore wind farm
Offshore

BOEM Review Finds ‘No Significant Impact’ from Offshore Wind Leasing in Northern California

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has found “no significant impact” in its environmental review

May 5, 2022
Total Views: 1609

Friday, March 25, 2022
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Biden Administration Sets Date for Next Offshore Wind Lease Sale Off the Carolinas

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold its next offshore wind lease sale off the Carolinas in May. The

March 25, 2022
Total Views: 759
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