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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
An illustration of the Midi-SOV from VARD and Chartwell Marine
Shipbuilding

New Type of Offshore Wind Vessel Unveiled

VARD has joined forces with Chartwell Marine to unveil a new type of offshore wind vessel called the “Midi-SOV.” The 55-meter-long vessel bridges the gap

October 3, 2023
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
File Photo: Wind farm in the North sea off the coast of United Kingdom.
Energy

Wind Power Industry Blown Off-Course

LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) – A perfect storm of supply chain delays, design flaws and higher costs in the offshore wind industry has

September 28, 2023
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Vineyard Wind wind turbine leaves New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Vineyard Wind.
Offshore

Report Reveals Critical Need for Investment in U.S. Offshore Wind Port Infrastructure

The U.S. offshore wind industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, but a shortage of port infrastructure capacity threatens its progress and its ability to

September 25, 2023
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Friday, September 22, 2023
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Northland Power and Mitsui Make Final Investment Decision on $6.5 Billion Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan

Canadian power producer Northland Power Inc. and Japan-based Mitsui & Co. have announced their final investment decision on the $6.5 billion Hai Long

September 22, 2023
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023.
Offshore

Rapid Growth in Offshore Wind Poses Risks and Challenges, Says Allianz

The offshore wind industry is experiencing rapid growth globally, with increasing investment, power capacity, and technological innovations. However,

September 21, 2023
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Offshore

Biden Administration Issues Roadmap for Boosting Atlantic Offshore Wind Power Transmission

The Biden Administration has issued a comprehensive roadmap to accelerate offshore wind transmission in the U.S. Atlantic region. The action plan, released

September 20, 2023
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The first two SOVs for the Chinese offshore wind market are launched at ZPMC. Photo courtesy Ulstein
Offbeat

China’s First Offshore Wind SOVs Launched

The first two purpose-built Service Operation Vessels (SOV) for the Chinese offshore wind market have been launched at the ZMPC shipyard in China. The two

September 20, 2023
Total Views: 1744

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Ocean Infinity autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
Shipping

Autonomous Drones to Survey Floating Offshore Wind Site Off California

A fleet of underwater drones will be used to conduct a comprehensive site survey for what could become the first floating offshore wind farm off the U.S. West

September 19, 2023
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Orsted CEO Says U.S. Offshore Wind Targets Not Out of Reach

By Scott DiSavino and Nichola Groom Sept 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30,000 megawatts (MW)

September 18, 2023
Total Views: 1556

Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Eneti Lands Contract for Newbuild WTIV at Attractive Dayrate

Offshore wind installation vessel (WTIV) shipowner Eneti Inc. (NYSE:NETI) has announced a new vessel reservation contract for Seajacks UK Limited for one of

September 18, 2023
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Vineyard Wind wind turbine leaves New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Vineyard Wind.
Offshore

States Beg Biden to Bolster Offshore Wind While Projects Flounder

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — Six US governors have implored President Joe Biden to boost support for the fledgling offshore wind industry amid

September 15, 2023
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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
Offshore

Biden’s Offshore Wind Target Slipping out of Reach as Projects Struggle

Sept 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s goal to deploy 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind along U.S. coastlines this decade to fight climate change

September 15, 2023
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
offshore wind turbines rendering
Offshore

Vattenfall Plans German Offshore Wind Farm After UK Project Exit

(Bloomberg) — Swedish state-owned utility Vattenfall AB is planning further investments in offshore wind energy in Germany, showing confidence in the

September 14, 2023
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Turbine
Offshore

UK’s Offshore Energy Industry Risks Missing Out on 95,000 Jobs

(Bloomberg) — If the UK doesn’t significantly ramp up renewables investment at a time when oil and gas is in decline, as many as 95,000 potential

September 12, 2023
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Monday, September 11, 2023
The Empire Wind 1 and 2 and Beacon Wind 1 projects located off New York State. Illustration: Equinor
Offshore

BOEM Completes Environmental Review of Offshore Wind Project Off New York

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of the proposed Empire Wind offshore wind projects off New York, which BOEM

September 11, 2023
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Vineyard Wind wind turbine leaves New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Vineyard Wind.
Energy

Vineyard Wind Ships Out First Turbine From New Bedford

Vineyard Wind shipped out the first GE Haliade-X Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) from New Bedford to its home location over 30 miles from Cape Cod. Foss Maritime,

September 11, 2023
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Friday, September 8, 2023
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Energy

US Offshore Wind Slammed by Runaway Costs

(Bloomberg) — The US offshore wind industry, banking on a big boost from the landmark Inflation Reduction Act, has found itself face-to-face with a major

September 8, 2023
Total Views: 5142

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Challenges Facing the U.S. Offshore Wind Industry: Inflation, Interest Rates, and Insufficient Subsidies

By Scott DiSavino and Nerijus Adomaitis Sept 6 (Reuters) – The value of Danish energy company Orsted, the world’s

September 6, 2023
Total Views: 2702

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023.
Energy

Orsted Ready to Abandon U.S. Wind Projects Amid Challenges

(Bloomberg) — Orsted A/S said it’s prepared to walk away from projects in America unless the White House guarantees more support, highlighting the

September 5, 2023
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Offshore

Orsted’s $2.3 Billion Hit is Latest Setback for America’s Offshore Wind Industry

(Bloomberg) — Orsted A/S’s potential $2.3 billion impairment on its US projects is just the latest in a string of recent setbacks for the nascent US

August 30, 2023
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