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


Monday, August 28, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Biden Administration Bets on Offshore Wind Boom in Oil-Rich Gulf of Mexico

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — The Gulf of Mexico has been a hub for US oil production for decades. A government auction Tuesday could help make it

August 28, 2023
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File Photo: Wind farm in the North sea off the coast of United Kingdom.
Energy

First US Gulf Offshore Wind Auction to Fuel Region’s Green Hydrogen Push

Aug 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Gulf Coast region, the nation’s primary offshore source of oil and gas, has cheap

August 28, 2023
Total Views: 830

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Biden Administration Approves Fourth Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

The Department of the Interior has approved the Revolution Wind project, marking the fourth commercial-scale offshore wind project to receive federal approval

August 22, 2023
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Friday, August 4, 2023
The nation's first offshore wind substation installed at Avengrid's Vineyard Wind 1 project. Photo courtesy Avengrid
Offshore

World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Coming to U.S. Waters Next Week

By Will Wade (Bloomberg) — About 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, a massive structure emerges from the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby

August 4, 2023
Total Views: 5244

Monday, July 31, 2023
offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Biden Administration Finalizes Central Atlantic Wind Energy Areas

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has finalized three offshore Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and

July 31, 2023
Total Views: 1262

Friday, July 28, 2023
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Ørsted Finalizes Lease to Become New Jersey Offshore Wind Port’s First Tenant

The state of New Jersey has approved agreements with Ørsted for the development and sublease of up to 34 acres at the New Jersey Wind Port (NJWP), a

July 28, 2023
Total Views: 3026

Thursday, July 27, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Lasse Johannes Petterson
Shipping

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Signs Milestone Subcontract for U.S. Offshore Wind Rock Supply Chain

Coming on the heels of President Biden’s visit to Philly Shipyard to witness the steel cutting of the nation’s first rock installation vessel for

July 27, 2023
Total Views: 2276

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Shipping

Maine Lawmakers Approve Bill to Boost Offshore Wind Development

By Cailley LaPara (Bloomberg) — Maine moved a step closer to becoming the East Coast’s first floating offshore wind location after lawmakers

July 26, 2023
Total Views: 464

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
Total Views: 1258

Monday, July 17, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Biden Administration Advances Rhode Island Offshore Wind Project

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental analysis of the proposed Revolution Wind Farm Project offshore Rhode Island. The

July 17, 2023
Total Views: 1816

Wednesday, July 5, 2023
ocean wind 1 project
Offshore

Biden Admin Approves Nation’s Third Offshore Wind Project

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved the construction and operation plan for the Ocean Wind 1 project off the coast of New Jersey. The project is

July 5, 2023
Total Views: 3340

Thursday, June 29, 2023
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Offshore

Biden Administration Initiates Environmental Review of Beacon Wind Project Off Massachusetts

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will begin the environmental review of a proposed 2.4-gigawatt (GW) wind energy project offshore Massachusetts.

June 29, 2023
Total Views: 1898

Monday, June 26, 2023
offshore wind farm
Shipping

Offshore Wind Company Will Retrain NY Power Plant Union 

By Nichola Groom June 26 (Reuters) – An offshore wind developer partly owned by TotalEnergies said on Monday it has agreed to retrain and keep

June 26, 2023
Total Views: 1298

Thursday, June 22, 2023
SFW FoundationInstall
Offshore

New York’s First Offshore Wind Farm Marks ‘Steel in the Water’

New York’s first offshore wind farm has reached a significant milestone with the start of offshore construction. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday

June 22, 2023
Total Views: 2851

Friday, June 9, 2023
Vineyard Wind Marks ‘Steel in the Water’ at Nation’s First Big Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore

Vineyard Wind Marks ‘Steel in the Water’ at Nation’s First Big Offshore Wind Farm

The developer of the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm has announced the start of offshore construction, marking a major milestone in

June 9, 2023
Total Views: 4309

Friday, May 26, 2023
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Offshore

Eversource Selling Stake in U.S. Offshore Wind Area to Ørsted

Danish energy company Ørsted has announced an agreement to acquire partner Eversource Energy’s 50 percent interest in a federal offshore wind lease area

May 26, 2023
Total Views: 944

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Shipping

BOEM Completes Environmental Analysis of Offshore Wind Project Off New Jersey

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has wrapped up its environmental analysis of the proposed Ocean Wind 1 wind project off the coast of New Jersey.

May 23, 2023
Total Views: 2038

Monday, May 22, 2023
Gulf of Mexico Oil Workers Finding Jobs in Offshore Wind
Shipping

Gulf of Mexico Oil Workers Finding Jobs in Offshore Wind

By Josh Saul (Bloomberg) — Every morning, more than 600 workers clock in at the Louisiana shipyard where the Eco Edison, the first US-built vessel to

May 22, 2023
Total Views: 4274

Monday, May 15, 2023
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

BOEM Opens Public Comment Period for Contested New Jersey Wind Energy Projects

In line with the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to expanding offshore wind energy capacity, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has

May 15, 2023
Total Views: 2476

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Port of Long Beach Unveils Plans for Massive Floating Offshore Wind Facility
Offshore

Port of Long Beach Unveils Plans for Massive Floating Offshore Wind Facility

The Port of Long Beach has announced plans for Pier Wind, a giant floating offshore wind facility designed to help California and the nation achieve renewable

May 9, 2023
Total Views: 3395
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