Offshore wind farm secures second PPA, with BKW Offshore wind farm secures second PPA, with BKW BKW to buy 18% of offshore wind farm’s capacity, equivalent to 200 GWh annually, for a long-term duration. General Windfarms Read More
European Parliament calls for improved OW planning General Windfarms European Parliament calls for improved OW planning A new report from the European Parliament calls for several measures to support the continued growth of offshore wind energy across the EU. Read More
Glamox lights up Sofia offshore wind farm General Turbines Windfarms Glamox lights up Sofia offshore wind farm Glamox to light 100 wind turbine platforms for the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm. Read More
COWI shares statement on offshore wind future General Windfarms COWI shares statement on offshore wind future How do we turn challenges into opportunities and create a robust supply chain for offshore wind projects, despite the obstacles we may face on the way? Read More
Van Oord's heavy lift vessel soon to be 'world's largest' General Vessels Windfarms Van Oord's heavy lift vessel soon to be 'world's largest' Van Oord's heavy lift vessel Svanen is getting a major upgrade. Read More
James Fisher secures £ multi-million contract with Triton Knoll General Windfarms James Fisher secures £ multi-million contract with Triton Knoll James Fisher and Sons plc confirms it has secured a multi-million-pound contract at Triton Knoll offshore transmission (OFTO) project. Read More
108 metre turbine blades for Moray West General Turbines Windfarms 108 metre turbine blades for Moray West 108 metre turbine bllades mark a turning point for renewable energy, announces Siemens Gamesa. Read More
Post COP28 statements Corporate General Windfarms Post COP28 statements British Manufacturer and installer of Ground Source Heat Pump, The Kensa Group, shares their reaction. Read More
Consortium secures NOK 75.2 million grant General Windfarms Consortium secures NOK 75.2 million grant Nekkar-led consortium secures NOK 75.2 million grant for offshore wind industry. Read More
Estonia’s first offshore wind tender winners announced General Windfarms Estonia’s first offshore wind tender winners announced Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Ignitis Renewables wins Estonia’s first offshore wind tender. Read More
MingYang Smart Energy unveils latest project General Turbines Windfarms MingYang Smart Energy unveils latest project MingYang Smart Energy proudly introduces the MySE 18.X-20MW at its Shanwei manufacturing base. Read More
Havfram Wind signs contract with RWE General Turbines Vessels Windfarms Havfram Wind signs contract with RWE Havfram Wind signs contract with RWE for turbine transport and installation support for Nordseecluster offshore wind projects. Read More
Wood Thilsted Selected by Ocean Winds Windfarms Wood Thilsted Selected by Ocean Winds Wood Thilsted selected by Ocean Winds for jacket design project in Poland. Read More
COP28 concludes with historic agreement General Windfarms COP28 concludes with historic agreement The COP28 climate summit in Dubai has concluded with a historic agreement that marks a significant step towards addressing climate change. Read More
RWE & Partners to deliver 684 MW Japanese Offshore Wind Project Floating General Windfarms RWE & Partners to deliver 684 MW Japanese Offshore Wind Project RWE Offshore Wind Japan Murakami-Tainai K.K. has been selected in a consortium together with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”) and Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (“Osaka Gas”) to deliver a commercial-scale offshore wind project in Japan. Read More
Successful delivery of the IWS Skywalker General Vessels Successful delivery of the IWS Skywalker Integrated Wind Solutions ASA (“IWS”) has taken delivery of its first CSOV. Read More
Eastern Green Link 1 Ltd awards £1.8bn of contracts Cables General Eastern Green Link 1 Ltd awards £1.8bn of contracts Prysmian Group has been selected to deliver nearly 400 kilometres of power cable needed for the 190 kilometre route between England and Scotland. Read More
Construction Commences for Thor General Substations Windfarms Construction Commences for Thor The construction of the THOR offshore high voltage station project for RWE officially initiated at the end of November. Read More
Sunrise Wind FEIS released by BOEM General Windfarms Sunrise Wind FEIS released by BOEM The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of the proposed Sunrise Wind energy project Read More
Port Talbot central to FLOW energy hub for Celtic Sea Floating General Ports Windfarms Port Talbot central to FLOW energy hub for Celtic Sea BW Ideol teams up with ABP in Port Talbot on floating foundation industrialisation for the Celtic Sea Read More
US Proposes Offshore Wind Sale in the Central Atlantic General Windfarms US Proposes Offshore Wind Sale in the Central Atlantic In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy economy, the Department of the Interior today announced the proposal of an offshore wind lease sale in the Central Atlantic. Read More
EMEC Launch £1M offshore wind research and innovation programme General Windfarms EMEC Launch £1M offshore wind research and innovation programme A £1 million research and innovation (R&I) programme is searching for novel solutions to help deliver offshore wind faster, cheaper and at lower risk. The first in a series of innovation calls has opened for applications, with up to £300,000 available to projects. Read More
VARD wins $200m OW vessel contract for Japan’s Toyo Cables General Interconnectors Vessels Windfarms VARD wins $200m OW vessel contract for Japan’s Toyo VARD have signed a contract for the design and construction of a highly customized state-of-the-art hybrid power cable lay and construction vessel for the leading Japanese construction company Toyo. Read More
DNV to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland General Windfarms DNV to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has been contracted by Ørsted and PGE to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland. Read More
Jifmar to acquire workboat activities of Acta Marine. General Vessels Jifmar to acquire workboat activities of Acta Marine. This acquisition encompasses all 26 workboats, the crews (200 employees), the Netherlands based organisation and all existing contracts. Read More
New survey finds confidence is high in offshore wind General Windfarms New survey finds confidence is high in offshore wind The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s latest Offshore Wind Supply Chain Confidence Survey, has been released released has found that confidence within the offshore wind sector remains high Read More
French EUR 4.12 Billion Floating Wind Tender for 2024 General Windfarms French EUR 4.12 Billion Floating Wind Tender for 2024 The European Commission has given France the green light to support the construction and operation of two floating offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Lion with EUR 4.12 billion Read More
French SPIE takes over Correll Group Corporate General Windfarms French SPIE takes over Correll Group SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, announced the acquisition of 85% of Correll Group, a leading player in engineering, installation, and maintenance services in the offshore wind sector. Read More
Albert Heijn partners with Ecowende Corporate General Windfarms Albert Heijn partners with Ecowende Albert Heijn announces its commitment to sourcing power from the upcoming Ecowende wind farm. Read More
Japanese energy giant joins floating offshore wind project in Norway Floating General Windfarms Japanese energy giant joins floating offshore wind project in Norway The project can add 320 GWh of renewable energy to the Hammerfest region. The park is planned to be in operation in 2027 so that the experience can be used further in Norway's floating offshore wind investment, including at Utsira Nord Read More
DEME and Faria to explore Greek offshore wind farms Corporate General Windfarms DEME and Faria to explore Greek offshore wind farms DEME and Greek renewable energy developer Faria have entered into an agreement to explore and co-develop offshore wind farms off Greece. Offshore wind technology is viewed as crucial for achieving global goals towards zero emissions. Read More
US: 5 Turbine offshore wind installation completed by Avangrid General Interconnectors Windfarms US: 5 Turbine offshore wind installation completed by Avangrid Avangrid announced that it has installed the first five GE Haliade-X turbines for the nation-leading Vineyard Wind 1 project, a critical milestone as the company prepares to deliver the first power from the project to the electric grid in Massachusetts. Read More
The Crown Estate unveils leasing round plans General Windfarms The Crown Estate unveils leasing round plans The Crown Estate announces Round 5 of its offshore wind leasing competition. Read More
SSE announce net zero plan General Windfarms SSE announce net zero plan SSE Renewables launches net zero transition plan at COP28. Read More
Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador set for Offshore Wind General Windfarms Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador set for Offshore Wind With world-class wind resources and considerable geographic advantages, Newfoundland and Labrador has the potential to build a thriving offshore wind sector. Read More
Jan De Nul signs contracts with TenneT Cables General Windfarms Jan De Nul signs contracts with TenneT Jan De Nul Group together with its consortium partners LS Cable & System and Denys, signed the contracts for two 525 HVDC cable systems for the two grid connection systems BalWin4 and LanWin1. Read More
Grid access option for Ireland's Oriel and Arklow Bank 2 projects Grid Windfarms Grid access option for Ireland's Oriel and Arklow Bank 2 projects Today, Ireland's Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) published its decision paper on the grid access pathway for Phase 1 offshore wind projects that were unsuccessful in the ORESS 1 capacity auction earlier this year Read More
AERO propells Italy's offshore wind General Windfarms AERO propells Italy's offshore wind AERO, the Italian Association of Offshore Renewable Energies, proudly announces the official opening of its headquarters in the heart of Rome. Read More
Consortium secures OCSS funding General Windfarms Consortium secures OCSS funding The Offshore Coordination Support Scheme (OCSS) as announced the successful grant funding secured by a consortium. Read More
COP28: Brazil and California join GOWA General Windfarms COP28: Brazil and California join GOWA The EU Commission and Panama also joined Global Offshore Wind Alliance membership at a ceremony at COP28 in Dubai Read More
COP28: $250m Global Offshore Wind Initiative fund launched. General Windfarms COP28: $250m Global Offshore Wind Initiative fund launched. Launched at COP28, Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP) is a new global non-profit that accelerates the global clean energy transition by unlocking the tremendous potential of offshore wind power. Read More
Vattenfall and BASF to partner in German offshore wind General Windfarms Vattenfall and BASF to partner in German offshore wind Vattenfall and BASF are in advanced and exclusive discussions to partner on the Nordlicht 1 and 2 projects through a sale of 49 percent of the project shares to BASF. Read More
Arcadis Ost 1 supplies full capacity to German grid Cables General Interconnectors Windfarms Arcadis Ost 1 supplies full capacity to German grid The Arcadis Ost 1 wind farm off the coast of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is now supplying its full capacity to the German electricity transmission system, providing consumers with an additional 250 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. Read More
COP28: Iberdrola and Masdar join forces on 1.4 GW East Anglia Offshore Wind Project General Windfarms COP28: Iberdrola and Masdar join forces on 1.4 GW East Anglia Offshore Wind Project After the parties’ successful co-investment in Baltic Eagle, in Germany, the new milestone of this alliance will be to achieve a further co-investment in relation to the 1,400-megawatt (MW) UK East Anglia 3 offshore wind project. Read More
CBED expands fleet with two new SOVs General Logistics Vessels CBED expands fleet with two new SOVs The Danish shipowning company, CBED, acquires two new vessels. Read More
Installation 'completed' of Hollandse Kust Noord General Windfarms Installation 'completed' of Hollandse Kust Noord Van Oord successfully completed the installation of the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm. Read More
DNV 'advances offshore wind' Corporate Floating Foundations General Windfarms DNV 'advances offshore wind' DNV launches joint industry project to advance offshore wind concrete floaters standards. Read More
Wood Thilsted signs five-year framework agreement Corporate General Windfarms Wood Thilsted signs five-year framework agreement Wood Thilsted signs five-year framework agreement for WTG foundations engineering with Equinor. Read More
Dogger Bank D advances green hydrogen General Windfarms Dogger Bank D advances green hydrogen Project partners SSE Renewables and Equinor have awarded contracts to Genesis, H2GO Power, and Fichtner to support the optimal production of large-scale green hydrogen from Dogger Bank D. Read More
Masdar and RWE unite in £11 billion venture Corporate General Windfarms Masdar and RWE unite in £11 billion venture Masdar has solidified an £11 billion investment into the UK's renewable energy sector. Read More
€850 billion 525 kV HVDC XLPE Submarine Cable System first Cables General Interconnectors €850 billion 525 kV HVDC XLPE Submarine Cable System first Following the selection as preferred bidder and the commitment to assure the required capacity, Prysmian signs now a major contract worth around €850 million is UK first for technology. Read More
Fugro supports Korean offshore wind Equipment General Windfarms Fugro supports Korean offshore wind Fugro announces it has been engaged by KREDO Offshore for a measurement campaign in Korea. Read More
Royal Navy's strategic deployment Cables General Windfarms Royal Navy's strategic deployment The Royal Navy strengthens its presence in Gulf in the hopes of protecting offshore infrastructure. Read More
ABL supports construction of 'energy island' Cables General Windfarms ABL supports construction of 'energy island' ABL has secured a contract to aid in the development of the 'energy island' project in the North Sea. Read More
Ashtead Technology acquires ACE Winches General Windfarms Ashtead Technology acquires ACE Winches Ashtead Technology has further expanded its mechanical solutions service offering with the acquisition of ACE Winches. Read More
Vaarst introduces new offshore technology Equipment General Windfarms Vaarst introduces new offshore technology Vaarst announces a new company achievement in the realm of offshore technology. Read More
Europlan ECPM contract for NIGG Port subsea cable factory Cables General Windfarms Europlan ECPM contract for NIGG Port subsea cable factory Europlan Group has been awarded the EPCM contract for a subsea power cable manufacturing factory in the Port of Nigg, Scottish Highlands. Read More
TotalEnergies Morocco-UK "buyin" Cables General Interconnectors Windfarms TotalEnergies Morocco-UK "buyin" TotalEnergies has invested £20 million to acquire a minority stake in Xlinks First Limited. Read More
RWE "Growing Green" - a further €55 Billion Corporate General Windfarms RWE "Growing Green" - a further €55 Billion RWE has revealed its "Growing Green" investment and growth initiative aimed at driving the evolution of the energy sector until 2030. Read More
INTOG: Exclusivity Agreements signed for 7 projects Corporate General Windfarms INTOG: Exclusivity Agreements signed for 7 projects Crown Estate Scotland has confirmed updates for seven TOG projects. Read More
Smooth sailing ahead for Delta Wind Partners Floating General Windfarms Smooth sailing ahead for Delta Wind Partners Delta Wind Partners’ has been chosen as one of the winners for a floating offshore wind challenge. Read More
Swedish meatballs to clean energy Corporate General Windfarms Swedish meatballs to clean energy OX2 sells stake in next generation Swedish offshore wind portfolio to Ingka Investments and updates earnings guidance for 2023. Read More
FM Investor signs MoU with UK government General Windfarms FM Investor signs MoU with UK government IFM Investors will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the United Kingdom, announcing its intention to invest £10 billion. Read More
Windcat expands CSOV fleet General Logistics Vessels Windfarms Windcat expands CSOV fleet Windcat has placed an additional order of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). Read More
SSE report that Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 could generate €800 million General Ports Windfarms SSE report that Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 could generate €800 million Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 could generate Irish economic benefit of up to €800 million and support 2,300 jobs over project lifecycle. Read More
Moray West Transition Pieces Arrive at Port of Nigg General Ports Windfarms Moray West Transition Pieces Arrive at Port of Nigg Global Energy Group (GEG) has marked a 'major milestone' for the 882MW Moray West Offshore Wind Farm. Read More
Ørsted is not Pulling Out of Korea Corporate General Windfarms Ørsted is not Pulling Out of Korea Ørsted has changed its strategic approach, where the company has been cautious and selective in the countries they are developing projects in. Read More
NOV introduces floating wind installation vessel Floating General Vessels Windfarms NOV introduces floating wind installation vessel NOV has launched the Enhydra Floating Wind Installation Vessel (FWIV) concept to facilitate the commercialization of floating wind. Read More
Seas the opportunity General Windfarms Seas the opportunity Octopus Energy backs British offshore wind farm. Read More
Iberdrola £12bn investment plan Cables Corporate General Turbines Windfarms Iberdrola £12bn investment plan Over the past 15 years Iberdrola has invested close to £30bn in the UK’s electricity grid and renewable generation capacity. Read More
'Vital research' to support UK offshore wind and CCS General Windfarms 'Vital research' to support UK offshore wind and CCS Two research projects have been commissioned which are designed to inform the best approach to test and demonstrate the colocation of future offshore wind and CCS activities. Read More
Fugro aims to solidify leadership in marine robotics Corporate General Vessels Windfarms Fugro aims to solidify leadership in marine robotics Fugro aims to solidify leadership in marine robotics with full acquisition of SEA-KIT International. Read More
One day to go! Corporate General Windfarms One day to go! TGS | 4C Offshore will be in attendance tomorrow at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2023. Read More
Govert van Oord tapped as next Van Oord CEO Corporate General Vessels Govert van Oord tapped as next Van Oord CEO Govert van Oord nominated as new CEO of Royal Van Oord NV; Pieter van Oord to assume CEO role at Royal Schiphol NV. Read More
A "standard contract" for offshore wind Corporate General Windfarms A "standard contract" for offshore wind IMCA introduces a standard contract for offshore wind projects, prioritising equitable risk allocation. Read More
Exploring the depths: Onshore versus Offshore wind energy General Windfarms Exploring the depths: Onshore versus Offshore wind energy National Grid shares a deep dive into the differences between onshore and offshore wind. Read More
Huisman to upgrade Heerema Aegir's Offshore Mast Crane General Logistics Vessels Huisman to upgrade Heerema Aegir's Offshore Mast Crane Huisman announces that it has been awarded a contract. Read More
Nova Scotia prioritizes collaborative regulatory framework for Offshore Wind Development General Windfarms Nova Scotia prioritizes collaborative regulatory framework for Offshore Wind Development The Province of Nova Scotia has made a strategic decision to focus initially on establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for offshore wind energy development. Read More
Industry leaders forge path for new growth plan Corporate General Windfarms Industry leaders forge path for new growth plan RenewableUK, in collaboration with the Offshore Wind Industry Council, The Crown Estate, and Crown Estate Scotland, has unveiled plans for a transformative Industrial Growth Plan. Read More
Havfram Wind enters strategic cooperation with IWS Corporate General Vessels Havfram Wind enters strategic cooperation with IWS Havfram Wind AS (“Havfram Wind”) has entered a strategic cooperation with Integrated Wind Solutions ASA (“IWS”). Read More
Metsähallitus propels Finland's clean energy future Corporate General Windfarms Metsähallitus propels Finland's clean energy future Metsähallitus announces the launch of auction procedures for large-scale offshore wind power projects in Finland's public water areas. Read More
Consortium begins project into TouchWind’s floater Floating General Turbines Windfarms Consortium begins project into TouchWind’s floater An international consortium of six parties has started a research & demonstration project into positive wake effects of wind turbines with tilted rotors. Read More
Rovco successfully completes fast-track survey work General Vessels Windfarms Rovco successfully completes fast-track survey work Rovco has successfully completed all survey work on behalf of Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn. Read More
Government admits 4 year DCO delay Cables General Interconnectors Government admits 4 year DCO delay Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities admits pervasive infrastructure delays in the UK. Read More
Hellenic Cables signs contract with Energinet Cables General Interconnectors Hellenic Cables signs contract with Energinet Hellenic Cables is chosen again for a Sweden-Denmark high-voltage interconnection project. Read More
Amprion chooses Meyer Werft Cables General Substations Windfarms Amprion chooses Meyer Werft Contract awarded for Meyer Werft for the offshore converter components. Read More
DEME on track for offshore wind growth Corporate General Vessels Windfarms DEME on track for offshore wind growth Belgian dredging and offshore solutions provider DEME Group reported strong growth in its offshore wind business in the third quarter of 2023. Read More
BOEM Approves of New York's Empire General Windfarms BOEM Approves of New York's Empire Empire is a defining project for New York says Molly Read More
Vital opportunity for Europe's clean energy future General Windfarms Vital opportunity for Europe's clean energy future WindEurope's annual "End of Life Issues and Strategies" Seminar to address the critical phase of wind farms end of operational life. Read More
Revolution Wind receives final approval General Windfarms Revolution Wind receives final approval Revolution Wind has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of its Construction and Operations Plan. Read More
Offshore wind under fire Corporate General Windfarms Offshore wind under fire Innosea, a leading engineering, advisory, and R&D specialist in marine renewable energy, has joined the 2C NOW research and development (R&D) project. Read More
JDR reaches key milestones in £130M subsea cable facility Cables General Windfarms JDR reaches key milestones in £130M subsea cable facility JDR Cable Systems, a global subsea cable supplier and part of the TFK Group, has achieved significant milestones in constructing its new £130 million state-of-the-art subsea cable manufacturing facility in Cambois, Northumberland. Read More
U.S. becoming an unattractive place to do business? - IMCA General Vessels Windfarms U.S. becoming an unattractive place to do business? - IMCA Proposed legislation overlooks that there is no U.S. capability in any of these areas (offshore wind turbine installation) so it makes no sense to try and preserve this type of speciality work for a domestic fleet that simply does not exist today – and may not exist in the future. Read More
Apprentice to trailblazing technician at Suffolk windfarm General Turbines Windfarms Apprentice to trailblazing technician at Suffolk windfarm Jovita Beeston, ScottishPower Renewables’ pioneering apprentice, has made a significant leap, securing a permanent role as a balance of plant technician at the esteemed East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm. Read More
Enersea designs Cable Installation System for Viking Neptun Cables General Vessels Windfarms Enersea designs Cable Installation System for Viking Neptun For DEME’s DP3 multipurpose installation vessel Viking Neptun, Enersea has designed a modular next level Cable Installation System (CIS). Read More
North Sea - Europe’s 'Green Power Plant Cables General Windfarms North Sea - Europe’s 'Green Power Plant In a momentous gathering in The Hague, nine North Seas countries alongside the European Commission convened at the annual North Seas conference, reaching a landmark agreement on a shared 'Action Agenda.' Read More
North Seas energy ministers back Europe's wind power plans Corporate General Windfarms North Seas energy ministers back Europe's wind power plans Energy ministers unite in a game-changing move, propelling Europe toward a wind-powered future. Read More
Europe's crucial vote Corporate General Windfarms Europe's crucial vote European parliament to vote on strengthening clean tech manufacturing in Europe. Read More
Jan De Nul partners with Egypt to deliver green energy Cables General Vessels Jan De Nul partners with Egypt to deliver green energy Egypt and Jan De Nul forge a groundbreaking pact, aiming to power Europe with green energy through an unprecedented undersea cable project. Read More
OEG's power move with Bluestream Offshore acquisition Corporate General Vessels Windfarms OEG's power move with Bluestream Offshore acquisition OEG Energy Group strengthens portfolio with acquisition of Bluestream Offshore. Read More
Marco Polo Marine inks mega Vestas deal for new vessel Corporate General Vessels Windfarms Marco Polo Marine inks mega Vestas deal for new vessel Discover Marco Polo Marine's revolutionary pact with Vestas, set to power Asia's offshore wind revolution. Read More
Treasury, IRS fuel clean investment surge General Windfarms Treasury, IRS fuel clean investment surge Guidance to clarify underlying Investment Tax Credit critical for companies planning clean energy projects. Read More