GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, in partnership with Polimex Mostostal, has been awarded a key contract for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Poland.The project involves building the onshore infrastructure including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation including STATCOMs and onshore export lines for efficient power transfer to the Polish Power System.Baltica Offshore Wind … Continue reading GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica
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ACP Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Moving to Construction Phase
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project: “This approval is yet another milestone toward America’s energy security and clean energy future. As … Continue reading ACP Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Moving to Construction Phase
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Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities
Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966 MW project under development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, for future offtake opportunities. Following consultation with the State of Maryland, Ørsted has withdrawn from the Maryland Public Service Commission orders approving the Skipjack 1 and 2 projects. Ørsted intends … Continue reading Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities
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Equinor to take full ownership in Empire Wind through a swap transaction with bp in the US
Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) has entered into a swap transaction with bp, under which Equinor will take full ownership of the Empire Wind lease and projects and bp will take full ownership of the Beacon Wind lease and projects. Under the agreement, Equinor will take 100% ownership of Empire Offshore Wind Holdings LLC. Subject … Continue reading Equinor to take full ownership in Empire Wind through a swap transaction with bp in the US
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Ørsted pulls out of Maryland offshore wind power projects citing economic conditions
Energy multinational Ørsted has unexpectedly withdrawn from agreements with the state of Maryland to develop two offshore wind projects. The decision came as a result of worsening economic conditions and challenges facing the company. Initially, Orsted had been selected by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to develop the Skipjack Wind 1 and Skipjack Wind … Continue reading Ørsted pulls out of Maryland offshore wind power projects citing economic conditions
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CIP to invest $1.92 billion in offshore wind energy in the Philippines
CIP’s wind farm will stretch along the northern coast of Northern Samar province and is expected to begin operations in late 2025.Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will invest PHP 108 billion ($1.92 billion) in a 650 MW offshore wind energy park in Northern Samar province, Philippines. The project was confirmed at a Northern Samar provincial government … Continue reading CIP to invest $1.92 billion in offshore wind energy in the Philippines
Continue readingSkipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities
Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966 MW project under development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, for future offtake opportunities. Following consultation with the State of Maryland, Ørsted has withdrawn from the Maryland Public Service Commission orders approving the Skipjack 1 and 2 projects. Ørsted intends … Continue reading Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities
Continue readingUS offshore wind industry reaches 3.7 gigawatts
The US offshore wind industry suffered one blow after another last year, including the cancellation of two projects totaling 2.2 gigawatts planned for the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of New Jersey. That made for some cheering among offshore wind opponents, but perhaps they should have kept their pom-poms dry. Earlier today the New Jersey … Continue reading US offshore wind industry reaches 3.7 gigawatts
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DHL Group secures green electricity from RWE’s Offshore Wind Farm
DHL Group has agreed a long-term electricity supply contract with RWE Supply & Trading for the purchase of around 104 gigawatt-hours of electricity from renewable sources per year from 2026, thus taking a further step towards its own decarbonization targets. The electricity will be produced in the Kaskasi offshore wind farm in the German North … Continue reading DHL Group secures green electricity from RWE’s Offshore Wind Farm
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ACP Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Solicitation Awards
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced the procurement of 3,742 MW of offshore wind to Attentive Energy Two (1,342 MW) and Leading Light Wind (2,400 MW): “Governor Murphy’s leadership is positioning New Jersey … Continue reading ACP Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Solicitation Awards
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TotalEnergies and European Energy expand collaboration to offshore wind energy
As part of its integrated development in electricity, TotalEnergies has signed a new agreement with European Energy to develop offshore wind farm projects in three Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland and Sweden. 405 MW of offshore wind power under development in Denmark The agreement entails the acquisition by TotalEnergies of an 85% equity stake in the … Continue reading TotalEnergies and European Energy expand collaboration to offshore wind energy
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Europe sets course for cooperation on cross-border offshore wind energy grids
Today the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) published EU Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDPs). The ONDPs are the first comprehensive cross-border review of existing offshore grid capacity and future offshore grid requirements at sea basin level. They will help to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind and facilitate the deployment of … Continue reading Europe sets course for cooperation on cross-border offshore wind energy grids
Continue readingJapan launches major offshore wind auctions
In a significant step towards the development of renewable energy, the Japanese government has launched a third round of auctions. The goal is to select developers for two new offshore wind energy areas in the northern region of Japan. Together, these areas have a combined capacity of 1.05 gigawatts (GW), marking a notable jump in … Continue reading Japan launches major offshore wind auctions
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Eni enters floating offshore wind energy in Spain
Plenitude, controlled by Italian energy company Eni, has signed a strategic partnership with BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments to accelerate the development of offshore wind projects in Spain. According to Plenitude, this collaboration strengthens the existing joint venture between BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments. Together, they have a combined portfolio of approximately 1.25 … Continue reading Eni enters floating offshore wind energy in Spain
Continue readingRevolutionizing offshore wind energy with green hydrogen
The offshore wind industry will explode in the coming years, with a projected capacity of 500 gigawatts on water by 2050. However, the challenge remains: how can this vast amount of energy be efficiently transported and used? Enter Copenhagen Energy Islands, an innovative company that aims to address this problem through a network of 10 … Continue reading Revolutionizing offshore wind energy with green hydrogen
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CIP launches new company dedicated to developing energy island projects globally
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) is launching Copenhagen Energy Islands (“CEI”), a new development company dedicated to developing energy islands globally with backing from Nordic, European, and North American investors, Copenhagen Energy Islands will build on CIP’s long-standing experience and expertise within offshore wind to develop energy island projects globally, and is currently developing a portfolio … Continue reading CIP launches new company dedicated to developing energy island projects globally
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Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway
Renewables energy major EDF Renewables has been working closely with offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore in Norway since 2021. The work includes delivering a competitive bid for the Utsira Nord tender. Now, the consortium has signed an agreement also targeting the auction round in 2025. EDF Renewables brings well over a decade of experience … Continue reading Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway
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First seaweed from wind farm Kriegers Flak harvested this spring
2024 will be a year full of milestones in the WIN@sea project, in which Danish researchers are busy producing food under the surface of the sea in Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm, Vattenfall’s Danish Kriegers Flak. Green energy will not be the only thing in the spotlight over the coming year in Kriegers Flak, the … Continue reading First seaweed from wind farm Kriegers Flak harvested this spring
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BOEM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Analysis of Central Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Areas
In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy economy, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the availability of its draft environmental review of wind energy areas offshore the U.S. Central Atlantic region. BOEM’s Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) considers potential environmental consequences of … Continue reading BOEM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Analysis of Central Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Areas
Continue readingLots of good news – and good numbers – again in offshore wind power
Things are looking up again for offshore wind in Europe. 2023 saw a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms come online, up 40% on 2022. And €30bn of new investments were confirmed – covering 9 GW that’ll be built over the coming years. The supply chain is also seeing a turnaround, with new factories announced in Poland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands … Continue reading Lots of good news – and good numbers – again in offshore wind power
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