Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds is joining Opportunity Cromarty Firth and supporting the body’s green freeport bid. If the region is successful in its attempt, it would help to attract “new and increased manufacturing” that would ease the delivery of Scotland’s next generation of wind farms. Ocean Winds, a 50-50 joint venture launched in 2020... Continue Reading →
Offshore wind starts more expensive in Brazil, says Ocean Winds executive
With 15 GW in offshore wind projects in Brazil under licensing, Ocean Winds — a joint venture between Engie and EDP Renováveis for offshore wind power generation — believes that investments in the implementation of the first projects in the country will be higher than in the rest of the world. “At first it will... Continue Reading →
Aker Offshore Wind, Aker Horizons to Complete Merger This Month
The merger between Aker Offshore Wind (AOW) and Aker Horizons is expected to be completed after close of trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange on 17 June, which accordingly will be the last day of trading in the AOW shares on Euronext Growth Oslo, the company said in its latest trading update. As announced on... Continue Reading →
Ocean Winds Brasil officially in the Brazilian offshore wind market
(TN) Ocean Winds, a 50-50 joint venture between world energy leaders ENGIE and EDP Renewables dedicated to offshore wind power generation, announces the launch of OW Brasil, a wholly owned Brazilian company investing in offshore wind project development opportunities in the country. Highly interested in Brazil's 700 GW offshore wind power potential (according to a... Continue Reading →
Construction delays, vessel troubles hit Subsea 7’s books
Subsea 7 has updated its Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full year 2022 following reduced progress on two offshore wind projects and vessel reshuffle at its subsidiary Seaway 7. Seaway 7 announced provisions against the results of project execution of offshore windfarm installations due to increased costs relating to weather delays and mechanical breakdowns. This,... Continue Reading →
Brazil bounds forward to lead bullish global offshore wind project pipeline race: RCG
(RC) Brazil has made a surprise leap forward to take lead position among global offshore wind power project pipelines with almost 100GW in development, according to new calculus from research house the Renewables Consulting Group (RCG). According to RCG’s latest Global Offshore Wind Annual Market Report, the South American nation – which has yet to install... Continue Reading →
Corio Generation: Plan to invest in five offshore wind farms in Brazil
(TN) Corio Generation, a global offshore wind energy company, announced plans to build offshore wind farms in Brazil, in a total of five projects of more than 5 GW in the initial phase of development. Corio Generation is a portfolio company of Macquarie's Green Investment Group, operating independently. Created in April 2022, Corio already has... Continue Reading →
CTO in Focus: Henrik Stiesdal, Wind Power Pioneer – Long read
By: Elaine Maslin (OE) Wind power pioneer Henrik Stiesdal built his first wind turbine in 1978. It was one of Denmark’s first step towards becoming a wind energy powerhouse, with Stiesdal regularly at the helm. He’s now got wider climate initiatives in his sights, including industrializing floating offshore wind. He reflected with OE’s Elaine Maslin.... Continue Reading →
Seaway 7, Subsea 7 Revise Guidance on Offshore Wind Project Issues
Seaway 7, a fixed-bottom offshore wind installation affiliate of Subsea 7, on Monday revised its adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full year 2022, citing issues with offshore wind projects in the Netherlands and Taiwan. The company said its revenue is expected to be in line with previous guidance towards $1 billion, with an Adjusted EBITDA... Continue Reading →
Corio Generation Wants to Build 2.5 GW Wind Farm Offshore Victoria, Australia
Corio Generation, a recently established offshore wind branch of Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG), is planning a major new offshore wind project in Australia, named Great Eastern Offshore Wind. If approved for construction following ongoing feasibility studies and consultation with local stakeholders, the 2.5 GW project could be among the first tranche of offshore wind... Continue Reading →