Shell is stepping back from new offshore wind investments and is splitting its power division following an extensive review of the business that was once seen as a key driver of the company's energy transition strategy. (Reuters) The changes are part of a company-wide review launched in 2023 aimed at reducing costs as CEO Wael Sawan focuses... Continue Reading →
Conbit Delivers SL900: Transforming Offshore Wind Lifting Operations
Conbit has launched the SL900, a versatile modular lifting system designed to meet the unique challenges of offshore wind projects. Successfully tested last month, the SL900 offers a game-changing alternative to crane vessels and jack-up barges for heavy lifts on offshore substations, such as replacing deck cranes, transformers, or installing heavy boat landings. The SL900... Continue Reading →
JDR Cables secures major contract from DEME for largest US wind project
JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the global subsea cable and umbilical supplier and service provider, part of the TFKable Group, has been awarded a significant contract by DEME Offshore to support Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. JDR's comprehensive scope of work covers 176 wind turbines and three offshore substations. It includes pull—in, termination,... Continue Reading →
Biden pushes out over $100 billion in clean energy grants as term winds down
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has awarded over $100 billion in grants created by its signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden senior advisor for international climate policy John Podesta said. The administration hopes the spending milestone will help to continue the deployment of clean energy even after President-elect Donald Trump, a climate change skeptic who has... Continue Reading →
Ocean Winds Extends Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contract with Principle Power for WindFloat Atlantic Project
Ocean Winds has extended its Operations & Maintenance (O&M) long-term contract with Principle Power for the 25 MW WindFloat Atlantic Project, which validates Principle Power’s service excellence and O&M capabilities. This extension further affirms the operational success of the world’s first semi-submersible floating wind farm and first floating wind project to secure bank financing. Since... Continue Reading →
Inyanga Marine Energy Group to spearhead renewable energy development in Canada
Inyanga Marine Energy Group has announced that it has set up a new office in Canada to help drive the development of offshore renewable energy in the country. The new company is called Inyanga Maritime Services Nova Scotia Limited, based in Halifax Nova Scotia. Kiley Sampson has been appointed as Vice President of the Canadian... Continue Reading →
BOEM ID’s Environmental Measures for NY Bight Wind
(OE) In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today issued a Record of Decision identifying environmental measures expected to be applied to future wind energy development of the six lease areas offshore New York and New... Continue Reading →
Supporters, Pragmatists & Skeptics: Governors Shaping US Offshore Wind’s Future
State leadership is going to be pivotal to the future of US offshore wind. Posted by Toussaint Williams - Plugged Into US Offshore Wind The U.S. offshore wind industry stands at a pivotal moment, with over 4,000 MW of capacity under construction (U.S. Offshore Wind Quarterly Market Report 2024 Q3, Oceantic Network) and ambitious growth... Continue Reading →
Porto do Açu and Belgian company Sarens sign MOU on logistics solutions for offshore wind
(Eixos) The Porto do Açu, in Rio de Janeiro — controlled by Prumo Logística in partnership with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International — signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Belgian company Sarens, to study partnerships in logistics solutions for the transportation of components for the offshore wind power chain The agreement was formalized... Continue Reading →
DEME to Build Offshore Wind Terminal in German Port
(OE) DEME has been awarded a contract, worth up to $52 million, for the construction of an offshore wind terminal in the Port of Cuxhaven in Germany. The terminal will boost Cuxhaven’s position as a key offshore industrial hub to support the handling of heavy-duty loads, particularly components for offshore wind farms. Operated by Niedersachsen... Continue Reading →