(Bloomberg) -- On the outskirts of Rotterdam, a bright orange ship is hoisted above the muddy Rhine with the help of six chunky triangular legs. The vessel has just been retrofit with a huge crane capable of lifting up to 1,600 tons 160 meters above deck. Once the finishing touches have been made, the Wind... Continue Reading →
BOEM Starts Environmental Review of Proposed Wind Project off New Jersey
(OE) The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will initiate the environmental review of a proposed wind energy project offshore New Jersey. At its closest point, the approximately 81,129-acre lease area, OCS-A 0549, known as Atlantic Shores North, is located 8.4 miles from the New Jersey coast and approximately 60 miles from New York. The... Continue Reading →
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come
(AP) America's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms. Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12-turbine wind farm called South Fork Wind 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Montauk Point, New York. New York... Continue Reading →
Petrobras informs on refining and biorefining partnership
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on December 22, 2023, informs that it is continuing discussions with Mubadala Capital regarding the formation of a downstream partnership in Brazil, the scope of which involves evaluating the acquisition of a stake in the Mataripe S.A. Refinery (RefMat) and a project under development... Continue Reading →
Axess Gets Concept Engineering Job for Multi-Turbine Floating Wind Platform Developer
(OE) Norwegian offshore energy industry services company Axess Technologies has won a concept engineering study contract with Wind Catching Systems (WCS), a developer of floating offshore wind technology. The scope of work entails an advanced handling system capable of replacing turbine blades and entire turbines, while also serving as a versatile work platform for inspection,... Continue Reading →
New International Partnership Set to Speed Up Offshore Wind Installations in US
(OE) Danish offshore marine services company Maersk Supply Service and U.S. vessel owner Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) have partnered up for the construction and operation of a windfarm feeder concept specifically designed for Maersk Supply Service’s next-generation wind installation vessel (WIV). The purpose-built feeder spread includes two tugs and two barges to be delivered in... Continue Reading →
Ørsted Powers Up All Turbines at First US Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm
(OE) Ørsted has installed and powered up all 12 turbines at the landmark South Fork project, and the first utility-scale U.S. offshore wind farm has started delivering power to Long Island and the Rockaways, offshore New York. The commissioning of the wind farm is in its final stage, and when at full capacity of 130... Continue Reading →
New York’s Empire Wind 1 Gets Federal Green Light for Grid Connection
(OE) Equinor has received an approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to connect the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project directly into the New York City’s transmission system. Approved on March 1, the Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) executed between Equinor's Empire Wind 1 project, New York ISO (NYISO) and Consolidated Edison Company... Continue Reading →
Developers Submit EIA for Italian Floating Offshore Wind Farm
(OE) Renantis and BlueFloat Energy have submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Kailia Energia floating wind farm, the second offshore wind project being developed in Italy by the partners. Kailia Offshore Wind Project will be located off the coastline between Brindisi and San Cataldo, off the coast of Puglia. The project proposes the installation... Continue Reading →
SBM Offshore and Technip Energies Create Floating Wind Joint Venture
(OE) SBM Offshore and Technip Energies have signed a partnership agreement to form a joint venture EkWIL as a floating offshore wind pure player. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the creating of EkWIL, which will be able of proposing a wide range of solutions to clients. EkWiL will combine the people... Continue Reading →