AD Ports and Masdar Partner on Global Offshore Wind Projects
AD Ports Group has entered into a partnership with fellow UAE company Masdar to support the development and execution of offshore wind projects.
Offshore
Denmark Opens New Tenders for Offshore Wind Expansion
Danish authorities have released tenders for three designated zones that will allow the development of at least 2.8GW of offshore wind capacity.
Leading Light Wind Project Canceled by Developers
Law firm representing developers of 2.4GW Leading Light Wind project informs New Jersey Board of Public Utilities the project will not proceed.
Peers Warn Starmer’s EU Deal Weakens UK Negotiating Power
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of giving up bargaining leverage in future European Union talks through his new 12-year fishing rights agreement
No Bids Received for Dutch Nederwiek 1-A Wind Site
Dutch authorities have confirmed that no developers have submitted bids for the 1GW Nederwiek 1-A offshore wind project in the North Sea.
COOEC Wins $800M PTTEP Contract for Thai Offshore Work
China Offshore Oil Engineering Co. secures major contract from Thailand’s PTTEP for the construction of a wellhead platform and subsea pipelines.
RWE Halts Kent Offshore Wind Project in Australia
German energy company RWE announces it will discontinue development of the Kent offshore wind project located off the Gippsland coast, Australia.
Shore Power Installation to Begin at Heysham, UK this Month
NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group will begin installing shore power facilities at Heysham Port in the NW of the United Kingdom this month.
US Ends $679M in Funding for Offshore Wind Projects
The US Department of Transportation has revoked or withdrawn $679 million in support previously allocated to 12 offshore wind initiatives.
South Africa Tightens Offshore STS Rules, Hikes Penalties
South Africa rolls out regulatory regime for offshore ship-to-ship transfers, increasing penalties and imposing strict environmental safeguards.
DNV to Advise Kolon Global on 400MW Wando Jangbogo
DNV signs two-year agreement with developer Kolon Global Corporation to act as owner’s engineer for the 400MW Wando Jangbogo offshore wind farm.
Hanwha, Hyundai Join Forces on Offshore Wind Projects
Hanwha Ocean forms partnership with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to bolster South Korea’s offshore wind supply chain via joint EPC initiatives
Canada and Nova Scotia Unveil First Offshore Wind Zones
In a step toward advancing renewable energy the Government of Canada and Nova Scotia announced the country’s first offshore wind energy zones.
350 Offshore Workers Threaten Strikes Over Pay Disputes
Roughly 350 offshore workers are preparing to strike amid ongoing pay disputes with Repsol, CNOOC, and MCL Medics, according to UK union, Unite.
Fugro Signs 7-Year Deal for Offshore Surveys with EirGrid
Dutch geotechnical firm Fugro has secured a seven-year framework contract with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-run electricity transmission company.
Ørsted Secures $3 Billion for Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has secured TWD 90 billion in project financing for its 632MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Taiwan.
Calvados Offshore Wind Farm Delayed Until Late 2027
EDF confirms commercial launch of Calvados offshore wind project will now take place in late 2027—over two years later than originally scheduled.
Denmark Extends Life of Two Longstanding Offshore Wind Farms
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved the extension of electricity production permits for two of Denmark’s oldest offshore wind farms.
Eleven Energy Launches to Expand Saudi Bunker Market
A Saudi Arabian prince, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud has unveiled Eleven Energy, a newly established global bunkering firm.
LNG Canada Launches Operations in British Columbia
LNG Canada, the liquefied natural gas facility operated by Shell, officially commenced operations on June 22 in Kitimat, British Columbia.