RWE, a leading offshore wind company globally, and Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) today released the findings of a one year collaboration to accelerate the engagement of Louisiana’s offshore wind supply chain. The result of the engagement is a database revealing more than 123 Louisiana businesses from Lake Charles, Houma/Thibodeaux, Lafayette, New Orleans-Baton Rouge, … Continue reading RWE and GNO, Inc. Release Louisiana Offshore Wind Supply Chain Database Signaling Further Market Readiness Along the Gulf Coast
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Louisiana signs agreements for offshore wind power
Louisiana recently signed agreements to develop the state’s first offshore wind farms in its coastal waters. These agreements aim to promote renewable energy and strengthen the state’s position as a leader in energy production. The projects are expected to generate clean energy, create employment opportunities and contribute to the local economy. Louisiana, known for its … Continue reading Louisiana signs agreements for offshore wind power
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ACP Applauds Final Sale Notice for Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, in response to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management’s (BOEM) decision to issue a Final Sale Notice for the first ever offshore wind lease in the Gulf of Mexico and President Biden’s speech in Philadelphia today hailing … Continue reading ACP Applauds Final Sale Notice for Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease
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Shell, Gulf Wind Technology to establish offshore wind energy hub in Louisiana
In an effort to advance offshore wind energy technology and expand the emerging industry’s skilled workforce, Gulf Wind Technology announced today it is collaborating with Shell to establish a research, training and technology demonstration program at GWT’s Avondale Global Gateway facility in New Orleans, site of the old Avondale Shipyard. GWT, supported by a $10 … Continue reading Shell, Gulf Wind Technology to establish offshore wind energy hub in Louisiana
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Louisiana sets 5 GW offshore wind power goal
The target has been set out within the state’s Climate Action Plan, intended to complement ongoing efforts to implement the state’s Coastal Master Plan, which serves as a model around the world for comprehensively adapting to the impacts of climate change, and other ongoing efforts of the state. The Climate Action Plan stated: “Given the … Continue reading Louisiana sets 5 GW offshore wind power goal
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SWEPCO Adds New Wind Power Capacity to its Louisiana Grid
Southwestern Electric Power Co. has put the second of three new wind facilities online to its grid, serving customers in Louisiana and Arkansas. The 287-megawatt Maverick facility located southwest of Enid, Oklahoma, has 103 wind turbines and is part of the North Central Energy Facilities project. District 5 Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says … Continue reading SWEPCO Adds New Wind Power Capacity to its Louisiana Grid
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SWEPCO seeks 1,200 megawatts of wind energy projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas or Oklahoma
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a utility company of Columbus, Ohio-based American Electric Power (AEP), will request proposals for up to 1,200 megawatts of wind energy projects to be in commercial operation by Dec. 15, 2021. SWEPCO announced Monday (Jan. 7) the request for proposals. Each proposed wind power project must have at least 100 … Continue reading SWEPCO seeks 1,200 megawatts of wind energy projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas or Oklahoma
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GE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power Unit Inaugurates New Technology Center Americas Facility Near New Orleans
LM Wind Power, a unit of GE Renewable Energy (NYSE: GE), today announced the inauguration of a new Technology Center Americas facility to develop and test new techniques for designing and building wind turbine blades at its facility on the NASA Michoud campus outside of New Orleans, Louisiana. The new facility will provide LM Wind … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power Unit Inaugurates New Technology Center Americas Facility Near New Orleans
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SWEPCO Announces Louisiana Settlement Supporting Wind Catcher Energy Connection
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a unit of American Electric Power (AEP), announced a settlement agreement April 13 in the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s (LPSC) review of the company’s request for approval of the proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection. The signed settlement agreement includes SWEPCO, the LPSC General Staff, and Walmart Stores, Inc. and Sam’s … Continue reading SWEPCO Announces Louisiana Settlement Supporting Wind Catcher Energy Connection
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