Category Archives: offshore

OX2 applies for a permit to construct the offshore wind farm Triton, in the south of Sweden

OX2 has submitted a permit application under the act of Sweden’s Exclusive Economic Zone to construct an offshore wind farm in the Swedish Economic Zone off the coast of Skåne in the south of Sweden. The wind farm Triton that will be situated about 30 kilometer south of Ystad, will comprise of up to 129 … Continue reading OX2 applies for a permit to construct the offshore wind farm Triton, in the south of Sweden

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RWE to take on operations, service & maintenance responsibilities at London Array Offshore Wind Farm

Following a competitive tender process RWE has been successful in winning the operations, service & maintenance contract at the 175 turbine, 630MW London Array Offshore Wind Farm. Over the past year a tender process has been conducted to explore if there was a more efficient way to deliver the range of O&M services needed at … Continue reading RWE to take on operations, service & maintenance responsibilities at London Array Offshore Wind Farm

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RWE and Tata Power collaborate to explore potential for development of offshore wind projects in India

RWE and Tata Power have agreed on a partnership to explore the potential for a joint development of offshore wind projects in India. A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Power, which is one of India’s largest integrated power companies, and RWE … Continue reading RWE and Tata Power collaborate to explore potential for development of offshore wind projects in India

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Offshore wind energy has great potential in Brazil

The federal decree published in January with laws for offshore wind projects encouraged the sector and Brazil shows potential for world leadership.Brazil’s nascent offshore wind market is far from complete and the country has more potential to be a world leader in the segment. A publication of Decree 10,946/2022, of January 25, with guidelines for … Continue reading Offshore wind energy has great potential in Brazil

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The EU asks to speed up offshore wind power

Europe’s dependence on Russia for natural gas and oil, in the Ukraine crisis, demonstrates the need to boost offshore wind power. The process of energy transition in which the planet is immersed reveals often contradictory situations. The EU asks that these offshore wind farms as the only way to ensure goodbye to fossil fuels, say … Continue reading The EU asks to speed up offshore wind power

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Norway announces first offshore wind power auction

Last week the Norwegian Government announced that they will hold the country’s first offshore wind auction in the second half of 2022. The auction will have a total capacity of 1.5 GW. Further offshore wind auctions will follow. Despite the announcement, the Norwegian wind industry is not completely content.  Norway is blessed with ideal conditions … Continue reading Norway announces first offshore wind power auction

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Iberdrola will invest 10,000 million dollars in offshore wind power in Massachusetts

The chairman of the energy group has met with the governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, to detail his commitment to offshore wind power. Iberdrola continues to strengthen its global leadership in the offshore wind sector, this time in Massachusetts. The group will invest more than US$ 10 billion in the development of three offshore wind … Continue reading Iberdrola will invest 10,000 million dollars in offshore wind power in Massachusetts

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RWE and Neptune Energy join forces to accelerate green hydrogen production in Dutch North Sea

RWE and Neptune Energy announced today that they have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop the offshore green hydrogen demonstration project “H2opZee” ahead of 2030. H2opZee is a demonstration project which aims at building 300 to 500 megawatts (MW) electrolyzer capacity far out in the Dutch North Sea, in order to produce green hydrogen … Continue reading RWE and Neptune Energy join forces to accelerate green hydrogen production in Dutch North Sea

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Iberdrola strengthens its leadership by increasing renewable capacity by 9.2% worldwide in 2021

The Iberdrola group has increased its renewable capacity by 9.2% in 2021, to over 38,000 MW ‘green’ – specifically 38.035 MW. The company has commissioned 3.484  MW of new renewables, in line with its strategy based on a decarbonised and competitive economy, as reported today by the company to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission … Continue reading Iberdrola strengthens its leadership by increasing renewable capacity by 9.2% worldwide in 2021

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France sets 40 GW offshore wind energy target

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will have around 40 GW of offshore wind power capacity in operation by 2050. This capacity corresponds to around 50 offshore wind farms. The offshore wind energy target is part of a larger push by France to reach carbon-neutrality by 2050, including the construction of six new … Continue reading France sets 40 GW offshore wind energy target

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Sweden names 3 areas for 20-30 TWh annual offshore wind energy

Sweden presented plans on Tuesday to build offshore wind power plants that will generate 20-30 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year, with an aim to reach 120 TWh at a later stage. The areas are located in the waters both east and west of Sweden. “This way we secure the electricity supply, enable the (energy) transition and … Continue reading Sweden names 3 areas for 20-30 TWh annual offshore wind energy

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UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm

The decision completes consent for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The 3.6 GW Norfolk Zone boosts Government plans for 40GW of offshore wind by 2030. Both projects in Vattenfall’s proposed Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone have now been approved. The zone will produce enough power annually for the equivalent of 3.9million UK homes, with Norfolk … Continue reading UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm

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Colombia will have its roadmap to produce wind energy in the sea

Next March, the Ministry of Mines and Energy will publish the roadmap that Colombia must follow to make offshore wind power generation a reality in the medium term. To date, Danish companies such as Orsted and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have expressed interest in developing this type of project in the country. The Minister of Mines … Continue reading Colombia will have its roadmap to produce wind energy in the sea

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Ørsted and Eversource joint venture takes final investment decision on New York’s South Fork Wind Offshore Wind Farm

South Fork Wind, a 50-50 joint venture between Ørsted and Eversource, has taken final investment decision (FID) on the project that will be New York’s first offshore wind farm. The final investment decision codifies the companies’ commitment to the 130 MW offshore wind project. Today’s announcement comes as US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, … Continue reading Ørsted and Eversource joint venture takes final investment decision on New York’s South Fork Wind Offshore Wind Farm

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UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm

The UK Government has today, Friday, awarded planning consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. Consent for Norfolk Vanguard follows consent for sister project Norfolk Boreas. The decision completes consent for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The 3.6 GW Norfolk Zone boosts Government plans for 40GW of offshore wind by 2030. Both projects … Continue reading UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm

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RWE chooses Chantiers de l’Atlantique as key supplier for its F.E.W Baltic II wind farm

RWE, one of the world’s leading companies in offshore wind, is further progressing with developing F.E.W. Baltic II, one of the first offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea. RWE selected Atlantique Offshore Energy, the marine energy business unit of the French company Chantiers de l’Atlantique, for engineering, procuring, constructing, installing and commissioning of … Continue reading RWE chooses Chantiers de l’Atlantique as key supplier for its F.E.W Baltic II wind farm

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Velto Renewables SUPPORTS THE 630 MW OFFSHORE WIND FARM LONDON ARRAY

Velto Renewables has entered into a service agreement with Boreas to provide support to the 25% investment of CDPQ in London Array. London Array is an offshore windfarm located 20 km off the North Kent coast, in the Outer Thames Estuary, United Kingdom. The project, commissioned in 2013, has a total installed capacity of 630 MW and … Continue reading Velto Renewables SUPPORTS THE 630 MW OFFSHORE WIND FARM LONDON ARRAY

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Ørsted completes 50 % divestment of Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted has today completed the 50 % divestment of the 900 MW German offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 3 to funds managed by Glennmont Partners. The information provided in this announcement does not change Ørsted’s financial outlook for the 2022 financial year or the expected investment level announced for 2022. The Ørsted vision is a … Continue reading Ørsted completes 50 % divestment of Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm

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Norway to launch 1.5 gigawatt offshore wind tender

Norway will launch later this year its first tender for bottom-fixed offshore wind turbines in the southern North Sea, planning to develop 1.5 gigawatt of electricity that will supply the Norwegian mainland, the country’s government said on Wednesday. Offshore wind is seen as a key new industry offering a potential transition for Norway’s dominant oil … Continue reading Norway to launch 1.5 gigawatt offshore wind tender

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WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao – Registrations Open, Conference Programme Available

Registration is now open for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2022. The wind energy community is getting ready to meet once again in Bilbao, from 5-7 April this year. After last year’s Electric City 2021 event in Copenhagen, this will be the second major in-person gathering for the wind industry after nearly two years of virtual events. … Continue reading WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao – Registrations Open, Conference Programme Available

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