DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, has provided Fred. Olsen 1848 with a Statement of Feasibility (similar to an Approval in Principle) for their floating wind turbine concept, BRUNEL.

The East of England Energy Group’s (EEEGR) SNS 2022 Energy Integrated in the East event will launch later this month on the 25^th May, the same day the planning decision for Sizewell C is expected.

iXblue recently completed the bathymetric survey of the Saint Nazaire offshore wind farm using its DriX Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV). Relying on 4G and satellite communication, the operation – located 20km off the West coast of France – was remotely conducted by the iXblue teams of surveyors from their Remote Control Center in La Ciotat, South-east of France.

German RWE Renewables, one of the top global companies in offshore wind, will collaborate with Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and the GNOwind Alliance to build a program that will help existing Louisiana companies, especially in oil and gas, participate in the growing national supply chain for offshore wind. 

The Department of the Interior has announced results from its wind energy auction in the Carolina Long Bay area, the second major offshore wind lease sale this year and a significant milestone towards achieving the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $2.3 billion for three efforts to advance diverse carbon management approaches that reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) pollution, address the impacts of climate change, and create good-paying jobs while prioritizing community engagement and environmental justice.

DEME Offshore US has taken a major step forward in the further development of a US Jones Act compliant feeder solution for the upcoming offshore wind projects by entering into a long-term agreement with Barge Master.

CAPE Holland announces that the world’s most powerful Vibro Lifting Tool, the CAPE VLT-640 Triple, has completed its work at the Kaskasi II Offshore Wind Farm. A lot of work went into preparation for the project since the initial stages, which started in 2016 and the consequential contract award from Seaway 7 in 2020.

TotalEnergies announces the start of construction of the Eolmed project, operated by Qair and in which TotalEnergies has a 20% stake. This 30 MW project is located more than 18 km off the coast of Gruissan and Port la Nouvelle (Occitan region). The start of production is expected by 2024.

Rotech Subsea was active in European waters again, facilitating a key inter array cable repair at an offshore wind farm on the Dutch Continental Shelf.

Clarksons Research has released its Renewables Intelligence Network (RIN) platform a new briefing profiling the UK’s offshore wind sector, including a capacity forecast out to 2030, coverage of the upcoming subsidy auction for offshore wind projects in the UK and intelligence on vessel deployment at wind farms off the country.

OPITO, a leading global safety and skills organization for the energy industry, and the National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI), based at Bristol Community College in Massachusetts, have today (Wednesday 27th April) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will support thousands of new jobs in the growing U.S. offshore wind energy sector.

Strohm, the world's first and leading manufacturer of fully bonded, Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French renewable hydrogen supplier Lhyfe.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of potential impacts from offshore wind energy leasing activities in the Humboldt Wind Energy Area (WEA), located 20 miles offshore northern California, and based on its analysis has issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI).

Heerema Marine Contractors has been awarded an offshore wind foundation installation contract for EnBW's He Dreiht offshore wind farm.

Kent and Mainstream Renewable Power together with K&L Gates LLP have released an updated Offshore Wind Handbook to help guide investors and new market entrants through technical and regulatory issues in a fast-paced developing U.S. offshore wind market.