Ocean Winds (OW), an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and a joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE, announces the successful installation of the first floating wind turbine of its Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) project, developed in partnership with Banque des Territoires.

Global energy technology company SLB has been awarded a technologies and services contract for carbon storage site development in the North Sea by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), an incorporated joint venture between bp, Equinor and TotalEnergies.

Fugro has been awarded a 7-year framework agreement with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-owned electricity transmission operator, to deliver a full suite of Geo-data surveys for the “Powering Up Offshore - South Coast” project.

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) to Hanwha Ocean for its new design of a semisubmersible-type floating offshore wind turbine.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is rescinding all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

ABS and the Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and explore new technologies to support the floating offshore wind industry. 

The case study demonstrates how reliability-based inspection can help manage fatigue-driven risks in offshore wind turbine support structures.

Mammoet has signed a support agreement for TenneT’s 2GW program; one that will see it support Heerema Marine Contractors (Heerema) with the offshore installation of two giant topsides for the 2GW Program. 

Acteon, through its Marine Foundations business line, MENCK, has secured a contract to supply advanced pile-driving equipment and operational services for the installation of the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm.

All 66 suction-bucket jacket (SBJ) foundations for Ørsted’s Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan have now been successfully installed, with Framo’s advanced suction pump systems playing a key role. This milestone marks a major achievement for one of Asia-Pacific’s largest offshore wind developments.

Member states should target 5% of their newly installed renewable energy capacity to be innovative by 2030, as set by the EU Renewable Energy Directive.

Iberdrola has awarded Semco Maritime GmbH two 3-year offshore service contracts, with options for extension, on the above-water scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment at two offshore substations in the Baltic Hub.

Salamander Offshore Wind Farm, one of the most advanced floating wind projects in the UK, has been awarded Section 36 Consent and associated Marine Licenses. With this consent, the Scottish Government grants Salamander’s developers the go-ahead to build and operate the floating array.

Symphony Wave Power (SWP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ONE-Dyas to advance testing of its wave energy technology and explore the integration of wave energy converters into offshore power systems.

DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, has been awarded a contract by offshore wind developer Ventyr for the Design Certification of the Sørlige Nordsjø II wind turbines and offshore substation—Norway’s first bottom-fixed offshore wind farm. 

OEG, a leading energy solutions business, has won a significant multi-million-pound contract to support the construction phase of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm until it becomes operational in 2027.