All Offshore wind energy articles
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NewsPort of Aberdeen South Harbour upgrade progresses
The port of Aberdeen’s proposed South Harbour upgrade project has progressed to the second stage of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council’s (SOWEC) Strategic Investment Model (SIM), moving a step closer to becoming a strategic hub for floating offshore wind.
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NewsSouth Korea: an Asian powerhouse at the crossroads
South Korean manufacturers are having to adapt to a world of lower-cost competition, forcing project logisticians and multipurpose shipping lines to take stock. However, there are still opportunities as the coal-dependent nation redraws its energy mix. Chris Lewis reports.
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CapPro newsWhat’s in store for offshore wind in 2024?
Esgian Offshore Wind’s Oliver Stephenson shared his predictions for the sector in 2024. Heightened uncertainty thanks to elections in nascent and established markets is likely to have a detrimental impact on the offshore wind energy sector.
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India initiates tender for offshore wind projects
Sector: Power - Offshore wind
Project Type: Greenfield
Project Status: Tender
Region: Asia -
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Stromar Offshore Wind Farm
Sector: Power - Offshore wind
Project Type: Greenfield
Project Status: Under development
Region: Europe -
NewsHumboldt Bay secures further funding for offshore wind terminal
The port of Humboldt Bay in the USA has received a USD436.7 million grant to support the development of its heavy lift terminal that will provide logistical support for offshore wind energy projects.
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CapPro newsSupply chain responds to European offshore wind energy indicators
The European offshore wind energy sector, while reporting a record year for installations in 2023, is still some way off track. Overall, the EU aims to install 420 GW of wind energy by 2030, up from 205 GW today. One (of many) reasons why the Continent is lagging is a result of limited supply chain investment.
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Skipjack Wind
Sector: Power - Offshore wind
Project Status: Under development
Region: North America
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CapPro newsCIP targets energy island build out
Energy islands are large-scale offshore energy hubs, which will enable the massive scaling required for the next generation of offshore wind deployment globally. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has developed a new company dedicated to developing these projects.
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CapPro newsTimely progress made with low-emission steel for wind turbine towers
Despite the wind energy sector’s green credentials, the manufacture and installation of wind turbines is undoubtedly heavy industry – something that is difficult to decarbonise. Progress is being made, however, as OEMs move to eliminate CO2 from the tower manufacturing link of the chain. Progress is certainly a priority, given stringent bidding requirements seen in recent offshore rounds.
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CapPro newsUpcoming offshore wind tenders
According to data from Esgian Offshore Wind, 14 countries are set to award leases for offshore wind energy projects in 2024, and six will start new auction rounds.
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NewsWind Peak launched in China
Cadeler’s offshore wind energy installation vessel, Wind Peak, is taking shape having been launched at Cosco’s Qidong shipyard in China.
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CapPro newsRWE buys Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone
After what was a turbulent year for UK offshore wind energy projects, RWE stepped up at the end fo 2023 to acquire the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone portfolio from Vattenfall for roughly USD1.2 billion.
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Article‘France Relance’ and sustainable ambitions drive project logistics activity
Wind energy continues to be the order of the day for France’s project logistics and heavy lift sector. The country’s policy on renewable power sources is driving increasing investment in both projects and supporting infrastructure, with floating offshore wind projects in the spotlight. Megan Ramsay reports.
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CapPro newsUK to launch fifth offshore round in early 2024
The Crown Estate has issued details of the Celtic Sea floating offshore wind leasing round 5.
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NewsDEME partners with Faria Renewables to explore Greek opportunities
DEME and Greek renewable energy developer Faria Renewables have signed a cooperation agreement to explore opportunities and co-develop offshore wind farms in Greece.
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NewsUlstein unveils HX121 heavy transport vessel design
Ulstein has added the HX121 heavy transport vessel to its design portfolio.
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CapPro newsEmpire Wind gets green light
After a tricky year for US offshore wind energy project with various large-scale developments being cancelled, a positive note was struck with the Empire Wind project, located offshore New York, getting the green light.
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NewsUK to boost subsidies for offshore wind energy projects
The UK government said that it will increase the subsidy level offered to developers in the contracts for difference (CfD) auction round 6 (AR6).
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NewsBMS boosts SPMT fleet with 300 axles
Danish heavy lift and engineering transport company BMS has bolstered its heavy-duty trailer fleet.