"Offshore Wind" News

Seatrium and Aibel Seek Arbitration to Resolve DolWin 5 Disputes

Jan 22, 2026

Seatrium, through its wholly owned subsidiary Seatrium New Energy (SNE), and consortium partner Aibel have started arbitration proceedings for the disputes related to the delivery of TenneT’s DolWin 5 offshore converter platform project in Germany’s North Sea…

AD Ports Strengthens Offshore Wind Push with Spanish Shipyard Acquisition

Jan 21, 2026

Abu Dhabi Ports Group, via its subsidiary SAFEEN Drydocks, has acquired full ownership of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard in Spain for a total consideration of $13.1 million, consolidating the group’s operations in Spain and the Mediterranean and supporting its expansion in the offshore wind sector…

Norwind Offshore Takes Delivery of CSOV Newbuild from Vard

Jan 21, 2026

Norwind Offshore has taken delivery delivery of Norwind Maestro commissioning service operations vessel (CSOV) from Vard Søviknes, further expanding its managed fleet and reinforcing long-term commitment to supporting offshore wind farm operations…

All Turbines Stand Tall at Ørsted’s 920MW Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan

Jan 20, 2026

Ørsted has completed the installation of the last wind turbine at the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan.Located 35 - 60 kilometers off the coast of Changhua County in Taiwan, Greater Changhua 2b and 4 comprises 66 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW SG 14-236 wind turbines…

NHV Launches Poland’s First Offshore Wind Helicopter Operations

Jan 20, 2026

Offshore helicopter services firm NHV Group has started offshore wind crew change operations in Poland using an Airbus H175 helicopter, marking the first deployment of a super-medium helicopter to support offshore wind activities in the country…

Jan De Nul Leverages Spinergie Data to Guide Offshore Wind Strategy

Jan 20, 2026

Global marine construction company Jan De Nul said it has strengthened its offshore wind market strategy by using real-time intelligence from Spinergie, improving visibility on vessel activity, asset availability and market trends.By integrating…

Mitsui Reviews Niigata Project Plan as Offshore Wind Challenges Mount

Jan 20, 2026

Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co and its partners are considering using smaller turbines and delaying the start of construction at their offshore wind farm project in Niigata in northern Japan, a Mitsui spokesperson said on Tuesday.The Mitsui-led consortium…

Smulders to Deliver Jacket Foundation for French Offshore Wind Substation

Jan 19, 2026

Engineering firm Smulders has been selected by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to execute the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the offshore substation jacket foundation for the 600MW Dunkerque offshore wind farm in France.The jacket…

Vineyard Wind Goes to Court to Block US Government’s Suspension Order

Jan 16, 2026

Vineyard Wind, a nearly completed offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts, asked a federal court on Thursday to block the Trump administration's suspension of the industry in federal waters.The filing came the same day a federal…

DEME Takes Delivery of Norse Energi Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Jan 16, 2026

Belgium-based offshore installation services company DEME has taken delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Energi, at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard.As the sister vessel of the recently delivered Norse Wind, Norse Energi…

JERA Nex bp Acquires EnBW’s Stake in Mona Offshore Wind Farm

Jan 16, 2026

JERA Nex bp is acquiring EnBW’s stake in the Mona Offshore Wind Farm and has signed a lease agreement with The Crown Estate for the project, marking an important milestone for the company and for the UK’s offshore wind ambitions.This is a significant…

US Judge Set to Rule on Equinor’s Bid to Restart Offshore Wind Project

Jan 15, 2026

A U.S. judge will rule on Thursday on whether to allow Norwegian offshore wind developer Equinor to resume construction of the Empire Wind project off the coast of New York in a lawsuit over the Trump administration's suspension of the industry…

China Installs ‘World’s First’ 20MW Offshore Wind Turbine

Jan 15, 2026

A 20 MW offshore wind turbine, jointly designed and built by China Three Gorges (CTG) and Goldwind, has been installed in the southern Fujian in China as part of a research project, setting a world record for the highest-rated offshore wind turbine to be installed at sea…

Strategic Marine Delivers CTV Newbuild to Taiwanese Customer

Jan 15, 2026

Singaporean shipbuilder Strategic Marine has delivered the second 27-metre Z-Bow Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to Taiwan for an undisclosed customer.With the delivery, Strategic Marine completed the two-vessel program for the client.Purpose-built for offshore wind farm duties…

RWE Wins Almost 7GW in UK’s Record 8.4GW Offshore Wind Auction

Jan 14, 2026

The U.K. has awarded a record 8.4 GW of offshore wind capacity in its latest Contracts for Difference allocation round (AR7), with RWE emerging as the largest winner after securing contracts for 6.9 GW and agreeing a long-term partnership with investment firm KKR…

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