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New York Offshore Wind Power Auction Set for Big Turnout

Jan 25, 2024

Several offshore wind developers will likely bid in New York's fourth offshore wind solicitation by the Thursday deadline, including units of European energy firms Orsted, Equinor and BP.The development of the U.S. offshore wind industry took…

Orsted to Proceed with Mega Hornsea 3 Project

Dec 20, 2023

Orsted said on Wednesday it had made a final investment decision on the Hornsea 3 project off Britain's coast, indicating it will proceed with what will become the world's largest offshore wind farm.The project, which will have capacity to power more than 3…

New Jersey Approves Two Giant Offshore Wind Power Projects

Jan 24, 2024

New Jersey's utility regulator on Wednesday approved two offshore wind power projects with a combined capacity of 3,742-megawatts (MW) whose backers include Invenergy and TotalEnergies.The offshore wind industry is expected to play a major role in helping several states and U…

Westwood: $353B in Pre-FID Offshore Wind Projects Could be at Risk

Jan 29, 2024

Out of the 380 GW of pre-sanctioned offshore wind capacity that is forecast to reach FID between 2024 and 2030, nearly 40% of the pipeline is considered to be at risk, according to the new research by Westwood Global Energy Group.In its Project Certainty White Paper…

Equinor and BP Part Ways on US Offshore Wind Projects

Jan 25, 2024

Norway's Equinor said on Thursday it had entered an agreement with BP BP.L to independently pursue separate wind projects under its bid for New York's offshore wind auctions.As part of the agreement, BP would take over full control of the Beacon Wind project…

US Plugs in First Large Offshore Wind Farm as Developers Play Catch-up

Jan 18, 2024

The U.S. offshore wind industry reached an important milestone on January 2 when Vineyard Wind 1, the country’s first large scale project, supplied first power to the Massachusetts grid.“As the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm this is a fairly momentous event…

US Offshore Wind Poised for 2024 Success After Turbulent 2023

Dec 26, 2023

The U.S. offshore wind industry is eying a brighter 2024, with work expected to start on several projects following a year marked by stalled developments and billions of dollars in write-offs.The offshore wind industry is expected to play a major role in helping several states and U…

Three New England States Extend Offshore Wind Solicitation Due Date

Jan 18, 2024

Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island extended on Thursday the date bids are due in the states' next offshore wind solicitations from Jan. 31 to March 27.Offshore wind is expected to play a critical role in U.S. President Joe Biden's and…

Ship Shortage Dealt Death Blow to Orsted's New Jersey Offshore Wind Hopes

Nov 05, 2023

Danish energy firm Orsted's shock decision to cancel two offshore wind farms off New Jersey this week was based in large part on big delays securing the ship it needed to build the project, company officials said.The world's biggest offshore wind…

Equinor, BP Cancel Contract to Sell Offshore Wind Power to New York

Jan 03, 2024

European energy firms Equinor and BP  terminated their agreement to sell power to New York state from their proposed Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm, citing rising inflation, higher borrowing costs, and supply chain issues.'This agreement reflects…

Orsted's Finance and Operations Chiefs Out after Big Losses

Nov 14, 2023

Denmark's Orsted said on Tuesday that its finance and operations chiefs were stepping down with immediate effect after the offshore wind farm developer earlier this month reported large financial losses.The search for successors to Chief Financial…

Enbridge Steering Clear of US Offshore Wind

Jan 11, 2024

Canadian pipeline company Enbridge is keen on further offshore wind investments in France, but will avoid the United States, where cost and supply chain problems have contributed to offshore projects collapsing, a senior executive said.Rising costs have led to canceled projects in the U…

Orsted South Fork Wind Farm Delivers First Power to NY Electric Grid

Dec 06, 2023

Danish energy company Orsted's South Fork offshore wind farm off New York State delivered its first power to the state's power grid, according to a press release by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday.The announcement is a bit of positive…

New York Launches Offshore Wind Solicitation

Nov 30, 2023

New York released a new offshore wind solicitation on Thursday to keep the state on track to meet its renewable energy goals and support a nascent industry that has faced financial trouble in recent months.Offshore wind is expected to play a…

Orsted Records $4B in Impairments, Stops Development of Some US offshore Wind Projects

Nov 01, 2023

Denmark's Orsted said on Wednesday it had recorded a 28.4 billion Danish crowns ($4.03 billion) impairment charge for the first nine months of 2023, and that it will cease work on its U.S. offshore wind projects Ocean Wind 1 and 2.The world's…

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