Offshore wind
The Interior Department has now approved more than 19 GW of offshore wind energy.
GE Vernova and Vineyard Wind provided an update on the implementation of their plan to safely remove the remainder of the damaged blade on turbine AW-38, remove any remaining debris, complete environmental studies, implement actions for blade readiness for service, and, ultimately, resume turbine installation and operations.
By the end of 2025, a floating wind turbine will supply power to the operator’s Culzean platform in the Central North Sea.
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Norway appears to be taking a dual approach to energy transition. In its just-released energy white paper, the Norwegian government says it is committed to producing renewable energy and bolstering its power grid but isn’t willing to halt development of its oil and gas resources. -
The list of potential bidders for Norway’s first tender for offshore wind farm licenses is long. More than two dozen companies and joint ventures from throughout Europe are likely to participate in the tender planned for later this year.
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The risk-management firm is teaming up with academia and a robotics specialist for a research project focused on automatic processing of data gathered by autonomous and remote-controlled vehicles.
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Concrete spar substructures will be completed offshore as additional construction milestones approach for large marine wind project.
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New contracts, a joint venture, and a merger are pushing the company's robotic vessel fleet further into the mainstream of both hydrocarbons and renewable energy inspection services.
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A demonstrator showcasing the potential of the technology is scheduled to come on line in late 2023.
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The secretaries of the Interior, Energy, Commerce, and Transportation departments met at the White House to discuss advancing wind energy in the United States while the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management identified prime areas for offshore wind energy off the US East Coast.
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Equinor tapped Ryder Architecture for a newbuild facility to serve as the main hub for the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
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The expansion of the Changhau wind project is part of Taiwan’s ambitious plans to bring the country’s overall capacity to 15.5 GW in 2035.
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If approved, Vineyard Wind 1 would be the first commercial-scale offshore wind project in the US.
