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Sumitomo to invest £7.5bn in UK clean energy and infrastructure by 2035

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Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has committed to investing £7.5 billion ($10 billion) in the United Kingdom by 2035. The investment will focus on infrastructure, offshore wind, and hydrogen projects. The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the UK Department for Business and Trade. It includes both future investments and capital already deployed in ongoing ventures. Sumitomo has an established presence in the UK’s energy landscape. The company is involved in offshore…

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Amara Raja wins 765 kV substation contract for offshore wind project

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Amara Raja Infra Private Limited has secured a contract for the 765 kV AIS Substation Extension Package SS-140. The scope includes work under the Transmission System for Offshore Wind Zone Phase-1 (500 MW VGF) off the Gujarat coast for Subzone B3 and the Additional Transmission System to provide a redundant power supply to the Dholera area. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) had invited bids for this package in October 2024. These transmission schemes…

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India plans Rs 900 billion investment in undersea power links to Gulf nations

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The Government of India is planning to invest Rs 900 billion in setting up undersea power transmission cables to the Middle East. The proposed investment includes Rs 470 billion for the India–Saudi Arabia interconnection and Rs 430 billion for the India–UAE interconnection. These sub-sea links are part of a broader regional power integration strategy. Other proposed interconnections include India–Sri Lanka (1,000 MW over 120 km), Odisha (Paradeep)–Andaman (500 MW over 1,150 km), India–Singapore (2,000 MW…

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Southeast Asia eyes regional grid integration through Vietnam-led green energy link

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Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore renewable electricity exports from Vietnam, with offshore wind as a core source. The partnership links Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Malaysia), Sembcorp Utilities (Singapore), and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation. Vietnam’s renewable capacity, especially in offshore wind, is expected to act as a base for cross-border transmission. A subsea cable is being evaluated to connect Vietnam to Peninsular Malaysia’s grid, with future…

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Ireland launches National Offshore Renewable Energy Plan

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Ireland’s Ministery for Climate, Environment, and Energy has launched the National Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) as part of the country’s efforts to reach at least 5 GW of offshore wind capacity and 80% renewable electricity by 2030. The DMAP aims to support Ireland’s decarbonisation goals and will contribute to the nation’s offshore wind target of 20 GW by 2040. The plan will be completed by the end of 2027 and…

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Equinor and Polenergia get final clearance for Bałtyk 1 offshore wind

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Equinor and Polenergia have received the final environmental decision for the Bałtyk 1 offshore wind farm in Poland’s Baltic Sea. The clearance, issued by the Regional Director for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk, marks a key milestone ahead of Poland’s 2025 offshore wind auction. Bałtyk 1 will have a planned capacity of up to 1.56 GW and will be located 81 km off the Polish coast. Power from the project will be transmitted to the Krzemienica…

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Google signs offshore wind PPA with CIP in Taiwan

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Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) in Taiwan.  Under the terms of the agreement, Google will buy renewable energy from the Fengmiao I offshore wind project, which is set to become operational in 2027. Located off the coast of Taiwan, the Fengmiao I offshore wind project is the first to achieve financial close from Taiwan’s Round 3.1 auction. Once operational, it will power Google’s data center, cloud region,…

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India and UK launch second phase of ASPIRE programme for clean energy

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India and the UK have launched the second phase of the Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy in India (ASPIRE) programme during the Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance technical collaboration for round-the-clock power supply, expand renewable energy adoption, and accelerate industrial energy efficiency and decarbonisation. It will be implemented in partnership with India’s Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. A UK-India offshore wind taskforce…

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Trump halts new offshore wind leases, calls wind farms ‘big, ugly windmills’

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President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended new federal leases for offshore wind energy projects, citing concerns over costs, aesthetics, and wildlife impacts.  The executive order mandates a comprehensive environmental and economic review of offshore wind development on the US outer continental shelf. Trump criticized wind energy, stating, “They’re the most expensive form of energy by far. They kill birds and ruin beautiful landscapes.” However, the suspension does not affect existing offshore wind projects by companies…

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AFRY secures FEED contract for 1GW Liivi Bay offshore wind farm

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Enefit Green has selected AFRY to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for the 1GW Liivi Bay offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Riga, Estonia. The project aligns with Estonia’s renewable energy strategy and aims to enhance energy independence. The FEED phase, running until 2028, will include detailed site assessments, site layout optimization, foundation design, transport and installation planning, and electrical system design, including the offshore substation. AFRY will collaborate with Enersea, JBO, and…