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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…

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Masdar, SOCAR, and ACWA Power partner for offshore wind in Azerbaijan

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Masdar, SOCAR Green, and ACWA Power have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop 3.5 GW of offshore wind capacity in the Azerbaijan section of the Caspian Sea. These will be the country’s first offshore wind farms, supporting Azerbaijan’s renewable energy, green hydrogen, and water desalination goals. The MoU was signed by key leaders: Rovshan Najaf (SOCAR), Abdulaziz Alobaidli (Masdar), and Marco Arcelli (ACWA Power). The companies will follow a development roadmap to advance…

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Equinor secures $3bn financing for Empire Wind 1 offshore project

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Equinor has secured over $3bn in financing for its Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project, set to be the first to connect to the New York City grid.  The project, which will power 500,000 homes in New York, is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. Empire Wind 1, with a capacity of 810 MW, is part of a larger development that includes Empire Wind 2, which could add up to 1.2 GW. The project is…

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Vestas enters Asia Pacific with wind project order in Japan

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Denmark’s Vestas has secured an order to supply 21 V236-15.0 MW turbines for the 315 MW Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Wind Project in Japan’s Akita Prefecture.  The deal includes a long-term service agreement to optimise turbine performance. This marks Vestas’ first firm order for its V236-15.0 MW turbine in the Asia-Pacific region and its first project under Japan’s offshore wind auctions based on the Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilization Act.

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Prysmian secures submarine cable projects in France

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Prysmian, a leading manufacturer of energy and telecom cables, has entered into a framework agreement with Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE), France’s transmission system operator, to provide submarine power cable links for two offshore wind farms—the Fos and Narbonnaise projects.  These links will connect the offshore farms to the French national grid. The agreement includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCI) of both submarine and land cable segments.  The projects are expected to be…

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Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farm extension projects to be developed jointly

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The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farm extension projects in Norfolk, UK, will be developed under a joint ownership structure, subject to regulatory approval. This will streamline the development process by combining the two projects into a single legal entity. Development consent for both projects was granted in April 2024 under a unified application, allowing for joint or sequential development approaches. The new ownership structure facilitates cost-effective development, reduces environmental impacts in Norfolk, and…

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Vietnam and Singapore to collaborate for electricity export

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Vietnam and Singapore are set to collaborate on an offshore wind (OSW) power project that will export electricity from Vietnam to Singapore starting in 2030. The announcement was made during a meeting between Vietnam’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment and Singapore’s Minister for Manpower, as well as the Second Minister for Trade and Industry.  In February 2023, Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) and Singapore’s Sembcorp Utilities signed an agreement for a 2.3 GW OSW…

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Qair and Etermar Energia partner to advance offshore wind in Iberian Peninsula

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Independent renewable energy company Qair and Etermar Energia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offshore wind projects across the Iberian Peninsula. Etermar Energia signed the agreement during a visit to Qair’s Eolmed, a 30 MW floating offshore wind project in Port-La Nouvelle, France. The MoU focuses on developing floating offshore wind farms, particularly in Portuguese maritime zones. The partnership will involve component stockpiling, foundation manufacturing, logistics, and operation and maintenance services….

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Vestas secures 1.1GW order for Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland

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Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the 1.1GW Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland from Inch Cape Offshore, a joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables.  The contract includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of 72 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines. The 150km² site in the North Sea, located 15km offshore Angus, will feature turbines installed on monopile and jacket foundations in water depths ranging from 34m to 64m. These turbines,…