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Offshore Licensing Reform to Boost Wind Power in the U.S.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s licensing reform aims to simplify regulations to support the US offshore wind industry, which is facing rising costs and delays....
Marine turbines: an energy revolution underway in France
France’s wind energy industry is ready to launch Europe’s most powerful wind farm, located in Normandy. This pioneering project, supported by the French government, marks a turning...
Moray West: First export of wind-generated electricity by Ocean Winds
Ocean Winds announces the first export of electricity from Moray West, a Scottish offshore wind project, on its way to full commissioning in 2025....
Brazil: Ceará positions itself for offshore wind development
Neoenergia and the government of Ceará have signed an agreement for offshore wind energy studies, strengthening the region’s energy sector....
Brazil: Ceará positions itself for offshore wind development
Neoenergia and the government of Ceará have signed an agreement for offshore wind energy studies, strengthening the region’s energy sector....
BOEM Approves Sunrise Wind 924MW Offshore Wind Project
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approves the 924 MW Sunrise Wind offshore wind project, supporting the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of 30 GW of wind power by 203...
Maine moves towards floating wind power
The Bureau of Ocean Enegy Management (BOEM) publishes a final environmental assessment for a floating wind energy research project off the Gulf of Maine....
Biden-Harris administration accelerates offshore wind development
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) releases the final environmental impact statement for two offshore wind projects (30GW) off the coast of New Jersey, reinforcing the Bi...
Hy2gen and Ocean Connect Energy agree on green hydrogen
Hy2gen USA Inc. and Ocean Connect Energy Inc. are exploring offshore wind sites to power renewable hydrogen production, aiming to boost the global energy transition....
Ocean Winds Awarded Australia’s First Offshore Wind Project
The Australian government awards exclusive rights to ENGIE joint venture Ocean Winds to develop a 1.3 GW offshore wind farm off Gippsland, Victoria....
Japan: Fukushima water discharge into the sea halted
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan experienced a temporary interruption in the discharge of treated water into the Pacific Ocean, caused by a partial power cut on W...
Tensions in the Middle East: Impact on ocean freight costs
Israel’s recent missile attack on Iran is likely to significantly increase costs for sea freight, insurance and crew salaries, even if loading operations continue for the time bein...
Systovi’s downfall: Impact of Chinese dumping
French solar panel manufacturer Systovi ceases operations, due to Chinese dumping and a volatile market....
EDP-RCEA agreement for energy storage in California
EDP Renováveis (EDPR), via its subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, has signed a 15-year agreement with Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) for energy storage in Californ...
United States: New approach to lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) suggests looking at all Gulf of Mexico blocks for future offshore oil and gas lease sales, signaling a strategic pivot....
Aker BP: Green light for exploration in the North Sea
The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority, Havtil, grants Aker BP permission to drill in the Trell Portiko and Trell Sirloin exploration prospects in the North Sea....
BNP Paribas ceases to finance the coal industry
BNP Paribas recently decided to stop financing metallurgical coal projects, marking an important step towards environmental protection....
National Debate on Marine Wind Energy and Ocean Protection in France
France is initiating a wide-ranging consultation on the use of the sea, with particular emphasis on the development of offshore wind power....
Global hydrogen growth: large-scale electrolyser projects
Hydrogen electrolyser projects worldwide total 1,190 GW, with recent growth of 66 GW. South America and Oceania are at the forefront of this expansion, while Europe maintains its l...
Japan Begins Third Phase of Fukushima Treated Water Discharge
Japan has begun the third phase of ocean disposal of treated water from the Fukushima accident plant, despite trade restrictions from China and Russia in protest at the decades-lon...