Fugro Engaged in Marine Mammal Monitoring for Ireland’s Offshore Wind Grid Connection
June 1, 2026
Fugro will monitor marine mammals in Ireland under a two-year contract with EirGrid for offshore wind infrastructure.
Offshore Wind
RWE Considers Exiting US Offshore Wind Sector; Industry and Advocacy Groups Argue Against Lease Refunds
May 29, 2026
RWE may trade US offshore wind leases for fossil fuel commitments, sparking backlash from over 50 US organizations.
Davi and GS Entec Achieve Significant Progress with Successful Completion of Site Acceptance Tests in South Korea
May 27, 2026
Davi and GS Entec’s offshore wind project hit a milestone with successful SATs in South Korea, enhancing efficiency.
Entries for the 2026 Seawork Awards Surge by 43% at Southampton’s Flagship Exhibition
May 26, 2026
The Seawork Awards 2026 see a 43% rise in entries, highlighting the significance of the June exhibition in Southampton.
California Commits to 25 GW Offshore Wind Goal by 2045
May 25, 2026
California aims to deploy 25 GW of offshore wind by 2045, focusing on ports, infrastructure, and workforce development.
Bidders Head Back to Denmark Following CfD Transition
May 22, 2026
Denmark gets bids for Nordsøen Midt and Hesselø offshore wind areas, boosting capacity by 70% minus Thor project.
Offshore Survey Activities Increase at Awel y Môr Following UK CfD Award
May 22, 2026
Offshore surveys commence at Awel y Môr wind farm in Wales after securing a Contract for Difference in UK’s AR7.
German Offshore Wind Industry Group Advocates for Reinstatement of 2023-2025 Sites Pending Final Investment Decision
May 21, 2026
The BWO suggests a legally regulated mechanism for developers to return offshore wind sites, enabling re-tendering.
Mingyang Considers Establishing Factory in Spain Following UK Challenges – Report
May 20, 2026
Mingyang Smart Energy eyes European locations, including Spain, for a new facility after UK’s national security block.
Ulstein Delivers 155-Metre Cable-Laying Vessel to Nexans
May 18, 2026
Norway’s Ulstein Verft delivers the cable-laying vessel Nexans Electra to Nexans for advanced subsea work.
China Launches World’s First Offshore Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
May 18, 2026
An underwater data center powered by an offshore wind farm is now operational near Shanghai, China.
Ocean Winds Granted Complete Onshore Planning Approval for 2 GW Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm
May 15, 2026
Ocean Winds’ 2 GW Caledonia offshore wind farm gets full onshore planning consent, advancing Scotland’s energy goals.