Wind Energy – Appointment
David Hardy is stepping down from Ørsted as Group EVP & CEO Americas effective Nov 30.
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Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
Politics – USA
President-elect Donald Trump said last week that oil and gas industry executive Chris Wright, a staunch defender of fossil fuel use, would be his pick to lead the Department of Energy.
[Read more…] about Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy SecretaryTrump’s presidency could prioritize fossil fuels over renewable energy sources
General – Politics
A Trump presidency could lead to a shift in energy policy, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy sources.
[Read more…] about Trump’s presidency could prioritize fossil fuels over renewable energy sourcesHellenic to supply inter-array cables for 2.4GW US OWP
Wind Energy – Inter-array Cables
Hellenic Cables has secured a contract to supply inter-array cables for Leading Light Wind, a 2.4GW US offshore wind project.
[Read more…] about Hellenic to supply inter-array cables for 2.4GW US OWPBiden-Harris Administration awards contract for Orphaned Pipeline decom
Fossil Energy – Decommissioning
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address legacy pollution, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has awarded a contract and the first task order for the decommissioning of eight orphaned pipelines in the Matagorda Island lease area, approximately 12 miles off the Texas coast.
[Read more…] about Biden-Harris Administration awards contract for Orphaned Pipeline decomAtlantic Shores Projects 1 and 2 Construction and Operations Plans approved
Wind Energy – Atlantic Shores
Today, Atlantic Shores Offshore announced that it has received Construction and Operations Plan (COP) approvals from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for Atlantic Shores Projects 1 and 2, which combined will generate enough renewable energy to serve more than 1 million New Jersey homes.
[Read more…] about Atlantic Shores Projects 1 and 2 Construction and Operations Plans approvedSenesco launches fifth CTV for WindServe Marine
Wind Energy – CTV
Senesco Marine recently held a launch and christening ceremony for WindServe Marine’s new Jones-Act-compliant crew transfer vessel (CTV), WindServe Frontier.
[Read more…] about Senesco launches fifth CTV for WindServe MarineEquinor wins offshore wind lease in U.S. Central Atlantic auction
Wind Energy – Equinor USA
Equinor has been announced as a provisional winner in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) offshore wind energy lease auction in the U.S. Central Atlantic region.
[Read more…] about Equinor wins offshore wind lease in U.S. Central Atlantic auctionFinal Environmental Impact Statement for US Wind
Wind Energy – USA
US Wind has achieved final environmental approval for its Maryland offshore wind project.
[Read more…] about Final Environmental Impact Statement for US WindUS offshore wind will fall short of Biden’s 2030 goal
Wind Energy – Joe Biden’s Administration
The United States will fall far short of the Biden administration’s 2030 offshore wind goal but will catch up quickly in the following years, according to an analysis by an industry group published on Tuesday.
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