Investment
Tokyo is investing billions in British offshore wind projects, but domestic obstacles continue to slow Japan’s own renewable energy transition.
[Read more…] about Japan bets on Britain’s wind boom while own offshore sector stallsWorld’s largest offshore wind port builds bridges to Japan
Dialogue
To ensure a structured and focused dialogue going forward, the Port of Esbjerg and Japan’s Akita region agreed to prepare an official cooperation agreement – a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
[Read more…] about World’s largest offshore wind port builds bridges to JapanNew nacelle assembly facility for Vestas in Japan
METI
On 10 July 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced that it would provide up to $8.0 million in support for a new nacelle assembly facility to be built by Danish wind turbine giant Vestas in Kitakyushu City.
[Read more…] about New nacelle assembly facility for Vestas in JapanMarco Polo Marine bags long-term Siemens Gamesa CSOV deal
CSOVs
Singapore-based company Marco Polo Marine has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the deployment of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) in the Asia-Pacific region.
[Read more…] about Marco Polo Marine bags long-term Siemens Gamesa CSOV dealNew COO at Flotation Energy
Appointment
Masakazu Kimura has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Flotation Energy.
[Read more…] about New COO at Flotation EnergyArup supports certification for Oga, Katagami and Akita OWP
Japan
Appointed as Owner’s Engineer, Arup has supported the first bottom-fixed offshore wind project in Japan’s general sea areas to obtain conformity certification through the public auction process.
[Read more…] about Arup supports certification for Oga, Katagami and Akita OWPDelivery of cable-laying vessel to Toyo Construction
Newbuilding
VARD announced that the yard has delivered a hybrid construction and cable laying vessel to Japanese Toyo Constructions Co.
[Read more…] about Delivery of cable-laying vessel to Toyo ConstructionEquinor walks away from Japan offshore wind market
Leases
Norway’s Equinor has decided to end its offshore wind business activities in Japan and close its Tokyo office by the end of 2026, the company said on its website.
[Read more…] about Equinor walks away from Japan offshore wind marketDEME wins contract for OWP in Japan
Wind Energy – Japan
Through its Japanese joint venture Japan Offshore Marine (JOM), DEME has secured a contract for the Oga–Katagami–Akita Offshore Wind Project.
[Read more…] about DEME wins contract for OWP in JapanTokyo sets sights on world’s largest FOWF
General – Floating Wind
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled plans for a 1-gigawatt floating offshore wind farm (FOWF) off the Izu island chain, positioning the capital at the forefront of next-generation renewable energy.
[Read more…] about Tokyo sets sights on world’s largest FOWF