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 stallsSouth Korea Southern Power to invest in renewable energy
Renewable Energy
Korea Southern Power Co., also known as KOSPO, said Thursday it plans to deploy 11.2 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2040, with a focus on solar power and offshore wind.
[Read more…] about South Korea Southern Power to invest in renewable energyTokyo 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.
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General – Politics
France has become the first country in Europe to actively embrace the ‘Made in Europe’ principle, moving ahead of anticipated European Union legislation that is expected to formalize such requirements in the coming years.
[Read more…] about France leads Europe with ‘Made in Europe’ push for renewable energySearénité Consortium to advance marine noise mitigation
General – Noise Mitigation
Chantiers de l’Atlantique, EDF power solutions, Heerema Marine Contractors, Menck, RTE, Sealence and Smulders have formed a consortium to develop a cutting-edge noise mitigation system for offshore wind operations.
[Read more…] about Searénité Consortium to advance marine noise mitigationTotalEnergies and Masdar join forces
General – Renewable Energy
Recently, TotalEnergies and Masdar (the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) demonstrated their commitment by establishing a $2.2 billion joint venture to develop a renewable energy leader across nine rapidly growing Asian markets.
[Read more…] about TotalEnergies and Masdar join forcesColombia advances first offshore wind leasing round
Wind Energy – Colombia
Colombia has taken a step toward developing its offshore wind sector, with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) publishing the definitive list of qualified bidders for the country’s first offshore wind site leasing round.
[Read more…] about Colombia advances first offshore wind leasing roundStrategic MoU to accelerate offshore renewable projects
General – Renewable Projects
Acteon, the expert in offshore infrastructure, and Wynnergy Marine, a Taiwan-based marine solutions provider, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver renewable energy projects across the region.
[Read more…] about Strategic MoU to accelerate offshore renewable projectsØrsted to cut 2,000 jobs in global restructuring to boost competitiveness
General – Restructuring
Renewable energy leader Ørsted has announced a major organizational restructuring that will see approximately 2,000 jobs cut by the end of 2027 as part of a broad effort to strengthen its competitiveness and align with its updated business strategy.
[Read more…] about Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs in global restructuring to boost competitivenessJapan moves to revive offshore wind ambitions with new project zones
Wind Energy – Japan
Japan has identified two new areas for offshore wind development in a bid to reignite momentum behind its green energy transition, following setbacks in the country’s flagship renewable programme.
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