General – Conversion
The Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) based in Panama City, Florida, has completed and redelivered HOS Rocinante.
[Read more…] about Completion and redelivery converted HOS RocinanteMaryland revives offshore wind push with surprise tender
Wind Energy – USA
In a move that has caught the US offshore wind industry off guard, the Maryland Department of General Services and the Office of State Procurement have unexpectedly issued an invitation for bids (IFB) for offshore wind power, signalling renewed momentum after months of political and legal uncertainty.
[Read more…] about Maryland revives offshore wind push with surprise tenderAramco announces 17 MoUs with US companies
General – MoUs
Aramco has announced 17 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with a potential total value of more than $30 billion with major companies in the US, through its Aramco Group Companies.
[Read more…] about Aramco announces 17 MoUs with US companiesTrump plans to allow drilling off California coast
Fossil Energy – Drilling USA
The Trump administration is planning to allow oil and gas drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft plan shared with the Washington Post.
[Read more…] about Trump plans to allow drilling off California coastTrump says NJ offshore wind halt will be permanent
Wind Energy – Permanent Suspension
Last Friday, President Donald Trump announced that the temporary suspension of offshore wind farm development off the New Jersey coast would become permanent.
[Read more…] about Trump says NJ offshore wind halt will be permanentBP-JERA halts U.S. offshore wind plans
General – USA
The joint venture between BP and Japan’s JERA has announced it will suspend development of its only U.S. offshore wind project, Beacon Wind, citing unfavourable market conditions and escalating financial pressures across the offshore energy sector.
[Read more…] about BP-JERA halts U.S. offshore wind plansRWE appoints new SVP of Corporate Affairs in U.S.
General – Appointment
RWE appointed Melissa Shute as SVP of Corporate Affairs in the U.S.
[Read more…] about RWE appoints new SVP of Corporate Affairs in U.S.California approves $228 million for offshore wind port upgrades
Wind Energy – USA
The California Legislature has approved the first part of the money needed to upgrade ports for floating offshore wind development.
[Read more…] about California approves $228 million for offshore wind port upgradesRevolution Wind cleared to restart work
Wind Energy – Revolution Wind
A federal court judge on Monday granted energy company Ørsted a preliminary injunction to resume work on its Revolution Wind turbine array off Rhode Island, lifting an Aug. 22 stop-work order by the Trump administration.
[Read more…] about Revolution Wind cleared to restart workTrump looks to rescind key permit for Maryland OWP
Wind Energy – USA
In its latest move to stymie offshore wind development, the Trump Administration asked a US federal judge on 12 September to rescind approval for US Wind’s 2.2-GW Maryland Offshore Wind project.
[Read more…] about Trump looks to rescind key permit for Maryland OWP