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offshore wind
Logistics AD Ports Group and Dajin Heavy Industry Partner to Advance Offshore Wind Logistics and Port Infrastructure
AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese offshore wind equipment manufacturer and shipbuilder Dajin Heavy Industry to jointly explore offshore wind logistics, port infrastructure, and vessel investments. The partnership aims to develop pre-assembly hubs, transportation solutions for wind turbine components, and support offshore energy projects in Europe and other markets, reflecting AD Ports' broader expansion into renewable energy infrastructure.
Commodities UK and Japan Sign £9bn Offshore Wind Investment Pact for 5.9GW Floating Projects
The UK and Japan have signed an Offshore Wind Compact worth up to £9bn ($12.1bn), supporting 5.9GW of floating offshore wind projects including Ossian, Green Volt, and Erebus. The pact aims to reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel markets and strengthen energy security.
Finance TRIG Sells 17.5% Stake in Scottish Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm for £155 Million
The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited (TRIG) will sell its 17.5% stake in the 588MW Beatrice offshore wind farm off Scotland for approximately £155 million ($208.2 million) to funds managed by Equitix Investment Management. The sale, at a 4% discount to the December 2025 valuation, will reduce TRIG's borrowings by £375 million and supports its £400 million capital realisation target. Completion is expected before end-2026, subject to third-party consent.
Logistics HD Hyundai and Malcon Partner to Develop Korean Offshore Wind Support Vessels
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a cooperation agreement with Malcon to jointly develop a Korea-type offshore wind support vessel (SOV) optimized for domestic wind farms. The partnership will leverage eco-friendly propulsion technologies and aims to localize vessel production and strengthen South Korea's position in the offshore wind market.
Commodities Shell Weighs $1bn Offshore Wind Sell-Off as It Shifts Focus Back to Oil and Gas
Shell is reportedly preparing to launch a sale of its offshore wind farms worth over $1bn, advised by Rothschild & Co and PJT Partners. The move is part of CEO Wael Sawan's strategy to cut costs and focus on higher-returning oil and gas assets, following the divestment of European onshore renewables and Indian renewable firm Sprng Energy.
Commodities UK offshore wind workforce must double to 94,000 by 2030 to meet clean power targets, ORE Catapult report warns
A new report from ORE Catapult warns the UK offshore wind workforce must nearly double from 40,000 to between 75,000 and 94,000 by 2030 to achieve the country's clean power targets. The report, 'Workforce Foresighting for Offshore Wind 2030-2035', identifies critical skills shortages and proposes a shift to a 'leading' education model to anticipate future needs.
Logistics WTIV Incident at Port of Esbjerg Damages Nine Offshore Wind Blades
High winds caused the Fred. Olsen Windcarrier-owned WTIV Brave Tern to collide with a crane and Cadeler's Wind Keeper at the Port of Esbjerg on June 10, damaging nine offshore wind blades destined for RWE's 1.1GW Thor wind farm. The Danish Maritime Authority detained the vessel. Each blade is valued at approximately €3.6m ($4.15m). One person was sent to hospital for a checkup. The incident may delay turbine installation work on the Thor wind farm, which began in March and was scheduled for completion this year.
Commodities Global Offshore Wind Capacity on Track to Quadruple to 420 GW by 2035
A new report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) forecasts that global offshore wind capacity will quadruple to 420 GW by 2035, driven by a 24% CAGR between 2026 and 2030. In 2025, over 9 GW were added, bringing cumulative capacity to 92.5 GW. China led with 6.6 GW of new installations, while Europe added 2 GW.
Commodities UK Seeks Developer for 1.5GW Offshore Wind Project
The UK Crown Estate is launching a tender to find a new developer for the Morgan offshore wind site in the Irish Sea, capable of generating 1.5GW. The previous developers, EnBW and JERA Nex BP, exited the project earlier this year.
Logistics TGS Wins European Offshore Wind Site Characterisation Contract
TGS has secured a contract for offshore wind site characterisation in Europe, set to begin in August. The project will utilize TGS's Ultra High Resolution 3D streamer technology for detailed subsurface imaging.
Trade New York Challenges Offshore Wind Deal with TotalEnergies
New York and six other states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and TotalEnergies over the cancellation of an offshore wind lease. The states argue the settlement undermines climate goals and misuses funds.
Logistics Ørsted Awards UK Offshore Wind Inspection Deal to OEG
Ørsted has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to OEG for offshore wind inspection services in the UK. This agreement will bolster OEG's workforce and expand its international presence.
Manufacturing Ming Yang Targets Stake in 2GW Canadian Offshore Wind Project
Ming Yang Smart Energy is considering a strategic investment in a 2GW offshore wind project in British Columbia. This initiative, led by Oceanic Wind Energy and Coast Tsimshian Enterprises, aims to harness the strong wind resources of the Hecate Strait.
Commodities Fugro Secures Irish Offshore Wind Monitoring Contract
Dutch surveyor Fugro has won a two-year contract with EirGrid to monitor marine mammals along Ireland's south coast, supporting the development of offshore wind energy infrastructure.