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wind energy
Commodities Romania Maps Out 11.5GW Offshore Wind Pipeline in Black Sea Draft Decision
Romania has published a draft decision identifying 11 offshore wind concession areas in the Black Sea, with a combined potential capacity of 11.5GW. The plan is divided into three phases, including fixed-bottom and floating wind sites. The government estimates the sector could add €16bn to €27bn to the economy, and feedback is due by July 31.
Commodities Study Maps Out Path for Mediterranean Offshore Wind: Regulation and Infrastructure Key
A study by Politecnico di Torino's MOREnergy Lab and WindEurope reveals that floating offshore wind in the Mediterranean requires not just technology but also predictable regulation, scaled infrastructure, grid connections, and community engagement. The research aims to turn the region's wind potential into competitive projects, supporting Europe's energy transition.
Logistics Windcat Secures Long-Term Crew Transfer Vessel Contracts with Ørsted for UK Offshore Wind Operations
Windcat, part of CMB.TECH, has signed firm five-year contracts (with optional extensions) to supply seven crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to support Ørsted's offshore wind farm operations based out of Grimsby. The vessels, a mix of four 12-seaters and three 24-seaters, will serve Ørsted’s Generation UK Hub, which operates six offshore wind farms.
Commodities Equinor exits Japan offshore wind market, closes Tokyo office by end of 2026
Equinor has decided to end its offshore wind business in Japan and close its Tokyo office by the end of 2026, according to a company statement. The move reflects a reassessment of strategic direction with a strengthened focus on integrated power markets. Equinor stated that Japan remains an important country and that it will continue to invest in relationships in technology, commodities, and supply chain.
Trade New Zealand Opens Door to Offshore Wind Investment with New Permitting Law
New Zealand's parliament has passed the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, creating a formal two-stage approval process for offshore wind development. The New Zealand Wind Energy Association says the law provides regulatory certainty and the confidence needed to attract investment into the country's world-class offshore wind resources, particularly in the South Taranaki Bight.
Logistics Integrated Wind Solutions Secures Additional Charter Awards, Boosting 2026 Backlog
Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has secured new charter commitments for its Skywalker-class commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), adding approximately 120 days and €6 million to its 2026 backlog. An undisclosed Tier 1 client and an existing client extension push the contracted days for the last three quarters of 2026 to 94%, including options.
Commodities Scotland Awards £1.7M for Offshore Wind Skills Training Pipeline
The Scottish Government has awarded almost £1.7 million ($2.25 million) to three projects to boost training and skills for the offshore wind sector, including a regional skills hub, expanded engineering construction programmes, and new courses at North East Scotland College. The funding, part of the Offshore Wind Skills Programme, is expected to attract similar private investment and support an estimated 49,000 jobs in Scotland's offshore wind industry.
Commodities Trump Administration Buys Back Four Offshore Wind Leases from Invenergy for $765 Million
The US Department of the Interior has agreed to buy back four offshore wind leases from Invenergy for $765 million, with the company redirecting funds toward natural gas and geothermal projects. This brings total offshore wind buybacks to nearly $2.6 billion, following similar deals with TotalEnergies, Golden State Wind, and Bluepoint Wind.
Supply Chain India Launches WT-MARUT, First Digital Platform for Wind Energy Supply Chain Tracking
India's Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched WT-MARUT, the country's first dedicated digital platform for managing the wind energy supply chain. The platform enables end-to-end tracking of wind components from manufacturing to project sites, enhancing traceability, accountability, and compliance. The launch comes as India added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025-26 and targets 100 GW by 2030.
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.