Offshore Wind

The Ocean Wind project planned off Atlantic City, N.J., a longtime surf clam port, includes a study of the fishery's future by university scientists with industry design and support. Ørsted graphic.

New Jersey wind study considers fishing, coastal vistas

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US Wind proposes building up to 121 wind turbines on its lease in federal waters 10 miles east of Ocean City, Md. At right are traffic separation lanes for Delaware Bay. US Wind image.

BOEM begins review of US Wind Delmarva project

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The DEME Marine installation vessel Orion is contracted to install foundations for 176 turbines on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. DEME image.

DEME’s Orion to install Virginia wind turbine foundations

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposes to lease five areas totaling 373,268 acres off the central and northern California coast for offshore wind energy. BOEM graphic.

Five California offshore wind leases proposed

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is issuing six call areas off the central Mid-Atlantic coast to gauge interest in potential leasing from the offfshore wind industry. BOEM graphic

BOEM issues offshore wind call areas for central Atlantic, Oregon waters

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The Morro Bay Wind Energy Area covers about 276 square miles off the central California coast. BOEM graphic.

BOEM issues first California offshore wind impact statement

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Commissioned in 2013, the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm has 111 Siemens Gamesa turbines with a total rated capacity of 400 megawatts. Ørsted image.

Ørsted calls for ‘no-sail zones’ after turbine blades fall at Denmark wind array

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The AW 169 is equipped with a hoist system to lower and raise wind technicians from turbines. Leonardo Helicopters photo.

First helicopter service contract for U.S. offshore wind

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Steel cutting for the Maersk Supply Service wind turbine installation vessel is scheduled for fourth quarter 2022, with delivery to start working off New York in 2025. Maersk rendering.

Maersk New York wind installation vessel to be built in Singapore

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The Empire Wind project off New York would be built using a Maersk wind turbine installation vessel to be built in Singapore, with components carried to sea by Kirby Offshore Wind on Jones Act-compliant vessels. Maersk/Equinor rendering.

Fight erupts over offshore wind jobs

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Wind power advocates push to repeal Trump-era moratorium

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