Wind

Governors warn Biden offshore wind projects ‘increasingly at risk of failing’

Kirk Moore

Unlike East Coast offshore wind energy turbines on sea floor monopile foundations, West Coast turbines would stand on floating platforms. Principle Power/Redwood Coast Energy Authority image.

Ocean Infinity awarded first survey contract for offshore wind on the West Coast

WorkBoat Staff

The first GE Haliade-X turbine components for Vineyard Wind were moved from the port of New Bedford Sept. 6 by Foss Maritme on the 400' deck barge Marmac. Vineyard Wind photo.

Vineyard Wind and Foss begin moving turbine components offshore

WorkBoat Staff

The Empire Wind project is planned for two phases, totaling a potential 2.76 gigawatts production, with power export cables to New York City and Long Island. BOEM graphic.

BOEM completes environmental review for Empire Wind; developers seek 54% more money for NY power

Kirk Moore

The Saildrone unmanned science vehicle is solar- and wind-powered, and carries a passive acoustic array with satellite link to transmit data to remote operators onshore. Robin Coles photo.

Saildrone vehicles track whales around offshore wind power

Ørsted earnings call rattles US offshore wind prospects

WorkBoat Staff

The Monmouth University Poll found there has been a steep decline in New Jersey public support for offshore wind since 2019. Monmouth University Poll graphic.

Poll: Public support for offshore wind power drops sharply in NJ

Kirk Moore

First Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale falls flat. BOEM photo

GOM wind lease sale disappoints but doesn't surprise

G. Allen Brooks

BOEM is proposing new wind energy areas totaling 1,148 square miles off Lake Charles, La., and Galveston, Texas. Some potential lease blocks are being excluded for shrimp fishing. BOEM graphic.

Modest bidding for first Gulf of Mexico wind leases

WorkBoat Staff

Ørsted and Eversource plan to build Revolution Wind, a 704-megawatt offshore wind project south of Rhode Island. BOEM graphic.

Biden administration approves Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island

Kirk Moore

Partners of Coast Line Transfers, LLC. From left to right, Ed Washburn, Jon Stasinos, Rob Pearce, James Stasinos. WorkBoat photo.

Coast Line Transfers’ CTV conversion

Benjamin Hayden