US Ends $679M in Funding for Offshore Wind Projects

The US Department of Transportation has revoked or withdrawn $679 million in support previously allocated to 12 offshore wind initiatives.

South Africa Tightens Offshore STS Rules, Hikes Penalties

South Africa rolls out regulatory regime for offshore ship-to-ship transfers, increasing penalties and imposing strict environmental safeguards.

DNV to Advise Kolon Global on 400MW Wando Jangbogo

Hanwha, Hyundai Join Forces on Offshore Wind Projects

Hanwha Ocean forms partnership with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to bolster South Korea’s offshore wind supply chain via joint EPC initiatives

Canada and Nova Scotia Unveil First Offshore Wind Zones

350 Offshore Workers Threaten Strikes Over Pay Disputes

Roughly 350 offshore workers are preparing to strike amid ongoing pay disputes with Repsol, CNOOC, and MCL Medics, according to UK union, Unite.

Fugro Signs 7-Year Deal for Offshore Surveys with EirGrid

Dutch geotechnical firm Fugro has secured a seven-year framework contract with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-run electricity transmission company.

Ørsted Secures $3 Billion for Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted has secured TWD 90 billion in project financing for its 632MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Taiwan.

Calvados Offshore Wind Farm Delayed Until Late 2027

EDF confirms commercial launch of Calvados offshore wind project will now take place in late 2027—over two years later than originally scheduled.

Denmark Extends Life of Two Longstanding Offshore Wind Farms

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved the extension of electricity production permits for two of Denmark’s oldest offshore wind farms.

Eleven Energy Launches to Expand Saudi Bunker Market

A Saudi Arabian prince, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud has unveiled Eleven Energy, a newly established global bunkering firm.

LNG Canada Launches Operations in British Columbia

LNG Canada, the liquefied natural gas facility operated by Shell, officially commenced operations on June 22 in Kitimat, British Columbia.

Morocco to Build Africa’s First Offshore Wind Farm

Petrobras Launches Offshore Wind Pilot Near Rio Coast

Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil and gas giant, initiates tenders for pilot offshore wind project located off Rio de Janeiro state

UK Offshore Wind Auction Set to Launch This August