New Zealand Passes Offshore Wind Law to Boost Investment
New Zealand's offshore wind industry takes significant step forward after parliament approves Offshore Renewable Energy Bill.
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Norwegian Offshore Wage Deal Averts Strike on Key Assets
Norwegian labor unions representing employees on drilling rigs and floating production platforms have reached a wage agreement.
Scotland Invests £1.7M in Offshore Wind Skills Development
Three initiatives across Scotland have secured nearly £1.7 million ($2.25 million) in funding to strengthen training opportunities.
Skyborn Sells Stake in Major German Baltic Wind Project
Skyborn Renewables agrees to sell 25% interest in Gennaker offshore wind farm in German Baltic Sea to Stadtwerke München.
Swedish Firm Wins Major Subsea Contract for Indonesia Gas Hub
Swedish company Alleima secures subsea tubing contract valued at approx. SEK 995 million linked to one of Indonesia’s largest offshore gas projects.
U.S. States Sue Over TotalEnergies Offshore Deal
Seven U.S. states file lawsuit against the Trump administration and French energy company TotalEnergies over cancellation of major offshore wind lease.
MOL Joins $5 Billion US Floating Louisiana LNG Project
MOL, Delfin Midstream, Vitol and investors approve final investment decision for a major offshore floating liquefied natural gas project in the US.
Trump Administration Sued by New York Over Offshore Wind Lease Cancellation
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Ming Yang Eyes Stake in Canadian Offshore Wind Project
Wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy signs MOU with Oceanic Wind Energy to explore offshore wind development in Hecate Strait.
BP Removes Chairman Albert Manifold Amid Conduct Concerns
Energy giant BP has removed Albert Manifold from his roles as chairman and director with immediate effect after serious concerns were raised.
UK Offshore Wind Supplies Nearly 20% of Power
Offshore wind is playing an increasingly important role in the UK’s energy sector, supplying close to 20% of the country’s electricity in 2025.
Massachusetts Activates Vineyard Wind Contracts for Savings
The state of Massachusetts has put into effect its Vineyard Wind offtake agreements which are projected to reduce electricity costs for residents.
US Buys Out Offshore Wind Projects in $900m Deals
The Trump administration has reached agreements with two more energy firms to exit their offshore wind projects, with nearly $900 million being paid out.
Massachusetts Court Orders GE to Stay on Vineyard Wind Project
A Massachusetts judge has issued a preliminary injunction requiring GE Vernova to continue its involvement in the Vineyard Wind offshore project.
UK Approves Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Project
GTR4 Limited has received approval from UK authorities to proceed with the Outer Dowsing offshore wind farm off the coast of Lincolnshire.
SLB OneSubsea Secures Gulf of Mexico Project Contract
SLB OneSubsea is selected by Beacon Offshore to supply a high-pressure, high-temperature multiphase boosting system in the Gulf of Mexico.
EU Approves €5bn Danish Offshore Wind Support Plan
The European Commission has given approval to a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) Danish support program aimed at expanding offshore wind capacity.
US Plans $1bn Deal Over Cancelled Wind Leases
US government is reportedly working on settlement of nearly $1 billion to compensate TotalEnergies for cancellation of two offshore wind leases.
Oil and Gas Prices Jump Amid Middle East Strikes
Energy markets climb sharply as Iran carries out strikes across the Middle East in response to military action by the US and Israel.
Philippines Opens 3.3GW Offshore Wind Auction
Philippine Department of Energy kicks off fifth round of Green Energy Auction with 3.3 gigawatts of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity available.