The UK government has announced a major investment of over £55.7 million (USD $70.5 million) to transform the Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland into the country’s first facility capable of…
UK offshore wind plan
UK Announces Major Reforms to Offshore Wind Development, Targets 50GW by 2030
The UK government unveiled sweeping reforms to accelerate offshore wind development, aiming to streamline planning processes and enhance investment certainty in the renewable energy sector. The UK, which already hosts…
https://gcaptain.com/uk-announces-major-reforms-to-offshore-wind-development-targets-50gw-by-2030/
UK Launches £200 Million ‘Bonus’ to Boost Offshore Wind Development and Maritime Jobs
The UK government has unveiled a major initiative to accelerate offshore wind development while supporting maritime and industrial communities, offering up to £200 million in financial incentives for developers who…
Orsted Said to Start Selling Stake in Huge UK Wind Farm
Orsted A/S has launched the sale of a stake in one of the world’s biggest wind farms planned off the UK coast, according to people familiar with the matter.
https://gcaptain.com/orsted-said-to-start-selling-stake-in-huge-uk-wind-farm/
Cadeler to Install 64 Giant Turbines for UK Offshore Wind Project
Cadeler A/S has announced a major contract win for the East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm project. The Danish company will provide transportation and installation services for both wind turbine…
https://gcaptain.com/cadeler-to-install-64-giant-turbines-for-uk-offshore-wind-project/
UK Government Announces Record Budget for Offshore Wind Projects
The UK Government has announced a record-breaking budget of over £1.5 billion to support homegrown clean energy projects, with a significant focus on offshore wind. In the latest renewable energy…
https://gcaptain.com/uk-government-announces-record-budget-for-offshore-wind-projects/
Ørsted Makes Final Investment Decision on World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Danish energy company Ørsted has announced its final investment decision (FID) on Hornsea 3, the world’s largest single offshore wind farm. With a capacity of 2.9 GW, Hornsea 3 will…
https://gcaptain.com/orsted-makes-final-investment-decision-on-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm/
UK Ramps Up Wind Farm Support to Revive Crisis-Hit Industry
(Bloomberg) — The UK government raised the support price for new offshore wind farms by 66% as it tries to rekindle investment in a crisis-hit sector crucial to its climate…
World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Produces First Power
Norwegian energy major Equinor has announced the first power production from the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank. The offshore wind farm is now connected to Britain’s national grid,…
https://gcaptain.com/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-produces-first-power/
Vattenfall Plans German Offshore Wind Farm After UK Project Exit
(Bloomberg) — Swedish state-owned utility Vattenfall AB is planning further investments in offshore wind energy in Germany, showing confidence in the country’s market soon after shelving a project in the UK. The…
https://gcaptain.com/vattenfall-plans-german-offshore-wind-farm-after-uk-project-exit/