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Ørsted Partners with Brookfield to Expand Renewable Energy Portfolio in UK Offshore Wind

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, October 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered a partnership with Brookfield, resulting in Brookfield acquiring a 12.45% minority stake in four of Ørsted’s operational UK offshore wind farms—Hornsea 1, Hornsea 2, Walney Extension, and Burbo Bank Extension—totaling approximately 3.5 GW in capacity. … Read the full press release

Ørsted Commissions 600 MW Solar and Battery Storage Facility in Arizona, Powering 65,000 Homes

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, October 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Arizona, featuring a 300 MW solar farm paired with a 300 MW/1200 MWh battery storage system. This facility will provide clean energy for 65,000 homes, support Meta’s planned data … Read the full press release

Ørsted and Equinor Partner in Major Carbon Removal Deal to Drive Negative Emissions

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Equinor to supply 330,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over ten years, as part of Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub project. This project, starting in 2026, will capture 430,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

Ørsted Secures Key Contracts for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Projects in UK Energy Auction

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has secured Contracts for Difference (CfDs) from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for significant portions of its Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 offshore wind farms. Hornsea 3, set to become the world’s largest … Read the full press release

Ørsted Deploys Heavy-Lift Drones for Borssele Offshore Wind Farm Operations

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, August 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has deployed heavy-lift cargo drones at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant advancement in operational efficiency and safety. These drones, capable of carrying up to 100 kg, significantly reduce the time required for cargo … Read the full press release

Ørsted Introduces Revolutionary Low-Noise Technology for Offshore Wind Foundations

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, July 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leader in offshore wind energy, has unveiled a groundbreaking low-noise installation method for monopile foundations at the Gode Wind 3 wind farm in Germany. This innovative technology, successfully tested on three monopiles, utilizes a patented jetting … Read the full press release

Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure Reach Milestone with First Turbine Installed at Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure have achieved a significant milestone with the installation of the first wind turbine at the Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany. Once completed, this 913 MW project will be Germany’s largest offshore … Read the full press release

Ørsted Completes Helena Energy Center, Texas’ Largest Combined Wind and Solar Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed the Helena Energy Center in Bee County, South Texas, comprising a 518 MW combined wind and solar project. This marks Ørsted’s first co-located wind and solar initiative and is the largest renewable energy project in … Read the full press release

Ørsted’s Offshore Wind Projects Drive Profit Growth in Q1 2024

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted’s interim report for the first quarter of 2024 reveals operating profit in line with expectations, with a notable 18% increase in offshore site earnings, attributed to factors such as higher wind speeds and successful project completions. The … Read the full press release

Ørsted Secures Feasibility Licences for Offshore Wind Projects in Gippsland, Victoria

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Australian Government has granted feasibility licences to Ørsted for its first offshore wind project in Australia, with intentions to grant a licence for a second project pending consultation. These licences provide Ørsted with exclusive site access to … Read the full press release

Ørsted Streamlines European Onshore Renewables Focus with ENGIE Deal

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, is divesting its French onshore operations to ENGIE as part of its strategic realignment towards key European markets for onshore renewables. The share purchase agreement includes the sale of OSTWIND International … Read the full press release

Taiwan Inaugurates Asia-Pacific’s Largest Offshore Wind Farms, Doubling Nation’s Capacity

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) Taiwan celebrates the inauguration of the Greater Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s renewable energy journey. With a total installed capacity of 900 MW, these wind farms are the largest … Read the full press release

Ørsted Successfully Concludes Tender Offer for Hybrid Capital Securities

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted A/S has finalized its invitation to holders of its EUR 500,000,000 2.25% green hybrid capital securities due in 3017 to tender their securities for purchase by Ørsted for cash. With EUR 249,544,000 in aggregate principal amount of … Read the full press release

Ørsted Expands Footprint in Korea with Incheon Offshore Wind Project Agreement

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global renewable energy leader, has partnered with Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea, to develop an offshore wind power industry in the region. The collaboration aims to establish a local wind power sector centered around Ørsted’s 1.6 GW … Read the full press release

Ørsted’s Innovative Approach to Surplus Heat: A Win for Green District Heating

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leading renewable energy company, has teamed up with Danish district heating providers VEKS and CTR to utilize surplus heat generated by a carbon capture plant at Avedøre Power Station. This surplus heat will be used to … Read the full press release

Ørsted Repositions Skipjack Wind Project for Future Opportunities Amid Challenging Market Conditions

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has announced its decision to reposition the Skipjack Wind project, a combined 966 MW offshore wind project off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, to explore future offtake opportunities. In consultation with the State … Read the full press release

Ørsted Approves Investment in 22nd Irish Wind Farm, Boosting Renewable Energy in the Region

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has given the green light for the Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary, marking its 22nd wind farm project in Ireland. Comprising nine wind turbines with a total capacity of 43.2 MW, the wind farm is set … Read the full press release

Record-Breaking Year for European Offshore Wind in 2023, With Positive Outlook and Investments

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Europe experienced a remarkable year in offshore wind energy in 2023, witnessing a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms coming online, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. Investments of €30 billion were confirmed for … Read the full press release