Tag Archives: Offshore wind

EnBW Highlights Record Energy Transition Investments and Renewable Growth at 2026 Annual General Meeting

(IN BRIEF) EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG used its 2026 Annual General Meeting to highlight record investments, strong earnings and its long-term strategy for Germany’s energy transition. The company invested €7.6 billion in 2025, primarily into renewable energy, electricity and gas … Read the full press release

RWE Secures Long Term Jack Up Vessel Capacity Through Renewed Agreement with ZITON to Support Growing Wind Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) RWE has extended its strategic partnership with ZITON for three years to secure jack-up vessel capacity for offshore wind maintenance operations across Europe. The agreement includes vessels, lifting, and auxiliary services for at least 240 days annually starting … Read the full press release

East Anglia THREE Windfarm Advances UK Energy Transition with Landmark Turbine Installation and Domestic Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, and Masdar have set a new UK offshore wind record with the installation of the first turbine at the East Anglia THREE windfarm, featuring 115-metre blades—the largest ever used in the country. The £4 billion … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Expands Offshore Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Claxton Engineering Business

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has agreed to acquire offshore engineering company Claxton in a deal valued at approximately NOK 800 million, strengthening its capabilities in offshore decommissioning, offshore wind, and conventional energy services. Claxton, a global provider with strong profitability … Read the full press release

Offshore Wind Expansion Accelerates as RWE Prepares Nordseecluster for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully installed two offshore substations for the Nordseecluster A wind project, marking a key milestone in the development of the 1.6-gigawatt offshore wind cluster located in the North Sea. The substations, constructed in France and installed … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Offshore Wind Sustainability with First Installation of Low Carbon Turbine Technology at Denmark’s Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the world’s first offshore wind turbine featuring both a CO₂-reduced steel tower and recyclable rotor blades at its Thor wind farm in Denmark, marking a major step in advancing sustainable wind energy technology. The 1.1 … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Long Term Renewable Energy Agreement with ASML to Support Growing Industrial Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE has expanded its Power Purchase Agreement with ASML, increasing renewable capacity to around 130 MW and extending the contract until 2038. The agreement includes power from offshore and onshore wind farms in Belgium and the Netherlands, supplying … Read the full press release

German Authorities Approve Second Phase of RWE Nordseecluster Project Strengthening Renewable Energy Supply for Industry

(IN BRIEF) RWE has received planning permission from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency for the second phase of its Nordseecluster offshore wind project, enabling the addition of 900 megawatts of capacity to the existing 660-megawatt first phase currently … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Thor Offshore Wind Project with New Service Hub Strengthening Renewable Energy Infrastructure in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) RWE has opened a new operations and maintenance base at Thorsminde Port to support the Thor offshore wind farm, Denmark’s largest offshore wind project. The 2,300 square metre facility will serve as the central hub for managing the … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Reports Strong 2025 Results While Accelerating Investments in Fossil-Free Energy and Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report highlights the company’s ongoing progress in reducing emissions and expanding fossil-free energy production while maintaining strong financial performance. Since 2017, the company has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 56%, remaining aligned with … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports Launches National Virtual Work Experience Programme to Broaden Access to Maritime Careers

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has launched a virtual work experience programme during National Careers Week to help students explore how UK ports function and learn about career opportunities in maritime logistics and renewable energy. Created with Talent XP, the … Read the full press release

Industrial Services Launch Signals DNV’s Broader Role in Ensuring Quality and Reliability of Critical Energy and Infrastructure Systems

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched Industrial Services as a standalone business unit to deliver global quality assurance and inspection services across energy, infrastructure, and complex industrial supply chains. The move reflects growing demand linked to energy transition projects, expanding infrastructure … Read the full press release

Decade Long Investment Programme Positions ORLEN at the Center of Poland’s Energy Security and Transition Strategy

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has committed PLN 380 billion over ten years to modernise Poland’s energy system, combining investments in gas supply security, offshore wind, grid expansion and emerging nuclear technologies. The first year has already delivered new gas reserves, LNG … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Nordseecluster Construction as Two Large-Scale Offshore Substations Prepare for Deployment

(IN BRIEF) RWE has reached a key construction milestone for the 1.6-gigawatt Nordseecluster offshore wind project with the completion of two large electrical substations at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, which will now be transported to the North Sea for … Read the full press release

50Hertz Sees Offshore Wind Output Rise by Ten Percent While Preparing Major Baltic Sea Expansion Projects

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz reported that its Baltic Sea offshore grid connection systems transmitted around 5,400 GWh of electricity in 2025, roughly ten percent more than the previous year despite weak wind conditions, driven mainly by the full integration of the … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Airbus Sign Long-Term Renewable Power Contracts Covering Half of Key Sites’ Electricity Demand

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Airbus have signed two clean firm power agreements that will supply 3.3 TWh of baseload renewable electricity per year to Airbus’ major sites in Germany and the United Kingdom from 2027 onward, covering about half of … Read the full press release

RWE Signs Five-Year Renewable Power Agreement to Supply Over 15 Percent of Lidl GB’s Electricity Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed a five-year Power Purchase Agreement with Lidl GB to supply 100 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity annually, covering just over 15 percent of the retailer’s national power demand in the United Kingdom, with the energy … Read the full press release

RWE secures long-term Amazon offtake for Nordseecluster B to support Germany’s offshore wind expansion

(IN BRIEF) Amazon and RWE have signed a 110 MW Power Purchase Agreement for electricity from the Nordseecluster B offshore wind farm in the German North Sea, building on their 2025 strategic partnership and supporting both companies’ digital and decarbonisation … Read the full press release

Ørsted sells its European onshore wind, solar, and battery portfolio to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to refocus on offshore wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has agreed to sell its entire European onshore renewable energy business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for EUR 1.44 billion, with expected closing in Q2 2026 subject to regulatory approval, marking the completion of its previously announced divestment … Read the full press release

RWE Secures Long-Term Power Licence for Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has secured a 30-year electricity production licence for the Thor offshore wind farm, marking a significant milestone for Denmark’s largest offshore wind project. With an installed capacity of 1.1 gigawatts, Thor is expected to supply renewable electricity … Read the full press release