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It was fantastic to witness such a strong presence from New York at the International Partnering Forum (IPF)! 🌎✨ With New York taking the keynote slot, the event ended on a high note, leaving a lasting impression. Here are some key highlights from the keynote lunch: 1. NYSERDA's Offshore Wind Master Plan 2.0: Deep Water: The showcase of New York State’s updated master plan for offshore wind energy was a major highlight. This plan focuses on expanding offshore wind energy, particularly in deeper waters, aligning with regional development targets. 2. Insights into Port Infrastructure and Permitting: Discussions provided valuable insights into determining port infrastructure and permitting, crucial aspects for successful offshore wind deployment. 3. Challenges Unique to New York Harbor: It was enlightening to explore the specific challenges faced by New York Harbor, particularly concerning fixed wind turbine installation amidst the abundance of bridges. 4. Sneak Peek into Floating Turbines Research: NYSERDA hinted at potential research initiatives around floating turbine technology, showcasing New York's commitment to innovative solutions in offshore wind development. 5. Focus on Marine and Animal Studies: The emphasis on marine and animal studies underscored the importance of environmental stewardship in offshore wind projects. Notable contributions from experts highlighted the critical partnership between industry stakeholders in safeguarding marine life. These highlights reflect the depth of collaboration and innovation driving offshore wind development in New York. As we continue to navigate challenges and explore opportunities, I am confident that our state will remain at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation. 🌟💨 #IPF #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #NewYorkStrong #NYSERDA

⚡ Spotted! During the #BrazilOffshoreWindSummit, our Head of Business Development for Brazil and South America at OW Ocean Winds, Rafael P., was featured in the below Reuters article, as well as epbr video interview! The recent article from Reuters shows how OW Ocean Winds is actively engaged in preparatory activities for offshore wind in the country, including environmental and geological studies, community engagement, and partnerships with both public and private sectors! This showcases OW Ocean Winds' unweaving commitment to the development of sustainable offshore wind energy in #Brazil. 🌬 And not only that! Rafael P. delves during the interview with epbr into the opportunities and challenges of the sector in #Brazil, emphasizing the critical role of the approval of regulatory frameworks, a crucial step to ensure predictability, security of investments in the sector and pave the way for the first auction of marine exploration areas. 🌊 With nearly 100 offshore wind projects in the pipeline, Brazil holds immense potential for clean energy expansion, the collaboration between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and investors is instrumental in driving the offshore wind energy agenda forward, as well as the approval of the regulatory framework. As we embark on this transformative journey, OW Ocean Winds remains committed to sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, and contributing to Brazil's clean energy transition. Together, let's harness the power of offshore wind to build a greener, more resilient future for generations to come. 🤝 Read the article here ➡ and watch the full interview below ⬇️! 📰 https://lnkd.in/dKw3ngkt 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dW_brQ2a #ProudtobeOW #offshorewind #renewablenergy

Tonn Nua: Draft South Coast DMAP published!   It’s great to see the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) published by Minister Ryan this morning, at the WEI Offshore Wind Conference.  A site has been identified for the development of a 900MW offshore windfarm, via auction in the ORESS 2.1 process. There was an air of anticipation here in Dublin and the DMAP was broadly welcomed by the industry. It is seen as an important milestone to deliver the target of 5GW of offshore wind by 2030. Congratulations to my colleague Antonia Gaughran and the RPS Environmental team who undertook the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the DMAP. We’re delighted to have supported the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) on the development of this DMAP, the first in a series to be developed. Well done also to Neasa Kane Fine and her Project Communications team, who are supporting DECC with the public consultation process. Overall, I’d say that there’s a positive, upbeat mood at this year’s Offshore Wind Conference, with industry body Wind Energy Ireland hosting an outstanding event. There’s plenty of visionary thinking, encompassing national energy independence and a net zero future, underpinned by an ambition to deliver 37GW of offshore wind by 2050. The near-term target of 5GW of installed capacity by 2030 has been subject to detailed discussion, with a focus on delivery. Over the coming months, the initial batch of Phase 1 projects will apply to An Board Pleanála (ABP) for planning permission. We heard much about how ABP has restructured and increased its resources, so the sector looks to have a fair wind at its back!   #netzero #sustainability #windenergyireland #rps #tonnnua

Norway is developing a competitive Floating Offshore Wind sector and is testing 'ocean multi-use' concepts to maximize socioeconomic benefits in a sustainable way 🌊 ⚡ 🐟 🚢 Case 7️⃣ will investigate how to improve governance arrangements to accelerate these processes as part of a wider energy transition to #netzero 🌍 Case leads: UiT- The Arctic University of Norway | Arctic Energy Partners #MarineGovernance #MissionOcean #HorizonEurope https://lnkd.in/eTPpwfX4

Take a look at what's sailing in over the horizon. Edison Chouest Offshore's new ECO Edison is in route from the Gulf of Mexico to Rhode Island to support the Revolution Wind project being constructed by Ørsted and Eversource Energy. This vessel is the latest tangible sign of the offshore wind industry's investment in domestic shipbuilding and supply chains. Collectively, #offshorewind developers are investing in over 40 new U.S. flagged vessels, according to industry statistics. In light of Sen. Kelly and Rep. Waltz's recent Wall Street Journal op-ed on revitalizing the maritime industry, such investments--while a fraction of the total--are nonetheless meaningful in maintaining domestic capacity.

So amongst some great recent success stories, such as #Hornsea2 being recognised by the Guinness book of records (https://lnkd.in/eVjH8-QC), #Hornsea3 as the largest single windfarm in-waiting starting construction (https://lnkd.in/eRkPbAmD), wind generation in the UK achieving almost 22GW in December 2023 (https://lnkd.in/eM24iGJp), and the CO2 intensity of UK generation reaching an all-time low of 43g/kWh (https://lnkd.in/e47P-ae9), none of which is #bragawatts (https://lnkd.in/egCDvqAJ),  it’s easy to miss some quiet yet significant milestones from more established assets.   A good example is #WalneyExtension - the largest offshore windfarm in the world when commissioned in 2018; operated by the amazing women and men at the Orsted’s West Coast Hub in #Barrow-in-Furness; managed by the superb #ØrstedUKCoastal team; owned by #Ørsted, PKA, PFA and Octopus; and a windfarm which I am very familiar with: having lead the development team and been a director and chair of the board until late 2023 (shttps://lnkd.in/egS2PbnR).   Walney Extension is still amongst the 10 largest offshore windfarms in the world*; still the only UK offshore windfarm with turbines from two different OEMs; and still the best near-shore performer from a capacity factor and availability measure in the world (well, half of the turbines at least).   And last month, the meters at #WalneyExtension ticked over to #15TWh cumulative production, confirming its status as one of the most productive offshore windarms in Orsted’s fleet, and just about to overhaul its progenitor namesake, #Walney in overall production.   #Ørsted #Offshorewind #catchusifyoucan  

🇺🇸 There are significant challenges for the U.S. West Coast before we can advance to floating wind deployment on a larger scale.   To build 3 GW by 2030 in Oregon and 25 GW by 2045 in California and realize the floating wind potential in this region, we require upgrades to the existing ports and infrastructure to handle major components and scale up sustainably.   Lessons from previous projects, particularly those from the East Coast, can inform future investments and propel the industry forward with ambitious yet achievable targets. How can we leverage experience in supply chain development to deliver these targets on time and within budget?   Join Principle Power’s Vice President of Technology, Seth Price, P.E. at the Floating OSW Port & Vessel Summit organized by Oceantic Network. The panel will bring together experienced OEMs, EPCs, and technology providers for an exciting discussion on "Supplier Perspectives: Laying the Foundations for a Robust West Coast Supply Chain."   Save the date: February 22, 11:35 AM (PST)   Moderator: John Begala, Vice President for Federal & State Policy, Oceantic Network   Speakers: - Michelle Bardini, Public Affairs Manager, Vestas - Seth Price, P.E., Vice President of Technology, Principle Power - Sloane Perras, General Counsel, Foss Offshore Wind   #300X30 #PrinciplePower #windfloat #renewableenergy #offshorewind #floatingwind #netzero

£4.5m investment from Cornwall Council's Good Growth Fund to support Cornwall's clean energy sector. The investment will support five key projects driving the development of floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the region, including: - A £3.2m project to refurbish Penzance Dry Dock - £1m towards supporting the £1.26m Cornwall FLOW commission led by Celtic Sea Power - £932,859 into a £1.33 million project to develop a cutting-edge manufacturing facility and a dedicated R&D engineering workspace for Tugdock in Cornwall - The Falmouth Port Development – FLOW marshalling area is a £1m project supported by a £502,500 investment - The University of Plymouth is leading a feasibility study into the potential development of the Celtic Offshore Mooring and Anchoring R&D Centre (COMAC), which is being supported by a £100,000 investment Find the full details here: https://lnkd.in/gkjA4wKn For further insight into the region's FLOW offer, watch our latest film: Floating Offshore Wind: Powering the Future https://lnkd.in/eBB-hYsP #FLOW #FloatingOffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #Cornwall #Sustainability #NetZero

Here today at the Maritime Industry Australia Ltd conference, "Blueprint for a maritime nation" to speak with fellow panelists on the topic "Offshore Wind, the changing face of Australian offshore activity". if you are here, please come and say hello! #offshorewind #windenergy #maritimeindustry #opportunity

Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG) welcomes the government's release of the 'Powering Prosperity—Ireland's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy.' This forward-thinking initiative provides a solid basis for sustainable transformation, not just in clean energy production but also in industrial growth and job creation.   It was positive to see the Governments industrial strategy highlight, through a case study, the significant work being done by the Venterra Group T&I team in the conceptual development of an innovative floating wind anchoring system which has the potential to significantly reduce development time and costs for floating offshore wind farms which may be used off Irelands West coast. The IDA Ireland backing has been instrumental for GDG, enabling initial feasibility assessments, planning for concept designs, and scoping for future testing and pilot programs ahead of potential market introduction.    GDG's commitment to investing in and supporting the development of the Irish supply chain is bolstered by such support from state agencies like the IDA Ireland.  Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d_dWE2TJ