Chartwell Marine and Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders sign MoU on offshore wind vessel development in Japan
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Chartwell Marine and the Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development and local construction of vessels for Japan’s offshore wind sector.
Stillstrom expands offshore vessel charging activities in Aberdeen
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Stillstrom, by Maersk, is preparing to deploy its offshore vessel charging solutions commercially in the UK and is establishing a dedicated entity in Aberdeen following seven years of development and collaboration with North Sea shipowners, suppliers and regulators.
UK government to open allocation round 8 renewables auction in July 2026
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The UK government has confirmed that the next Contracts for Difference renewables auction, Allocation Round 8, is intended to open in July 2026. The auction is designed to support new renewable energy projects and provide investment certainty for the sector.
Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables 704 MW Revolution Wind project begins supplying power to New England grid
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Revolution Wind has begun delivering electricity to the New England grid. The project is owned by Revolution Wind, a 50/50 joint venture between Global Infrastructure Partners’ Skyborn Renewables and Ørsted.
Oceantic Network study highlights US offshore wind steel demand potential
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Research commissioned by Oceantic Network indicates that the continued development of offshore wind in the USA could expand domestic steel production, increase fabrication capacity and support economic activity in the sector.
Maersk names wind turbine installation vessel Maersk Viridis
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Maersk Offshore Wind has named its new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), Maersk Viridis, during a ceremony held on board the vessel. The vessel was officially christened by its godmother, Charlotte Nørkjær Larsen, during an event on the main deck in which a bottle of champagne was broken against the crane pedestal.
Sif reports 176 kton production in 2025 and announces CEO transition
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Sif Holding reported higher production and revenue in 2025 as operations at its new factory continue to ramp up, while the company also announced a planned CEO transition.
Global Renewables Alliance outlines five-step renewables action plan
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The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has issued a statement outlining a five-step Renewables Action Plan that calls on governments to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in response to renewed global energy price volatility. The plan identifies five priority actions for governments: fast-tracking permitting, removing grid and storage bottlenecks, mobilising financing, accelerating electrification and expanding renewable supply chains.
China’s 15th five-year plan sets direction for renewables expansion and wind growth to 2030
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China’s new national development strategy for 2026–2030 includes continued large-scale deployment of renewable energy, with wind and solar expected to remain central to the country’s energy transition. Under the 15th Five-Year Plan, China aims to reduce carbon intensity – emissions per unit of GDP – by about 17% between 2026 and 2030 as part of its pathway to peak emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060.
Spie Global Services Energy appoints François Nicot as director for Sub-Saharan Africa
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Spie Global Services Energy has appointed François Nicot as Director of its Sub-Saharan Africa Business Unit, effective 1 December 2025. He reports to Christophe Bernhart, Managing Director of Spie Global Services Energy, and joins the subsidiary’s Executive Committee.
- Iberdrola launches bid to acquire remaining shares in Neoenergia
- RWE reports 2025 earnings and outlines expansion of generation portfolio to 65 GW by 2031
- Study finds 5–10% optimal overdimensioning for German offshore grid connections
- Nordex to supply turbines for community wind farm in Germany
- Scottish Renewables appoints Susie Lind as Chair and Finley Becks-Phelps as Vice-Chair
- Bernhard Schulte Offshore takes delivery of CSOV Windea Carnot
- Qair Ayre offshore wind farm secures planning consent for onshore infrastructure in Scotland
- Sandra Dettmer joins Management Board of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia
- Glamox to supply lighting for 390 MW Shinan Ui offshore wind farm in South Korea
- GE Vernova plans electrification manufacturing facility in Hai Phong, Vietnam
- Vestas to supply turbines for RWE's Vanguard East offshore wind farm in the UK
- International launches Relest Wind EP Process Coat for wind blade production
- Jan De Nul orders vessels for subsea cable installation and burial
- Tecnalia partners with Surion Wind Systems to support wind farm modernisation
- Vestas to establish nacelle assembly facility in Japan by 2029
- VTT opens FutureGrid research infrastructure for next-generation power grid testing in Espoo, Finland
- Ingeteam outlines role of low-voltage full converters in next-generation wind turbine platforms
- X1 Wind X100 floating wind platform receives basic design compliance statement from DNV
- Nordex receives 279.2 MW turbine orders from wpd for nine wind projects in Germany
- GeoForce expands offshore geotechnical soil testing services
- WindEurope reports 2 GW of offshore wind capacity connected in Europe in 2025
- Flender unveils wind turbine gearbox test rig in Walajabad, India
- Siris to acquire majority stake in Takkion
- TenneT expands offshore wind grid connections in the Netherlands and Germany during 2025
- Interocean signs services agreement with Jera Nex bp for offshore wind marine support
- Fugro to conduct geotechnical investigation for 375 MW Oriel offshore wind farm in Ireland
- Inspire Environmental opens operational base in Aberdeen, Scotland
- Gurit secures two-year supply contract for glass pultruded blade root reinforcements
- Technique Solaire acquires 118 MW operational wind portfolio from Iberdrola in France
- Europe plans stronger ports and shipyards for offshore wind
