Llŷr offshore wind projects receive Section 36 consent
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The Llŷr offshore wind projects have received Section 36 consent from the Welsh Ministers, allowing the developments to progress towards construction in the Celtic Sea. The Llŷr 1 and Llŷr 2 sites are located around 40 kilometres off the Pembrokeshire coast, in average water depths of 60 to 70 metres. Each project will have a capacity of 100 MW and comprise six to eight turbines, with the two projects expected to use different floating wind technologies.
MOL completes Wind Whale heavy-lift coastal vessel
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), MOL Drybulk and MOL Coastal Shipping have held a completion ceremony for the Wind Whale, a new coastal deck carrier for transporting heavy components. The vessel will be jointly owned by MOL and MOL Drybulk and operated by MOL Coastal Shipping, with support from MOL Drybulk.
France selects five ports for floating wind infrastructure
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The French government has selected five ports to receive France 2030 funding for infrastructure supporting the development of floating offshore wind. The selected ports are Cherbourg, Brest, Nantes-Saint-Nazaire, Port-la-Nouvelle and Marseille-Fos. The projects were selected under a France 2030 call launched in 2024 to adapt French ports for floating wind manufacturing, assembly and turbine integration.
US court orders Pentagon to resume wind project reviews
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A federal judge has ordered the US Department of Defense to resume reviews of onshore wind projects and address delays that have affected wind development across the USA. Judge Karin Immergut of the US District Court for the District of Oregon issued a preliminary injunction in a case brought by a coalition of renewable energy organisations. The groups argued that the Trump administration had unlawfully delayed dozens of wind projects by suspending military reviews that assess potential impacts on radar and flight paths.
OEG secures corrosion protection contract for Gennaker offshore wind farm
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OEG has secured a contract from OWP Gennaker for a subsea corrosion protection system for the Gennaker Offshore Wind Farm in the German Baltic Sea. The project is being developed by Skyborn Renewables.
Cadeler orders two T-class offshore wind installation vessels
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Cadeler has signed firm contracts with Cosco Shipping Offshore shipyard in Qidong, China, for two new T-class offshore wind installation vessels. The contracts build on Cadeler’s existing cooperation with Cosco Shipping Offshore, which has already constructed several vessels for Cadeler’s newbuild programme.
Encomara prepares Squid connection system for floating wind trials
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Encomara has begun preparations for inshore trials of its Squid connection system for floating offshore wind turbines at the Ardersier Energy Transition Facility in Scotland. The 40-tonne Squid supports mooring lines, power cables and subsea connectors above the seabed, allowing these systems to be pre-installed before a floating offshore wind turbine is connected. The system is also designed to enable rapid disconnection.
Kinewell strengthens board with two new appointments
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Kinewell has appointed David Pinches as a Non-Executive Director and Craig Lilford as Fractional Chief Financial Officer. Pinches has 44 years of experience in the business-to-business software sector. A computer science and mathematics graduate from Leeds University, he has held senior technology and commercial roles including Head of Software at Sage, Commercial Director at Scott Logic and Non-Executive Chair at Salesfire.
ABO Energy sells Polish and Hungarian subsidiaries
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ABO Energy has agreed to sell its Polish and Hungarian subsidiaries to Greek utility PPC.
RES report outlines community investment and bill support
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RES has published its latest Power for Good report, covering its activities during the 2025 financial year across the 24 countries where it operates. The report highlights initiatives aimed at reducing household energy costs, supporting local organisations and working with communities near its renewable energy projects. RES has developed and constructed 29 GW of renewable energy projects and supports 45 GW of assets worldwide.
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