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Ørsted to reduce workforce as part of new strategic plan
- Category: Company News
Ørsted has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by around 2,000 positions by the end of 2027 as part of its updated business plan and strategic priorities. The adjustment aims to strengthen competitiveness and reflects a sharper focus on offshore wind and the European market.
Jan De Nul to install export cables for Formosa 4 wind farm
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Jan De Nul has signed a contract with Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) for the installation of export cables at the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The company will transport, install, and protect around 60 kilometres of subsea high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) cables to bring electricity ashore.
Rystad Energy: China to dominate offshore wind as US faces setbacks
- Category: Industry News
As the USA seeks to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains by increasing domestic oil and gas production, its offshore wind industry continues to face economic headwinds, including project delays, reduced tax incentives, and rising costs. According to Rystad Energy, new global offshore wind capacity is expected to reach 16 GW by the end of 2025, with around two thirds of that total being developed in China. By 2030, China’s offshore wind sector is forecast to represent 45% of global cumulative capacity, leaving the USA struggling to keep pace even if policies shift.
Minnesota regulators approve Allete partnership with CPP Investments and GIP
- Category: Company News
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has approved the acquisition of Allete by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). With all regulatory approvals now in place, the transaction is expected to close in late 2025 following the commission’s written order.
Lloyd’s Register grants approval to Samsung’s SnapWind Float design
- Category: Product News
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new floating offshore wind turbine design, SnapWind Float. The SnapWind Float has been developed to enable floating wind projects in deeper waters and is optimised for use in regions with limited access to skilled labour, heavy lifting equipment, or large assembly areas.
Palfinger Marine supplies nacelle cranes for Vestas 15 MW turbines
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Palfinger Marine has been selected to supply nacelle cranes for Vestas’ 15 MW wind turbines. Following a joint development, prototyping, and testing phase, serial deliveries of the cranes have now started.
Ørsted completes rights issue
- Category: Company News
Ørsted has completed its rights issue of new shares with a nominal value of DKK 10 each, in accordance with the prospectus dated 15 September 2025. The new shares were registered with the Danish Business Authority on 9 October 2025.
Nordex reports 2.2 GW order intake in third quarter
- Category: Company News
In the third quarter of 2025, Nordex recorded orders totalling 2,170 MW in the Projects segment, excluding service business. This represents an increase of around 26% compared with the same period in 2024 (1,726 MW). For the first nine months of 2025, total order intake reached 6,661 MW, up from 5,083 MW in the previous year.
Bureau Veritas certifies Provence Grand Large floating offshore wind project
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has certified the Provence Grand Large floating offshore wind project, developed and owned by EDF, Enbridge, and CPP Investments. Located off the coast of Fos-sur-Mer, the project consists of three turbines, each with a capacity of 8 MW. EDF led the development, Siemens Gamesa supplied the turbines and towers, and SBM Offshore and IFPEN collaborated on the floating foundation design. Eiffage Métal was responsible for fabrication, and Prysmian provided the project’s dynamic cables.
Deutsche Windtechnik strengthens offshore management team
- Category: Company News
Deutsche Windtechnik expanded the management team of its offshore unit on 1 October 2025, appointing Achim Berge Olsen as Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO Jens Landwehr has taken on the newly created roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer, while Marcel Meins supports the team as authorised signatory in the role of Chief Operating Officer.
- DNV report: US policy shifts to have limited effect on global energy transition
- Nordex to supply turbines for 236 MW of wind projects in North America
- Biome Renewables and Enercon collaborate on wind turbine noise reduction technology
- Negative bidding for offshore wind fading in Europe, says WindEurope
- Global renewable capacity expected to more than double by 2030
- Envision Energy to supply turbines for Kazakhstan’s 1 GW Mirny wind project
- Nordex receives new orders from wpd in Germany
- Flender expands service centre in Canada
- BOA completes launch of floating substructures for EOLMED offshore wind project
- Eiffage awarded contract by RTE for three offshore substations in France
- Japan identifies new areas for offshore wind development
- GBM Works completes second close of Seed funding round
- WWEC2025 in Shantou: Programme outline released
- Nordex receives orders from Okko Group in Ukraine
- US administration to review approval of Equinor’s Empire Wind 2 project
- Pacifico Energy Korea secures licence for 420MW Myeong Ryang offshore wind project
- OS Energy adopts Sonardyne Sprint-Nav DP for offshore vessels
- Iver names Joaquín Morón Managing Director of Spain
- Nordex launches N175/6.X turbine in Canada
- Y-MatTec plans UK grout facility at Port of Montrose
- CC&L Infrastructure grows renewable portfolio to 2.4 GW
- EIB and CaixaBank back Navantia Seanergies with green trade finance
- Fortescue acquires Nabrawind Technologies
- RES appoints Bruce Hall as CEO of Digital Solutions
- Federal government moves to reassess Atlantic Shores South offshore wind project
- WindSTAR receives NSF grant for AI-driven wind energy research
- Wind and solar dominate new US generating capacity in 2025
- Nordex wins 90 MW order in Türkiye
- Sif to appoint Pepijn Timmermans as COO and Executive Board member
- TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in 270 MW portfolio in France
