These project developers, along with trade groups representing the offshore wind sector, are urging officials to modify the requirements, warning of potential job losses and lost investments if the changes aren't made.

The rules introduced in 2015 permitted a single objection to a wind turbine application to halt its development. Consequently, this led to a significant reduction in the number of new turbines receiving planning permission.

Arne Gurtner, Senior Vice President UK & Ireland at Equinor, emphasized the value of the company's knowledge in deploying floating wind infrastructure to generate power for offshore oil and gas platforms.

The contracts awarded by a joint venture between PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Ørsted have a combined value exceeding 300 million euros, qualifying them as "large" according to Boskalis.

As the energy industry converges on Aberdeen for the eagerly anticipated Offshore Europe event the appointed supply chain champion for the industry emphasizes that companies are primed to exploit the global opportunities this event offers.

Upon its full completion, the Yunlin offshore wind farm, owned by Yunneng Wind Power, will boast 80 wind turbines with a capacity of 8 MW each.

This system is designed to ensure precise levelling and fixation of the transition pieces on the monopile foundation, optimizing the performance of the wind turbines.

The challenges include disappointing auction results and obstacles related to interest rates and investment tax credits.

Stillstrom has developed an innovative offshore "charging buoy" design that aims to reduce emissions from idle vessels and enable them to charge systems using clean energy.

The auction, scheduled for August 29, 2023, is a departure from previous federal offshore wind lease sales, which were predominantly conducted in the Northeast.