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Empowering Offshore Wind in Wales Tugdock and Sarens, with match funding from The Crown Estate, are advancing a heavy-lift O&M hub at ABP’s Port Talbot. This strategic project will support floating wind operations in the Celtic Sea, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. With 5,300 jobs and a £1.4bn economic boost anticipated, this initiative reinforces the UK’s leadership in renewable energy. #OffshoreWind #CelticSea #PortTalbot #FloatingWind #CleanEnergySolutions

As we read today's announcement in The Press and Journal that one of the world's largest floating wind farms has been approved off the Aberdeenshire coast, it's clear that this is a huge boost for Scotland's ambition to be at the forefront of floating wind technology Our Managing Director, Bill Main comments: “Today’s announcement of a new floating windfarm off Scotland’s coast is a welcome one – especially one of this scale. Not only will it be vital in meeting our net zero targets, but the impact that it will have on the economy and local supply chain here could be significant. The North East of Scotland is brimming with talent and skills that will be critical to the success of these large scale floating offshore wind projects, and we’re delighted to see the Scottish Government backing this corner of the country.” Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eDfWxhey #floatingwind #offshoreenergy #renewables

The Gippsland Dawn offshore wind project, led by BlueFloat Energy, has received the prestigious Major Project Status (MPS) from the Australian Government—a major milestone recognising its economic significance to Australia. This makes it one of only 16 projects nationwide to receive this honour, and the second offshore wind initiative to do so, following the landmark Star of the South wind farm. This status brings Gippsland Dawn critical support through a dedicated case manager from the Major Projects Facilitation Agency, who will assist BlueFloat Energy in navigating the approvals process. While Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic MP clarified that MPS does not imply government endorsement or guaranteed financial success, it underscores the project’s "economic significance" to the nation. Darragh White, Project Director, captured it perfectly: “The success of Gippsland Dawn relies on collaboration and shared benefits for everyone involved.” With a 30+ year operational lifespan, Gippsland Dawn is set to power homes, fuel job growth, and support a sustainable future. Projects like this showcase how Australia's wind industry can drive economic transformation, lower emissions, and create long-term value for communities. #renewableenergy #majorprojectstatus #australia #offshorewind #windfarm #mps #windenergy #sustainability #bluefloat #evoegy

🌬️🌊 Ørsted makes huge investment in offshore wind UK companies have been selected as contractors for the massive Hornsea 3 wind farm. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eJMqsfG2 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Hornsea3 #Ørsted #Sustainability #NetZero #CleanEnergy #EnergyLiveNews #UKEnergy

We are highlighting the Celtic Sea Cluster today, as one of our UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event supporters! Formally launched in 2021, the Celtic Sea Cluster has been established to help drive market creation for floating wind, accelerate supply chain readiness and develop a strategy for enhancing regional infrastructure. Clusters are geographic concentrations of interconnected companies and institutions in a particular field. The Cluster works closely with its supply chain members, project developers, Governments and regulators. It was set up by ORE Catapult, Welsh Government, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, Celtic Sea Power and Marine Energy Wales. 𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞’𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🎟️Secure your ticket now: https://hubs.la/Q02Wz-Yz0 🌇 Conference held in partnership with Offshore Wind Growth Partnership 📍10th December 2024, London. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News | #spotlightonsupplychain #supplychain #offshorewind

Last week not only saw another packed edition of reNEWS Premium but we also published our inaugural Floating Offshore Wind Report. Read on to see what you can expect from our brand new 25 page report... The floating offshore wind sector is at a pivotal moment in its development, with several key demonstration and small commercial-scale projects lining up to deploy in frontrunner markets over the next few years to showcase the technology and the role it can play in the long-term climate and renewables goals. Meanwhile the sector is working to overcome a range of challenges around the technical development of floating foundations and operations and maintenance practices to reduce LCOE and inform decisions around much-needed supply chain investments. In parallel, the policy environment is evolving in emerging markets to facilitate investment. The upcoming projects will play a vital role in overcoming these challenges and clear a pathway for the world’s first large-scale commercial projects – read the report to find out more! Don't subscribe to reNEWS Premium? Get in touch on sales@renews.biz to find out about our subscription options. #floatingwind #floatingoffshorewind #offshorewind #businessintelligence #exclusivecontent

⚡Big day for offshore wind as RenewableUK unveils its Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) together with the Offshore Wind Industry Council, The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland. The plan sets out how to triple offshore wind manufacturing capacity over the next ten years, firmly establishing the UK as a leader in a surging global market📊. We’re proud to be part of the UK’s offshore wind industry and it’s great to see how this exciting sector can come together to achieve amazing benefits - the Industrial Growth Plan details how offshore wind can boost energy security, grow the economy by £25bn and support over 10,000 jobs a year by 2035. 🤝 Read the media release and the full IGP here👇  https://lnkd.in/ep5BpFuc   #offshorewind #investment #netzero #cleanenergy 

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗞 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝘆 £𝟮𝟱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC), alongside RenewableUK, The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland launch the Industrial Growth Plan setting out how to triple UK offshore wind manufacturing capacity over the next ten years, firmly establishing the UK as a leader in a surging global market. Read below for the statement from Richard Sandford, Co- Chair, Susie Lind, Vice-Chair and Clark MacFarlane, Vice-Chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC).  #IGP #offshorewind #manufacturing #SupplyChain  #renewableenergy  #energysecurity

Floating Offshore Wind represents a tremendous opportunity for Scotland - and proper development of the Scottish supply chain will be key to realising it.

🌊 The Future of Offshore Wind is Floating 🌊 For example, the Erebus Project, Wales' first floating offshore wind farm, is planned to be deployed off the Pembrokeshire coast in the Celtic Sea. The project construction is likely to commence in 2025 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in December 2026 🌬️⚡ This pioneering initiative by Blue Gem Wind (a TotalEnergies & Simply Blue Group joint venture) will generate 100 MW of clean energy, enough to power nearly 93,000 homes! Why floating wind? ✅ Access to deeper waters with stronger, more consistent wind speeds. ✅ Opens up 20+ GW potential in the Celtic Sea, transforming the local economy. ✅ Boosts energy security while supporting Welsh supply chains and jobs. While CAPEX and OPEX are higher for floating platforms compared to fixed-bottom structures, the benefits of accessing untapped wind resources in deeper waters far outweigh the costs. This project is just the beginning of the UK’s deeper offshore renewable potential. #FloatingWind #RenewableEnergy #CelticSea #WindPower #NetZero #BlueGemWind #EnergyTransition #SustainableFuture #WalesEnergy #OffshoreWind https://lnkd.in/dknhYeWK Richard Winterbourne Adam Hill Peter Kristensen Gary Spicer Mads Bøndergaard Martyn Price Hilton Supra Lucy Wonnacott MCIM Sharon Adams Rachel Moxey Rebecca Evans