Tag #Offshore Wind Energy

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Trump Administration Lifts Stop-Work Order on Empire Wind Project

The Trump administration lifted a month-long stop-work order on the $5 billion Empire Wind project off New York, potentially reviving a blocked gas pipeline project in a compromise with the state; construction can resume, impacting half a million homes by 2027.

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Rising Costs Halt Dutch Offshore Wind Farm Construction

Due to rising costs and uncertainty about future electricity demand, Dutch energy companies are halting the construction of new offshore wind farms, jeopardizing the country's energy independence and renewable energy goals; the government is considering policy changes, including potential subsidies,...

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Cuxhaven Port Expands to Meet Germany's Offshore Wind Energy Demands

Germany's Cuxhaven port is building three new berths and 54 soccer-field-sized terminal areas (€300 million) to handle the growing demand for offshore wind turbine components, enabling larger vessels and boosting the region's economy by 2028.

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Delays Hamper Greece's Offshore Wind Farm Program

Greece's offshore wind farm program, aiming to become a green energy hub, faces delays due to local opposition, geopolitical concerns regarding Turkey, and pending approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, impacting the project timeline and investor confidence.

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Riffgrund 3: Germany's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Nears Completion

Ørsted's Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in the German North Sea, featuring 83 Siemens Gamesa turbines, nears completion, aiming for a 913-megawatt capacity by early 2026, supplying power to roughly 900,000 households via long-term agreements with major corporations.

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German Ministers Urge Stronger Marine Protection Amidst Environmental Concerns

German ministers Habeck and Lemke are visiting the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein to advocate for stronger marine protection, citing threats from rising sea levels, pollution, and the ongoing debate surrounding oil and gas drilling near the park.

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Alpha Ventus Offshore Wind Farm to be Decommissioned

Germany's first offshore wind farm, Alpha Ventus, is undergoing decommissioning after 15 years of operation near Borkum, driven by economic factors and rapid technological advancements in the sector, with potential future repurposing of the site.

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German North Sea Stakeholders Demand Action on Fishing, Wind Energy, and Environmental Protection

Stakeholders in Germany's North Sea region—fishermen, the offshore industry, environmentalists, and coastal residents—have presented diverse demands for the next federal government's marine policy, encompassing fishing rights, offshore wind energy, environmental protection, and maritime safety.

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Cuxhaven Expands Port Capacity for Wind Energy

Three new berths and terminal areas totaling 1,250 meters and 54 soccer fields are being built at the German Offshore Industry Center in Cuxhaven to meet the growing demand for wind energy component handling and storage, with completion expected by the end of 2028 at a cost of €300 million.

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German North Sea Wind Power Up 8 Percent in 2024, Sparking Environmental Debate"

German North Sea offshore wind farms generated 20.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2024, an 8 percent increase over 2023, raising concerns about over-density and environmental impact despite calls for optimized space utilization to reduce costs.

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JadeWeserPort Expansion to Boost Offshore Wind and Vehicle Handling

Germany's JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven will expand northward by 400 meters in 2024, adding a multi-purpose handling area for vehicles and offshore wind components, driven by increased vehicle handling (9,000 in 2022 to 36,200 in 2023) and a lack of heavy-lift infrastructure in other German seaport...

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Security Risks Rise with Expansion of German Offshore Wind Energy"

Germany's approximately 1600 offshore wind turbines face growing security threats, including potential sabotage and espionage, as evidenced by recent damage to Baltic Sea cables and increased unauthorized vessel activity near wind farms; while individual turbine attacks are less likely, damage to po...

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