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Netherlands boosts support for 2 GW IJmuiden Ver wind farms
17 June 2026
The Dutch government has increased financial support for two 2 GW offshore wind sites at IJmuiden Ver to secure developer interest.
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Europe faces 22,000 km subsea cable shortfall by 2040
17 June 2026
Europe could face an estimated shortfall of more than 22,000 km of high-voltage subsea cable capacity between 2026 and 2040 according to TGS | 4C.
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European offshore wind supported 180,000 jobs and EUR 26bn in 2025
17 June 2026
European offshore wind supported around 180,000 full-time jobs and EUR 26 billion in value in 2025, according to new analysis.
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Shell plans offshore wind sales as part of strategy shift
15 June 2026
Shell is preparing a potential sale of its offshore wind farms worth over $1bn as it shifts focus.
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RWE probes turbine component collision at Port of Esbjerg
12 June 2026
RWE is investigating an incident in which turbine components on a vessel struck another vessel and dockside infrastructure in Denmark.
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France launches 10GW offshore wind tender round for new projects
12 June 2026
France has launched a tender for 10GW of offshore wind projects to expand capacity by 2035.
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Norwegian parliament backs review of floating offshore wind investment programme
10 June 2026
Norway’s parliament has approved a review of the NOK 35bn floating offshore wind support programme following a narrow vote.
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Liebherr cranes to support TenneT offshore wind grid projects
10 June 2026
Liebherr will supply six RL 2600 cranes for TenneT’s offshore wind grid platforms in the Netherlands.
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Aurora report links Scottish onshore wind to lower offshore costs
9 June 2026
A report finds boosting Scottish onshore wind after 2030 could cut UK energy system costs by around £5 billion a year while supporting offshore wind deployment.
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CM Energy unveils the Meridian Class vessel for offshore wind support
8 June 2026
CM Energy has launched the Meridian Class Commissioning and Service Operation Vessel designed for offshore wind operations and maintenance.
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Finland tests acoustic monitoring system to protect subsea cables
8 June 2026
Finland has tested a Distributed Acoustic Sensing system to monitor and protect submarine cables critical to the offshore energy transmission.
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DNV certified the third milestone for the Nordseecluster A
5 June 2026
Nordseecluster A offshore wind project receives certification complying with BSH standards, allowing RWE to proceed with installation.
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Prysmian finishes its project at RWE’S Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
4 June 2026
Prysmian finishes its design, manufacturing and installation activities on large offshore wind farm.
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Inter-array cables installed at Iberdrola Deutschland’s offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea
4 June 2026
Inter-array cables have been installed and buried at Windanker offshore windfarm in the Baltic Sea.
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SSE update Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 following new guidelines
4 June 2026
Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 project plans have been updated to conform to Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement changes.
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Fulgor and Prysmian lead ADMIE's €2.07bn Greek island cable framework
4 June 2026
ADMIE has completed bid evaluation for a €2.07bn framework to develop high-voltage submarine cable links.
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JDR opens new subsea cable facility
3 June 2026
New subsea cable facility opened in Cambois, to support increased demand in the offshore wind sector.
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US states sue Trump Administration over cancellation of offshore wind lease
3 June 2026
Seven US states have sued the Trump administration and TotalEnergy over the cancellation of offshore wind lease.
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Monopiles installed at Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm
3 June 2026
54 monopiles have been installed in the North Sea for Inch Capes offshore wind farm, highlighting the projects progress.
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Research shows growth in the UK’s green economy
3 June 2026
The UK net zero economy is growing, now valued at £100 billion per year, supporting the UK’s economic output and creating jobs.
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Great Yarmouth, UK, targets offshore wind growth through South Denes regeneration
2 June 2026
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has unveiled plans to regenerate the South Denes area to strengthen the town's role in the UK's offshore wind and energy sectors.
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Siemens Energy acquires Camlin monitoring business to strengthen grid capabilities
2 June 2026
Grid technology acquisition supports growing demand for solutions that help integrate renewable energy into electricity networks.  
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GE Vernova loses appeal to terminate offshore windfarm contract
2 June 2026
GE Vernova to continue working with Vineyard Winds on large offshore windfarm after judge ruling.
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Middle East tensions highlight Gulf energy diversification efforts
2 June 2026
A recent report by Fortune suggests that disruption to oil supplies linked to the conflict with Iran has reinforced the importance of energy diversification
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Ecowende installs the first of 52 wind turbines
1 June 2026
First lot of innovative wind turbines have been installed off the coast of IJmuiden. Marking a milestone in energy transition.
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TotalEnergies files authorisation application for 1.5GW French offshore wind project
1 June 2026
Centre Manche 2 development off the Normandy coast moves into the permitting phase
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Fugro secures multi-year marine mammal monitoring role for Irish offshore wind projects
1 June 2026
Environmental monitoring programme will support Ireland's growing offshore wind sector as major projects advance through development and consenting.
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DEME Wins Installation Contract for Japanese Offshore Wind Project
29 May 2026
DEME has secured a contract for the offshore installation of 21 wind turbines at the Oga–Katagami–Akita Offshore Wind Project in Japan.
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World's Largest Offshore Wind Converter Station Heads for Installation Offshore China
29 May 2026
ZPMC has shipped what it describes as the world's largest offshore converter station for installation offshore Guangdong Province, China.
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UK sets out indicative AR8 Contracts for Difference timetable
28 May 2026
The UK Government has published an indicative timeline for Allocation Round 8 (AR8) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme,
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CRP Subsea secures East Anglia Two cable protection contract
28 May 2026
CRP Subsea has secured a contract to supply cable protection systems (CPS) for the 960MW East Anglia Two offshore wind farm in the UK.
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Offshore wind coalition pushes for wider offshore charging deployment
28 May 2026
A cross-industry coalition is calling on governments and regulators to accelerate the deployment of offshore charging technology for vessels operating in offshore wind farms.
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SSE highlights record UK energy infrastructure investment
28 May 2026
SSE has announced a record £3.6bn investment in UK energy infrastructure during 2025/26, with major spending focused on electricity networks, renewables and grid expansion.
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More than 50 groups urge RWE not to exit US offshore wind
27 May 2026
The Trump administration is facing growing scrutiny over agreements that compensate offshore wind developers for abandoning US lease positions
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SSEN begins marine surveys for additional Shetland HVDC Link 2 landfall site
27 May 2026
SSEN Transmission has launched marine survey work to assess an additional landfall location for its proposed Shetland HVDC Link 2 project
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Offshore wind and energy infrastructure help drive Scotland’s £10bn net-zero economy
27 May 2026
Scotland’s net-zero economy now supports more than 105,000 jobs and contributes £10.2bn to the country’s economic output, according to new research reported by the BBC
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Haili awarded major 16MW offshore wind jacket contract in China
27 May 2026
Chinese offshore wind foundation manufacturer Haili has secured a new fabrication contract involving what the company describes as some of the world’s largest wind turbine generator (WTG) jacket foundations
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First foundations installed at Baltyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms
26 May 2026
Equinor and Polenergia have installed the first offshore wind foundations at the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 projects in the Polish Baltic Sea.
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Vattenfall signs renewable power deal for Nscale’s Norway AI data centre
26 May 2026
Vattenfall and Nscale have signed a long-term renewable power purchase agreement to support the first phase of Nscale’s data centre development
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Australia backs renewable expansion as offshore wind activity grows
25 May 2026
Australia has selected 20 renewable energy and battery storage projects under the latest round of its Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS
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TGS to undertake geophysical surveys for RWE’s Awel y Môr offshore wind project
22 May 2026
Offshore survey work is set to begin for RWE’s Awel y Môr offshore wind project following the project’s award of a Contract for Difference
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UK clarifies offshore wind compensation and evidence requirements
21 May 2026
The UK government has published updated guidance outlining how offshore wind developers should address and compensate for environmental harm linked to project development in English waters.
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Denmark receives bids for North Sea Central and Hesselø offshore wind tenders
21 May 2026
The Danish Energy Agency has confirmed that bids have been submitted for both the North Sea Central and Hesselø offshore wind tender areas
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Jan De Nul ramps up subsea cable investment as turnover hits record €4.24bn
21 May 2026
Jan De Nul has announced major new investment in subsea cable installation and protection vessels as the company reported record turnover for the fourth consecutive year.
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MPs formally back the Government’s offshore-led energy transition strategy
21 May 2026
MPs have backed the UK Government’s offshore-led energy transition strategy after rejecting a Conservative amendment calling for new North Sea oil and gas exploration licences.
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Ming Yang eyes European turbine factory after UK setback
21 May 2026
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy is considering plans for a European manufacturing facility following difficulties gaining traction in the UK
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California reaffirms 25GW floating offshore wind target
20 May 2026
State officials and industry leaders have reaffirmed plans to develop 25GW
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AquaTerra reports turnover growth amid rising North Sea decommissioning activity
20 May 2026
Aberdeenshire-headquartered AquaTerra Group has reported turnover of £16.5 million over the past year
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Offshore wind and supply chain investment set to dominate SNS2026
19 May 2026
Offshore wind development, supply chain investment and the wider energy transition are expected to dominate discussions at SNS2026.
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Germany’s offshore wind strategy faces mounting strain
19 May 2026
Concerns over the long-term economics of Germany’s offshore wind sector continue to grow as developers face rising costs
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Siemens Gamesa begins Thor blade deliveries from Le Havre facility
19 May 2026
Siemens Gamesa has begun shipping blades for Denmark’s 1 GW Thor offshore wind farm from its manufacturing facility in Le Havre
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LS firms selected for Haesong offshore wind cable package
19 May 2026
LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solutions have been selected as preferred bidders for submarine cable supply and installation at the 1GW Haesong offshore wind project in South Korea.
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