Denmark Receives Bids for 1.8GW Offshore Wind
22, May 2026
Denmark has received bids for two offshore wind areas totaling at least 1.8GW as the country moves ahead with new North Sea and Hesselø projects.
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EU Approves Danish Aid for Hesselø, North Sea I Mid
24, March 2026
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion Danish State aid scheme for the Hesselø and North Sea I Mid offshore wind farms, supporting up to 1.8 GW of new capacity through a capability-based two-way CfD model over 20 years.
RWE Wins Start-Up Permit for 1 GW Thor Offshore Wind Farm
29, January 2026
DEA has authorized start-up of the 1 GW Thor offshore wind farm in the North Sea. RWE leads construction and operations, with completion required by end-2027 and a 30-year production permit.
Island Oil Names Christian Larsen Senior Trader to Build Denmark Trading Base
28, December 2025
Island Oil appointed Christian Larsen as Senior Trader as it establishes operations in Denmark, expanding its marine fuel trading footprint in northern Europe.
Ørsted Rules Out Merger or Takeover of Equinor’s Renewables Business
7, November 2025
Ørsted said it has no plans to merge with or take over Equinor’s renewables business, following Equinor’s proposal for closer ties. The Danish offshore wind company said it remains focused on executing its strategy.
CIP to invest USD 3bn in its first Philippines offshore wind project
5, November 2025
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners will invest USD 3 billion in its first offshore wind project in the Philippines with ACEN, supporting the country’s renewable energy transition.
Ørsted posts DKK 1.7bn Q3 loss as offshore wind earnings ease
5, November 2025
Ørsted reported a DKK 1.7bn net loss in Q3 2025, reversing a prior-year profit as offshore wind earnings weakened amid lower wind speeds.
Ørsted raises $9.4 billion to strengthen balance sheet after U.S. offshore wind setbacks
8, October 2025
Ørsted has raised $9.4 billion through a major rights issue to strengthen its finances after challenges in the U.S. offshore wind sector. The capital will fund Sunrise Wind and support the company’s global renewable energy strategy.
Denmark Intensifies Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
7, October 2025
Denmark has escalated maritime inspections to target Russia’s shadow fleet, expanding safety and environmental checks on tankers operating near Skagen Red to curb illegal oil transport.
