California Reaffirms 25 GW Offshore Wind Target
26, May 2026
California reaffirmed its 25 GW offshore wind target for 2045, with state officials highlighting port investment and floating wind supply chain development.
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South Korea Offshore Wind Auction Draws Heavy Demand
16, May 2026
South Korea’s H1 2026 offshore wind auction drew 9 projects totaling 3.6 GW for 1.8 GW of available capacity.
MacGregor Certifies Floating Gangway Transfers
14, May 2026
MacGregor completed DNV-certified sea trials for its Horizon V4 active motion compensated gangway, confirming safe personnel transfers between independently moving offshore assets in open-water conditions.
Japan Advances 1 GW Floating Wind Plan
29, April 2026
Japan is advancing a 1 GW floating offshore wind project near the Izu islands to supply Tokyo and support national renewable energy targets by 2035.
European Team Develops Offshore Noise Reduction System
9, April 2026
The Searénité consortium is developing a system to reduce underwater noise during offshore construction for floating wind, jacket foundations, and substations.
France Combines AO9 and AO10 in 10 GW Offshore Wind Tender
3, April 2026
France will combine the AO9 and AO10 rounds into a single offshore wind tender of about 10 GW, split evenly between fixed-bottom and floating projects across all French maritime areas, with awards expected by late 2026 or early 2027.
Global Maritime Takes TetraSpar Decommissioning Scope in Norway
28, March 2026
Global Maritime has been appointed to handle offshore and onshore decommissioning work for the TetraSpar Demonstrator in Norway, covering subsea recovery, towing, dismantling, and recycling.
Scotland Sets 40GW Offshore Wind Aim for 2040
29, January 2026
Scotland resets its offshore wind ambition to up to 40GW by 2040 and backs early work for Stornoway Port’s Deep Water South terminal, designed to support floating wind construction and operations.
WindSCORE to Develop 360° KPI Tool for Offshore Wind
17, January 2026
WindSCORE, launched in December 2025, will deliver a 360° KPI toolbox within three years to evaluate offshore wind projects across cost, technology, sustainability, and social factors.
