Fugro’s 2026 campaign covered 2,337 kilometres to inform EirGrid’s offshore substations and cable options, while public consultation on the planned grid connection remains open until 8 December.
China Three Gorges has connected the first five turbines at the 2 GW Qingzhou V and VII offshore wind projects in Guangdong, commissioning a ±500 kV HVDC transmission system to deliver electricity to shore.
Germany’s BSH has proposed changes to North Sea offshore wind sites, auction schedules and grid connection routes under the 2025 site development plan.
Siemens Energy and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables have won a 50Hertz contract to deliver the 2 GW North Sea Connector 2 grid connection system.
Sleipnir completed Heerema Marine Contractors’ first 2026 North Sea campaign with installation of the BorWin6 jacket in the German North Sea.
The Philippines DOE opened GEA-5 pre-qualification from 2–16 March 2026, launching the first offshore wind auction process. The round offers 3,300 MW for 2028–2030 delivery, with bidding set for late July–late September 2026.
TenneT marked the first steel cut for Nederwiek 2 on 05 February 2026, the third GE Vernova–Seatrium project in its 2 GW programme, with three platforms now under construction.
Two Nordseecluster offshore substation topsides have been completed in Saint-Nazaire and are set to depart for installation in the German North Sea, supporting 660 MW (2027) and 900 MW (2029).
