BSH Revises German Offshore Wind Site Plan
24, June 2026
Germany’s BSH has proposed changes to North Sea offshore wind sites, auction schedules and grid connection routes under the 2025 site development plan.
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Siemens Energy and Neptun Smulders Win 2 GW North Sea Converter Deal
17, June 2026
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 Installs BorWin6 Jacket in German North Sea
21, March 2026
Sleipnir completed Heerema Marine Contractors’ first 2026 North Sea campaign with installation of the BorWin6 jacket in the German North Sea.
Philippines Opens GEA-5 Pre-Qualification for 3,300 MW Offshore Wind Auction
3, March 2026
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.
First steel cut starts Nederwiek 2 offshore platform build
11, February 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.
Nordseecluster substations complete, ahead of German North Sea installation
11, February 2026
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).
