VARD Delivers Hybrid Cable Laying Vessel to Toyo Construction
30, June 2026
VARD has delivered a hybrid construction and cable laying vessel to Toyo Construction at Vard Langsten in Norway for Japan’s offshore wind market.
Japan offshore wind
Equinor to Exit Japan Offshore Wind Market and Close Tokyo Office by 2026
27, June 2026
Equinor will exit Japan’s offshore wind market, close its Tokyo office by the end of 2026, and narrow its renewables focus to integrated power markets.
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.
Tekmar Group Secures Japan Offshore Wind Contracts Worth EUR 2.3 Million
31, March 2026
Tekmar Group has secured two contracts worth about EUR 2.3 million for a Japanese offshore wind project, including direct supply of its 10th-generation cable protection systems.
Nexra Secures Japan Offshore Wind O&M Work
21, March 2026
Nexra has secured a firm O&M contract in Japan, with Wind Zaratan set to mobilise after scheduled maintenance and upgrades in Singapore. The campaign is due to start in spring 2026 and run for about 1–2 months.
UK backs 43 m MROS uncrewed offshore support vessel
3, December 2025
Japan is revising its offshore wind auctions by reducing the weight of speed, tightening price rules and opening capacity-style support so that awarded projects stand a better chance of reaching completion.
Japan resets offshore wind auctions to favour viable projects
3, December 2025
Japan is revising its offshore wind auctions by reducing the weight of speed, tightening price rules and opening capacity-style support so that awarded projects stand a better chance of reaching completion.
