Dominion Challenges BOEM Stop-Work Order as CVOW Costs Mount
28, December 2025
CVOW construction halt, BOEM stop-work order, Dominion Energy TRO, US offshore wind pause, national security review offshore wind
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China Ships First Inch Cape Wind Foundations
26, December 2025
On 23 December 2025, CNOOC Engineering Zhuhai shipped the first jackets and monopile transition pieces for the 1.08 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm from China to Scotland, starting foundation deliveries for the North Sea project.
ClassNK Grants AiP for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Cable Vessel Designs
24, December 2025
ClassNK grants AiP for cable jointing and cable burial vessel designs developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, confirming feasibility under relevant safety and regulatory rules.
Empire Wind Hit by BOEM Stop-Work Order
24, December 2025
Empire Offshore Wind said it is complying with a BOEM stop-work notice issued on 22 December on national security grounds, suspending offshore activities on the US Outer Continental Shelf.
Cathay Buys 55% of Greater Changhua 2
24, December 2025
Ørsted agreed to sell a 55% stake in the 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind project to Cathay, with closing aligned to commercial operations expected in Q3 2026.
IWS Fleet books 150 more charter days for IWS Skywalker in 2027
23, December 2025
IWS Fleet secured 150 additional charter days for IWS Skywalker in 2027, adding about EUR 7 million and lifting backlog 7% versus the end of Q3 2025.
Hanwha Ocean Secures Shinan Ui Offshore Wind EPC
23, December 2025
Hanwha Ocean and Hyundai E&C signed a KRW 2.64 trillion EPC deal for the 390MW Shinan Ui offshore wind project, with PF work and domestic supply-chain selections under way.
Trump administration suspends 5 East Coast offshore wind projects
23, December 2025
The Trump administration has suspended leases for five offshore wind projects off the U.S. East Coast over Pentagon-flagged security concerns, AP reported, drawing sharp pushback from states, industry and activists.
Monopile Fabrication Completed for East Anglia Three
22, December 2025
Windar Renovables and Navantia Seanergies have completed fabrication of 45 monopiles for Iberdrola’s East Anglia Three wind farm, part of a EUR 1 billion offshore wind cooperation in Europe.
