BOEM Identifies Two Draft Wind Energy Areas Offshore Oregon

Together, the areas cover more than 219,500 acres and have the potential to generate up to 2.6 gigawatts of energy, according to BOEM.

Offshore Wind Developer Ørsted Eyes Challenges, Remains Optimistic

Offshore wind developers including Ørsted have faced supply chain issues, inflationary pressure and rising cost of capital as they work to scale the global offshore market.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Aug. 11, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including plans for two $1 billion-plus solar panel manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 28, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including First Solar’s plan to build a $1.1 billion solar panel manufacturing facility in the U.S.

Venezuela Must Advance Renewable Developments, Official Says

OPEC member Venezuela has benefited economically over the last century, mainly from producing oil, but as the race to net zero emissions picks up speed, the Caribbean country must now advance natural gas-related and renewable developments such as wind, solar and bioenergy.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 21, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including Equinor’s acquisition of Denham Capital-backed Rio Energy.

US Schedules GoM Wind Lease Auction for August

Areas up for bid in the first wind auction for the U.S. Gulf of Mexico include acreage offshore Lake Charles, La., and Galveston, Texas.

Viability of US Offshore Oil and Gas Industry at Risk

The Biden administration’s offshore oil and gas policies undermine both energy security and climate goals.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 14, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including growing clean energy investments.

Orsted Quit German Offshore Wind Auction on Price Concerns

BP and TotalEnergies walked away from the German offshore wind auction as winners, agreeing to pay a record 12.6 billion euros.