Offshore News
Cadeler Share Up Almost 40 Percent in 2026: Cadeler Launches Share Buyback Programme Worth 700,000 Euros
May 28, 2026 12:52 | Copenhagen – Danish offshore wind installation specialist Cadeler A/S has launched a share buyback programme with a volume of up to NOK 7.6 million (approximately 700,000 euros). The programme started on 27 May 2026 and runs until 5 June 2026, unless the maximum volume is reached earlier. read more...
UK Accelerates Offshore Expansion – RWE and SSE Receive Construction Approval for 1 GW North Falls Offshore Wind Farm
May 21, 2026 10:14 | Swindon – The North Falls offshore wind project by energy companies RWE and SSE has received final development consent from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The companies announced that the consent covers the construction of up to 57 offshore wind turbines as well as the associated offshore infrastructure. read more...
Cadeler Shares Rise: Cadeler Installs First Foundation for Giant 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
May 20, 2026 09:18 | Copenhagen (Denmark) / London (UK) – The Danish offshore wind service provider Cadeler has installed the first fully completed monopile foundation at the British offshore wind project Hornsea 3. The company described the achievement as a major milestone in the construction of one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. read more...
New Specialized Vessel for HVDC Power Cables: Boskalis Invests in State-of-the-Art Cable-Laying Ship for Offshore Energy Transition
May 19, 2026 16:52 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) – Dutch maritime and offshore specialist Boskalis is further expanding its offshore wind capabilities. The company has announced an investment in a new state-of-the-art cable-laying vessel (CLV), designed in particular for the expansion of offshore wind farms and cross-border power cables (interconnectors). The vessel is scheduled to enter service in 2029. read more...
UK Government on Offshore Wind Course Toward 2030: United Kingdom Approves Mega Offshore Wind Project Dogger Bank South by RWE
May 19, 2026 15:32 | London (UK) – The UK government plans to significantly expand offshore wind energy by 2030 and has now granted approval for the offshore wind project Dogger Bank South in the North Sea. According to the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the project includes the two offshore wind farms Dogger Bank South West and Dogger Bank South East, along with the associated offshore and onshore infrastructure. read more...
India Records Wind Energy Capacity Addition of Over 6 GW In 2025/26 – 100 GW by 2030 – Expansion Targets for 2036 Clearly Defined
May 19, 2026 11:16 | New Delhi (India) – India recorded a historic increase in wind energy capacity during the period 2025/26 (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026). With 6.1 GW of new capacity added, the country strengthens its position as one of the world’s leading wind energy markets. The expansion of wind power is part of India’s long-term decarbonisation strategy through 2070. read more...
France Reaches 2,000 MW Offshore Wind Capacity: France Commissions Next Offshore Wind Farm – Dieppe–Le Tréport Nearing Launch
May 15, 2026 10:23 | Paris (France)– France is accelerating the expansion of offshore wind energy. The Dieppe–Le Tréport Offshore Wind Farm off the French coast is in an intensive construction phase in spring 2026 and, according to current project data, remains on schedule. Full commissioning is planned for the second half of 2026. read more...
Flender Expands Into Brazil: New Service Location Strengthens Wind Energy Business in South America
May 15, 2026 08:25 | Bocholt (Germany) - Drive technology specialist Flender is further expanding its presence in South America and has officially opened a new location in Brazil. The company is taking over the service business of Wärtsilä, significantly increasing its capacities in the wind energy and industrial gearbox segments. read more...
NeuConnect Reaches next Milestone – First Direct Power Link Between Germany and the UK Takes Shape
May 12, 2026 09:33 | Wilhelmshaven (Germany) / London (UK) – The expansion of cross-border electricity interconnections in Europe is becoming increasingly important as European power markets continue to integrate and renewable energy deployment accelerates. The NeuConnect interconnector between Germany and the UK is currently creating the first direct electricity connection between the two countries – and one of Europe’s largest energy infrastructure projects. read more...
Milestone for Offshore Wind Energy in Poland: Ørsted and PGE Launch Offshore Installation of 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Project – Share Price Rises
May 12, 2026 09:05 | Fredericia (Denmark) – Danish offshore specialist Ørsted and Poland's largest energy utility PGE have commenced the offshore installation of the Baltica 2 wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. With a capacity of 1.5 GW, the joint project will become Poland's largest offshore wind farm – a milestone for Poland's energy transition. read more...
France Commissions Another Floating Offshore Wind Farm - Ocean Winds Launches EFGL
May 08, 2026 10:07 | Port-La Nouvelle (France) – France is focusing on the industrial future field of floating offshore wind energy and continues to expand this sector. Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds has now begun electricity production at its floating offshore wind farm Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL). read more...
World Record: China Installs Floating Offshore Wind Turbine with 16 MW Capacity
May 08, 2026 09:54 | Wuhan (China) - The floating offshore wind market continues to gain momentum. Global potential is significant, and turbine capacity ratings are steadily increasing. According to state-owned energy company China Three Gorges Corporation (CGT), China has installed the world’s most powerful floating single wind turbine to date with its “Sanxia Linghang Hao” offshore project. read more...
IRENA Sees Turning Point in Electricity Costs: Solar, Wind And Storage Clearly Outperform Fossil Fuels
May 08, 2026 09:32 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) - The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) sees hybrid power systems combining solar and wind energy with battery storage as a turning point for the global electricity system. According to a new report, such 24/7 renewables can already be more cost-effective than new coal and gas power plants in modelled scenarios for high-quality solar and wind regions, while also enabling continuous electricity supply. read more...
Ørsted Shares Under Pressure: Offshore Wind Company Ørsted Increases Earnings and Advances Major Projects
May 07, 2026 16:27 | Fredericia (Denmark) – Ørsted has started 2026 with higher offshore electricity production and improved operational performance. While the renewable energy company listed in the RENIXX-World index reported significantly higher EBITDA in the first quarter and progress on several major projects, the stock market reacted cautiously. Ørsted shares fell by around 4% yesterday to €21.86. read more...
Vestas Achieves Best Q1 Margin Since 2018: Vestas Increases Quarterly Profit and Confirms Annual Forecast – Order Intake Grows – Shares Decline
May 06, 2026 16:16 | Aarhus (Denmark) – Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas increased revenue and profitability in the first quarter of 2026 while also reporting significantly higher order intake. However, the company’s share price is declining today. read more...