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Governor Andrew Cuomo plans to vastly expand offshore wind farms along Long Island, a move expected to create 2,600 jobs across the state. Along with the new turbines, the project will launch manufacturing and assembly hubs at ports in Albany and New York Citys Sunset Park, as part of a contract with Equinor, a Norwegian-based energy company that specializes in oil, gas, wind, and solar.

"With this plan, New York state will now have five active port facilities serving the offshore wind industrymore than any other state," Cuomo said Wednesday during the third of his week-long state of the state addresses, outlining a host of green economy" projects.

Equinor won a separate contract to build a wind farm off Long Island in 2019called Empire 1that is still in development. The company will now partner with BP, the British oil-and-gas giant, to add two additional sections called Empire 2 and Beacon 1. Equinor agreed in September that BP would be a 50% partner in the new projects, and the deal was expected to close early this year. Ninety turbines will be built 20 miles off Jones Beach and 60 miles off Montauk Point, which Cuomo claimed won't be visible from shore.

The Port of Albany project is projected to create 500 construction jobs and 300 highly-skilled full-time jobs to build the 450-foot-tall turbine towers. The Sunset Park facility will serve as an assembly, operations, and maintenance site for the turbines, where 1,000 short-term and 200 long-term jobs would be created, according to Equinor. The company claims this facility at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal would be the "largest dedicated offshore wind port" in the nation at about 73 acres.

Environmental activists lauded the announcement due to its investment in a neighborhood that is nearly 70% Hispanic and Asian. UPROSE, an environmental justice group in Sunset Park, has been fighting to recreate Brooklyns industrial waterfront as a haven for renewable energy jobs.

The wind hub announcement concludes a broader push against the controversial rezoning of Industry City. After mounting resistance, developers withdrew an initial proposal for a 35-acre retail and manufacturing complex, which critics said would fuel displacement. The developers countered that the project would have created 20,000 jobs in the area. Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, a strong opponent to the Industry City rezoning plans, celebrated Cuomo's offshore wind expansion on Thursday. And Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, "New York is one step closer to a cleaner environment and a more sustainable community for all."

As early as 1998, "we were talking about a green port," Elizabeth Yeampierre, the executive director of UPROSE and co-chair of the Climate Justice Alliance, said in a phone interview.

"The vision was that we would use the industrial sector to build for climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience," she said, while acknowledging the unusual partnership of activists, two oil-and-gas multinational companies, and a state agency. But, she added: "I think that this project does more than provide us with renewable energy and jobs. It also models how New York City should be moving forward in addressing climate change."

Yeampierre said UPROSE is working with unions on developing the workforce. A part of the governors announcement includes a $20 million training institute at SUNY Stony Brook and Farmingdale State College for wind and renewable energy careers.

New York State Energy Research & Development is awarding $200 million in funds for the project, while private funders will supply another $200 million. Both new offshore wind farms will bring 2,490 megawatts of wind energy, building on 816 megawatts committed by Equinor already.

The project is intended to help New York State meet its goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2050, set by climate legislation passed in 2019. By 2030, the state aims to reach 70% renewable energy under the law, called the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The legislation also requires 35% of green energy funds to be invested in low-income, communities of color, with goals to reach 40%.

Anders Opedal, the CEO of Equinor, called the projects a "game-changer for our offshore wind business in the U.S.

Before developing the wind farms, Equinor must study wind conditions and the seabed to prepare for the actual construction of the turbines and their foundation. Construction at the site closer to NYC and then off Montauk would begin in 2023 and 2025, respectively, and last for three to four years, the company said.

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New York, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Europe Offshore Pipeline Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis by Diameter, Line Type, and Product" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06004168/?utm_source=GNW The markets in the UK and Germany are presenting the most considerable growth.

The robust surge in petrochemical demand in Europe resulted in increased consumption.Rise in industrial production and high demand for trucking services boost the need for petrochemicals, thereby fueling the growth of the market across the region.

Moreover, growing air traffic volumes across Europe is another factor increasing oil consumption.Europe is witnessing high demand for natural gas owing to rise in use of natural gas in diverse industrial sectors.

Surge in demand for oil & gas is attributed to increasing industrialization and urbanization. Several oil & gas companies across the region are increasing their offshore exploration & production (E&P) activities to meet the constantly rising energy demand. One of the significant oil & gas pipeline projects across Europe is Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline (Russia), which may get launched by the end of 2020. Rising demand for oil & gas increases E&P activities, which, in turn, supports the growth of the Europe offshore pipeline market.Countries in Europe, especially the UK and Russia, are adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.In Europe, several countries are suffering an economic downturn and decline in business activities across the oil & gas sector due to the drop in oil prices in the first quarter of 2020.

Many of these countries are implementing drastic measures on activities of imports and exports, and shipment of goods by partially closing their borders.The restrictions are hindering the demand for energy in various industry verticals, which restrains the growth of Europe offshore pipeline market.

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak varies from country to country across Europe as countries are reporting a surge in the number of confirmed cases, and are imposing stringent and more extended lockdown or social isolation.The measures are disrupting businesses industry verticals and the demand for oil commodities.

The lockdown is hindering the offshore pipeline market in Europe owing to the disruption in oil & gas sector across countries. However, several industries across a few countries are reopening and subsequently are driving the demand for energy is expected to resume the construction of oil & gas activities to support the growth. Thus, the market is projected to recover steadily over the coming period and gain traction for offshore pipelines across Europe during the forecast period.Based on product, the refined products segment led the Europe offshore pipeline market in 2019.The refined products segment comprises pipelines used to distribute all oil & gas related refined final products to the customers.

For instance, the distribution of natural gas is mostly done through pipelines.Also, liquid fertilizers are primarily transmitted through long distances pipelines.

Additionally, LNG transported through ships requires short pipelines for connecting the vessel and onshore storage tanks. The surge in industrialization and urbanization across Europe is expected to accelerate the demand for refined products in coming years, which would drive the Europe offshore pipeline market during the forecast period.The overall Europe offshore pipeline market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources.To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market.

The process also serves the purpose of obtaining an overview and forecast for the Europe offshore pipeline market with respect to all the segments pertaining to the region.Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants and commentators to validate the data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic.

The participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, offshore pipeline market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the Europe offshore pipeline market. Bechtel Corporation; Fugro; John Wood Group PLC; Larsen & Toubro Limited; McDermott International, Inc.; Petrofac Limited; Saipem S.p.A; Sapura Energy Berhad; Subsea 7 S.A.; and TechnipFMC plc are a few players operating in the market.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06004168/?utm_source=GNW

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OSLO, Norway E&P activity on the Norwegian shelf last year delivered 14 discoveries and four new fields went onstream, according to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD).

While 2020 has been an unusual year in many ways with the pandemic and the decline in oil prices, investments on the shelf are at the same level as previous years, said NPD director general Ingrid Slvberg.

A total of 31 exploration wells spudded in 2020: of the 14 discoveries, seven were in the North Sea and seven in the Norwegian Sea.

Originally, around 50 exploration wells were planned, but some were postponed due to COVID-19. This year, around 40 exploration wells should be drilled.

The four newly producing fields are Tor and Skogul in the North Sea, and rfugl and Dvalin in the Norwegian Sea, all developed through existing infrastructure.

As more of these types of projects are likely in the future, it is essential for infrastructure to be maintained and made available for phase-in of additional resources, the NPD said.

Norways oil production was higher last year, in large part due to volumes from the giant Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea, but total output across the shelf was below expectations due to the production regulation introduced last summer to support OPEC on pricing; project postponements; the shutdown on Snhvit in the Barents Sea; and the market situation for gas.

Over the next few years Norwegian oil production should rise from the current 1.7 MMb/d to more than 2 MMb/d in 2025.

Gas accounts for just over half of overall production, and this equilibrium looks set to continue for the next eight to 10 years.

Although production is rising, Norways offshore emissions have started to decline, in part through increased take-up of power from shore. Based on currently approved plans, CO emissions will be around 3.2 MM metric tons (3.53 MM tons) lower in 2023 than would otherwise have been the case.

If further planned projects are approved, avoided emissions could reach around 4.9 MM metric tons/yr (5.4 MM tons) of CO, equivalent to 40% of total emissions from the petroleum industry in 2019.

Norways offshore investments in 2020 totaled around NOK150 billion, or $17.6 billion (excluding exploration), 2% up on the figure for2019.

This year the NPD foresees investments of around NOK140 billion ($16.42 billion), falling back in 2022, and then rising again. This is due to the fact that more new fields are being developed, with further projects being implemented on operating fields.

Last Junes introduction of a temporary tax adjustment is a factor in the increase.

During 2021-22, the NPD expects to receive a high number of new plans for development and operation.

Around 25% of the estimated resources on the shelf still remain to be found. Our estimates indicate that there is enough oil and gas on the shelf for the petroleum industry to create value for a long time to come, Slvberg said.

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The FPSO Espoir Ivoirien.

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OSLO, Norway Two people have died after an incident onboard the FPSO Espoir Ivoirien at the Espoir field off the Ivory Coast, according to BW Offshore.

The company said at 13:30 local time on Thursday, an incident occurred while work was being performed in a cargo tank. The incident was caused by a leakage of hydrocarbons into the tank.

Production has been shut down and the leak has been contained within the cargo tank, with all personnel accounted for.

BW Offshore operates the FPSO for CNR International. Both companies are said to be cooperating with local authorities.

Marco Beenen, CEO of BW Offshore, said: This is a tragic day for the families of the men we have lost, and our hearts go out to them.

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The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking, a public-private partnership of the European Commission, has awarded 5 million (~$6.08 million) in funding to a consortium to explore the feasibility of offshore hydrogen production, ITM Power said in a press statement.

The consortium comprising ITM Power, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Orsted, and Element Energy will develop the OYSTER project. The OYSTER project aims to explore the potential of hydrogen production from offshore wind at a cost that is competitive with natural gas.

The consortium will explore the feasibility and potential of combining an offshore wind turbine directly with an electrolyzer to transport green hydrogen to shore.

The company said the consortium would develop and evaluate an MW-scale wholly marinized electrolyzer in a shoreside pilot trial, which would be coordinated by Element Energy.

The project aims to develop a compact electrolysis system that can endure the harsh offshore environment, have a nominal maintenance requirement, and satisfy cost and performance targets to produce low-cost green hydrogen.

According to its press statement, ITM Power will develop the electrolyzer system and conduct electrolyzer trials with the support of Orsted. Moreover, Orsted, a Denmark-based energy company, will conduct a feasibility study of physical offshore electrolyzers deployment and lead the offshore deployment analysis. Element Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will provide technical and project expertise.

The electrolyzer systems design will be compact that can be blend with a single offshore wind turbine and follow its production profile. Moreover, the system will combine the desalination and water treatment process to utilize seawater as a feedstock for the electrolysis process.

ITM Power said that the project is scheduled to begin in 2021 and would run to the end of 2024. The consortium aims to produce hydrogen from offshore shore wind at a cost that is competitive with natural gas. This can be a primary step to develop a commercial offshore hydrogen production industry in Europe, and beyond, it added.

Micheal Dolman, Associate Director at Element Energy, said, Offshore wind is now one of the lowest-cost forms of electricity generation and will have an important role in Europes decarbonization plans. There is growing interest in transporting renewable energy in the form of hydrogen, particularly for sites far from shore.

The global pipeline of utility-scale green hydrogen developments- projects with capacities greater than 1 MW- now exceeds 60 GW, with 87% of this capacity coming from gigawatt-scale projects, according toRystad Energyresearch.

According to a study by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, hydrogen produced from solar-powered equipment could be cheaper than fossil fuel-based production methods in a decade.

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is selling its 35% stake in Beatrice offshore wind farm in the UK to The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) and funds managed by Equitix Investment Management.

TRIG said it has agreed to buy a 17.5% stake in the 588MW offshore wind farm located 13km off the northeast coast of Scotland from CIP, adding that Equitix will also acquire a 17.5% stake.Financial details were undisclosed.

The wind farm comprises 84 Siemens 7MW turbines and has a 15-year maintenance agreement in place with Siemens.

Following the Equitix and TRIGs acquisitions, and subject to approvals, the pair will join shareholders SSE and Red Rock Power who hold 40% and 25% stakes respectively.

Richard Crawford of InfraRed Capital Partners, TRIGs manager, said: As investment manager, InfraRed seeks attractive opportunities for TRIG that increase the robustness of the portfolio, helping to deliver sustainable returns to shareholders from a diversified portfolio of renewables infrastructure.

This major acquisition represents a continuation of this investment strategy and will be the Companys third investment in a UK offshore wind farm and its 5th in the offshore wind sector.

Following completion of the transaction, Beatrice will represent approximately 12% of TRIGs investment portfolio.

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The Europe offshore pipeline market is expected to grow from US$ 4,959. 17 million in 2019 to US$ 6,612. 02 million by 2027; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3. 9 % from 2020 to 2027. Increasing demand for natural gas and crude oil drives the growth of the Europe offshore pipeline market.

New York, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Europe Offshore Pipeline Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis by Diameter, Line Type, and Product" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06004168/?utm_source=GNW The markets in the UK and Germany are presenting the most considerable growth.

The robust surge in petrochemical demand in Europe resulted in increased consumption.Rise in industrial production and high demand for trucking services boost the need for petrochemicals, thereby fueling the growth of the market across the region.

Moreover, growing air traffic volumes across Europe is another factor increasing oil consumption.Europe is witnessing high demand for natural gas owing to rise in use of natural gas in diverse industrial sectors.

Surge in demand for oil & gas is attributed to increasing industrialization and urbanization. Several oil & gas companies across the region are increasing their offshore exploration & production (E&P) activities to meet the constantly rising energy demand. One of the significant oil & gas pipeline projects across Europe is Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline (Russia), which may get launched by the end of 2020. Rising demand for oil & gas increases E&P activities, which, in turn, supports the growth of the Europe offshore pipeline market.Countries in Europe, especially the UK and Russia, are adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.In Europe, several countries are suffering an economic downturn and decline in business activities across the oil & gas sector due to the drop in oil prices in the first quarter of 2020.

Many of these countries are implementing drastic measures on activities of imports and exports, and shipment of goods by partially closing their borders.The restrictions are hindering the demand for energy in various industry verticals, which restrains the growth of Europe offshore pipeline market.

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak varies from country to country across Europe as countries are reporting a surge in the number of confirmed cases, and are imposing stringent and more extended lockdown or social isolation.The measures are disrupting businesses industry verticals and the demand for oil commodities.

The lockdown is hindering the offshore pipeline market in Europe owing to the disruption in oil & gas sector across countries. However, several industries across a few countries are reopening and subsequently are driving the demand for energy is expected to resume the construction of oil & gas activities to support the growth. Thus, the market is projected to recover steadily over the coming period and gain traction for offshore pipelines across Europe during the forecast period.Based on product, the refined products segment led the Europe offshore pipeline market in 2019.The refined products segment comprises pipelines used to distribute all oil & gas related refined final products to the customers.

For instance, the distribution of natural gas is mostly done through pipelines.Also, liquid fertilizers are primarily transmitted through long distances pipelines.

Additionally, LNG transported through ships requires short pipelines for connecting the vessel and onshore storage tanks. The surge in industrialization and urbanization across Europe is expected to accelerate the demand for refined products in coming years, which would drive the Europe offshore pipeline market during the forecast period.The overall Europe offshore pipeline market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources.To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market.

The process also serves the purpose of obtaining an overview and forecast for the Europe offshore pipeline market with respect to all the segments pertaining to the region.Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants and commentators to validate the data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic.

The participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, offshore pipeline market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the Europe offshore pipeline market. Bechtel Corporation; Fugro; John Wood Group PLC; Larsen & Toubro Limited; McDermott International, Inc.; Petrofac Limited; Saipem S.p.A; Sapura Energy Berhad; Subsea 7 S.A.; and TechnipFMC plc are a few players operating in the market.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06004168/?utm_source=GNW

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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) The Panama City Beach City Council voted to move forward with the Lullwater and Calypso offshore stormwater outfall project on Thursday night.

The council accepted a $943,400 bid with DDC Engineering, Inc., who has built several offshore outfalls before, namely in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

It will help the Lullwater lake area be able to have a free flowing, clean exit out into the Gulf, said Councilman Geoff McConnell. It will also reduce any of the runoff that we have, any of the pollutants headed out there.

While engineers said on Thursday that the project will bring many benefits to the area, like decreased pollution and beach erosion, its ringing alarm bells for some residents concerned about the short and long-term effects of changing the current outfall situation.

Im a little bit nervous, said Panama City Beach resident, Molly Allen. What will the project bring if they close the outfall? What will the rate of water be going out? Changing the water level will affect peoples property.

However, some council members said the way the outfalls are now needs to change.

Its one of the biggest eyesores Panama City Beach has, said Councilman Paul Casto. I would love to get rid of these.

We get tons of complaints every time that it rains because it looks like its raw sewage headed out, McConnell said. Its really not, its just tannin that is in the lakes and freshwater.

Engineers said they understand the concern, as this would be the first offshore outfall like this in the Gulf region, but they said previous projects have proven success.

I was pleased with some of their answers, Allen said. I would like to hear more.

City leaders are scheduling a town hall where more questions can be addressed by the engineers designing the project, which is to be funded by the CRA and potential grants. Theres no word yet on the exact date for the town hall.

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Don Foss of Orcutt sits in the sun Thursday at Waller Park in Santa Maria, where the temperature hit 81 degrees. "I took a walk around Monkey Island, and I thought I'd rest a little before I head back," Foss said. "I like to come down to enjoy the sunshine and watch the wildlife."

Clear skies and warm temperatures brought children to Waller Park in Santa Maria with their parents Thursday, when the high reached 81 degrees there and in Lompoc. Santa Ynez hit 82 degrees.

Warm weather Thursday brought a family to Waller Park in Santa Maria for a barbecue and some time out of the house.

Northern Santa Barbara County was cooking Thursday after northeasterly winds that blew in Wednesday evening pushed temperatures into the 80s, although not high enough to officially break any records, according to National Weather Service data.

There are no new records that I know of, but its absolutely gorgeous weather, said John Lindsey, meteorologist for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. You could be in Iowa, where its 18 degrees.

Although thermometers reached as high as 86 and 88 degrees Thursday in downtown Santa Maria, and one Orcutt resident said his read 87, the official high recorded at Santa Maria Public Airport was 81.

The record for Jan. 14 in Santa Maria is 83 degrees, set in 2014 when Santa Maria set new records four days in a row, peaking at 89 degrees on Jan. 16, Lindsey said.

In Lompoc, the high Thursday was also 81, but the record there for Jan. 14 is 84 degrees, set back in 1983. Vandenberg Air Force Base recorded a high of 80 degrees Thursday, and the Santa Ynez Airport temperature peaked at 82 degrees.

National Weather Service data did not list records for the base and Santa Ynez.

The recent northeast offshore winds are producing these warm temperatures, Lindsey said

But the warm weather is drying out the already parched wildland vegetation, and long-range forecasts see no rain in sight through the end of January, normally one of the areas rainy months.

This is the heart of our rain season, Lindsey said. It was very dry in October and November, and we had that one rain storm at the end of December. I cant remember the last time we had a dry January.

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Offshore winds keep Central Coast cooking, and more may be on the way - Lompoc Record

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) The first offshore wind tower manufacturing facility in the U.S. is set to be constructed in the Port of Albany, Governor Cuomo has announced. Speaking on Tuesday, the Governor said the facility will lead to 500 construction jobs and 300 long-term jobs for highly skilled workers.

The facility will produce 150 offshore wind towers annually and forms part of a $29 billion green energy plan the Governor outlined in the third part of his State of the State address.

Green energy is a pressing moral imperative and a prime economic opportunity. New York can and will be the nations leader for renewable energy innovation and production, all while securing jobs of the future for New Yorkers.

Our entire green energy program will create a total 12,400 megawatts of green energy to power 6 million homes, directly create more than 50,000 jobs, and spur $29 billion in private investment all across the state.

Norwegian company Equinor proposed the Port of Albany as the site for its new manufacturing facility in November 2020.

The Governor says manufacturing materials will arrive at the facility by rail, and the finished products will be shipped down the Hudson River.

A number of advocates and officials have welcomed both the news of the manufacturing facility and the wider renewable energy plans outlined in the address.

In a statement, County Executive McCoy said the manufacturing of equipment and infrastructure for the green energy sector had been outsourced to other states and countries for too long.

Its not enough to invest in the production of a carbon-free energy sector. We need to also invest in the manufacturing of the very equipment and infrastructure needed to wean ourselves off of fossil fuels that have been outsourced to other states and countries for too long.

Albany County has made incredible strides towards becoming one of the greenest counties in the State, but now with this project, we will help New York continue to be a leader in the production of renewable energy in the entire country.

I want to thank my team for their advocacy and for working with the Center for Economic Growth and the Port of Albany to help make this a reality. I commend Governor Cuomo and NYSERDA for their vision of a greener, safer and more sustainable future.

A number of figures from the Albany County Legislature also welcomed the news. Chairman Andrew Joyce also pointed out promoting renewable energy, green initiatives and economic development has been a key focus of the legislature, while others were grateful for the hundreds of well-paying jobs headed to the region.

We are thrilled with the news that the Port of Albany has been selected as a wind tower manufacturing site. Promoting renewable energy, green initiatives and economic development has been a key focus for the Albany County Legislature. Weve been advocating for wind turbine manufacturing in Albany County, and were excited to continue the work needed to make this transformational project a reality, said .

Legislator William Reinhardt, Chairman of the Conservation, Sustainability and Green Initiatives Committee said these green manufacturing jobs only scratch the surface of what is possible for sustainable economic development if we fully embrace state and local policies and investment to transition to the climate-sustaining economy that is within our grasp.

Legislator Sean Ward, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, commended the governor before adding the Legislature is grateful for the efforts of the many people at State and County level who worked hard to bring the project to Albany county.

Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, who represents District 109 (Albany), welcomed both the jobs at a time when they are sorely needed and hoped the project would cement the Capital Region as the nations first real hub for offshore wind energy infrastructure.

Offshore wind will rapidly become a centerpiece of New York States energy infrastructure in the years to come, and this will cement the Capital Region as the nations first real hub for offshore wind energy infrastructure.

In addition to helping New York achieve its ambitious energy efficiency and carbon emission goals set forth under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, this project will create 500, good-paying long-term jobs for Capital Region residents at a time when they are sorely needed.

I commend Governor Cuomo and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for his continued leadership on the transcendent threat of climate change, and the Port of Albany for their vision and investment in the clean energy grid of tomorrow.

The Director of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance, Joseph Martens, described the steps the Governor has outlined as a quantum leap forward. Martens also said the Governors commitment to renewable energy goes hand in hand with his commitment to address historic environmental injustices and present new opportunities to underserved and frontline communities.

At a time when bold action is needed to rebuild our states economy and combat the climate crisis, Governor Cuomo took a quantum leap forward today to help meet these historic challenges. His announcement in todays State of the State address that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will contract for an additional 2,500 megawatts of clean, renewable offshorewindenergy further supports the tireless efforts of a broad-based coalition of political leaders, environmental and labor organizations, developers and communities across the state to cement New York as the epicenter of this new and growing industry to the United States.

The Governors commitment to offshore wind and clean, renewable energy goes hand-in-hand with his commitment to address historic environmental injustices and present new opportunities to underserved and frontline communities. The investment in New York ports, transmission infrastructure, worker training and development of New Yorks supply chain bode well for New Yorks nation-leading transition to a clean energy economy.

The New York Offshore Wind Alliance applauds the Governors bold and visionary announcement and commits to working with his Administration to ensure it is realized.

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