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Offshore wind project service firm Seaway 7 has signed a Letter of Award with Moray Offshore Windfarm (West) Limited, to start early works on the Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning (EPIC) of inter-array grid cables for the Moray West offshore wind farm.

The Moray West offshore wind farm development is located on the East coast of Scotland in the Moray firth, approximately 14 miles from the Caithness coastline.

According to Seaway 7, the development will be comprised of 60 wind turbine generators with an installed capacity of 882MW.

Seaway 7s scope is under final negotiation and may include the supply and installation of approximately 78 miles of 66 kV subsea power cables and respective cable protection systems.

The company will utilize vessels from its state-of-the-art cable lay fleet which will commence work on the project in 2024.Execution of the scope will be led from Seaway 7s Aberdeen office.

The Moray West project recently obtained a Contract for Difference (CfD) as part of the UK Governments latest CfD Allocation Round.The project is expected to reach a financial close in the coming months, with the first power expected in 2024.

According to Seaway 7, Moray West will represent a sizeable contract agreement once executed. Sizeable contracts for Seaway 7, a renewable business of Subsea 7, are considered to be between $50 and $150 million.

The Moray West project is being developed by Ocean Winds. Ocean Winds is a 50-50 joint venture between EDP Renewables and Engie for offshore wind deployment. Ignitis Group has a minor shareholding in Moray West.

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rsted and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation Mechanical & Construction (PTSC M&C) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch collaboration on offshore wind projects in Vietnam and globally.

This collaboration aims to deliver offshore substations for rsted and T&Ts proposed multi-gigawatt pipeline of offshore wind projects in Vietnam, supporting national net-zero targets.

In addition to this domestic aspect, the collaboration also has an export angle to support rsteds global pipeline of offshore wind projects.

Dong Xuan Thang, PTSC M&Cs Managing Director, said: The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding with rsted will play a very important role for PTSC M&C to develop its capacities for offshore wind market which is growing in Asia as well as other countries around the world.

The signing ceremony was held at PTSC M&Cs manufacturing facility in B RaVng Tu on 5 August and was attended by representatives of the B RaVng Tu local authority, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam, plus other partners.

rsted is ready to support Vietnam to unleash its full offshore wind potential. Vietnam has some of the best conditions in Asia for offshore wind power, many outstanding engineering companies and a highly skilled workforce. Todays inaugural agreement between rsted and PTSC M&C demonstrates another step forward in our ambitions to collaborate closely with local suppliers to kick-start Vietnams new offshore wind industry, Sebastian Hald Buhl, Country Manager of rsted Vietnam, said.

Together, rsted and T&T Group are working with a large number of local partners and suppliers to deliver Vietnams first flagship offshore wind projects, targeting one project in the central south and one in the north by 2030.

Pascal Langeais, Head of APAC Procurement & Supply Chain, said: Todays MOU affirms rsteds commitment to develop and collaborate with PTSC M&C in the years ahead. It announces the beginning of a great journey between our two companies to produce reliable, large-scale green energy together.

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Yesterday Energy Voice published an article titled Can women access sanitary products while working offshore?. When shared on our social media, as well as on our sister sites, the Evening Express and Press and Journal, readers shared their opinions.

Opinions were divided across social media channels, ranging from disgust to dismissal of the issue. Some shared stories of working offshore and the facilities they had available while others were shocked that employers were out of touch with womens issues in the 21st century.

Energy Voice commenter Louise Emlay wrote: Weird..so instead of going to the medic for back-up sanitary products the preferred option would be to get it from the bond?? I would rather stick needles in my eyes than stand in a queue full of dudes and buy a pack of Always.

Better still bring out a surplus every trip and have a decent stock in your locker then there is no issue at all. If I have ever fallen short I head up to the medic where they will normally have decent products to see you through.

Ms Emlay went on to add: Just bored with folk moaning to be honest. No wonder females are accused of getting special treatment.

Evening Express follower Jill Henry said:Cant believe in this day and age there arent sanitary bins offshore!

Press and Journal reader Niall S Clark commented: Worked offshore for over 10 years for these companies mentioned in the article. Theres always been bins available to dispose of sanitary products.

A Facebook commenter with the username Tcott Sracey added: I remember there was a right hoo-ha about this in 94 when I started offshore. All female catering crew except the chef manager and baker.

So the male powers that be in their wisdom said that each female had to put their sanitary products in the bags provided and take them up to the compactor for rubbish on deck except the female chefs. as that would be unhygienic Eh hello!!! Who exactly will be shoving them in and removing them for them??

On our LinkedIn Steve Portelly wrote:After all too many of the facilities offshore are provided for men. Why not provide some for women?

How many women get involved in laying out facilities offshore?

Lets have more disabled people working offshore as well!!

On a few occasions, commenters turned the blame on those women offshore who had been caught off guard with one person writing: Take your sanitary products with you like everyone else does when they go to work. If there are no bins use nappy sacks then throw them in the general waste.

UK trade body for the offshore energy industry, OEUK recently launched an industry survey into the state of inclusion and diversity offshore.

This research will measure the diversity of OEUKs member companies workforce as the organisation aims to drive greater diversity and inclusivity in the industry.

According to OEUK, the survey aims to develop a more sophisticated understanding of the demographics of the workforce than has been previously available.

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The Department of Interior is preparing to sell the first West Coast offshore wind leases in Morro and Humboldt Bays. While this is good news, it is essential for Interior to strike the right balance between greenlighting clean energy projects and protecting the rich and diverse waters off the West Coast. The terms in these first West Coast wind leases will set an important precedent for the industry moving forward.

We at NRDC heartily support offshore wind. The pace of climate change is accelerating, and we have only a few years to change our trajectory. Offshore wind is a promising source of renewable energy, with West Coast waters offering significant wind generation potential. Wind energy has an important role to play in Californias future resource mix and will support a reliable, cost-effective, and affordable clean energy transition.

Still, it is essential to ensure that offshore wind proceeds in an environmentally responsible manner. Offshore wind is still a new industry, and the type of technology floating wind turbines needed for deep West Coast waters, is relatively untested.

The ocean ecosystem off the California coast is uniquely vibrant, supporting an array of marine mammals, sea turtles, sea birds, and many other species. Our waters also support a valuable fishing industry, and the cultural traditions and livelihoods of Native peoples. And many others enjoy the ocean in a multitude of ways. We need to make sure that the ocean stays healthy for future generations.

In our commentsdeveloped with other West Coast environmental organizations and filed with the Department of Interiors Bureau of Ocean Energy Management todaywe urged the agency to take measures to carry out a robust analysis of environmental impacts and to ensure that developers abide by conditions that protect the environment.

We recommend that Interior conduct a comprehensive environmental review of the effects of offshore wind development along the California coast, including the effects of constructing and operating wind turbines. In addition, we recommend the Department require that prospective offshore wind developers:

We also asked the Department of Interior to ensure that the developer incentives used in the lease sale process bid credits, which make the price of securing a lease much cheaper for the developer support environmental and community goals. In particular, we asked Interior to:

This is an exciting time for the development of renewable energy on the West Coast, with California taking a strong position as a climate champion and leader. We urge the Department of Interior to develop offshore wind responsibly from the start and make sure that the industry proceeds in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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The first power from Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm has been successfully delivered to the Dutch electricity grid.

Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm, located around 18-35 kilometres off the Dutch coast in the North Sea is still in a testing phase, but the first operating turbine is already producing electricity, which is transferred to shore and feeded into the grid.

"We are immensely proud to reach this milestone. The delivery of power to the Dutch grid is an important moment, not just for us but also for all our partners, suppliers, contractors and all other parties who helped us get to this point," says Ian Bremner, project director at Hollandse Kust Zuid.

Construction of Hollandse Kust Zuid started last summer and the wind farm is scheduled to be fully operational in 2023. So far 33 out of a total of 140 turbines have been installed. Hollandse Kust Zuid, which is owned by Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz, is expected to have a total capacity of 1500 MW, equalling the consumption of approximately 1,5 million Dutch households.

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Among the many distinguished guests at the inauguration ceremony were Shen Jong-chin, Vice Premier; Hung Sun-han, Legislator; Chen Su-yueh, Legislator; Yan Li-min, Deputy Speaker of Taichung City Council, Chen Rong-cong, President of Taichung Port, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd.; and foreign representatives as well as Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of rsted, and Per Mejnert Kristensen, new President of rsted Asia-Pacific.

With its industry-leading build-to-operate business model, rsted began O&M deployment in 2018 with a strategic plan to establish full-scale operations, which is an unprecedented industrial practice in Taiwan. We brought in our unparalleled O&M expertise to Taiwan by cultivating a local O&M team of technicians and operations professionals, launching a customised service operation vessel (SOV), and investing in building the world-class O&M hub. These efforts and significant investment in the O&M set-up demonstrate rsteds readiness and commitment to delivering our offshore wind farms in Taiwan with the highest performance, quality, and reliability.

Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of rsted, says,Taiwan is our first market of entry in Asia-Pacific and home to our regional headquarters. Were contributing significantly to Taiwans energy transition through the 1.82 GW capacity weve been awarded and more than 5.6 GW of new projects in the pipeline. The inauguration of our O&M hub, which is the first operations facility weve built outside of Europe and a significant investment weve made in this market, clearly demonstrates our long-term commitment to Taiwan and our dedication to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.

Christy Wang, General Manager ofrsted Taiwan, says,rsted teams have been committed to sharing our more than 30 years of expertise and experience with Taiwan since day one through introducing our industry-leading build-to-operate business model. The unique O&M hub, together with the bespoke SOV and the Taiwanese O&M team, are excellent examples of how we ensure stable, clean energy output and have pioneered the offshore wind industry across wind farm lifecycles. Well remain Taiwans most reliable green energy partner and continue to drive industry changes to create values and benefits.

The hub is designed in accordance with global standards from rsteds O&M portfolio to oversee the daily operations of offshore wind farms, ensure optimal clean energy output, and manage all safety aspects related to the works carried out by the offshore O&M technicians. Moreover, the facility uses locally manufactured, energy-saving, and sustainable materials to reduce carbon footprint and contribute to rsteds 2025 carbon neutrality goal. The O&M hub meets the gold-rating certification criteria of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Highlighting the importance of knowledge sharing and green energy education, rsted also set up a learning centre at the O&M hub to welcome local communities and stakeholders to learn about offshore wind and inspire the next generation of professionals and talent.

Key facts about the O&M hub

- 60 % of the materials used are certified as sustainable and recyclable and are locally procured

- Installed 370 pieces of solar panels and rainwater recycling equipment

- Installed charging stations for electrical vehicles

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Heerema Marine Contractors vesselSleipnirhas started installing the gravity-based foundations at the site of the 500 MW Fcamp offshore wind farmin France, according to an update Heerema posted via social media.

Yesterday morning (1 August) HAROPA Port of Le Havre announced the first three gravity-based foundations for the Fcamp offshore wind farm set sail from Le Havre towards the project site on 29 July.

According to EDF Renouvelables, the installation of the first foundation was completed on 1 August.

A total of 71 foundations will gradually leave the Bougainville yard to reach their installation site.

According to earlier information on this part of the project, the gravity-based foundations were planned to be installed by Saipem 7000. However, the vessels AIS data is still showing it to be working at the Seagreen 1 offshore wind project site in Scotland.

OffshoreWIND.bizhas contacted Heerema to find out whetherSleipnirwill install only these three first foundations and is awaiting a response.

The fabrication of the foundations started in 2020, with the first unit loaded onto its transport barge last month.

Each foundation weighs 5,000 tonnes and measures 31 metres in diameter at its base. The height of the foundation, ranging from 48 to 54 metres, depends on where the unit will be installed. Water depths at the installation site range from 25 to 30 metres.

Bouygues Construction is responsible for the construction of the foundations while Boskalis will carry out scour protection and ballasting of the foundations after installation.

The Fcamp offshore wind farm will feature 71 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 wind turbines.

The project is being jointly developed by Eolien Maritime France (EMF), a joint venture between the French company EDF Renouvelables; EIH S..rl, owned by Enbridge Inc. and CPP Investments; and wpd offshore.

Once fully commissioned next year, the offshore wind farm will produce the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of 770,000 people, or 60 per cent of the inhabitants of Seine-Maritime.

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Youve heard the news and seen the reports: the most catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis are coming unless we transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as soon as possible. But for some of us, the climate crisis is already here and impacting our health, safety and communities. I am a retired Exxon-Mobil employee from Port Arthur, Texas a city that has become a sacrifice zone for the profits of the oil and gas industry, where the United States government has permitted pipelines, liquified natural gas and petrochemical facilities and offshore drilling. Here, we have seen firsthand what happens when the government listens to the fossil fuel industry instead of people. The costs on our families and communities are mounting. Its time for the status quo to change and for politicians to keep their word to us, starting by putting an end to new offshore drilling leases.

Last month, the Biden administration released their long-awaited five-year plan a proposed schedule of oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. When running for office, Joe Biden made a promise that, if we elected him to the White House, he would end all new leasing on federal lands and waters but this proposed plan tells a different story. By opening the door to new leases in the five-year plan, the Biden administration has decided to do the bidding of the fossil fuel industry instead of protecting the people who are going to pay the price.

For those of us whove spent our entire lives in endangered Gulf communities, there is a world of difference between a five-year plan from the Biden administration that includes new offshore leases and one that doesnt. The former means devastating oil spills, rising sea levels and constant flooding, and a continued threat to our respiratory health. The latter brings hope for a livable future and a start to the clean energy transition that President Biden promised on the campaign trail. Even for those who dont live in the Gulf, the difference between these two paths forward is staggering. An end to new offshore drilling would prevent 19 billion tons of carbon pollution from entering our atmosphere which is the equivalent of taking every car in the United States off the road for 15 years.

The fossil fuel industry already has over 9,000 leases they have yet to utilize, tap into, drill and explore. They claim that we need to sacrifice communities like my own in the name of energy prices and national security all while these oil and gas executives rake in record breaking profits at the expense of American families. We should be asking ourselves why would we offer more leases to an industry that already has thousands, especially when it has been proven that it wont lower gas prices? Its because this industry and their political allies will never get enough money or power. Its abundantly clear that expanding fossil fuel infrastructure puts us on a direct path to climate catastrophe. I dont know how many more summers with record-breaking heat, hurricanes and super storms we have to experience before our government understands that we cannot go on like this anymore.

This week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) reached a deal on climate investments with the Inflation Reduction Act. In its current form, it would offer millions of acres off the Gulf for offshore drilling for decades to come, putting communities like mine in harms way. We no longer have the luxury of debating whether or not we should open up our oceans to more oil and gas drilling. If the Biden administration and our elected officials choose to dismiss the warning signs, ignore their own commitments and cave to the fossil fuel industrys demands, they are all complicit in permitting a climate apocalypse. We cant keep flying past these warning signs and flashing lights we must understand that new drilling is a death sentence for the Gulf Coast and for our planet. If you think I am being alarmist, I invite you to come down to the Gulf Coast and see what the fossil fuel industry has done to our air, water and health you can come see firsthand why we dont want any new leases.

We need a five-year plan with no new leases, we need bold climate investments to truly transition us away from fossil fuels, and we need to hold our elected officials accountable for turning their backs on our communities. There is no room for more fossil fuels if we want a livable future if the Biden administration bows down to the fossil fuel industry, we have to rise up and push back.

John Beard Jr. is the founder, president, and executive director of the Port Arthur Community Action Network, serving the Port Arthur/Southeast Texas area as a community advocate.

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The French government has selected 13 companies and consortia to advance to the second phase, the competitive dialogue phase, of the tendering procedure to build two 250 MW floating offshore wind farms in Golfe du Lion in the Mediterranean Sea.

The selected candidates include Iberdrola; Vattenfall; Ocean Winds; Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A.; Eni Plenitude; the Ocole partnership led by Equinor; the consortium of BlueFloat Energy, Sumitomo Corporation, and Akuo Energy; the partnership between EDF Renewables and Maple Power, a joint venture of Enbridge and CPPIB; the partnership between BayWa re and Elicio; the partnership between RWE and Bourbon; the Les Moulins du leonis consortium of Shell and EnBW; the Marine Energy Archipelago consortium of Qair, TotalEnergies, and Corio Generation; and a consortium led by wpd.

The tendering procedure for the two wind farms was launched in March.

Over the next few months, the government will exchange draft specifications with the selected bidders. This will be adapted to the specificities of the Golfe du Lion and the Mediterranean coast, and will take into account the multiple environmental and territorial development issues raised during the public debate, the government said.

The competitive dialogue period will end at the end of 2022. The choice of the winner or winners will be made in the fall of 2023, and the commissioning of the wind farms is scheduled for 2030.

The winners of these competitive bidding procedures will be selected in 2023 and the two wind farms are expected to be commissioned by 2030.

The two wind farms are also planned to subsequently be supplemented by two extensions of 500 MW each, located nearby.

France intends to accelerate the development of offshore wind power in order to build 50 offshore wind farms by 2050, representing 40 GW of total capacity and nearly 20 per cent of electricity consumption in France.

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