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(CNN) They stole six years of my life, and I committed no crime, writer Behrouz Boochani tells CNN from New Zealand, where he now lives.

He does not mince his words as he describes the impact of being detained as an asylum seeker on a remote island in Papua New Guinea by the Australian government.

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See the article here:

'Heart-breaking': Refugees once detained offshore by Australia warn the UK government not to push through its ... - The Albany Herald

Aker BP and its partners Equinor and Sval Energy have commenced production from the Hanz field in the Norwegian North Sea.

Located in production licence 028 B, the subsea field development is tied into the Ivar Aasen platform about 15km further south.

Discovered in 1997, the Hanz field holds estimated recoverable resources of 3.1 million standard cubic metres of oil equivalent, translating to approximately 19.65 million barrels of oil equivalent.

Aker BP said the development costs for the Hanz field are around Nkr5bn ($453m).

The project saw the repurposing of subsea production systems from the Jette field, a first for the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).

This optimised solution has led to reduced power consumption, chemical use and seabed equipment.

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In addition to the technological advancements, the development strategy for Hanz included the implementation of a cross-flow well for water injection.

Aker BP CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik said: This is yet another great example of what we can achieve working as one team with our suppliers towards a common goal and with shared incentives. In addition, innovative solutions with reuse of infrastructure and use of [a] cross-flow well have contributed to lower costs and lower emissions.

Development of the Hanz discovery is important for the development of the Ivar Aasen area. Production start from Hanz in 2024 will help us maintain good production from the Ivar Aasen platform.

Aker BP, which owns a 35% stake in the field, leads the consortium as the operator of production licence 028 B. Equinor owns a 50% interest while Sval Energi holds the remaining 15% stake.

Aker BP Projects Edvard Grieg and Ivar Aasen vice-president Stine Kongshaug McIntosh said: This development solution will be more cost-efficient and have a smaller environmental footprint than originally planned for. This is in line with Aker BPs continuous search for improvements, where the goal is to produce with low costs and low emissions.

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Rising missile threats in the Pacific, particularly from China, have seemingly prompted the US Navy to launch an innovative yet contentious proposal to convert old oil rigs into mobile missile defence and resupply stations.

Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos company, disclosed the initiative at this years Sea Air Space expo in Washington, DC.

The Mobile Defense/Depot Platform notion is devised to convert oil platforms into huge floating island bases capable of functioning independently for over 12 months, positioned at an optimal distance from the shore.

The converted platforms are likely to play a dual role in boosting the US air defence capabilities or aiding in the strike missions, with the capacity to hold up to almost 512 vertical launch system (abbreviated as the VLS) cells or 100 huge missile launchers.

According to Naval News, the capability is approximately five times that of an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.

Heruningtyas Desi Purnamasari, a US Navy official, summed up the strategic significance of such floating bases.

Desi noted that the platforms might conceivably significantly reduce the risks and costs related to land-based defence systems.

In addition, the concept outlines plans for mobile platforms to support the US Navys surface combatants and nuclear-powered submarines in Afloat Forward Staging Base configurations.

This would provide an affordable option at 10% of the cost of a brand-new Ballistic Missile Defense system.

However, the feasibility of these floating bases has long been debated.

In 2018, specialists Eviya Vitola and Jose Delgado also discussed the security and political challenges of developing semi-permanent offshore military bases, observing the high costs, vulnerability to missile attacks, and relative incompetence compared to traditional abilities.

Even more recently, Sam Tangredi, associated with the Foreign Policy Research Institute, pointed out the strategic benefits of sea bases, including enhanced joint command capabilities and rapid strike potential.

Tangredi further questioned if the new sea-basing tech can keep pace with the evolving anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) risks, indicating that while improvements in missile and air defences can help mitigate some of the dangers, the practicality of heavily investing in sea bases continues to be uncertain.

Such an ambitious project echoes a shift in the military strategy as the US adjusts to the new geopolitical realities and tech advancements in warfare, striving to bridge the gap between land- and sea-based BMD capabilities.

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Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has revealed plans to build a nacelle factory and a logistic base for offshore wind turbines in South Korea in partnership with A.P. Moller Maersk.

The plan, part of a wider agreement, is dependent on the pace of market growth and awarded volume for Vestas, the company said.

Other signatories to the agreement include South Koreas Jeonnam Province, and Mokpo City.

The factory and the logistics base will be located at the Mokpo New Port Hinterland Complex.

The partners aim to strengthen the local economy by potentially hiring local talent and collaborating with local companies.

Additionally, Jeonnam Province and Mokpo City will provide the necessary administrative and financial support to create a sustainable supply chain, Vestas said in a social media post.

For Maersk, this is a good step for project logistics in Asia Pacific and a key milestone in our integrator strategy of delivering end-to-end logistics solutions for our partners. We continue to strengthen our partnership with Vestas, which is based on a shared vision and our joint commitment to a green, sustainable future for our planet, said Maersk CEO, Vincent Clerc.

Vestas has already secured the status of the preferred wind turbine supplier for the 504 MW Ulsan Gray Whale 3 floating offshore wind farm, as well as the 390 MW Shinan Ui offshore wind farm, the 1.3 GW MunmuBaram floating wind farm, the 600 MW Wando Geumil wind farm, and an unnamed 495 MW project.

Vestas has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Koreas Ulsan City, under which the turbine manufacturer, the City, Ulsan Port Authority, and Sejin Heavy Industries & Construction will cooperate on Ulsans ambition to develop a 9 GW floating offshore wind complex by 2030.

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In a significant development for New York's renewable energy sector, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has wrapped up its third offshore wind solicitation, marking both achievements and challenges in the state's ambitious green energy agenda.

Following the October 24, 2023 announcement, NYSERDA provisionally awarded contracts to three offshore wind projects, pending successful contract negotiations. These projects were poised to revolutionise New York's energy landscape:

- Attentive Energy One A collaboration between TotalEnergies, Rise Light & Power, and Corio Generation, this project aimed to generate 1,404 MW. - Community Offshore Wind Developed by RWE Offshore Renewables and National Grid Ventures, this project boasted a capacity of 1,314 MW. - Excelsior Wind Developed by Vineyard Offshore, this project also targeted a capacity of 1,314 MW.

Additionally, NYSERDA provisionally allocated $300 million of grant funding to GE Vernova and LM Wind Power for nacelle and blade manufacturing in New Yorks Capital Region, in conjunction with the awarded projects.

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As offshore wind turbines undergo construction in waters south of the Vineyard, and with some already standing and delivering power, the debates on the Island regarding the industry continue.

And amid the conversations over a necessity for clean energy, and whether the projects are a blow to the Vineyards natural charm coupled with a mix of online misinformation campaigns against the offshore wind industry one subject has remained submerged: undersea cables.

While cables which connect wind farms to the New England power grid on the mainland arent the flashiest parts of an offshore wind farm operation, some are nervous about what may lie ahead with them.

John Keene, president of the Marthas Vineyard Fishermens Preservation Trust, told the Times that some in the fishing industry are nervous about how the electromagnetic field from the cables can affect marine life.

Keene said the concern is that the fields emitted from cables could act like a fence, particularly for migratory species, and impact the behavior of marine species.

Theres a lot of unknowns, he said.

The worry also stems from how many cables would be in areas not far from the Vineyard, including a spot near Edgartown called Muskeget Channel. Seven cables are planned to go through one of the channels corridors.

The collective energy hasnt been met yet, Keene said regarding the number of cables that would be on the seafloor once the offshore wind farms planned south of the Island are completed.

There are nearly 10 offshore wind projects underway or proposed in seas south of the Vineyard, which have terms of around three decades per lease area.

Among the various offshore wind projects within 30 miles of the Vineyard, the 130-megawatt South Fork Wind project, located around 20 miles southwest of Marthas Vineyard, is the only one that has completed construction so far, and is delivering power through cables that come to shore in Long Island.

For Vineyard Wind 1, an over 800-megawatt, 62-turbine offshore wind farm in the works, overseen by Avingrid, the cables come close to Edgartown.

Vineyard Wind 1s 220-kilovolt undersea cable slithers over 15 miles through a corridor in Muskeget Channel before making landfall in Barnstable, partially passing through waters under Edgartown jurisdiction.

And its not the only undersea cable laid by Avangrid in the channel. The corridor, generally 3,800 feet in width, was previously widened by around 1,000 feet by developers for cable laying, and may be completely filled out by cables stemming from Avangrid projects, including a lease area for a proposed offshore wind operation collectively known as New England Wind.

An Avangrid press release touting the projects potential economic and environmental benefits to the region says that Park City Wind is returning as the 791-megawatt New England Wind 1 and Commonwealth Wind is coming back as the 1,080-megawatt New England Wind 2.

The cables for Vineyard Wind 1 and New England Wind projects are each around 11 inches in diameter, and will be, or currently are, buried five to eight feet below the sea floor. Despite the small amount of space the cables themselves would take up, Avangrid representatives and consultants have said that a large amount of space between 164 feet and 328 feet is needed between each cable to keep them from damaging one another, and for repair vessels.

The New England Wind 2 connector cable which consists of 275-kilovolt cables is currently under review by the Marthas Vineyard Commission. During a public hearing on April 11, the only public comments to the commission came from board members of Vineyard Power, a partner of Vineyard Wind.

Although commissioners have yet to make a final decision, there were questions whether the cable construction would affect marine life, and who would be liable if something went awry while laying the cables.

Even if the MVC approves the project, Avangrid will still have more steps ahead. Edgartown conservation assistant Kara Shemeth tells the Times the cable project would return to the towns conservation commission after undergoing MVC review.

And the approval process may not encounter smooth sailing with the Edgartown conservation commission. The conservation commission had denied permitting undersea cables for Vineyard Wind 1 and the former Park City Wind project, although the states Department of Environmental Protection ultimately reversed these decisions.

Both times, the conservation commission expressed concerns over potential environmental impacts from the cables. A representative of the Edgartown commission was not immediately available for comment.

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) spokesperson Brian Walch told the Times that the agency works closely with tribes, government agencies, and a wide range of other ocean users to make sure offshore energy development is done in a responsible manner that would avoid or mitigate potential impacts to offshore environment and marine life.

As for the electromagnetic fields, Walch said that the cables are wrapped in sheathes that reduces the emission of these fields. Additionally, Walch said, the fields decay quickly with distance from cables, and burying them reduces potential exposure.

Regarding the impact on marine species, electromagnetic fields exist naturally in the ocean, but are also generated by other types of cables, like those for telecommunication. Additionally, the power company Eversource has undersea cables connecting the Island with the mainland for power distribution that make landfall in Tisbury, Oak Bluffs, and Falmouth.

BOEM also states that the alternating current from the offshore wind cables in Southern New England will generate weak EMF at frequencies outside the known range of detection by electrosensitive and magnetosensitive fishes.

Walch said while some species, like skates, sharks, and lobsters, are sensitive to electromagnetic fields, detrimental effects to populations are not expected.

Some marine species are observed to respond to EMF, but the fields do not negatively impact their movement, Walch said.

Developers for the New England Wind 2 connector cable project also said there would be no permanent changes caused by the construction. However, laying the cables may require dredging more than 100,000 cubic yards of sand, which may kill some shellfish, like surf clams and young blue mussels. MVC staff stated during the meetings it could take up to four years for the affected sea life to recover and recolonize, depending on the seafloor composition. Maritime navigation and fishing activities near the cable-laying area will also likely be impacted while construction takes place.

Island commercial fisherman Wes Brighton told the Times that the number of undersea cables would be an unprecedented amount for the waters near the Vineyard, adding it may be too early to tell exactly how local waters will be impacted.

To speculate as to what the impacts and the damages are, theres no empirical data that you can be sure of what the outcome is, so its very problematic from a mitigation perspective, he said, adding he feels the potential impact could be catastrophic.

But Brighton also said this remains uncertain until more time has passed observing the areas for changes. He will be on notice during the upcoming commercial conch and squid seasons, after the cables have been laid.

The connector cable project representatives also stated there would be no damages to undersea archaeological sites, a concern The Times has heard from the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) before. Walch said BOEM encourages developers to avoid or minimize impacting underwater cultural resources, and the agency consults tribal nations on a government-to-government basis for input about sites of significance.

Walch noted that BOEM requires developers to follow their procedures to preserve submerged archaeological sites and cultural resources during construction, and to add buffers around these areas.

Also, protocols are in place for ceasing construction in the vicinity of an unanticipated archaeological discovery, as well as for notifying BOEM for the discovery immediately, Walch said.

Avangrid-owned cables arent the only ones that may be coming close to the Vineyard. While SouthCoast Wind is proposing a cable that runs south of Nomans Land and making landfall in Somerset, another cable proposed for its second phase could be connected in Falmouth, with a cable route that would run even closer to the Island than Vineyard Wind 1s cable.

While fishermen have been appreciative of Vineyard Wind coordinating before construction, some are unsure whether other companies with projects south of the Island would be as proactive.

Each company handles how they do outreach differently, Keene said, pointing out that various projects were in different permitting stages.

Some companies havent done much outreach, Keene noted, like representatives for South Fork Wind. South Fork Wind is jointly owned by rsted and Eversource. The two companies also jointly owned Revolution Wind and Sunrise Wind, although Eversource relinquished its shares of these projects earlier this year.

Although not the only company owning projects in waters south of the Vineyard, rsted is the one company that rivals Avangrid in the number of projects planned in the maritime region.

Addressing some of the concerns raised, an rsted spokesperson stated, Weve taken a number of steps to ensure the coexistence of the commercial fishing industry with offshore wind often by being directly responsive to requests from the fishing community. Our outreach work has included fishers in Massachusetts, and specifically on Marthas Vineyard.

The spokesperson pointed to several ways rsted has engaged with the fishing community, like a direct compensation program to commercial fishermen impacted by the South Fork Wind project, committing over $3 million in coastal community funds in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and committing $2.3 million toward a navigational enhancement and training program to help commercial vessels acquire navigational equipment and access to professional mariner training.

When asked about the concerns surrounding undersea cables, Avangrid chief development officer Ken Kimmell pointed out that the offshore wind cables would not be the first of their kind. This happens literally all over the world, Kimmell said.

Kimmel emphasized that when offshore wind projects are planned out, developers are asked to designate a corridor to place the cables rather than laying them all over. He said these areas are studied intensely, and that Muskeget Channel was ideal as a cable-laying location because it was not used as intensely as a fishery.

Additionally, Kimmel said Avangrid would employ jet plowing, which he described as a cable-laying method that would have a minimized impact on the environment.

The record of decision from BOEM goes into detail about the cable-laying process, Kimmel said, and added that Avangrid had essentially received the green light from state entities for its projects.

Weve addressed all relevant environmental concerns, he said.

Back on the Vineyard, Brighton emphasized that fishermen are not climate change deniers. Some in the public have pointed at fishermen as climate deniers for their outspoken criticism of the offshore wind industry. Rather, Brighton and other fishermen wish that more consideration and collaboration had taken place before the offshore wind projects were approved.

He pointed to how Vineyard Winds compensation program requires commercial fishermen to have fished in the lease area for at least three years between 2016 and 2022, but fisheries experience booms and busts that can keep commercial fishing operations in other parts of the ocean.

As fishermen, were witnessing change, Brighton said.

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Danish shipping and logistics group Maersk has partnered up with compatriot wind turbine maker Vestas to set up a nacelle factory and logistical base at the Mokpo New Port hinterland complex in South Korea.

A memorandum of understanding, signed in the presence of the Governor of Jeonnam Province Kim Yung-rok and the Mayor of Mokpo City Park Hong-ryul, outlines the duos aim to establish a competitive and sustainable industrial supply chain for offshore wind in South Korea and forge local partnerships, while Jeonnam Province and Mokpo City will provide administrative and financial support.

The Korean government is actively promoting offshore wind power projects, with plans to expand the capacity deployment to 26.7 GW by 2036. Vestas, which has already secured several orders in the country, said the investment plan with Maersk would be dependent on the pace of a growing market and awarded volume.

South Korea has a promising offshore wind market with the potential to become a hub for accelerating offshore wind energy. The agreement follows the strong technology offering we have with the V236-15 MW wind turbine and the recent commercial traction we have seen, said Tommy Rahbek Nielsen, chief of operations at Vestas.

Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc said the deal with Vestas was a good step for project logistics in Asia Pacific and a key milestone in the companys integrator strategy of delivering end-to-end logistics solutions.

We continue to strengthen our partnership with Vestas, which is based on a shared vision and our joint commitment to a green, sustainable future for our planet, added Clerc.

The full details of the investment approach are currently under consideration, and the two companies said they would reveal further information when the plan is finalised.

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A lawsuit filed by eight shore towns against the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project was dismissed in court Thursday due to a lack of standing for homeowners and municipalities, Brigantine Mayor Vince Sera said.

Personally, I have a very hard time understanding how homeowners and municipalities have no standing in this case when these ocean wind projects will have major negative impacts to the ocean environment, our local economies, the value of peoples homes, and will dramatically increase the cost of electricity paid by everyone in New Jersey, Sera said in a news release.

The lawsuit was filed by Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Brigantine, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Township, Ship Bottom, Surf City and Ventnor on Dec. 1. It called for an independent review of the 1,510-megawatt wind turbine facility Atlantic Shores is working to build anywhere from 9 to 20 miles off the towns coasts.

The project review was to determine whether the 200-plus wind turbines being built standing almost as high as the Empire State Building at approximately 1,048 feet violated the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protections coastal regulations.

The DEP has a responsibility to adhere to their own Coastal Regulations, which prohibit development that threaten the scenic view and environment of the New Jersey Shore, Sera said.

All eight mayors in the lawsuit expressed concern about the DEPs ability to make a fair and impartial decision, citing pressure from Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration to make New Jersey a 100% clean energy state by 2035.

Residents on Tuesday asked Atlantic County commissioners to take a strong stand against offshore wind farms, and to reconsider how they spend the county's opioid settlement funds.

While I have tremendous respect for our legal system, I also understand the politics that are going on behind the scenes with the Murphy Administration doing everything in its power to force these ocean wind projects down peoples throats without any regard to the long-term and potentially irreversible damage that they will cause, Sera said.

Brigantine residents and members of the nonprofit Defend Brigantine Beach present at Tuesdays Atlantic County commissioners meeting pushed again for officials to take a strong stand against the wind turbines, noting they were neither green nor clean.

We are disappointed that a judge would think that the residents of the communities most impacted by the offshore wind project would have no standing in a matter that will impact our lives, our economy and our environment, Ventnor Mayor Lance Landgraf said Saturday.

Sera said the proximity and scale of the Atlantic Shores project would make it one of the largest, densest and closest offshore wind farms off any coast in the world.

The court filing highlighted other concerns, including the projects potential impact on the environment, marine life, property values and local economies, including fishing and tourism.

Im urging city council and every other municipality in the State to fight these ocean wind projects with everything they have before its too late, Sera said.

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Denmark has launched its largest ever offshore wind tender, which it believes could lead to 100% renewable electricity in the country, as well as providing additional power for green hydrogen and its derivatives, such as ammonia and synthetic aviation fuel.

The government is offering 6GW of offshore wind capacity at six sites around the country, with the possibility for developers to overplant in their zones to establish up to 10GW or more.

With turbines in the hundreds, we are arming ourselves against Putins black gas, and today Denmark has come closer to becoming Europes green powerhouse, said climate and energy minister Lars Aagaard.

When the turbines spin, we can cover all of Denmarks power consumption with green power and we can produce hydrogen and green fuels for ships and aircraft.

However, the tender offers no subsidies to winning developers, which would have to give the Danish state a 20% ownership stake in their projects, as well as providing an annual concession payment to the government for 30 years.

In its announcement of the tender, the Danish Energy Agency said that the possible expansion to 10GW could potentially mean green electricity corresponding to the consumption of more than 10 million Danish and European households, although the green electricity could also be used for hydrogen or other Power-to-X products to replace fossil fuels.

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Gigawatt-scale offshore wind farms potentially offer economies of scale for green hydrogen developers, however, offshore wind remains one of the most expensive forms of renewable energy, even though costs have come down massively in recent years.

Projects could theoretically also be eligible for EU subsidies through the European Hydrogen Bank, but that would mean they would have to win two auctions.

Denmark foresees at least 6GW of offshore wind being installed at six locations by the end of 2030: three in the North Sea, 1.8-2.2GW in the Kattegat, and 1GW in the Baltic Sea (see map above).

Each 1GW of offshore wind is expected to require about DKr16bn ($2.3bn) of investment excluding hydrogen-related equipment such as electrolysers.

The country currently has an installed offshore wind capacity of 2.7GW, which is scheduled to rise to 3.7GW in 2027, when the Thor project currently under construction in the North Sea is due to be completed.

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