David Foxwell

Guildford

Editor at Offshore Wind Journal1

Editor at Riviera Maritime Media

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Articles

Boost for UK clean energy as capacity increases to seven offshore windfarms agreed

6 days ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

An additional 4.7 GW of energy could be generated from the delivery of the programme by amending existing seabed rights to increase the capacity of seven fixed-bottom offshore windfarms located around England and Wales. The decision supports the UK government’s target of up to 50 GW of clean energy from offshore wind deployed by 2030. Currently, the UK has nearly 15 GW of offshore wind deployed off its coasts.
Offshore wind supply chain boosted by more funding for UK manufacturing

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

Introduced in late 2024, the aim of the Clean Industry Bonus is to provide additional revenue support to companies bidding for offshore wind contracts, if they commit to manufacturing in the UK, providing financial support for offshore wind developers, on the condition they prioritise their investment in areas that need it most. The aim is to support the UK’s supply chain, providing jobs in areas that traditionally have been home to the energy industry and thermal power generation.
North Star takes delivery of its first CSOV, Grampian Kestrel

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

The new vessel was named at a ceremony at Vard’s Langsten shipyard in Norway on 6 May 2025. Grampian Kestrel is the first of two CSOVs to be delivered to the company in 2025. The new vessel, of Vard 4 22 design, is due to enter into service with EnBW on the He Dreiht offshore windfarm, in advance of a decade-long charter contract the firm signed in 2024 to provide another vessel, a service operation vessel of Vard 407 design, to support operations on the German windfarm.
Ørsted to discontinue Hornsea 4 offshore wind project ‘in its current form’

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

In a statement, the company said that, since it was awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) for the project in the UK’s allocation round 6 (AR6) in September 2024, the 2.4-GW project “has seen several adverse developments.”Ørsted said supply chain costs have increased and interest rates have risen. It said the risk of constructing and operating Hornsea 4 according to the planned timeline for the project had also increased.
DOF cuts deals with offshore wind operators for new cable repair kit

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

Engineered for compatibility with DOF’s fleet of 65 vessels, the system offers what DOF said is an industry-first combination of fleet-wide flexibility, road transportability, and rapid deployment capabilities. Developed in collaboration with Royal IHC, the spread allows for mobilisation and commissioning in 48 hours, using just 12 lifting operations. Conventional fixed systems are often limited to single-vessel availability.
Bermuda launches procurement process for small-scale offshore windfarm

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

The aim of the process is to secure a sustainable and resilient energy source of up to 120 MW of clean power from wind turbines off Bermuda’s north coast. The Regulatory Authority is inviting developers around the world to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the project. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 5 August 2025. The Regulatory Authority has identified a potentially suitable site located in an area known as the Lagoon, around 9 km from shore north of St George’s Island.
States sue Trump administration over ‘unlawful’ wind energy halt

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

On 20 January 2025, President Trump issued a memorandum that, among other things, indefinitely halted all federal approvals necessary for the development of offshore and onshore wind energy projects, pending federal review. Pursuant to this directive, federal agencies have stopped all permitting and approval activities, and in one case, have even stopped a fully permitted project in New York that had already begun construction.
Dominion Energy expects US$120M tariff hit to offshore windfarm

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

In a Q1 2025 earnings call on 1 May 2025, the company said that tariffs on imported steel and other tariffs would drive up the cost of the 2.6-GW offshore windfarm. To date, the cost increase has been limited, but should tariffs remain in place at current levels through the end of Q2 2025, the company could incur extra costs of around US$120M.
Purus takes delivery of first newbuild CSOV, Purus Chinook

1 week ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

Delivery of the company’s first newbuild CSOV took place on 29 April 2025, ahead of schedule. The vessel is due to head straight to a contract with Vestas to support the company’s offshore wind operations. The vessel is noteworthy for a number of reasons, not least the adoption of the strictest comfort class notations, C2 (climate) and V1 (noise and vibration). The notation ensures optimal onboard temperature regulation, reduced noise and vibration throughout the vessel.
Bird charity warns of offshore windfarm’s potentially catastrophic effect on seabirds

2 weeks ago | rivieramm.com | David Foxwell

The proposed development is next to the Outer Firth of Forth and St Andrews Bay Complex Special Protection Area. This is designated for its globally important seabird populations. The proposal is for a 4.1-GW project with 307 turbines, each one 355 m high to blade tip. If it is built, it will be one of the largest in the world. Developer SSE said the project will be capable of generating enough clean, renewable energy to power over 6M homes, the equivalent to all of Scotland’s households twice over.