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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters

The Energy Law Blog

built offshore wind substation departed from a Texas fabrication facility where Danish multinational energy company, Ørsted, and domestic energy provider, Eversource, partnered to build the revolutionary vessel. The Kansas-engineered substation was designed and built by Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd., the largest U.S. 1331 et seq.

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Libya launches first oil exploration bid round in 17 years

Oil & Gas 360º

Meanwhile, Enis offshore drilling campaign in Libyas Sirte Basin is set to be one of the most closely watched exploration programs in 2025, with four exploration wells in the pipeline. Engineering and construction activities for the Structure A platform are already underway, with offshore drilling set to begin in the first half of 2025.

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Floating Foundations: The Future of Offshore Wind

The Energy Law Blog

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. On floating offshore wind farms, a wind turbine is attached to a floating structure which is tethered to the sea floor, as opposed to the turbine being a fixed foundation in the sea.

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State, Federal Governments Move Toward Wind Energy Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law Blog

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. The development of offshore wind energy would aid in meeting the State’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In addition to Action 1.3,

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Floating Foundations: The Future of Offshore Wind

The Energy Law Blog

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. On floating offshore wind farms, a wind turbine is attached to a floating structure which is tethered to the sea floor, as opposed to the turbine being a fixed foundation in the sea.

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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

The Energy Law Blog

This technology is utilized in order to reduce CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere and mitigate climate change. This recently enacted legislation is indicative of strong support in Texas for the development of CCUS projects and helps clear the path for onshore and offshore CCUS deployment within the state.

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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

The Energy Law Blog

This technology is utilized in order to reduce CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere and mitigate climate change. This recently enacted legislation is indicative of strong support in Texas for the development of CCUS projects and helps clear the path for onshore and offshore CCUS deployment within the state.