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First-Ever Gulf of Mexico Wind Auction Results in Only 1 Wind Lease Offshore Louisiana. What Happens Next?

The Energy Law

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its long-anticipated offshore wind lease sale for the federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. million winning bid for the lease area offshore Louisiana, submitted by the provisional winner, RWE Offshore US Gulf, LLC (RWE).

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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

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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Tulane Offshore Wind Conference Highlights Next Steps in GOM Offshore Wind Development

The Energy Law

The 2 nd Annual Tulane Offshore Wind Conference capped off Louisiana Offshore Wind Week on Friday, January 19th. The conference included panels of offshore wind energy professionals discussing topics including leasing, permitting, financing, and the supply chain for US offshore wind energy.

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Department of Interior Takes Steps to Update Offshore Wind Regulatory Scheme

The Energy Law

In advance of holding an offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, which is expected this summer, the Department of Interior recently took several steps to update the offshore wind regulatory framework. Establishing a Renewable Energy Leasing Schedule: Currently, BOEM announces offshore renewable lease sales individually.

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Louisiana’s Future in Offshore Wind: Takeaways from Louisiana Wind Week

The Energy Law

Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.

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Louisiana’s Future in Offshore Wind: Takeaways from Louisiana Wind Week

The Energy Law

Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.