Floating Offshore Wind: Pilot Projects Around The World
The global energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. It’s driven by rising energy demands from electrification and data centers […]
The global energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. It’s driven by rising energy demands from electrification and data centers […]
December 9-10, 2025
(Chiayi County, Taiwan)
The American Offshore Wind Academy (AOWA) is officially expanding its reach globally as the “Offshore Wind Academy” (OWA).
Did you know that the foundations of offshore wind turbines and their protective elements also act as artificial reefs, creating new habitats and fostering diverse marine ecosystems?
Written by Sarah McElman, Lead Consultant at Metocean Expert Americas.
Written By Creed Goff, R.G. and reviewed by Justin Bailey and Robert Mecarini from Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, Inc.
Rising costs, high interest rates, and supply chain issues have forced offshore wind companies to cancel or renegotiate contracts, while policy changes, including a presidential memorandum pausing leases, have caused project delays and financial losses. This article categorizes the current status of U.S. offshore wind projects, detailing those operational, under construction, approved, paused, or canceled, illustrating the sector’s volatile near-term landscape.
Approximately 80% of the world’s offshore wind potential lies in waters deeper than 60 meters (200 feet), a domain exclusively accessible to floating platforms. This technology therefore provides a crucial pathway to harness previously untapped energy reserves, propelling the clean energy transition. While challenges persist, the floating wind industry’s rapid advancement, fueled by innovation and investment, signals its growing recognition as a pivotal energy solution.
The offshore wind industry is taking concrete steps to minimize its impact on marine life. While we often hear claims that offshore wind development is responsible for increased whale mortality off of the U.S. East Coast, this is far from the truth. Recent studies tells us that the largest threat to marine mammals is vessel strikes and entanglement in abandoned fishing equipment.