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wdwnt.compolitics2 hrs ago
California Officials Plan Lawsuit Over Federal Offshore Wind Lease Cancellation
State officials announced intent to sue after federal authorities canceled an offshore wind lease and arranged a $120 million reimbursement to developers. The move follows a shift in federal energy policy priorities.
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The Guardianscience18 hrs ago
UK Private Firms Pledge Over £100bn for Clean Energy as Government Halves Public Low-Carbon Budget
Ed Miliband will cite the figure in a speech Tuesday to London Climate Action Week. Offshore wind, solar and grid upgrades account for most of the planned spending through 2031.
techjuice.pkai3 days ago
China Launches First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
China placed a 24-megawatt underwater data center powered by offshore wind turbines 10 miles off Shanghai in May. The project uses seawater for cooling and cost about $238 million.
yna.co.krpolitics6 days ago
Oil Prices Stay Below $80 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Signing Remains Unconfirmed
Crude benchmarks rose slightly Wednesday afternoon while remaining under $80 a barrel. The Interior Department agreed to pay $765 million to terminate four offshore wind leases.
japan-forward.compolitics8 days ago
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal covering infrastructure and semiconductors
Officials from the two countries announced more than £9 billion in infrastructure and financial services investment plus up to £9 billion in offshore wind projects. A separate technology partnership links UK microchip design with Japanese manufacturing.
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app.buzzsumo.compolitics9 days ago
UK and Japan reach £18bn investment agreement
The UK and Japan have agreed an investment package under which Japanese firms will spend more than £9bn on UK infrastructure and financial services and up to £9bn on offshore wind projects. Officials said the commitments will create tens of thousands of jobs.
japantimes.co.jppolitics9 days ago
Britain and Japan sign trade and defense deals worth over £18 billion during London meeting
British and Japanese leaders signed more than 10 agreements on Sunday, including a £9-billion offshore wind project and new semiconductor and defense ties, ahead of the G7 summit.
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nippon.compolitics9 days agoUpdated
UK and Japan reach £18bn investment deal on infrastructure and energy
The United Kingdom and Japan have agreed to £18 billion in new investment focused on infrastructure, financial services, and offshore wind. The package is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs over five years.
The Guardianai13 days ago
China Switches On an Underwater Data Center Off Shanghai, Powered by Offshore Wind
The Shanghai Lingang undersea datacentre demonstration project, a joint effort between HiCloud Technology and China Communications Construction, launched in May with 24 megawatts capacity.
Semaforpolitics6 days ago
EDP Gets Refund After Biden-Era Offshore Wind Leases Revoked, Shifts $5.3B U.S. Plan to Solar and Batteries
Portuguese utility EDP recovered funds after federal lease cancellations in New Jersey and California. The company will direct more than half its capital spending to solar and battery projects serving U.S. technology firms.
The Hillscience21 days ago
Six States Sue to Block Deal Canceling Offshore Wind Lease
New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont filed suit against the Trump administration to reverse an agreement that canceled a TotalEnergies offshore wind lease off New York in exchange for fossil-fuel investments.
esquire.compolitics21 days ago
Trump Administration Terminates Offshore Wind Leases, Refunds $928 Million to TotalEnergies
New York and six other states filed suit Tuesday to overturn a March settlement that refunded nearly $1 billion to TotalEnergies after the Interior Department canceled two offshore wind leases.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Administration Cancels Offshore Wind Leases, Refunds $1B to TotalEnergies; NY and Six States Sue
New York and six neighboring states filed suit Tuesday challenging a March agreement that refunds nearly $1 billion to TotalEnergies to cancel an offshore wind lease off New York.
The Independentpolitics29 days ago
Trump Says Wind Power Is Most Expensive Energy Source
President Trump stated that wind energy is the most expensive form of energy and linked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unpopularity to support for wind farms. The Independent reported that offshore wind in the UK averages around £97 per megawatt-hour and onshore wind around £77…
Los Angeles Timesscience30 days ago
California Port Advances Offshore Wind Terminal Plan
The Port of Long Beach is developing a 400-acre terminal for assembling floating offshore wind turbines. State officials continue work on port infrastructure and grid connections while federal lease holders receive payments to exit projects.
order-order.comworld35 days ago
Reform UK Threatens Court Action Over UK Grid Projects
Reform UK said it would seek court orders to delay major grid projects. The move targets Britain’s offshore wind and energy expansion plans.
politics35 days ago
Congress Considers Permitting Reform for Energy Projects
Bipartisan legislation under discussion would establish fixed timelines for energy project approvals and limit reversals after permits are issued. The changes aim to reduce delays for infrastructure such as offshore wind facilities and related manufacturing.
etftrends.comfinance46 days ago
Vestas, Orsted and Equinor Post Strong Q1 Profits Amid Rising Energy Prices from Middle East Conflict
Wind turbine maker Vestas and offshore wind developer Orsted beat expectations in the first three months of 2026. Norway's Equinor, primarily an oil and gas producer, posted its strongest quarterly profit in three years and said the U.S. and Israeli-led war against Iran that bega…
Ars Technicaai48 days ago
TSMC Signs 30-Year Deal for Over 1 Gigawatt of Offshore Wind Power
TSMC has signed a corporate power purchase agreement for 100 percent of the electricity from the Hai Long offshore wind project off Taiwan. The deal covers more than 1 gigawatt of capacity from three sites in the Taiwan Strait. The project began supplying power in 2025 and is sch…
thehindubusinessline.compolitics49 days ago
U.S. Proposes Stronger Nuclear Restrictions on Iran and Plans Tariffs on European Cars
Efforts to negotiate a stronger nuclear deal with Iran have stalled amid demands for ending Tehran's program, which experts deem unlikely. Meanwhile, investigations into an administration deal to halt an offshore wind project in California continue, and threats to raise tariffs o…
The Independentpolitics50 days ago
California Energy Commission Subpoenas Golden State Wind
California regulators subpoenaed Golden State Wind for details on its agreement with the Trump administration to abandon an offshore wind lease for a payout. The move comes amid broader scrutiny of nearly $2 billion in federal deals to end wind projects. Separately, President Tru…
theweek.compolitics54 days ago
Trump Administration Cancels Offshore Wind Leases Valued at $2 Billion
The Trump administration has agreed to reimburse offshore wind developers nearly $2 billion to abandon leases in U.S. waters, redirecting funds to fossil fuel projects. The deals follow a pause on all such leases citing national security risks, as global oil supplies strain from…
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news.sky.compolitics54 days ago
House Republicans Question Trump's Offshore Wind Cancellations
Nine Republicans in the U.S. House sent a letter to administration officials seeking an explanation for President Donald Trump's attempt to cancel five offshore wind projects under construction. The projects, including one in Virginia expected to create 1,000 jobs, were reinstate…
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upi.comfinance57 days ago
Interior Department Cancels Two Offshore Wind Leases, Reimburses Fossil Fuel Firms
The U.S. Interior Department has reached agreements with developers to cancel two offshore wind projects off the East and West Coasts. In exchange for reimbursing lease fees, the companies must invest equivalent amounts in U.S. fossil fuel projects. This follows a similar deal la…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld60 days ago
Offshore Wind Farms Advance Off Rhode Island Coast Amid U.S. Policy Shifts
Offshore wind turbines are operating and under construction off the Rhode Island coast, providing electricity to the region. Projects including Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind are progressing despite recent federal policy changes aimed at halting new developments. The Associa…
Euronewsscience73 days ago
Two Studies Examine Bird Collision Risks at Offshore Wind Turbines
Two recent studies analyzed bird interactions with offshore wind turbines and found low collision rates. One study at the Aberdeen Bay wind farm recorded no collisions over 19 months. A separate study reported that over 99 percent of migratory birds avoided turbines.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience79 days ago
Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure Highlights Role of Energy Diversity in US Policy
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran underscores the use of energy as a strategic tool in conflicts. The Trump administration has prioritized fossil fuels over renewables, including pressuring Total to abandon an offshore wind project. Electricity demand in the US…