Orsted Archives - Renew Economy

Wind

Danish giant lodges EPBC referral for first of its two Gippsland offshore wind projects
Federal green tick sought for 2.8 GW offshore wind project, but final scale will depend on commercial viability.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 9, 2026

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Wind

Better late than never? There is a lot at stake in Victoria’s delayed offshore wind auction
The offshore wind industry was disappointed by the delay in the country’s first auction, but say if it doesn’t go well it could be a disaster.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 19, 2025

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Ørsted takes $307 million hit after delay to US offshore wind farm
Unforeseen delays to onshore infrastructure will cost the Danish wind giant more than $US300 million after pushing the commercial operation date out by a year.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 22, 2024

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World’s largest offshore wind developer gets federal nod to start Gippsland studies – with conditions
Danish company gets approval to conduct seabed studies for its proposed 2.8 gigawatt offshore wind project in Gippsland.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 22, 2024

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Renewables

Pioneering and repriced offshore wind farm gets final approval in New York
Five years, a pandemic and a war later, the troubled 810MW Empire Wind project will begin construction after gaining final approvals from New York.
Joshua S Hill

May 24, 2024

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Policy & Planning

New York offshore wind projects back on track – at nearly double the original cost
New York regulators have awarded new contracts to two offshore wind projects thrown into doubt last year after inflated supply chain costs rendered them uneconomical.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 4, 2024

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Renewables

Choppy conditions continue to rock US offshore wind market
Major offshore wind players Ørsted, BP, and Equinor shuffle their plans to stay afloat in the choppy US market.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 30, 2024

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From nets to nacelles: A day in the life of an offshore wind technician
Bridie Salmon has gone from slicing fish on the docks of Grimsby to becoming a team leader on the world’s biggest offshore wind farm.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2023

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Ørsted blames lack of ships for New Jersey offshore wind failure and massive write downs
World’s biggest offshore wind developer blames a ship shortage for the decision to dump its US Ocean Winds project. There are lessons for Australia’s nascent offshore wind industry too.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 6, 2023

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Offshore wind will power hundreds of future proof jobs – just ask Grimsby
Anyone wondering about the economic impact offshore wind will have on Australian coastal communities should start by looking at my home town.
Rob Howes

Oct 12, 2023

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BlueFloat promises massive windfall as race for a spot in Gippsland offshore zone hots up
BlueFloat Energy says its 2.1GW offshore wind project could bring tens of billions of dollars to the regional economy and thousands of jobs.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 27, 2023

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Offshore wind giant Ørsted turns to liquid air energy storage
Ørsted signs deal to carry out a detailed assessment of combining offshore wind farms with liquid air energy storage.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 11, 2023

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