Empire Wind Construction Resumes
BOEM has lifted the stop work order for the Empire Wind project, allowing construction activities to resume in the designated area of the U.S. Outer Continental shelf off the coast of New York.
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Submit Environmental Study Ideas to BOEM
BOEM is accepting study ideas for consideration in OCS areas offshore the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coasts; Alaska; and the U.S. territories. Deadline is December 9, 2024.
Read moreOffshore Wind Lease Sale off Oregon
BOEM will auction two areas on October 15, 2024 that could generate more than 3.1 GW of clean, renewable energy if fully developed.
Read moreWinners of US Central Atlantic Offshore Wind Lease Auction
Equinor and Virginia Electric and Power have secured lease areas in the BOEM auction.
Read moreAtlantic Shores South Offshore Wind Approved
The project consists of two wind energy facilities—Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project 1 and 2—and associated export cables, which are expected to generate up to 2,800 MW of electricity.
Read moreNew US Five-Year Offshore Wind Leasing Schedule
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) will roll out a new five-year offshore wind leasing schedule that includes up to 12 potential offshore energy lease sales through 2028.
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