New Hope Spot: Shinnecock Bay, NY
Shinnecock Bay on the south shore of Long Island, New York, is being named a new “Hope Spot” by Mission Blue, an international organization that supports the protection of oceans worldwide.
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BOEM Completes Environmental Assessment of New York Bight
Based on the EA, BOEM has issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI).
Read moreConference: Natural Propulsion in Ship Design
A new conference on the use of natural propulsion in the global shipping industry will take place in Glen Cove, New York, November 16, 2021, hosted by Webb Institute and broadcast live.
Read moreEMEC Performance Assessment for Verdant Tidal Power
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has completed an independent power performance assessment for Verdant Power’s New York tidal power array at the Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) site. This represents the world’s first internationally recognized power performance assessment, according to EMEC. During the 39-day test period, over tides, Verdant Power’s turbines performed with over 99 percent availability and generated 187
Read moreEquinor Wins New York Offshore Wind Bid
Equinor’s Empire Wind project will help bring renewable energy to New York City while spurring statewide economic development opportunities. The project is expected to create approximately 800 local jobs during construction and operation, including through the creation of locally manufactured turbine foundations in New York’s capital region. More broadly, Equinor is committed to developing the nation’s first offshore wind supply
Read moreNorwegian Company Wins US Offshore Wind Contract
Equinor has been declared the provisional winner of one of the three leases offered in the U.S. government’s wind lease sale for an area offshore Massachusetts. Equinor will now have the opportunity to explore the potential development of offshore wind farms to provide the region with a significant, long-term source of renewable electricity. The new lease, located south of Massachusetts
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