29 June 2024 –Fugro, a leading Geo-data specialist, has secured a site characterization contract for a wind farm development off the coast of Niigate Prefecture, Japan. The consortium of RWE, Mitsui & Co., and Osaka Gas will develop and realize the offshore wind farm, with Fugro’s expertise contributing to the detailed design of future turbine foundations…
A consortium led by SSE Pacifico, alongside Marubeni and other partners, has been awarded public funding for a 30MW floating offshore wind demonstration project in Japan. The project, located off the southern coast of Akita Prefecture, will be developed in water depths of up to 400 meters, making it one of the deepest offshore development…
GE Vernova and J-POWER have announced the successful launch of the Ishikari Hachinosawa Wind Farm in Hokkaido, Japan. The 21 MW wind farm, powered by five GE Vernova 4.2-117 turbines, has been operational since March 2024 and is expected to provide clean energy to approximately 7,400 households annually. Ishikari-Hachinosawa-wind-farm_-Japan The project aligns with Japan’s goal…
OEG Renewables (OEGR) and Sojitz Machinery Corporation (SOMAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide comprehensive renewable service solutions to Japan’s burgeoning offshore wind market. The agreement, signed by Eric Briar, Managing Director of OEGR, and Takahiro Morikawa, General Manager of SOMAC, marks a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing the pre-construction, construction support,…
Saudi Arabia has signed two groundbreaking agreements to purchase electricity from wind farms at record-low prices, furthering its renewable energy ambitions. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) and a consortium led by Japan’s Marubeni Corporation concluded these deals during the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 Business Forum in Japan. Key Projects Wa’ad Alshamal Wind Farm: AlGhat Wind…
Japan’s largest power company, JERA, has chosen London as the global headquarters for its brand new renewable energy business, JERA Nex. This move is seen as a significant vote of confidence in the UK’s booming renewable energy sector. JERA Nex will focus on developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects across the globe, including offshore…
Japan and the United States have formed a partnership aimed at significantly reducing the cost of floating offshore wind projects. This collaboration seeks to accelerate advancements in engineering, manufacturing, and installation for this promising clean energy technology. Japan has pledged 120 billion yen (approximately $784 million) from its Green Innovation Fund to support the development…