Vol. 29
September 2022
Lease Signed for Fairwinds Landing in Norfolk
The ball has started rolling on the $100 million project turning the Lambert’s Point Docks property in Norfolk into Fairwinds Landing, a maritime operations and logistics center to support the local offshore wind, defense and transportation industries. The Miller Group signed a lease for the 122-acre site owned by Norfolk Southern Corp.
Skanska Seals Virginia Offshore Wind Port Deal
Swedish construction and development company Skanska has penned a contract with the Virginia Port Authority for the redevelopment of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal for use as an offshore wind staging port.
Port Project Takes Shape
The Army Corps of Engineers’ announcement that it has awarded an $84.8 million contract for deepening and widening Norfolk Harbor is another milestone in a project that’s vitally important for the future prosperity of Hampton Roads and the commonwealth.
Kaine Touts Port’s Growth
Sen. Tim Kaine had several reasons for his recent visit to Portsmouth International Terminal at the Port of Virginia, which included getting a look at the footprint for Siemens Gamesa’s new wind turbine manufacturing facility and Dominion Energy’s assembly footprint to prepare for the installation of 180 wind turbines off the Virginia Beach coast.
Dominion Asks SCC to Reconsider Performance Guarantee on Offshore Wind Project
Dominion Energy is asking the State Corporation Commission to reconsider its performance guarantee for the utility’s large offshore wind project. The utility company filed a motion seeking limited reconsideration of an order that was granted in early August.
Governor, Agency Seek Public Input on Development of Virginia Energy Plan
It’s time to update the Virginia Energy Plan (a process that happens every four years), so that means it’s also time for interested people to submit their ideas and comments to officials. The Virginia Energy Plan is a guiding document that is crafted within the first year of each governor’s administration and provides a framework for energy infrastructure in the state.
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Offshore Wind Leasing
The Inflation Reduction Act makes historic investments in clean energy. Given the Biden administration’s goal of bringing online 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, the offshore wind leasing provisions in the IRA should represent a significant, tangible opportunity for the offshore wind industry.
Six Advanced U.S. CTVs Ordered for Developing Offshore Wind Sector
Atlantic Wind Transfers, which pioneered the U.S. market for crew transfer vessels, announced a shipbuilding order to further expand its fleet. The market for U.S.-built CTVs is expected to grow along with the wind power sector, as the U.S. is requiring the small connector vessels to be Jones Act qualified in order to operate between U.S. ports and the offshore wind farms.
NREL Researchers Delve into Improving Wind Blade Recycling Rates
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are considering circular economy strategies to mitigate the impact of wind turbine blades at the end of their useful lifespan. The strategies are meant to address what to do with the blades once they are no longer needed.
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Events
Register for the Business Network’s OSW Port & Vessel Summit in Norfolk, VA
Hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind, the OSW Port & Vessel Summit brings together maritime industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the nation’s offshore wind port and vessel infrastructure. Join us and industry colleagues in Norfolk, Virginia to discuss and learn about the many port and vessel business opportunities rapidly unfolding in the U.S. offshore wind energy industry.
The Hampton Roads Alliance is proud to be a Host Sponsor of this year’s OSW Port & Vessel Summit!
Register for Virginia Maritime Association’s International Trade Symposium in Norfolk, VA
Hosted by Virginia Maritime Association, The International Trade Symposium brings together maritime industry leaders from across the globe to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in the port, logistics, and trade industry. Join us September in 28th - 30th in Norfolk, VA, for the East Coast’s premier conference on ports, logistics, and trade. {Insert Company} is a proud sponsor of VMA’s International Trade Symposium.