Press Releases
Oceantic Network Voices Confidence in New York’s Offshore Wind Future
Network expects bold actions from state after it ceased negotiations in its third offshore wind procurement round For Immediate Release: April...Read More
US Secretary of the Interior, Deputy Secretary of Energy, and More to Headline Offshore Wind Conference
Oceantic Network’s eleventh annual International Partnering forum will feature nearly 100 sessions, over 350 speakers, and dozens of opportunities f...Read MoreLargest Offshore Wind Conference in the Americas Will Chart Course for Industry’s Future
Attendees will hear from Plenary speakers addressing their visions for U.S. offshore wind industry’s future, access nearly 100 sessions, and dozens ...Read MoreOceantic Network Releases Expert Insights and Action Plan from Offshore Wind Leadership Summit
More than 50 industry leaders joined Oceantic Network’s annual Leadership 100 Summit to identify barriers to offshore wind development and collectiv...Read MoreOceantic Network Congratulates New England Wind on Final Construction Approval
Project is set to deliver up to 2,600 MW across Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island For Immediate Release: April 2, 2024 Media Con...Read MoreMaine Governor Janet Mills to Speak at Offshore Wind Industry Conference
Mills will share her insights on regional collaboration developing floating offshore wind in Maine at Oceantic Network’s International Partnering Fo...Read MoreOceantic Network Congratulates Sunrise Wind on Final Construction Approval
Project is set to deliver up to 924 MW to New York, power more than 320,000 homes For Immediate Release: March 26, 2024 Media Contact: Lu...Read MoreNetwork Celebrates Updated Energy Community Guidance for Offshore Wind Projects
Today’s guidance from the Internal Revenue Service means that more Americans will enjoy the benefits of offshore wind. For Immediate Release:�...Read MoreSecretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to Speak at Offshore Wind Industry Conference
Leader of the U.S. offshore wind industry’s regulatory agency will deliver keynote remarks at Oceantic Network’s International Partnering Forum �...Read MoreOceantic Network Celebrates Completion of Nation’s First Operational Commercial-Scale Project
South Fork Wind is now fully operational, set to supply 132 MW of clean electricity to Long Island residents, supported by the U.S. supply chain ...Read MoreNetwork Offers Scholarships to Graduating Seniors Interested in Ocean Renewables
The Rising Star Student Scholarship is awarded annually to rising undergraduates with ambitions in offshore wind and ocean renewable energy For I...Read MoreTen Startups Selected to Pitch Ocean Renewables Innovations at IPF
Oceantic Network and SeaAhead name top U.S. ocean renewables startups chosen to pitch their industry innovations at the 2024 International Partnering ...Read MoreNew York Advances Offshore Wind with Fourth Round Procurement Awards
Governor Kathy Hochul announced awards for the state’s fourth offshore wind procurement round For Immediate Release: February 29, 2024 ...Read MoreNetwork to Host Ocean Renewables Job Fair for Young Professionals
The Next Wave Virtual Job Fair will connect industry newcomers and young professionals with top offshore wind and ocean renewables companies For ...Read MoreOceantic Network Launches West Coast Supplier Council
The Council will serve as a voice for supply chain perspectives and provide expertise to support the build out of a sustainable west coast floating of...Read MoreNew Offshore Wind Report Lays Out Year of Market Transformation and Future Progress
Oceantic Network’s 2024 U.S. Offshore Wind Market Report lays the path for offshore wind industry’s success in 2024 For Immediate Release: ...Read MoreFinalists Announced for New Maryland Offshore Wind Program
Nine Maryland-based companies named for the Maryland Offshore Wind Market Entry Coaching Program during the inaugural Maryland Offshore Wind Forum ...Read MoreAdvisory: West Coast’s Floating OSW Port & Vessel Summit
For Immediate Release: February 12, 2024 Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | [email protected] | 504-302-8079 BALTIMORE — O...Read MoreNew Jersey Retakes Initiative with Third Offshore Wind Solicitation
Latest procurement round secures 3.7 GW and makes new investments in towers, foundations, and secondary steel For Immediate Release: January 24...Read MoreBest-Selling Author to Headline Offshore Wind Industry Conference
Award-Winning Journalist Dan Gardner will deliver keynote remarks at Oceantic Network’s annual IPF Conference For Immediate Release: January 9,...Read More
Advisory: Oceantic Network Bringing New Events to U.S. Offshore Wind Industry in 2024
IPF and the OSW O&M/Health & Safety Summit will return, joined by the new Maryland Offshore Wind Forum and Floating OSW Port & Vessel Summ...Read MoreAdvisory: OSW O&M/Health & Safety Summit Happening January 18 in Virginia Beach
Annual Summit will convene business and government leaders to discuss key developments for offshore wind operations and safety For Immediate Re...Read MoreOceantic Network: BOEM Making California Offshore Wind Quicker and Safer
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced plans for environmental review of leased offshore wind sites in California For Immediate Release:...Read More
Oceantic Network Congratulates Sunrise Wind on Environmental Review Completion
Project offshore could deliver up to 924 MW to New Yorkers and power more than 320,000 homes For Immediate Release: December 11, 2023 Media...Read MoreOceantic Network Welcomes Federal/State Commitment on Maryland Offshore Wind Target
Biden-Harris administration to hold Central Atlantic auction in 2024, commit to identifying more areas for Maryland for 2025 Auction For Immediat...Read MoreOceantic Network Celebrates Milestone Moment: South Fork Wind Delivers Electricity to N.Y. Grid
The 132 MW project is the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm to deliver power to the U.S. grid For Immediate Release: December 6, 2023�...Read More
2024 IPF Expands to IPF Week, Includes FloatOn Summit
Oceantic Network’s annual International Partnering Forum (IPF), taking place April 22-25 in New Orleans, is expanding in format and focus to include...Read More
10 winners announced at Oceantic Network’s annual Ventus Gala
Oceantic Network’s third annual Ventus Gala recognized leaders in innovation, engineering, supply chain advancement, and more. For Immediate Rele...Read More
Advisory: Offshore Wind Gala Honoring Former BOEM Director, award finalists happening Nov. 9
The Oceantic Network’s third annual Ventus Gala happening next week in Boston will celebrate industry milestones and honor 2023’s Ventus Award win...Read More
Offshore Wind Supply Chain Organization Rebrands as “Oceantic Network”— Reinforcing Members’ Leadership in Offshore Wind Power, Positioning Itself for New Opportunities in Ocean-Based Renewable Energy
The Business Network for Offshore Wind, marking a decade of helping businesses build the offshore energy supply chain, broadens its mission to encompa...Read MoreNetwork Statement on New Wind Energy Areas in Gulf of Mexico
BOEM’s four new Wind Energy Areas cover 763,337 acres off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana For Immediate Release: October 27, 2023 Media Conta...Read MoreNetwork Partners with Louisiana Organizations to Offer Free Offshore Wind Training
The Oceantic Network’s Offshore Wind Ready program will help Louisiana businesses take advantage of business opportunities including services, compo...Read MoreNew York’s Big Offshore Wind Buy Getting State Back on Track
Attentive Energy One, Community Offshore Wind, and Excelsior Wind will deliver 4,032 MW to the state of New York For Immediate Release: October 2...Read MoreNetwork Welcomes BOEM’s Draft Wind Energy Area in Gulf of Maine
Draft WEA covers over 3.5 million acres offshore Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire For Immediate Release: October 20, 2023 Media Contact:�...Read MoreQ3: U.S. Offshore Wind Construction-Ready Pipeline Grows While More Projects Cancel Contracts
The Network’s latest Quarterly Market Report documents the U.S. market’s permitting and supply chain advancements while highlighting conti...Read MoreFinalists Announced for 2023 Ventus Awards Represent Groundbreaking Achievements in Offshore Wind
The Oceantic Network names finalists in ten Ventus Award categories for their bold new partnerships, groundbreaking research, and innovative environme...Read MoreNetwork Founder Receives John V. Kabler Memorial Award
Network Founder and CEO Liz Burdock to be recognized by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters for her longstanding dedication to advancing offsho...Read MoreNetwork Applauds Bold Multi-State Offshore Wind Procurement
Memorandum of Understanding would see Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island jointly consider project proposals and drive supply chain i...Read MoreNetwork Celebrates Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Environmental Review Completion
For Immediate Release: September 25, 2023 Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | [email protected] | 504-302-8079 BALTIMORE — The ...Read MoreNew Report Sets National Plan for Offshore Wind Port Development and Funding
The Oceantic Network’s report sets new baseline for port projects and investments required to create jobs and achieve U.S. offshore wind goals For ...Read MoreOceantic Network Welcomes East Coast Collaboration to Strengthen Offshore Wind Supply Chain
States agree to form partnerships to build supply chain and tackle shared gaps like vessels, steel production, and ports For Immediate Rele...Read MoreFederal Transmission Plan Essential to U.S. Offshore Wind Market Buildout
The Biden-Harris administration report lays out bold steps needed for Atlantic offshore wind projects to succeed For Immediate Release: September ...Read MoreCalifornia Offshore Wind Procurement Legislation Key to Unlocking New Investments
Oceantic Network applauds legislation that puts state on path to creating 25 GW market For Immediate Release: September 15, 2023 Media ...Read MoreFormer BOEM Director Amanda Lefton to Receive 2023 Heronemus Award for Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Wind
The Oceantic Network will recognize Lefton for her leadership ushering in U.S. offshore wind at its third annual Ventus Gala on November 9 in ...Read MoreNew Report Stresses Need for Collaborative Offshore Wind Environmental Data Strategy
The Oceantic Network’s report outlines key findings for utilizing U.S. offshore wind industry environmental data to speed deployment schedule For I...Read MoreNetwork Celebrates Completion of Empire Wind Environmental Review
Expected project approval pushes U.S. market pipeline to 5 GW ready for construction For Immediate Release: September 11, 2023 Media Contact: ...Read MoreNetwork’s Annual OSW Port & Vessel Summit Arrives in New Orleans
The Business Network for Offshore Wind’s annual OSW Port & Vessel Summit will bring together market sector leaders in New Orleans September 21-2...Read MoreBOEM Auction Opens New Offshore Wind Market in the Gulf of Mexico
For Immediate Release: August 29, 2023 Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | [email protected] | 504-302-8079 BALTIMORE – Today, the B...Read MoreNew Report Lays out Future for Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Mexico
The Oceantic Network released a new report highlighting the Gulf region’s potential, addresses challenges ahead of the first Gulf of Mexic...Read MoreNetwork Celebrates Revolution Wind Project Approval
Department of Interior’s approval of America’s fourth commercial-scale offshore wind project brings U.S. construction pipeline to 2.7 GW For Imme...Read MoreOceantic Network Celebrates One Year Since the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act helped attract $7.7 billion in new offshore wind renewable energy investments, and puts nation on track to meet soaring st...Read MoreBusiness Network for Offshore Wind Welcomes Release of Wind Energy Areas off Oregon Coast
BOEM’s announced wind energy areas allow for up to 2.6 GW of offshore wind power generation For Immediate Release: August 15, 2023 Media Con...Read MoreAdvisory: First OSW Power-to-X Summit in U.S. Happening in Houston
The Oceantic Network is hosting a first-of-its-kind industry summit that will explore alternative offtake methods for offshore wind energy Fo...Read MoreNetwork Offering Free Offshore Wind Training for Underrepresented Massachusetts Businesses
In partnership with Vineyard Wind, the Network will host a free session of its Foundation 2 Blade program for historically marginalized business owner...Read MoreOffshore Wind’s Annual Ventus Gala Happening in Boston
The Oceantic Network’s third annual Ventus Gala set to celebrate a milestone year for the offshore wind industry For Immediate Release: August 7...Read MoreNOI Checklist Brings Needed Clarity and Streamlines Offshore Wind Environmental Reviews
New BOEM guidelines allow project developers to focus on submitting key information ahead of the issuance of a Notice of Intent (NOI) For Immedia...Read MoreRobust Final Central Atlantic Wind Energy Areas Key to Supply Chain Investments
For Immediate Release: August 1, 2023 Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | [email protected] | 504-444-3766 BALTIMORE – U.S. offs...Read MoreMaine Legislation Brings Floating Offshore Wind to East Coast
For Immediate Release: July 26, 2023 Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | [email protected] | 504-444-3766 BALTIMORE – In pursuit of ...Read MoreOffshore Wind Program Expands into South America
The Oceantic Network’s Global Gateway export program expands into the South American market with its first delegation trip to Brazil For Immed...Read MoreWhite House Highlights Offshore Wind Supply Chain Growth with Visit to Philly Shipyard
President Biden participates in steel-cutting ceremony for the first U.S.-built subsea rock installation vessel from Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Corpo...Read MoreU.S. Offshore Wind Report Details Historic Successes in Q2 and Investment Gains Since IRA Passage
The Network’s Q2 Market Report marks key U.S. milestones from the nation’s first commercial-scale projects putting steel in the water to a rapidly...Read MoreNetwork Celebrates Release of Revolution Wind Final Environmental Review
Connecticut and Rhode Island project would be fourth U.S. project approved for construction, bolstering domestic supply chain For Immediate Releas...Read MoreMomentum Builds as 1.1 GW Ocean Wind 1 Cleared for Construction
For Immediate Release: July 5, 2023 Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | [email protected] | 504-444-3766 BALTIMORE – The Oceanti...Read MoreNetwork Celebrates Steel in the Water at South Fork and Vineyard Wind
The United States’ first utility-scale projects have begun offshore construction bolstered by domestic supply chain For Immediate Release: Jun...Read MoreNetwork Applauds Multi-State Transmission Planning Collaboration
New England, New Jersey, and New York request federal support to establish regional transmission collaboration For Immediate Release: June 16, ...Read MoreNew Categories Added to Offshore Wind Ventus Awards
Oceantic Network’s annual Ventus Awards open today and include two new categories focused on supply chain development and industry leadership ...Read MoreRelease of Ocean Wind Final Environmental Impact Statement Bolsters the Growing U.S. Offshore Wind Industry
For Immediate Release: May 22, 2023 Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | [email protected] | 504-444-3766 BALTIMORE — Ocean...Read MoreNetwork Names Winners of Offshore Wind Student Scholarship
Oceantic Network awards three scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in offshore wind For Immediate Release: May 17, 202...Read MoreNew Report Details Active Quarter for U.S. Offshore Wind Market, Supply Chain Growth
Oceantic Network’s quarterly report forecasts significant offshore wind manufacturing investments, state activity driving the industry forward F...Read MoreOceantic Network Applauds Passage of Maryland’s POWER Act
Act will raise state’s offshore wind goal to 8.5 GW and call for developing new transmission infrastructure For Immediate Release: April 10, 2...Read MoreOceantic Network Wraps Tenth IPF with an Eye Toward Accelerating Domestic Deployment
Thousands converge in Baltimore for three days of discussion, learning, networking, and dealmaking BALTIMORE — The premier offshore wind energy co...Read MoreOffshore Wind Industry Power Players Headline 2023 IPF
Big announcements, including Maryland Governor quadrupling offshore wind goal, underscore momentum and opportunities for U.S. market as Oceantic Netwo...Read MoreMedia Advisory: Interior Secretary Haaland, White House Climate Advisor Zaidi, Maryland Governor Moore to headline major offshore wind conference
Network’s annual three-day International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum will convene key federal, state, local, and industry leaders to address crit...Read MoreOceantic Network Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
New website traces remarkable growth of the American offshore wind industry over the past decade BALTIMORE — Oceantic Network, the leading non-pro...Read MoreInterior Secretary Haaland, White House Climate Advisor Zaidi, Maryland Governor Moore to Headline 2023 International Partnering Forum
Oceantic Network’s annual conference will bring industry, policy, government, and business leaders together in Baltimore from March 28-30 For Imme...Read MoreRising Star Student Scholarship to support future offshore wind leaders
Oceantic Network’s Rising Star: Offshore Wind Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the g...Read MoreThirteen offshore wind innovators selected for Startup Alley
Oceantic Network and SeaAhead name top U.S. offshore wind startups chosen to pitch their industry innovations at the 2023 International Offshore Wind ...Read MoreState Roadmap Will Accelerate Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Development
Maine released its State Offshore Wind Roadmap to guide market and supply chain development For Immediate Release: February 24, 2023 Media Contact...Read MoreOceantic Network Launches New Floating-Focused Offshore Wind Education Program
The Foundation 2 Blade: Floating training will help businesses across the supply chain learn how to serve the in-demand floating offshore wind industr...Read MoreOceantic Network Welcomes Game-Changing First Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Gulf of Mexico
Proposal for the Gulf’s first lease sale will leverage U.S. expertise and lead to industry-wide innovation BALTIMORE — Oceantic Network, the l...Read MoreNew Report: U.S. State Demand for Offshore Wind Nearly Doubled in 2022, Despite Economic Headwinds
Annual Report from Oceantic Network finds investments in U.S. market tripled in size to $9.8 billion BALTIMORE — Demand for offshore wind in the...Read MoreInternational Offshore Wind Conference to Address Industry Hurdles, Including Inflation and Supply Chain Development
Starting March 28 in Baltimore, Oceantic Network’s three-day event will connect global leaders, policymakers, and businesses as industry moves to co...Read MoreOceantic Network Applauds President Biden’s Clean Energy Message in State of the Union Address
U.S. offshore wind industry bolstered by billions in new renewable energy investments BALTIMORE — In his second State of the Union address, Pr...Read MoreCoordinated Transmission Development for Offshore Wind in Multi-State RTOs
Date of Publication: October 25, 2022 The Oceantic Network’s Proposal for Coordinated Transmission Development for Offshore Wind in Multi-State R...Read MoreNew Report Lays Out Road Map for Comprehensive, U.S. Offshore Supply Chain
Collaborative study co-authored by Oceantic Network and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory identifies needs to achieve wind energy targets BAL...Read MoreSupply Chain Road Map for Offshore Wind Energy in the United States
Date of Publication: January 23, 2023 The Supply Chain Road Map for Offshore Wind Energy in the United States is a collaborative study co-authored ...Read MoreBSEE Director Announced as Keynote Speaker at Oceantic Network’s O&M/Health & Safety Summit on Thursday
The two-day event will help offshore wind businesses ensure safety remains a top priority as the industry develops For Immediate Release: January ...Read MoreOceantic Network Applauds Finalization of BOEM, BSEE Offshore Wind Responsibilities
The U.S. Department of Interior’s announcement to establish a division of responsibility governing offshore wind oversight between the two agencies ...Read MoreOceantic Network to Host O&M/Health & Safety Summit on Thursday
The two-day event will help offshore wind businesses ensure safety remains a top priority as the industry develops For Immediate Release: January ...Read MoreStatement: U.S. Offshore Wind Sees Strong Fourth Quarter, But Challenges Loom Large in 2023
Quarterly Report from the Oceantic Network highlights duality of long-term market strength, short-term uncertainty For Immediate Release: January 12...Read MoreStatement: Final BOEM Action Sets Up U.S. Offshore Wind for Historic 2023
With newest environmental review, six commercial projects representing up to 11 GW now set for final approval BALTIMORE — The Bureau of Ocean Ener...Read MoreOceantic Network to Host California Supplier Day on December 14
For Immediate Release: December 13, 2022 Media Contact: Melinda Skea |[email protected] | 202-709-9793 San Diego – Coming on the hee...Read MoreStatement: U.S. Floating Market Propelled Forward by First Pacific Offshore Wind Auction
Network applauds strong auction that also raised tens of millions for critical offshore wind supply chain development BALTIMORE — Oceantic Netwo...Read MoreAtlantic Offshore Draft Wind Energy Areas Can Advance States Energy, Supply Chain Goals
BOEM releases draft wind areas that include first East Coast floating lease areas For Immediate Release: November 16, 2022 Media Contact: Melinda Sk...Read MoreOceantic Network Partners with Leading Light Wind to Enhance Localized Supply Chain Access
American-led offshore wind project granted direct access to the Network’s Supply Chain Connect database For Immediate Release: December 1, 2022 Me...Read MoreStatement: New Va. offshore wind blade facility critical step for U.S. supply chain localization
For Immediate Release: October 25, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda Skea Baltimore – The United States offshore wind industry took another step ...Read MoreCommerce Secretary Raimondo and U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Leaders Celebrate Record-Breaking Year with Ventus Awards
Oceantic Network’s second annual Ventus Gala recognizes achievements across the supply chain WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oceantic Network, the leading no...Read MoreCommerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to Receive 2022 Heronemus Award for Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Wind
Business Network for Offshore Wind’s second annual Ventus Gala will recognize accomplishments in offshore wind industry on November 17 in Washington...Read MoreAdvisory: Offshore Wind Gala to Honor Industry Trailblazers
Winners of the second annual Ventus Awards will be announced and celebrated at Washington, D.C. Gala For Immediate Release: November 10, 2022 M...Read MoreFinalists Announced for 2022 Ventus Awards Celebrating Offshore Wind Industry Achievements
Oceantic Network’s annual Ventus Awards recognizes historic accomplishments, industry developments, and those working to advance offshore wind world...Read MoreOceantic Network announces new Board of Directors and senior staff
Oceantic Network announces new Board of Directors and senior staff New Board members from Dominion Energy, DEME Offshore, and Anbaric join members f...Read MoreNew Board Members Join the Oceantic Network
New Board of Directors members represent the breadth of the offshore wind industry supply chain For Immediate Release: September 29, 2021 Media C...Read MoreNew Offshore Wind Brief Outlines Framework for Regional Transmission Collaboration
Oceantic Network’s Grid & Transmission Working Group brief comes on eve of New Jersey’s Transmission procurement announcement, calls for multi...Read MoreAdvancing Policy Measures to Drive Development of the Domestic Offshore Supply Chain
Date of Publication: June 14, 2022 The Oceantic Network’s Advancing Policy Measures to Drive Domestic Supply Chain report analyzes current polici...Read MoreFirst U.S. Floating Offshore Wind Auction Announced off California Coast
Federal government issues a final sale notice for 5 lease areas off the California Coast, with up to 4.5 GW capacity aimed to jumpstart local supply c...Read MoreFirst U.S. Floating Offshore Wind Auction Announced off California Coast
Oceantic Network’s inaugural quarterly report details market trends, supply chain and technology advancements BALTIMORE — Landmark federal polic...Read MoreOceantic Network Partners with Vineyard Wind to build out and increase diversity in local offshore wind supply chain
$500k in funding will support the Network’s Foundation 2 Blade program and foster small and diverse Massachusetts business participation in offshore...Read MoreOceantic Network Leads Third Global Gateway Delegation Trip to WindEnergy Hamburg 2022
Program connects U.S.-based companies to the international offshore wind marketplace and supply chain For Immediate Release: September 30, 2022 Med...Read MoreOffshore Wind Port & Vessel Summit Underscores Need for Sustained Federal Support to Scale America’s Booming Industry
Oceantic Network convened industry leaders to discuss financing and innovation opportunities around port upgrades, shipyard expansion For Immediat...Read MoreOceantic Network Applauds New Jersey as Governor Murphy Dramatically Increases Offshore Wind Goals
New target positions New Jersey at the head of the pack in capitalizing on the potential of offshore wind BALTIMORE — Oceantic Network for Offshor...Read MoreBiden’s new floating offshore wind goal critical to building U.S. industry
15 GW floating deployment target and effort to drive down costs will drive supply chain investments BALTIMORE — The Oceantic Network applauds the ...Read MoreOceantic Network releases line-up of fall offshore wind events
Network will host summits on Ports & Vessels, Grid & Transmission; other events include annual Ventus Gala, and a Business Forum in collaborat...Read MoreOceantic Network celebrates supply chain victory as Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act
Bill is latest in larger national strategy to help U.S. manufacturers and supply chain companies compete on global stage For Immediate Release: Augu...Read MoreMassachusetts Commits to Offshore Wind Supply Chain Growth with Reforms, Historic Investments
For Immediate Release: August 11, 2022 Baltimore – Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today signed comprehensive clean energy legislation that re...Read MoreNew Industry Born as Calif. Sets 25 GW Floating Offshore Wind Goal
Long-term goal is game changer for West Coast supply chain development and U.S. floating industry For Immediate Release: August 10, 2022 Baltimore ...Read MoreOceantic Network hails watershed moment for offshore wind as Senate passes inflation reduction act
Historic legislative package includes $40 billion to accelerate clean energy manufacturing, bolster domestic supply chain resiliency, and create jobs�...Read MoreA Successful Meeting between European and Maryland Offshore Wind Businesses
For Immediate Release Baltimore, MD – November 18, 2014 – Representatives from 250 of the world’s most experienced offshore wind companies atte...Read MoreVa. Governor, Senator, Industry Leaders to Speak at Offshore Wind Power Conference
Speakers at the Network’s annual IPF conference, include Senator Warner, Gov. Northam, representatives from DOE, BOEM, and offshore wind leaders lik...Read MoreStatement: Largest Offshore Wind Conference to Converge in Richmond
The Oceantic Network’s annual International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum will host government leaders including Governor Northam, Mayor Stoney, Se...Read MoreLeading offshore wind conference to host Va. Governor, Senator, industry leaders
The International Partnering Forum, taking place in Richmond, Va., August 24 -26, will bring together industry leaders, federal and local government o...Read MoreMedia Advisory: IPF Livestream to focus on grid & transmission
This week’s Livestream will tackle federal permitting challenges to the offshore wind industry, discuss the future of the U.S. electric transmission...Read MoreIPF Livestream: Vessels happening tomorrow
NEW session featuring NJ EDA sharing latest developments on last week’s port redevelopment announcement as well as session with leaders from Dominio...Read MoreIPF launches first of seven Livestream events this week
Biweekly IPF Livestream series is a collection of events with high-level industry CEOs, experts, and state governors discussing innovation, grid trans...Read MoreNational Job Fair Brings Talent to Growing Offshore Wind Industry
National Job Fair Brings Talent to Growing Offshore Wind Industry Oceantic Network’s OSW Job Fair will feature companies including Avangrid, Evers...Read MoreAdvisory: IPF Virtual to Focus on Safety Standards in Developing OSW Industry
The final event in the IPF Virtual series, dedicated to safety in the offshore wind industry, will include industry leaders from Dominion Energy, Glob...Read MoreSenate deal helps U.S. offshore wind compete on global stage
For Immediate Release: July 27, 2022 Media Contact: Melinda Skea | [email protected] | 202-709-9793 BALTIMORE — Earlier this...Read MoreOffshore wind power’s largest conference in Western Hemisphere becomes a series of livestream events, June through August
Oceantic Network yields Rhode Island Convention Center to COVID response For Immediate Release: May 4, 2020 Media Contact: Melinda Skea ...Read MoreIPF Virtual speakers: U.S. offshore wind will make major contribution to economic recovery once challenges are solved
For Immediate Release: April 23, 2020 Media Contact: Peter Kelley and Lauren Glickman | [email protected] | +1-202-270-8831 BALTIMORE �...Read MoreOffshore wind industry marks carbon savings on Earth Day
Oceantic Network hosts virtual event on U.S. industry starting on eve of 50th anniversary For Immediate Release: April 21, 2020 Media Contact: ...Read MoreNetwork Partners with Korean-Based Companies to Promote Offshore Wind Development in the United States
The Oceantic Network and KOSME kick off 15-week program to help small and medium-sized Korean businesses enter into the U.S. market For Immediate Re...Read MoreTomorrow: IPF Virtual conference & press call
Free to IPF attendees, the two-day virtual conference April 21-22 will provide the time-sensitive information companies need to plan for the future. P...Read MoreOceantic Network flags opportunities for economic stimulus in its 2020 U.S. Offshore Wind Market Report & Insights
Baltimore – As the U.S. offshore wind energy industry takes precautions to keep business moving amid the coronavirus outbreak, its annual market rep...Read MoreVineyard Wind Decision Is Greenlight to Offshore Wind Industry
BOEM announces final Record of Decision for Vineyard Wind, allowing project to move forward with construction For Immediate Release: May 11, 2021...Read MoreAdvisory: BOEM Director to Kick-off May IPF Virtual
IPF Virtual takes place May 13 and will focus on the offshore wind energy developments in the first 100 days of the Biden administration and what to e...Read MoreAdvisory: IPF Kicks off with OSW Expansion on Earth Day
First IPF Virtual takes place April 22 and will focus on areas for industry growth, how it will help combat climate change and steps to ensure diversi...Read MoreLeading Offshore Wind Conference to Include First Ever National Job Fair
The International Partnering Forum, taking place in Rhode Island April 21-24, will launch national offshore industry job fair and workforce developmen...Read More2022 IPF showcases tremendous promise of America’s rapidly rising offshore wind industry
Ninth annual conference concludes with record-high attendance, reflecting booming offshore wind market For Immediate Release: April 28, 2022 Medi...Read MoreStatement: Vineyard Wind decision puts U.S. back in the game
U.S. must now aggressively localize OSW supply chain to support development and compete globally Baltimore – The United States offshore wind ind...Read MoreOceantic Network Cites State and Regional Support of Offshore Wind as Essential, after ITC Tax Credit Left out of Federal Tax Extension Bill
Statement from Liz Burdock, President & CEO, Oceantic Network “While we are disappointed that the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for offshore wi...Read MoreAt International Partnering Forum, BOEM Announces Next Steps for Offshore Wind Leasing in Oregon, Central Atlantic
Actions will strengthen emerging U.S. supply chain and East Coast manufacturing hubs For Immediate Release: April 27, 2022 Media Contact: Meli...Read MoreMEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm, EU Energy Commissioner Simson, New Jersey Governor Murphy to Headline Major Offshore Wind Conference
Network’s annual three-day International Partnering Forum will convene key federal, state, local, and industry leaders to address critical industry ...Read MoreNetwork Joins Letter Encouraging Congress to Reverse Pending Offshore Wind Leasing Moratorium
The Oceantic Network joins NOIA, ACPA, and others in letter to Congressional Leadership For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022 Media Contact: M...Read MoreSecretary of Energy Granholm, EU Energy Commissioner Simson to headline U.S. Offshore Wind Conference
The International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum, taking place in Atlantic City, N.J., April 26-28, will bring together federal, local, and internat...Read MoreNew offshore wind report showcases transformational year for industry
The Oceantic Network’s annual U.S. Offshore Wind Market Report analyzes the Biden administration’s 30 GW by 2030 goal and breaks down industry dev...Read MoreNew Student Scholarship to Support Next Gen of Offshore Wind Leaders
The Network’s new Rising Star Offshore Wind Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the gro...Read MoreNetwork releases its line-up of 2021 OSW events
Annual IPF conference to take place in person; other events include national job fair, floating, and industry networking For Immediate Releas...Read MoreIPF speakers: The offshore wind industry is the energy industry of the future
Summer Livestream series ends this week, having covered breaking news shaping the industry and topics key to OSW growth For Immediate Release: Aug...Read MoreNew Training Program Aids Maryland Business Entry into Offshore Wind Market
Foundation 2 Blade training program will support Maryland’s offshore wind goals and help local companies learn how to successfully diversify into gr...Read MoreMedia Advisory: IPF includes Final Livestreams, Exhibit Hall, Job Fair
Messages from state governors, leading developers, and panel discussions on the future of the industry – all part of the International Partnerin...Read MoreLeading offshore wind conference launches first ever national job fair
The International Partnering Forum, taking place virtually August 18-20, to host first national offshore industry job fair. For Immediat...Read MoreIPF speakers: offshore wind growing, will play important role to solve key global issues
For Immediate Release: August 25, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda Skea RICHMOND – The Oceantic Network today hosted key government leaders and in...Read MoreBustling Offshore Wind Energy Conference Proves U.S. Industry Positioned for Rapid Growth
Announcements from states and industry leaders demonstrate regional cooperation creating American-made industry For Immediate Release: August 26, ...Read MoreMedia Advisory: Today’s IPF Livestream to deliver latest in offshore wind R&D
This week’s Livestream launches new video chat networking rooms and will feature discussions on floating offshore wind, recent J...Read MoreBiden’s Visit to Offshore Wind Facility Highlights Domestic Supply Chain Opportunities
Administration advances Gulf and Atlantic leasing, unlocking critical infrastructure and workforce expertise to accelerate America’s clean energy tr...Read MoreOceantic Network Calls on Congress to Accelerate Offshore Wind Development After Supreme Court Ruling
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2022 Media Contact: Sam Salustro | [email protected] | 414-405-4134 BALTIMORE- Earlier today, the Supr...Read MoreOceantic Network Applauds Federal-State Partnership to Unlock Offshore Wind Industry, Supply Chain
Network CEO Liz Burdock Detailed Remarkable Supply Chain Growth in Past 18 Months at White House Meeting For Immediate Release: June 23, 2022 Medi...Read MoreOceantic Network, Labor Energy Partnership Publish Report Outlining Ways to Boost U.S. Supply Chain
Policy report, among four produced for the Energy Futures Initiative and AFL-CIO, aims to shape recommendations, policy measures in support of emerg...Read MoreNorth Carolina Governor Calls for Additional 8 GW of Offshore Wind Energy
North Carolina Governor Calls for Additional 8 GW of Offshore Wind Energy Governor Cooper issues Executive Order advancing offshore wind in North Ca...Read MoreOceantic Network Files Vineyard Wind SEIS, Urges BOEM to Forge Ahead
Members and Network voice support for what would be the first utility-scale offshore wind project in the U.S., highlighting economic growth, environme...Read MoreSuccessful Offshore Wind Auction off Carolinas Will Boost Domestic Supply Chain
Offshore wind reaches further into manufacturing-rich Carolinas as leases auctioned for $315 million; new auction rules target funding for supply chai...Read MoreU.S. Takes Major Step Towards Pacific Coast Offshore Wind and Floating Turbines
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s PSN includes important auction credit that could yield valuable supply chain investments For Immediate Rel...Read MoreMedia Advisory: Ports & Vessels Livestream to focus on 2021 developments
After a noteworthy year, the Network’s Livestream event will focus on offshore wind under the new Biden Administration, vessel R...Read MoreSecond U.S. Offshore Wind Project Approved to Begin Construction
Even before construction begins, supply chain for South Fork stretches deep into U.S. For Immediate Release: January 19, 2022 Media Contact: Melinda...Read MoreIPF Speakers Highlight Unparalleled Opportunities to Accelerate Offshore Wind Development
Announcements at today’s plenary session underscore need for public-private sector collaboration to address industry challenges amid rapid expansion...Read MoreBOEM advances N.C. offshore wind, U.S. supply chain with new leasing credit
The agency released a final sale notice for two new lease areas off North Carlina’s coast, setting an auction date for May 11 For Immediate Releas...Read MoreThe Demand for a Domestic Offshore Wind Energy Supply Chain
Date of publication: 03/28/22. The Demand for a Domestic Offshore Wind Energy Supply Chain report provides a high-level assessment of the demand fo...Read MoreSOTU highlights importance of domestic supply chain and renewable energy
The Oceantic Network reflects on tonight’s State of the Union Address – U.S. offshore wind supply chain is growing but incentives are needed to ac...Read MoreNew York Bight Offshore Wind Auction Winners Announced
The Department of Interior announces 6 lease winners of the record-breaking 3-day lease auction for offshore wind development New York Bight For Imm...Read MoreOceantic Network, AWEA and NOIA react to Vineyard Wind Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
The timely conclusion of this review is critical for this project and the future of American offshore wind development. For Immediate Release: Jun...Read MoreNational Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium Announces Offshore Wind Supply Chain Roadmap Project
Baltimore – The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium is pleased to announce a comprehensive U.S. offshore wind supply chain ...Read MoreWhite House OSW Roundtable Defines Direction for Growing Industry
White House OSW Roundtable Defines Direction for Growing Industry Historic meeting with Biden Administration leaders and offshore wind developers, l...Read MoreTen winners named at offshore wind industry’s Ventus Gala
Oceantic Network’s first-ever Ventus Awards Gala brought the industry together to celebrate accomplishments, key developments, and honor those advan...Read MoreAdvisory: Offshore Wind O&M Health & Safety Summit
Ensuring that safety remains a high-level priority as projects get underway For Immediate Release: January 26, 2022 Media Contact: Melinda ...Read MoreKey federal staff attend offshore wind educational day
Oceantic Network provided an introductory offshore wind industry course to staff from 13 federal permitting agencies, including BOEM, EPA, U.S. Coast ...Read MoreOceantic Network Applauds New Multi-State OSW Partnership
Regional cooperation is vital as offshore wind industry begins multibillion-dollar build-out For Immediate Release: October 29,...Read MoreMassachusetts continues moving offshore wind industry forward, selects 1,600 MW of offshore wind capacity
U.S. state offshore wind agreements nearly double in 2021 after year of tremendous growth For Immediate Release: December 17, 2021 Media Contact: Me...Read MoreMaryland emerges as manufacturing hub for offshore wind industry
ORECs awarded to Ørsted and US Wind for 1.6 GW of capacity, secures monopiles, towers, and cables facilities For Immediate Release: December 17, ...Read MoreWestern Governors’ Association Endorse Offshore Wind Development, Calls for Regional Approach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2021 Contact: Melinda Skea Baltimore – The Western Governors’ Association approved and enacted offshore win...Read MoreNetwork Launches Ventus Awards Honoring Industry Trailblazers
For Immediate Release: May 18, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda Skea | [email protected] | 202-709-9793 Baltimore – The Oceantic Network is...Read MoreSouth Fork Wind project earns final approval from BOEM
Final Record of Decision for South Fork is 2nd U.S. offshore wind project moving towards construction For Immediate Release: November 24, 2021 Media...Read MoreU.S. House Passes Most Significant Legislation for Offshore Wind
This evening the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act For Immediate Release: November 19, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda...Read MoreAdvisory: Awards Gala to Honor Offshore Wind Industry Trailblazers
Winners of the first-ever Ventus Awards will be announced and celebrated at Washington, D.C. Gala For Immediate Release: November 11, 2021 Media Con...Read MoreTo Support Offshore Wind, Congress Must Finish the Job
For Immediate Release: November 6, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda Skea Baltimore – The U.S. House of Representatives took action last night in s...Read MoreStatement: Jobs Act Critical to Continued Offshore Wind Development
New American Jobs Act unveiled today would invest in needed transmission upgrades, domestic supply chain development, and cutting-edge R&D like fl...Read MoreNetwork awarded DOC grant that will support global growth of U.S. supply chain
The Market Development Cooperator Program Grant will support the Network’s new Global Gateway program For Immediate Release: October 19, 2021 Me...Read MoreStatement: Signed Bill Opens California Doors to Offshore Wind
State Legislation Calls for State Offshore Wind Goals, Follows BOEM Advancing Two Areas for Lease For Immediate Release: September 23, 2021 Media...Read MoreVineyard Wind Financial Close Important Step for Domestic Supply Chain Development
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2021 Media Contact: Sam Salustro Baltimore – Vineyard Wind announced today that it secured financial c...Read MoreOceantic Network encouraged by bipartisan infrastructure deal supporting the offshore wind industry
For Immediate Release: July 29, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda Skea Baltimore – The U.S. Senate voted last night to begin debate on the bipartisan I...Read MoreNew Jersey announces unprecedented scale of offshore wind power contracts
New Jersey announces unprecedented scale of offshore wind power contracts Key announcement keeps state at the forefront of a burgeoning national ind...Read MoreFloating Offshore Wind Brief Outlines Opportunity for U.S. Clean Energy Leadership
The Network’s Brief provides an overview of current U.S. floating offshore wind status and provides recommendations states can use to capitalize on ...Read MoreNetwork Launches Direct Connect, Collaborates with Atlantic Shores to Build NJ Supply Chain
The Oceantic Network enters partnership with Atlantic Shores to provide company the ability to identify New Jersey-based suppliers through its Direct ...Read MoreBiden Administration advances California Offshore Wind
Biden Administration advances California Offshore Wind The U.S. industry’s western expansion is an important milestone for global competition and ...Read More‘Time for Turbines’ Event Highlights NJ Progress On Offshore Wind Energy Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2018 – Atlantic City, NJ—Just one year after the offshore wind industry announced it was “back in business�...Read MoreNew report provides needed information to BOEM/BSEE to aid project approval process
Harmonized electrical standards accelerate knowledge base for worker safety For Immediate Release: July 14, 2020 Media Contact: Melinda ...Read MoreDominion Energy Completes Construction of First Offshore Wind Project in U.S. Federal Waters
– Installation of Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot turbines now complete – Project will enter service later this summer and provide eno...Read MoreNew Policy Brief Outlines Solutions to U.S. Offshore Wind Transmission Challenges
The Network’s Brief makes recommendations for immediate and long-term strategic actions that policymakers should take to ensure the U.S. offshore ...Read MoreNetwork Applauds New Jersey’s Bold Approach to OSW Transmission
New Jersey’s announcement sets U.S. standard for planned transmission for offshore wind For Immediate Release: November 18, 2020...Read MoreNew Transmission White Paper Aims to Solve U.S. OSW Growing Pains
White Paper leverages extensive knowledge base of the Network’s Grid and Transmission Working Group, Network members, and nationally recognized tran...Read MoreStatement: South Fork Wind Project Receives Critical Vote
New York State Public Service Commission votes unanimously to provide certificate of environmental compatibility. For Immediate Release: Marc...Read MoreLeaders of key federal agencies are women, champions of renewable energy
Confirmation of Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior is another series of “firsts” for women leaders, supporters of offshore wind energy developme...Read MoreN.C. Dept of Commerce study shows offshore wind an economic boom for state
N.C. Dept of Commerce study shows offshore wind an economic boom for state Study says N.C. can further strengthen U.S. supply chain but federal gove...Read MoreNew Training Program Aids Business Entry into Renewable Energy Market
New Training Program Aids Business Entry into Renewable Energy Market Foundation 2 Blade training program will support White House and states’ goa...Read MoreNetwork Statement on Amanda Lefton as New BOEM Director
For Immediate Release: February 2, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda Skea | [email protected] | 202-709-9793 Baltimore – News outlets this ...Read MoreLeadership Summit Convenes OSW Leaders ahead of Biden Inauguration
The Oceantic Network’s L100 Summit gathers offshore wind leaders, maps out priorities to capitalize on new opportunities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ...Read MoreOffshore Wind Enters New Era Under President Biden
For Immediate Release: January 20, 2021 Media Contact: Sam Salustro | [email protected] | 414-405-4134 Baltimore – The of...Read MoreNew York Doubles Offshore Wind Commitments as U.S. Continues Moving Forward
For Immediate Release: January 13, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda Skea | [email protected] | 202-709-9793 Albany –New York Governor Andr...Read MoreOceantic Network Launches U.S.-Europe Knowledge Exchange Programming
New Program lets local officials and stakeholders hear directly from European industry experts For Immediate Release: January ...Read MoreRhode Island Partners with Network for Business-based OSW Training
State’s Department of Labor partners with the Oceantic Network to help local companies learn how to successfully expand into growing offshore ...Read MoreThe Network’s comments on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Port Access Route Study
The Oceantic Network provided comments regarding the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s recent draft Port Access Route Study concerning the areas of...Read MoreNJ Governor Murphy Announces Aggressive Offshore Wind Program Timetable for 7500 MW by 2035
For Immediate Release: March 2, 2020 Media Contact: Melinda Skea | [email protected] | 410-779-1362 TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Governor...Read MoreWhite House Proposes $5M Boost in Offshore Renewable Energy Efforts
The 2021 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management budget to include nearly $27 million dedicated to offshore renewable energy, including tidal and offshore w...Read MoreStatement: Blue economy and green energy go hand-in-hand
Oceantic Network participates in United Nations call ahead of Decade of the Ocean For Immediate Release: June 2, 2020 Media Contact: Melinda ...Read MoreBiden Administration Promises Significant Growth for OSW Industry
The Biden Climate Plan promises to put significant focus back on all renewable energy strategies including offshore wind For Immediate ...Read MoreOceantic Network CEO to be Honored at NAMEPA Awards
The North American Marine Environmental Protection Association will honor Liz Burdock as a 2020 Marine Environment Protection award re...Read MoreMedia Advisory: IPF Livestream to tackle OSW Global Market
Attendees will receive a breakdown on recent U.S. immigration policy changes affecting offshore wind development, updates from the GWO, GWEC, the Unit...Read MoreVirginia Gov. Northam signs historic VCEA, marks growing importance of clean energy
Passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act clears the path for offshore wind to power 650,000 homes by 2026. RICHMOND, Virginia – Virginia Gov. Ra...Read MoreResearch Shows Subsea Power Cables Becoming Critical Link in U.S. Offshore Wind Supply Chain
New white paper by the Oceantic Network and Subsea Cable World forecasts annual growth of nearly 11 percent from 2019 to 2030 For Immediate Release...Read More