US/EU/Asia/Mideast offshore wind surges: Ørsted + EMYN full commission + ENGIE France + CVOW 75% + Octopus $683M EU assets + UK supply chain update + Global +9GW '25 to 92GW + Revolution/CT/RI ops + Red Sea + China 16MW floating + Sunrise/SouthFork + co-lo storage + policy unblocks (Ivana Bacik)
Key Questions
What is the status of the Ocean Winds EMYN floating offshore wind farm?
Ocean Winds' EMYN floating offshore wind farm in France has been fully commissioned with 61 turbines. It powers 800,000 homes, creates jobs, and coexists with fishing activities.
How complete is the CVOW offshore wind project?
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, with a 2.6 GW capacity, has reached 75% completion. It represents significant US advancements in offshore wind.
What investment did Octopus Energy make in European wind assets?
Octopus Energy invested approximately $631-683 million (€584 million) in European wind energy assets, including onshore projects, to expand its renewables portfolio.
What updates did the UK government provide on renewables supply chain?
The UK government updated its assessment of renewables deployment supply chain, covering analysis of offshore wind and other renewable technologies to support growth.
What are the details of ENGIE's offshore wind projects in France?
ENGIE delivered its first two offshore wind projects in France, with one fully operational generating nearly 110,000 MWh per year, equivalent to annual electricity needs of many households.
What is the significance of Blackstone's investment in Eurowind Energy?
Blackstone invested €2 billion in Eurowind Energy, which has over 300 MW of wind power under construction, primarily in Germany, strengthening its position in European renewables.
What milestone did China achieve with floating wind?
China installed its largest floating wind platform in Guangdong's deep waters, advancing offshore wind technology in the region.
How does policy momentum support offshore wind growth?
Policy unblocks, such as signals from US officials to turnaround blocked wind projects and EU progress, are accelerating offshore wind development globally from 9 GW in 2025 to 92 GW.
Ocean Winds EMYN floating offshore fully commissioned in France with 61 turbines powering 800k homes, jobs, and fishing coexistence; CVOW 2.6GW reaches 75% complete; Octopus invests $683M in EU wind assets including onshore; UK updates renewables supply chain assessment; Blackstone €2B Eurowind onshore Germany. Tracking floating ops, EU progress, US advancements, finance momentum, and policy.