2025 Offshore Wind Special Report

This comprehensive report offers in-depth market intelligence, project updates and technological advancements in offshore wind, highlighting trends expected to shape the industry through 2026 and beyond.
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offshore wind market update

This 4th annual special report provides offshore wind market intelligence, exclusive insights from industry leaders, as well as project and technology updates.

Key topics covered:

  • Market intelligence and outlook
  • Floating lidar strategies
  • Supply chain GHG emissions analysis
  • Executive Q&A with Aikido
  • Technical case studies
  • Industry leader insights and commentary

The Offshore editorial team wrote or arranged the material for this special section, putting a strong emphasis on critical offshore wind topics that will likely trend in 2026 and beyond. You'll need free site-access membership to view the articles below. If you are not already a registered website user, you can sign up for free.

 

Market outlook and analysis:

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offshore wind industry sees growth
The next few years will see new entrants that are exploring offshore wind, including Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, India, Oman, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Trinidad...
April 10, 2025
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Floating wind turbine off the coast of Karmøy, Norway
As the sector transitions from pilot projects to commercialization, key hurdles include high costs, supply chain constraints and regulatory delays, requiring strategic investments...
Sept. 10, 2025
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wind lidar buoy
By analyzing different measurement configurations, a Bureau Veritas study demonstrates that investing in additional wind measurement equipment can lead to significant long-term...
Aug. 8, 2025
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offshore wind vessel
Focusing on the supply chain's role in offshore wind sustainability, logistical choices—such as vessel selection, port infrastructure and route planning—are crucial levers for...
Aug. 13, 2025

Executive Q&A:

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Lifting maneuver
Norway's METCentre will host trials of Aikido Technologies' 15-MW floating wind platform, featuring a flat pack design enabling rapid assembly and deployment, promising significant...
Sept. 11, 2025

Case studies:

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Geoquip Seehorn geotechnical survey vessel
Geoquip Marine conducted more than 1,797 tests and submitted the final geotechnical data report to Gennaker offshore wind project owner Skyborn Renewables 47 days ahead of contractual...
Jan. 29, 2025
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wind turbine stands resilient amidst turbulent ocean waves
The integration of live environmental data with AI-powered models enhances forecast accuracy, enabling safer, more sustainable offshore wind operations while reducing downtime...
Aug. 18, 2025

Industry insights and commentary:

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offshore charging points for electric vessels
The offshore wind industry must tackle a constant challenge that remains hidden in plain sight: the emissions of its operations and maintenance fleets.
Aug. 29, 2025
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offshore wind turbines in Middlebrough, UK
The sector's success hinges on understanding and mitigating risks through early-stage developments, flexible financing and international partnerships, paving the way for scalable...
Sept. 12, 2025
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Vard Langsten yard
Without shared data, harmonized carbon accounting and collaborative infrastructure planning, the supply chain will struggle to deliver a low-emission future.
Aug. 15, 2025
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First operational ship docks at Steel River Quay 09.24
Freeport policy can accelerate the readiness of the UK supply chain while ensuring that the sector can withstand uncertainty and continue progressing toward net zero targets. ...
Oct. 7, 2025

 

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