Fluor said it will gain $3B in design and construction work on the ethylene and derivatives complex planned in Alberta, with major building to start next year.
Cost bumps in U.S. offshore wind power construction are causing new impacts to projects and developers, but recent actions by some traditional energy sector firms indicate continuing commitment to a transition to renewables.
U.S.
based giant First Solar also said it will spend $1.1 billion to build its
fifth domestic component factory in Louisiana, as India and China-based manufacturers plan new American capacity boosts
The utility-scale projects—the 800-MW, estimated $3-billion Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts and the 132-MW, estimated $637-million South Fork project off New York—could begin to generate power this year, their developers say.
EPC contract for 300-MW facility in Permian Basin, which will produce power and industrial grade CO2 that can be sold or sequestered, will be awarded by year end.
Purchase of NY-based utility's solar, wind and battery storage projects across the U.S. will be big domestic market share boost for European developer.
Cable routing to imploded former powerplant site is approved for developer Orsted's $1.6B, 1.1 GW Ocean Wind 1 project, which local coastal town officials object to.
Gov. Phil Murphy boosts target from 7,500 MW by 2035, and directs regulators to study another increase to reach the state plan for 100% clean energy by 2050.
Rival Siemens Gamesa pressed for injunction against US sales of Haliade-X 12-14- MW turbine after June jury patent win, but project carveouts are unique twist, says one observer.