Today’s renewable energy news includes updates on Seaway7, Mubadala, Crown Estate, Orsted, among others.
UK Offshore Wind Pipeline Expands to 93GW
The Crown Estate has reported that the UK’s offshore wind pipeline has reached 93GW across operational, planned and potential projects, highlighting continued growth in the sector. The latest UK Offshore Wind Report said offshore wind generated 52TWh of electricity in 2025, supplying around 18 percent of total UK electricity demand. The UK currently has 16.5GW of installed offshore wind capacity from nearly 3,000 turbines across 46 wind farms, while projects under construction have increased to 11.4GW. The report noted that the pipeline includes both fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind developments, supported by 8.4GW secured through Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7 and 4.5GW of floating wind seabed rights in the Celtic Sea. Renewables accounted for 54 percent of UK electricity generation in 2025, with offshore wind alone avoiding 20.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. Employment in the sector currently stands at around 40,000 jobs and is projected to reach 94,000 by 2030.
Seaway7 Completes Hai Long Offshore Cable Installation in Taiwan
Seaway7 has completed offshore installation of inner-array and export cables for the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan. The work included transportation and installation of inter-array cables, cable protection systems and four export cables connecting the offshore substation to the landfall site using horizontal directional drilling. Cable installation was carried out by the vessel Skandi Connector, supported by the Orient Constructor walk-to-work vessel through partner Dong Fang Offshore. The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project combines the Hai Long 2 and Hai Long 3 wind farms with total installed capacity exceeding 1GW. The development is jointly led by Mitsui & Co., Northland Power and Gentari. The milestone highlights continued investment in Taiwan’s offshore wind sector and strengthens regional renewable energy infrastructure and grid connectivity.
Mubadala Invests $325 mn in Orsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
Mubadala Investment Company will invest $325 million into Orsted’s 2.9GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind project in the UK. The investment is being made alongside a consortium led by Apollo Global Management, which also includes USS and La Caisse. The move follows Apollo-managed funds acquiring a 50 percent stake in the Hornsea 3 joint venture, while Orsted retains the remaining 50 percent ownership and will continue leading development, construction and operations. Hornsea 3 is expected to become one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms and could generate enough renewable electricity to power more than three million UK homes. The investment highlights growing institutional interest in large-scale renewable infrastructure as electricity demand rises and countries accelerate long-term energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.
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