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UK–Taiwan Celebrate 20 Years of Renewable Energy Partnership; Advancing Toward a Net-Zero Future
Apr. 09 2026
UK–Taiwan Celebrate 20 Years of Renewable Energy Partnership; Advancing Toward a Net-Zero Future
The British Office Taipei and Taiwan's Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs jointly hosted the "UK–Taiwan 20th Anniversary Renewable Energy Gala Dinner" on April 1, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. The event brought together senior government officials and industry representatives from both sides. UK Trade Envoy to Taiwan, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, and Director-General Chuang Ming-chi attended the event, marking two decades of close collaboration and celebrating the remarkable evolution of offshore wind energy from early-stage planning to a mature industry.
Taiwan Launches Round 3 Offshore Wind Zonal Development Auction Mechanism with 3.6GW Capacity Target
Mar. 31 2026
Taiwan Launches Round 3 Offshore Wind Zonal Development Auction Mechanism with 3.6GW Capacity Target
On the 27th, the MOEA announced the "Directions for Allocating Installed Capacity of Offshore Wind Potential Zones" guidelines for offshore wind zonal development Round 3, following 2 briefing sessions and 3 stakeholder consultation meetings. The application process will commence on April 1, 2026, with a six-month preparation period provided to developers. Submissions will close on September 30, and the selection results are scheduled to be announced before the end of the year.
AI-driven Fossil Power Growth for Taiwan Semiconductors Risks 90 lives, Half a Billion USD in Economic Losses by 2030
Mar. 25 2026
AI-driven Fossil Power Growth for Taiwan Semiconductors Risks 90 lives, Half a Billion USD in Economic Losses by 2030
A joint report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Greenpeace estimates that continued reliance on fossil-based electricity could result in approximately 90 premature deaths, 19,000 work absences, and 277 cases of childhood asthma, alongside economic losses of up to USD 500 million by 2030.
Formosa 2 Achieves Landmark Refinancing, Setting Multiple Milestones for Taiwan and APAC Offshore Wind
Mar. 25 2026
Formosa 2 Achieves Landmark Refinancing, Setting Multiple Milestones for Taiwan and APAC Offshore Wind
Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm (Formosa 2) on 23rd announced the successful completion of its refinancing, securing approximately NT$58.9 billion. This transaction marks the first completed offshore wind refinancing in both Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region. The deal received an enthusiastic response from the financial market, achieving more than two times oversubscription and setting a new benchmark in Taiwan's offshore wind financing history.
South Korea Introduces Government-Led Offshore Wind Zoning System to Streamline Development
Mar. 24 2026
South Korea Introduces Government-Led Offshore Wind Zoning System to Streamline Development
The South Korean government is set to overhaul its offshore wind power development framework by introducing a planned site designation system, under which suitable locations will be identified in advance by the state. In parallel, a pan-governmental integrated body will handle permitting procedures in a streamlined manner, replacing the fragmented approval process previously led by private developers.
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OMNI Features｜Korea Set to Loosen Explosion-Related Restrictions on HRS for Enhanced Expansion / EEW Loads Out First Hai Long Pin Piles / Ocean Wind Partners with Zelim to Test with AI-Tech for Saving Lives regarding Floating Offshore Wind
Feb. 05 2024
OMNI Features｜Korea Set to Loosen Explosion-Related Restrictions on HRS for Enhanced Expansion / EEW Loads Out First Hai Long Pin Piles / Ocean Wind Partners with Zelim to Test with AI-Tech for Saving Lives regarding Floating Offshore Wind
The South Korean government today (Friday) unveiled plans to ease safety regulations for Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS) as part of plans to boost their numbers to 458 by 2030, up from the current 192. Key among the proposed changes is the removal of the requirement for hydrogen equipment to be at least 12 metres away from surrounding buildings. This rule has limited the number of possible locations an HRS can be built, especially in South Korea’s densely populated cities. The government plans to replace the HRS distance restrictions with a new requirement for “protective walls” that must be made of reinforced concrete, concrete blocks and/or steel plates— in order to protect third-party property in the event of an explosion.
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OAC Organizes "New Horizon of Blue: Ocean and Net-Zero from the Perspective of Just Transition" Forum and Performance to Promote Societal Dialogue
Feb. 05 2024
OAC Organizes "New Horizon of Blue: Ocean and Net-Zero from the Perspective of Just Transition" Forum and Performance to Promote Societal Dialogue
Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) hosted the "New Horizon of Blue: Ocean and Net-Zero from the Perspective of Just Transition" forum and the "Negotiating Just Transition in Ocean and Net-Zero" theatrical exhibition from November 4th to 5th, 2023. From a marine perspective, it aims to explore the negotiation path for a mutually beneficial and sustainable net-zero transformation of the environment, society, and economy.
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Vestas Unveils First V174 Offshore Wind Turbine Nacelle in Taiwan
Feb. 02 2024
Vestas Unveils First V174 Offshore Wind Turbine Nacelle in Taiwan
Vestas has completed the first local hub-nacelle assembly and testing of the V174 offshore wind turbine nacelle at its factory in Taichung Port, Taiwan. According to Vestas, following the complete local assembly of hub components in 2023, Vestas has, for the first time, accomplished the merging and testing of nacelles and hubs in Taiwan.
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OMNI Features｜DOE Allocates $131 Million for EVB Research / Northern Sweden's Green Transition Industry Faces the Risk of High Electricity Prices / Taichung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station Implements 3-Stage Carbon Reduction in Rice Production
Feb. 02 2024
OMNI Features｜DOE Allocates $131 Million for EVB Research / Northern Sweden's Green Transition Industry Faces the Risk of High Electricity Prices / Taichung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station Implements 3-Stage Carbon Reduction in Rice Production
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced funding of $131 million for truck manufacturers like Cummins and Paccar. This fund aims at battery research, reducing electric truck battery costs, and advancing electric vehicles in the transportation sector. The funding is part of the Biden administration's efforts to diversify the country's battery compositions, seeking cheaper and more accessible components to drive the U.S. energy transition.
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OMNI Features｜Battery Maker Contemporary Amperex Technology to Build Own $1.8bn Offshore Wind Farm / Daewoo E&C Adopts Chinese Installation Vessel for Offshore Wind Project in Korea / EnergyAustralia takes $1.1 billion hit on retail unit as business model shifts
Feb. 02 2024
OMNI Features｜Battery Maker Contemporary Amperex Technology to Build Own $1.8bn Offshore Wind Farm / Daewoo E&C Adopts Chinese Installation Vessel for Offshore Wind Project in Korea / EnergyAustralia takes $1.1 billion hit on retail unit as business model shifts
This week, the Fujian Provincial Development and Reform Commission approved the offshore wind power project of the Chinese battery giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), with an investment of 1.8 billion USD and a capacity installation of 800 MW.
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Getting Closer to a Carbon-Free Future: Google's Largest Offshore Wind Projects to Date
Feb. 02 2024
Getting Closer to a Carbon-Free Future: Google's Largest Offshore Wind Projects to Date
Google announce that its Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for more than 700 MW of clean energy — including its largest offshore wind projects to date in The Netherlands. As a result, over the next couple of years, the company's operations are projected to reach more than 90% carbon-free energy in The Netherlands, Italy and Poland, and close to 85% in Belgium.
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OMNI Features｜South Korea Rjects BlackRock' $7.5 bn Wind Farm Project / Amazon Signs Agreement with ENGIE to Procure 473 MW of Renewable Energy from Scotland Moray West Offshore Wind Farm / TotalEnergies and Air Liquide Launch Hydrogen Mobility Joint Venture with Plans to Build 100 Filling Stations in Europe
Feb. 01 2024
OMNI Features｜South Korea Rjects BlackRock' $7.5 bn Wind Farm Project / Amazon Signs Agreement with ENGIE to Procure 473 MW of Renewable Energy from Scotland Moray West Offshore Wind Farm / TotalEnergies and Air Liquide Launch Hydrogen Mobility Joint Venture with Plans to Build 100 Filling Stations in Europe
According to a South Korea government official on Tuesday, South Korea has slammed the brakes on BlackRock's offshore wind farm project worth around 10 trillion won ($7.5 billion), citing financing uncertainty and an insufficient transmission network for what was set to be the country's largest wind power complex.
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OMNI Features｜Saudi Arabia Temporarily Abandons Plans to Increase Oil Production Capacity．Belgium's NG and Electricity Consumption Hit Lowest Levels Since the 1990s．Creating a Low-Carbon Island in Penghu - Government, Industry, and Academia Sign MOU
Feb. 01 2024
OMNI Features｜Saudi Arabia Temporarily Abandons Plans to Increase Oil Production Capacity．Belgium's NG and Electricity Consumption Hit Lowest Levels Since the 1990s．Creating a Low-Carbon Island in Penghu - Government, Industry, and Academia Sign MOU
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) announced on the 30th that the Saudi government has instructed it to maintain its production capacity at the current 12 million barrels per day, abandoning the original plan to reach 13 million barrels per day by 2027. This signifies a temporary halt to the initial capacity increase plan. Furthermore, Aramco has committed to achieving "operational net-zero" by 2050, encompassing only carbon emissions from its facilities and excluding CO2 generated by customer vehicles, power plants, and furnaces burning Saudi oil.
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Completion of Siemens Gamesa's Taichung Nacelle Assembly Plant Expansion Project
Feb. 01 2024
Completion of Siemens Gamesa's Taichung Nacelle Assembly Plant Expansion Project
The expansion of Siemens Gamesa's Taichung nacelle assembly plant was completed at the end of last year (2023), and reached the phase 3 development target with supply chains, total 19 companies.
