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Global Wind Giants Include Equinor Exit South Korea as Costs Soar and Permits Stall
Jun. 06 2026
Global Wind Giants Include Equinor Exit South Korea as Costs Soar and Permits Stall
Global offshore wind developers are increasingly scaling back or exiting South Korea as rising costs, financing challenges, and complex regulatory requirements undermine project viability. Norway's Equinor recently decided to halt its 750 MW Firefly (Bandibuli) floating offshore wind farm off Ulsan (울산 반딧불 부유식 해상풍력 발전소, 반딧불부유식해상풍력) , a project valued at approximately KRW 6 trillion and regarded as the world's largest single floating offshore wind farm.
Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
Jun. 05 2026
Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 3 that, according to the findings of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under its Section 301 investigation concerning import prohibitions on goods produced with forced labor, Taiwan has been designated as one of 14 economies assessed as presenting a relatively lower level of risk. As a result, the USTR has proposed an additional 10% tariff on Taiwan, compared with the proposed 12.5% tariff on other economies.
Taipower's Electricity Carbon Emission Factor Drops to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh; MOEA Reports Progress in Energy Transition
Jun. 03 2026
Taipower's Electricity Carbon Emission Factor Drops to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh; MOEA Reports Progress in Energy Transition
The Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 2 that the 2025 electricity carbon emission factor for public electricity retailers has decreased to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh, representing a 1.5% reduction from 2024 and an overall decline of approximately 12% compared with 2016.
MOEA AI X Innovation Pavilion Opens at InnoVEX, Featuring Award-Winning AI Technologies and Emerging Startups
Jun. 02 2026
MOEA AI X Innovation Pavilion Opens at InnoVEX, Featuring Award-Winning AI Technologies and Emerging Startups
On, 2nd June, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Industrial Technology opened the AI X Innovation Pavilion at InnoVEX, showcasing 31 cutting-edge technologies spanning smart machinery, communications, green energy, semiconductors, biotechnology, and medical devices. The exhibition features achievements from the TREE Program (Taiwan Research-Institute Advanced Technology Entrepreneur Ecosystem Program, TREE) and winners of the "2026 Best AI Awards", highlighting Taiwan's growing strength in AI innovation and cross-sector applications.
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OMNI Features｜Germany's Carbon Credit Revenue Contributing €18.4 billion in 2023 / Carbon Credit Sales Aid Rainforest and Indigenous in Great Bear Rainforest / Taipower's Green Energy Direct Supply Sees a 50% Increase
Jan. 11 2024
OMNI Features｜Germany's Carbon Credit Revenue Contributing €18.4 billion in 2023 / Carbon Credit Sales Aid Rainforest and Indigenous in Great Bear Rainforest / Taipower's Green Energy Direct Supply Sees a 50% Increase
Germany's government has achieved a new record in revenue from carbon credit sales, contributing €18.4 billion (approximately NT$620 billion) to the national treasury in 2023. This substantial sum will be allocated for the transformation towards a low-carbon economy.
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Eolmed Floating Wind Farm Starts Taking Shape in Mediterranean Sea
Jan. 11 2024
Eolmed Floating Wind Farm Starts Taking Shape in Mediterranean Sea
Bourbon Subsea Services has successfully installed a Floating Electrical Hub (FEH)[1] at the Eolmed floating offshore wind farm in southern France, marking the completion of the initial phase of the 30 MW project. The FEH, connected to three 10 MW-rated Vestas wind turbines, is expected to generate over 110 million kWh/year by 2025, meeting the energy needs of 50,000 residents.
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OMNI Features｜Eurus Energy Starts Partial Operation of "Ashikawa Wind Farm", Japan's Largest Onshore Wind Farm / Sumitomo Eyes Biodiesel Mass Production in Japan for Decarbonization
Jan. 10 2024
OMNI Features｜Eurus Energy Starts Partial Operation of "Ashikawa Wind Farm", Japan's Largest Onshore Wind Farm / Sumitomo Eyes Biodiesel Mass Production in Japan for Decarbonization
Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation (Eurus Energy) announced today that Dohoku Wind Farm LLC, a group company of Eurus Energy, has completed construction of the north section (capacity: 68.8 MW) of the “Ashikawa Wind Farm” (capacity: 128.8 MW) in Toyotomi Town, Hokkaido, and its commencement of commercial operation on January 4, 2024. When the south section is completed, the “Ashikawa Wind Farm” will be the largest onshore wind farm in Japan.
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OMNI Features｜Nordex lands 106 MW order in Spain / Biorefinery Östrand entered into an agreement with CINEA / Taiwan Ministry of Finance Unleashes State-Owned Lands to Boost Green Energy
Jan. 09 2024
OMNI Features｜Nordex lands 106 MW order in Spain / Biorefinery Östrand entered into an agreement with CINEA / Taiwan Ministry of Finance Unleashes State-Owned Lands to Boost Green Energy
German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has received an order for 106 megawatts (MW) from Capital Energy in Spain, the company has announced. The agreement covers 18 N163/5.X turbines for the Mareas I & II wind farm. They will be delivered in spring 2025 and are expected to be operational in June of the same year. The agreement also includes a 20-year service agreement. The Mareas I & II wind farm is located near Mequinenza in the province of Zaragoza.
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JERA and GPI officially announce the Commissioning of Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm
Jan. 08 2024
JERA and GPI officially announce the Commissioning of Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm
On 1 January 2024, JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) and Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI) began operations at the Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm—the largest commercial wind farm in Japan and the first in Japan to adopt large 8,000 kW wind turbines—which they own through Green Power Ishikari GK, a special-purpose corporation (SPC) [1].
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OMNI Features｜Equinor, BP Cancel New York Offshore Wind Contract / Aker Solutions plans to pilot world's first subsea power distribution system for floating offshore wind at METCentre / Pattern Energy Group secures a $11 billion financing to fully engage in clean energy construction in the United States / Alfanar, Juniper Green and EDF Renewables Win GUVNL's 500 MW Wind Auction
Jan. 05 2024
OMNI Features｜Equinor, BP Cancel New York Offshore Wind Contract / Aker Solutions plans to pilot world's first subsea power distribution system for floating offshore wind at METCentre / Pattern Energy Group secures a $11 billion financing to fully engage in clean energy construction in the United States / Alfanar, Juniper Green and EDF Renewables Win GUVNL's 500 MW Wind Auction
European energy firms Equinor and BP terminated their agreement to sell power to New York state from their proposed Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm, citing rising inflation, higher borrowing costs, and supply chain issues. "This agreement reflects changed economic circumstances on an industry-wide scale and repositions an already mature project to continue development in anticipation of new offtake opportunities," Equinor said in a statement on 3rd Jan, in an apparent reference to a new offshore wind solicitation launched by New York in November. The solicitation allows companies to exit old contracts and re-offer projects at higher prices. The winners of an expedited solicitation for offshore wind will be announced in February.
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EnergyOMNI Media Hosts "Ring of OMNI Phoenix – Drawing Inspiration from the Ocean: Unleashing the Power of Gentleness" Exploring Sustainable Development in a Casual Business Gathering.
Jan. 05 2024
EnergyOMNI Media Hosts "Ring of OMNI Phoenix – Drawing Inspiration from the Ocean: Unleashing the Power of Gentleness" Exploring Sustainable Development in a Casual Business Gathering.
In a relaxed setting, the "Ring of OMNI Phoenix" business gathering, exploring sustainable development, was hosted by Enera Media Ltd. (EnergyOMNI Media) on December 28, 2023, in Kaohsiung. The event featured Wen-Ling Hong, Deputy Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council (OAC), and Marian Chiang, Senior Vice President & Exclusive Assistance to the President at FCF Co., Ltd., engaging in casual conversations with attendees.
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OMNI Features｜Record High Number of Electric Viecles in France / Philippines to Build World's Largest Solar Power Plant / Domestic Organic Fertilizer Carbon Sequestration on the Rise
Jan. 04 2024
OMNI Features｜Record High Number of Electric Viecles in France / Philippines to Build World's Largest Solar Power Plant / Domestic Organic Fertilizer Carbon Sequestration on the Rise
According to a report by La Tribune, the latest statistics released by Plateforme Automobile (PFA) on January 1 reveal that the French car market had over 1.77 million newly registered private cars by 2023, marking a 16.07% growth. Electric vehicle sales significantly increased by 47% compared to 2022, reaching a historic high.
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OMNI Features｜Germany Announce Carbon Emission Management Strategies for CCS Facilities / U.S. Petroleum Production Hits a New High During Biden's Administration / Taipower: Wind/Solar Energy Penetration Reaches 35.45% at the End of 2023
Jan. 03 2024
OMNI Features｜Germany Announce Carbon Emission Management Strategies for CCS Facilities / U.S. Petroleum Production Hits a New High During Biden's Administration / Taipower: Wind/Solar Energy Penetration Reaches 35.45% at the End of 2023
Germany had concerns that CCS technology could be used as an excuse to slow down the green transition. However, considering the German government's explicit goal of climate neutrality by 2045 and recognizing that some industrial processes cannot achieve net-zero emissions, GRÜNE in Germany has announced a change in stance and is now willing to explore the feasibility of technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) or Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU).
