Offshore Wind Projects Mark Milestones: Dominion, Vineyard | Mariner News
Work has officially resumed at major offshore wind projects in the U.S., with Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind and Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 marking significant milestones. These critical developments follow preliminary injunctions allowing work to restart after a temporary stop-work order, signaling a strong forward push for renewable energy in the region.
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Progress Soars
Dominion Energy has reported substantial progress on its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, now 71 percent complete. Crucially, the first wind turbine generator was successfully installed in January. The massive U.S.-flagged wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Charybdis began deployments in December, playing a pivotal role in the installations. The project remains on track to generate its initial power this quarter, although full completion is now slated for early 2027 due to prior delays.
Navigating Offshore Wind Development Hurdles
The path to these milestones wasn’t without challenges. Both projects faced a stop-work order from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, leading to legal battles to continue construction. Dominion Energy estimated the BOEM action alone cost $228 million, with additional Trump tariffs projected to add $580 million to the overall $11.5 billion budget. Despite these financial impacts, the commitment to sustainable energy and the advancement of these large-scale wind energy projects remains strong.
