Offshore construction

Equinor & bp Host Long Island Expo to Engage Local Suppliers on the Offshore Wind Industry

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Friday, March 10, 2023
Supply Chain Management, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Retail, Green Technology, Transport, Logistics, Farmingdale State College, Workforce, Farmingdale, Empire Wind, Offshore construction, Wind, Partnership, GWS, Farm, BP, Renewable energy

Over 200 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors.

Key Points: 
  • Over 200 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors.
  • The event offered an important opportunity for Long Island businesses to learn how to take part in the local offshore wind supply chain arising from new large-scale projects like Empire Wind and Beacon Wind, which are under development off the Long Island coast.
  • With the Equinor-bp partnership planning to build four wind farms off the Long Island coast the Empire and Beacon Wind projects will provide an entry way for Long Island businesses to create components for offshore wind farms and train their workforces for careers in offshore wind.
  • From companies that produce concrete and rebar to contractors like electricians and seafarers, the expo brought many Long Island businesses together to discuss future opportunities in the offshore wind industry,” said Molly Morris, President of Equinor Wind US.

Equinor & bp Host New York City Expo to Bring New Suppliers into Growing Offshore Wind Industry

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Monday, February 13, 2023
Professional Services, Small Business, Utilities, Environment, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Edison Chouest Offshore, WDI, City University, Workforce Development Institute, Investment, Wind, Utility, BP, SBMT, Table, NYSERDA, Workforce, Seed, Ecosystem, EPC, Engineering, GWS, Offshore construction, Transmission, Empire Wind, CUNY, BOND, Nexans, Graduate Center, CUNY, Farmingdale, Supply, Skanska, Renewable energy, Maersk, Equinor, Vestas

Over 150 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors.

Key Points: 
  • Over 150 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors.
  • The expo focused on finding solutions to industry supply chain issues by developing partnerships with local New York businesses.
  • The event featured panels that focused on workforce development opportunities springing from the substantial new investments in New York’s offshore wind infrastructure.
  • Its work in the United States includes the development of two lease areas off of New York, Empire Wind and Beacon Wind.

Equinor Launches Expo to Bring New Suppliers into Offshore Wind Supply Chain

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Alternative Energy, Energy, Farmingdale, Empire Wind, Capital region, Farmingdale State College, Farm, BP, Offshore construction, Port, Partnership, HVCC, Wind, Hudson Valley, Capitol Region Education Council, Woman, GWS, Graduate Center, CUNY, Hudson Valley Community College, NYSERDA, Growth, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Empire, Wind power, Supply, Video game, Renewable energy, Dock, Equinor

More than 80 manufacturers attended the expo which is designed to help local and regional manufacturers participate in New Yorks new offshore wind industry and connect them directly with Equinor and its key suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • More than 80 manufacturers attended the expo which is designed to help local and regional manufacturers participate in New Yorks new offshore wind industry and connect them directly with Equinor and its key suppliers.
  • The Supply Chain Expo is a great opportunity for New York businesses to learn how to get involved in this exciting industry.
  • Offshore wind is still new to the United States, and Equinor and bp are committed to helping create a new and vibrant regional supply chain.
  • Nexans is committed to building a local and sustainable supply chain for offshore wind and are excited to participate in Equinors Supply Chain Expo to learn more about the opportunities in New York, said Bjorn Ladegard of Nexans.