Erik Roelans
Bio
I am founder and CEO of ER-MARINE and write about the green energy transition, renewable energy challenges, climate change, offshore wind permitting, policy dialogue, marine biodiversity, renewables and floating offshore wind development.
Stories (37/0)
BP and TotalEnergies win German auctions with bids totaling EUR 12.6 billion for 7 GW offshore wind farms
Oil and gas majors BP and TotalEnergies will pay German authorities a total of EUR 12.6 billion for the right to build wind farms with a total capacity of 7 GW on four sites in the North and Baltic Seas. By making negative bids, the two companies won two lots apiece in the country's offshore wind auctions.
By Erik Roelans10 months ago in Journal
The Biden-Harris Administration has approved the third major offshore wind project in American waters.
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management of the Department of the Interior announced today that the plan for the Ocean Wind 1 project offshore New Jersey has been authorised. The project, which will be located around 13 nautical miles southeast of Atlantic City, will have an estimated capacity of 1,100 megawatts of clean energy, enough to power over 380,000 homes, and is expected to create more than 3,000 good-paying jobs throughout development and a three-year building cycle.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
Fostering EU-Korean Green Partnership through Green Diplomacy and Advocacy
Introduction The international community is increasingly recognising the critical importance of combating climate change and transitioning to a more sustainable future. The European Green Deal has evolved in this environment as a revolutionary policy framework aimed at achieving climate neutrality and sustainable development throughout the European Union. As the EU sets the standard for green policy, Korea has a unique chance to create a robust EU-Korean Green Partnership. Both areas may work together to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development by harnessing green diplomacy and campaigning.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
Marine Biodiversity Observations: An Essential Tool to Determine Offshore Wind Farms' Impact on Local Fishermen
Introduction Offshore wind farms are gaining popularity as a renewable energy solution to climate change. While they provide significant environmental advantages, their potential influence on local fishermen and marine wildlife must be carefully evaluated. Observations of marine biodiversity are critical in assessing the effects of offshore wind farms on local ecosystems and coastal populations' livelihoods. This paper investigates the importance of marine biodiversity observations as a tool for assessing and mitigating the potential impacts of offshore wind farms on local fishermen.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
Marine Plastics Pollution: A Looming Threat to Marine Biodiversity
Introduction A hidden threat hides beneath the surface of our oceans: marine plastics contamination. Plastic garbage has accumulated to worrisome proportions in our marine ecosystems, posing a serious danger to the delicate balance of marine species. In this essay, we will investigate the devastation caused by marine plastic waste on marine life, emphasizing the critical need for worldwide action to address this environmental issue.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
The Democratic Governor of Maine vetoed an offshore wind bill due to labor requirements
Maine Gov. Janet Mills rejected a bill aimed at boosting the state's offshore wind industry on Monday, claiming that the proposal would exclude the bulk of the state's construction employees due to labor rules.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis: Collaborating with Multiple Stakeholders for a Sustainable Future
Introduction The globe is being confronted with an extraordinary issue known as the triple planetary crisis, which includes climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Because these challenges are linked, concerted effort from numerous stakeholders is required to effect significant change. Governments, corporations, youth, civil society organizations, academic and research institutions, and the media all play important roles in resolving these serious concerns. In this essay, we will look at how these various stakeholders might work together to support and participate in a common endeavor to create a more sustainable future.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
Biden admin under fire for offshore wind impacts on military operations
The Biden administration is under pressure from lawmakers and experts who want offshore wind projects halted immediately until the implications, especially those on military operations, navigation, and radar systems, are assessed.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
Cyberattacks On Renewables: Fears For Europe's Electricity Sector In The Midst Of War
Criminals are targeting a country that is leading the world in clean energy. They infiltrate susceptible wind and solar power installations. They take out digitalized energy grids. They cause chaos.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
Offshore Wind Regulators in Rhode Island are faced with a 'Hobson's choice'
Offshore wind regulators in Rhode Island are faced with a 'Hobson's choice,' according to a state official. It appears that developers have the upper hand in renegotiating contract conditions. A top Regulator in Rhode Island is concerned about how offshore wind developers are attempting to renegotiate the financial terms of their projects, saying policymakers face a "virtual Hobson's choice" between protecting ratepayers' interests and promoting the generation of electricity considered critical in the fight against climate change.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal
The Legislature should establish criteria to secure the benefits of offshore wind development Maine
Maine has aggressive goals for renewable energy transition and reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Offshore wind power is increasingly obvious that it will play a part in this transformation.
By Erik Roelans11 months ago in Journal