Plans for Salamander Floating Offshore Wind Farm move closer to launch

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Developers Ørsted, Simply Blue Group, and Subsea7 secure critical offshore consent award for project

Plans for 'one of the most advanced' floating wind projects in the world progressed this week with the Salamander Offshore Windfarm securing approval from the Scottish government. Developers Ørsted,...

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