This week, Oceantic Network released "American Manufacturing for Offshore Wind," a video that highlights the transformative impact offshore wind energy is having on manufacturers across the United States. Hundreds of companies across the nation have answered the call for the U.S. to tap into this energy resource, the result of over $40 billion in investment that has revitalized American manufacturing, shipbuilding, and other sectors. This video is a result of Oceantic's U.S. Offshore Wind Jobs Tour, an ongoing project documenting the American people and companies building offshore wind projects.
The video tells the story of several companies that have successfully pivoted their operations to support the U.S. offshore wind industry. In Louisiana, Aikido Technologies is creating innovative solutions to advance floating offshore wind technology through a partnership with Morrison Energy, a company with over 40 years of experience working in the offshore oil and gas industry. The partnership is sourcing steel from multiple companies across the Gulf South. On the East Coast, Nexans expanded its Charleston, South Carolina facility to make it the first high-voltage subsea export cable facility in the U.S., able to supply cables to not only U.S. offshore wind projects, but also those in Europe. In Maryland, Crystal Steel Fabricators hired 50 skilled craftsmen to cut, weld, blast, and paint steel components for the U.S. offshore wind industry. EEW American Offshore Structures in Paulsboro, New Jersey stood up a new factory to fabricate the first offshore wind monopiles made in America. All these developments are driving significant local economic development and job growth.
The following statement can be attributed to Stephanie Francoeur, senior vice president of marketing and communications at Oceantic Network:
"The U.S. offshore wind industry is leading a revitalization of American manufacturing, with hundreds of companies answering the call across a 39-state supply chain. Companies are seeing incredible success by pivoting to offshore wind projects, opening new facilities, and upskilling their workforces to deliver locally sourced steel components for the first wave of offshore wind projects. Thie industry is putting thousands of Americans to work across the country, breathing new life into dormant facilities, and driving local economic development while helping to meet America's growing energy demand."
Additional Information:
For more information or to arrange an interview with an Oceantic spokesperson, contact Luke Jeanfreau at luke.jeanfreau@oceantic.org or 504-302-8079.
As a non-profit organization, Oceantic Network strives to help businesses find success in offshore wind and other ocean renewable industries. We're mobilizing governments, corporations, and organized labor to take advantage of the vast offshore wind and renewable energy resources that lie in the world's oceans. The collective, coordinated efforts of our 400+ members are equipping American communities with the tools they need to accelerate the transition to clean energy and create economic opportunities. For more information about Oceantic membership, products and services, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | luke.jeanfreau@oceantic.org | 504-302-8079
