For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
NOIA Contact: jwilliams@nullnoia.org
Gulf of Maine Wind Lease Sale is a Step Towards American Floating Wind Leadership
Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito issued the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held a wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine. The auction resulted in two provisional winners on four lease areas and over $21.9 million in winning bids. Milito said:
"Today's lease sale further opens the door for American floating wind leadership. This is a step to further developing and deploying innovative floating wind technology. With floating wind, we can harness wind resources that were previously out of reach, positioning the U.S. as a global leader. Our expertise and workforce can be at the forefront of building the first generation of floating wind projects worldwide.
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment.