Stakeholders Want European Ocean Act to Safeguard Offshore Renewables
Offshore wind developers and energy companies are lobbying to put renewables at the heart of Europe's forthcoming Ocean Act, warning that without strong protections written into the legislation, competing maritime interests could slow one of the continent's most critical energy buildouts. With the Act’s publication expected late in 2026, the window to influence the Act's direction is narrowing fast. It will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2026 under the umbrella of an ocean governance initiative the EU launched in 2025. The measure covers the full range of competing activities across European waters, from fishing and cargo shipping to protected…