Volume 87 No. 9
“The Voice of Port Industries”
November 2023
@VAmaritime
COASTAL VIRGINIA OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT ACHIEVES CRITICAL MILESTONES PORTSMOUTH, VA | Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project (CVOW) has achieved critical milestones, solidifying Virginia as an offshore wind hub. From the initial delivery of the first eight monopiles at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal to the recent regulatory approvals obtained from the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the progression signifies a significant stride in establishing offshore wind as a viable and sustainable option within the scope of renewable energy. The VMA was instrumental in the siting of this project over a decade ago, and has worked tirelessly since then to help establish the offshore wind supply chain here in the Commonwealth by creating a favorable policy climate, connecting members companies to these emerging opportunities, and deconflicting future offshore wind sites from other ocean users.
components. These monopiles, each about 272 feet long and 31 feet in diameter will be driven into the seabed. The 176 planned turbines will be situated 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, making up a 2.6-gigawatt wind farm.
Arrival of Monopiles The wind-turbine foundation posts, known as monopiles, arrived at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal on October 19, marking the commencement of Dominion Energy’s $9.8 billion offshore wind farm. Governor Glenn Youngkin, Dominion Energy Chair, President, and CEO Bob Blue, alongside state and local dignitaries, celebrated the arrival of these instrumental
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GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN BREAKS GROUND ON THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED I-64 WIDENING PROJECT RICHMOND, VA| In a momentous step towards enhancing Virginia’s transportation infrastructure, Governor Glenn Youngkin officially broke ground on the highly anticipated I-64 Gap Widening Project. The initiative aims to address critical challenges, such as congestion, safety concerns, and limited capacity, along the I-64 corridor, fostering economic growth and connectivity across the Commonwealth. “Transportation drives commerce, and economic growth, and connects Virginians across the Commonwealth,” stated Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Through continued investments in our local
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and in regional communities, the I-64 Widening Project will help unlock the corridor to unify the Richmond and Hampton Roads regions, enhance job opportunities, and stimulate economic prosperity.” With an overall budget of $756 million, the project involves expanding the I-64 corridor from two lanes to three lanes with 10-foot-wide paved shoulders in both directions. This transformation is expected to facilitate a seamless connection with the Port of Virginia contributing to economic opportunities Continue Reading on Page 4
h VMA Upcoming Events (3)
h Association in Action (6)
h VMA Committee Updates (2)
h Port Statistics (5)
h VMA New Members (7)
h Will Fediw Named SVP (3)
h Matan Develops Logistics Center (5)
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