Guiding the Future of Energy

Beacon Wind

About the Project

A Strategic Partnership

Beacon Wind is a 50-50 partnership between Equinor and bp.

Equinor will be the operator through the development, construction and operations phases of the project.

Emission-Free Renewable Energy

East Coast Investment

Environmental Responsibility

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Beacon in Brief

Beacon Wind is planned for an area of 128,000 acres in federal waters approximately 60 miles east of Montauk Point and 20 miles south of Nantucket.

When complete, Beacon Wind will provide 1,230 MW of reliable, renewable offshore wind power for households in the Northeast United States.

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In the Wind

The latest about the project

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Empire Wind and Beacon Wind Announce GENext, Cradle-to-Career Initiative to Promote Offshore Wind Education and Regional Training Opportunities in New York

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Equinor and bp Release Maritime Data from Empire and Beacon Offshore Wind Lease Area Buoys

Equinor & bp Host Long Island Expo to Engage Local Suppliers on the Offshore Wind Industry

Beacon Wind to Repower Community with Renewable Energy Facility

Equinor & bp Host New York City Expo to Bring New Suppliers into Growing Offshore Wind Industry

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Skanska announced as the Construction Manager for New York Offshore Wind Hub

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Equinor and bp Bid for Third New York Offshore Wind Solicitation

Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Announces Opening in Brooklyn

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Equinor Launches Expo to Bring New Suppliers into Offshore Wind Supply Chain

$5 Million Offshore Wind Ecosystem Fund Announced

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Equinor Appoints New President of US Offshore Wind

Equinor Announces Public Affairs Team for US Offshore Wind Projects

Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Launched in New York

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Equinor and bp Sign Agreement to Transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into Central Hub for Offshore Wind Industry

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Equinor and bp Achieve Key Step in Advancing Offshore Wind for New York

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Equinor Announces Opening of New York Offshore Wind Project Office in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

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Equinor Selected for Largest-Ever US Offshore Wind Award

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Equinor Backing Port of Albany to Host Nation’s First Offshore Wind Tower and Transition Piece Manufacturing Facility

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Equinor Ready to Expand Offshore Wind in New York, Invest Locally

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Equinor Partners with BP in US Offshore Wind to Capture Value and Create Platform for Growth

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New England Offshore Wind Leaseholders Release Statement on Boem’s Seis

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Equinor Charts a Course of Progress with Beacon Wind

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MMT and Equinor to Perform Innovative Surveys in the US

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Equinor Acquires Offshore Wind Lease Outside Massachusetts