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GNO Inc. Hour Podcast: Louisiana’s first wind turbine components have arrived at Avondale Global Gateway
Our CEO, James Martin, along with Jeff Keever, Government Affairs Representative at T. Parker Host, joined Newell Norman on his
May 21, 2024
The project planning phase of the turbine installation has begun.
April 15, 2024
The wind turbine arrived at our technolgy center.
March 25, 2024
The transportation of the wind turbine from Ireland to our technology Center at Avondale Global Gateway, New Orleans, began.
March 12, 2024
Agreement signed with the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for the installation of our onshore wind turbine at Port Fourchon. Read the press release
January 9, 2024
Gulf Wind Technology approves a lease agreement at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s (GLPC) December board meeting that will make Port Fourchon the first location in Louisiana to have an actual wind turbine. Read the press release
At a height of 187 feet, the new wind turbine at Port Fourchon Coastal Wetlands Park is set to become a landmark project in renewable energy for Louisiana. The initiative is poised to harness wind power for data collection and energy production. The energy generated will be pivotal in powering the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s (GLPC) emergency operations building and supporting other infrastructure developments at the park.
The turbine stands as a cornerstone for skill development and training in wind farm installation, operation, and maintenance, providing substantial benefits to regional businesses and the workforce. It also serves as a collaboration hub for Gulf Wind Technology with various educational and research institutions to advance American technologies tailored for the Gulf of Mexico.
The project underscores our commitment to sustainable energy and regional growth, acting as a critical enabler for deploying further wind energy projects. This development is instrumental in paving the way for more advanced technical and economic progress in the area.
The project is set to be fully operational in the latter half of 2024, marking a significant step forward in local energy innovation.
Port Fourchon is Offshore Wind READY to support pilot projects and long-term development of offshore wind energy. Port Fourchon is centrally located on the Gulf of Mexico and has an ESTABLISHED reputation as a premier world-class service supply hub for offshore energy.
Port Fourchon has a history of safe, responsible, and resilient property development with each new site tailored for both business and environment, permitted and shovel-ready.
Offshore wind ready- future plans include:
Our CEO, James Martin, along with Jeff Keever, Government Affairs Representative at T. Parker Host, joined Newell Norman on his
The offshore wind industry has come a long way since its inception. The journey began over 30 years ago with
Today, 12th March 2024, marked an important development in Louisiana’s journey with renewable energy, with the signing of an agreement
Meg Lidrbauch, Senior Loads Engineer, at GWT recently had the opportunity to speak at the Morganton NC School of Science