Reassess Australian Mobilisation After Port Hedland Dredging Award

Home Wind Farms Orient Cable installs ‘China’s first’ 66 kV dynamic line for floating wind June 26, 2026, by Orient Cable (NBO) has installed the subsea cable for China Three Gorges (CTG) Corporation’s 16 MW floating wind demonstration platform, said to be the world’s largest single-unit floating wind turbine

Home Wind Farms Orient Cable installs ‘China’s first’ 66 kV dynamic line for floating wind June 26, 2026, by Orient Cable (NBO) has installed the subsea cable for China Three Gorges (CTG) Corporation’s 16 MW floating wind demonstration platform, said to be the world’s largest single-unit floating wind turbine. Image: video screenshot / Orient Cable (NBO) NBO says this is the first 66 kV dynamic cable for floating wind installed in China

The company’s scope encompassed the design, supply and installation of the dynamic cable, which has been engineered to withstand extreme wave heights of over 20 meters and support 25 years of service in severe marine environments, according to NBO. CTG installed the 16 MW Sanxia Linghang (Three Gorges Pilot) floating wind platform on May 2 at a site located more than 70 kilometers off Yangjiang, Guangdong, where water depths exceed 50 meters

Pilbara member of legislative assembly Kevin Michel said that this current investment to the Zone 5 bypass channel and the contract award is an important step forward for Port Hedland and the wider Pilbara region

The Port of Port Hedland also achieved a monthly throughput of 47 million tonnes during the month, of which 46

” A daily occurrence in Port Hedland sees some of the largest ships in the world transit the channel, operating within tightly constrains tidal windows and moving in convoy. Pilbara Ports said that the bypass channel will complement existing passing lanes and refuge areas, further enhancing the port’s ability to manage maritime risk and maintain safe, continuous operations

Image: BHP President Australia Geraldine Slattery will also assume responsibility for Copper South Australia, bringing BHP’s Australian operating assets under a single leadership structure

Current chief operating officer Edgar Basto will transition to the newly created role of chief enterprise performance officer from September 1, retaining responsibility for health, safety and security while driving operational discipline across the business. Henry described his time as CEO as a “privilege”

BHP chief executive officer (CEO)-designate Brandon Craig has unveiled a reshaped executive leadership team ahead of taking the reins of The Big Australian on July 1, including a split of the company’s Americas business and expanded responsibilities for several senior executives. “These new appointments ensure that we continue to build organisational capacity, with the right mix of skills, experience and perspectives to deliver BHP’s strategy and pursue our growth agenda,” Craig said