CNOOC Installs Wind Turbine in Taiwan's EEZ Amidst Territorial Tensions
In June 2026, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) installed a 16MW floating wind turbine, 'Haiyou Anlan', in Taiwan's exclusive economic zone, enhancing China's territorial presence. This development is part of a broader strategy that undermines Taiwan's sovereignty and supports military capabilities by providing infrastructure for drone and electronic warfare operations.
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In June 2026, the 'Haiyou Anlan', a 16MW floating wind turbine, was installed by CNOOC in Taiwan's EEZ, approximately 50 miles from Pratas Island. This addition brings the total of China's permanent structures in disputed waters to over 30, reinforcing its claims and military capabilities.
The project received environmental approval on January 9, 2025, and construction began on February 19, 2025. The turbine's power generation can support unmanned systems, potentially complicating Taiwan's defense strategies. Continued installations could normalize the PRC's territorial encroachments, threatening regional stability and undermining Taiwan's control over its resources.
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