The European Commission said on Friday that it has approved a €682 million ($655 million) Belgian scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to help the transition towards a net-zero economy. According to the Brussels-based Commission, it has authorised state aid for the construction and operation of an offshore wind farm off Belgium’s North Sea coast. “This measure will help to reduce Belgium’s dependence on fossil fuels from Russia,” said outgoing Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. “At the same time, the regulation will ensure that any distortions of competition are minimised…