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Six potential offshore wind projects are granted feasibility licences today within Austarlia's first offshore wind zone in waters off Gippsland, VIC. The feasibility licenses allow the developers to commence detailed assessment work to determine feasibility, including environmental studies and management plans. If feasibility is proven, developers can then apply for a commercial licence to proceed with construction of the proposed project. In addition to the six grated feasibility licenses, the Australian Government intends to grant another six licenses, subject to First Nations consultation. Six granted feasibility licenses are: - High Sea Wind Pty Ltd - Gippsland Skies Pty Ltd - Blue Mackerel North Pty Ltd - Kut-Wut Brataualung Pty Ltd - Ørsted Offshore Australia 1 Pty Ltd (Gippsland 01) - Star of the South Wind Farm Pty Ltd #offshorewind #energytransition #cleanenergy #renewables #Australia #renewablesuperpower

On the back of the AR6 announcements today, significant government support has been shown for projects in the region and EastWind would like to congratulate East Anglia THREE, East Anglia TWO and Hornsea 3. These announcements demonstrate the hard work put into these projects by the development teams and endorse this region as one of the leading offshore wind clusters in the country.   It is clear that as a sector we play a key role in the governments ambitions to reach its net zero targets which provides a level of certainty for those working across the industry moving forward.   What does this mean for our region?   👉 Confidence in project pipeline 👉 Opportunity for the supply chain to prepare for delivery 👉 Certainty around the skills requirements 👉 Positions the region as an attractive proposition for inward investment ScottishPower Renewables | Ørsted | EEEGR (East of England Energy Group) #AR6 #OffshoreWind

More good news for offshore wind proponents down under, with the Hon Chris Bowen (Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy) yesterday announcing six bidders have won feasibility licences for Australia’s first offshore wind farm zone off Gippsland, in Victoria. High Sea Wind, Gippsland Skies, Blue Mackerel North, Kut-Wut Brataualung, Ørsted Offshore Australia 1 and Star of the South Wind Farm, have all been selected to proceed, after submitting applications last year. The government also intends on granting a further six licences to Iberdrola Australia OW 2 (for its Aurora Green wind farm), Greater Gippsland 2 OWP Project (Gippsland Dawn), Navigator North Project, Ørsted Offshore Australia 1 (Gippsland 02), Kent Offshore Wind and Great Eastern Offshore Wind Farm Project Co. Strong and reliable offshore winds and bringing to market large-scale projects means offshore wind farms would provide a significant and reliable source of dispatchable power into Australia’s energy system. Offshore wind projects can be located near key power producing regions, which would reduce the need for additional transmission lines. Australia’s low-carbon economy is beaconing, and offshore wind projects will contribute by generating new jobs and economic development, in particular in some regional centres. Click on the article below to read more from Minister Bowen’s announcement. Source: ABC. #renewables #cleanenergy #wind #offshore #energytransition

Thank you to the Commonwealth Government of Australia for selecting BlueFloat Energy’s Gippsland Dawn project in the Feasibility License tender in Gippsland (Victoria)!!!   If we are formally awarded a Feasibility License following the upcoming consultation with Traditional Owners, this will be a major event for BlueFloat Energy: 1) It would consolidate our presence in Australia, a market where we were one of the first developers to enter more than 3 years ago. We always believed in the strong potential of the Aussie offshore market!!! 2) It would be our third consecutive successful competitive tender following @Scotwind (3 licenses awarded) and INTOG (2 licenses awarded), both in Scotland. That makes a 100% success rate so far!!! 3) Gippsland Dawn would be our first fixed-bottom project to secure exclusive seabed lease. Yes, BlueFloat Energy does fixed-bottom too!!! 4) It would be the first project we secure with a 100% ownership, consolidating our position as a top tier developer!!!   I could not be prouder of the amazing people that constitute our Dream Team. An amazing group of experienced professionals working as a global team with the shared purpose of contributing to decarbonizing our world.   More good news to come soon… #Offshorewind #Australia #Gippsland #Renewablenergy #Energytransition #Sustainability

Offshore #wind is an established industry in many countries around the globe, providing clean and reliable #energy as the world continues to #decarbonise. Though Australia is yet to fully tap into this resource, the Australian Government is taking steps to build the industry, naming six designated #offshorewind areas around the country. Further, the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE) was launched in July 2024 to address the #challenges standing in the way of the sector. It's a collaboration between six founding universities – the University of Melbourne, Deakin University, Federation University Australia, the University of Newcastle, The University of Western Australia and the University of Wollongong, all strategically located within Australia’s declared or proposed offshore wind zones In this article, we talk all things offshore wind with ACOWE Director, Shiaohuey Chow, including how the Centre is planning on supporting the development of an Australian industry.

And then there were 12. Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen MP has announced a further six feasibility licences for the Gippsland Offshore Wind Zone in Victoria: - Iberdrola Australia OW 2 Pty Ltd (Aurora Green) - Greater Gippsland 2 OWP Project Pty Ltd (Gippsland Dawn) BlueFloat Energy Australia   - Navigator North Project Pty Ltd Origin Energy and RES - Ørsted Offshore Australia 1 Pty Ltd (Gippsland 02) - Kent Offshore Wind Pty Ltd RWE - Great Eastern Offshore Wind Farm Project Co Pty Ltd. Corio Generation   Congratulations! These developers can now commence the detailed assessment work to determine feasibility, including environmental studies and management plans. Victoria's abundant offshore wind resources are among the world's best, and according to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, these projects could generate 25 GW of offshore wind energy, which is more electricity than the entire state of Victoria generated last year. At GeelongPort, we see massive potential for Geelong as a renewables hub to support Victoria’s burgeoning clean energy sector. The port is progressing plans to develop 25 hectares of land for a purpose-built wind farm construction port to meet the unique needs of offshore wind developments. Learn more about our proposed renewables terminal here: https://lnkd.in/geZdzJMG   This announcement is another exciting step forward for the offshore wind industry in Australia and Victoria. #offshorewind #renewablesindustry #renewables #netzero #windfarms #Victoria #logisitics #renewableenergy #ports

🌬️ New England Embraces Wind Energy with a Surge in Wind Power Projects 🌬️ 💨 Dive into the significant momentum behind wind energy projects in New England, marking a pivotal shift towards renewable energy in the region. This article explores the array of wind power initiatives, both offshore and onshore, aimed at harnessing New England's substantial wind resources to meet growing energy demands sustainably. Learn about the strategic importance of these projects in achieving environmental targets, reducing dependency on fossil fuels, and fostering economic growth through green job creation. Discover the challenges and opportunities presented by the expansion of wind energy, including community engagement, technological advancements, and integration into the existing power grid. New England's wind projects signify a commitment to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. 🌍⚡ 👉 Read the full article on Highways Today: https://lnkd.in/eZ2_JR3E #WindEnergy #NewEngland #Construction #RenewableEnergyProjects #HighwaysToday #SustainableDevelopment #OffshoreWind #GreenEconomy

Great news for the Wind Industry in the UK! After the recent change in government, the UK has lifted the de facto ban on new onshore wind farms - a critical step forward in harnessing the country's abundant wind resources. But that's not all - the new government has also released some very ambitious targets for the industry... The UK is now committed to DOUBLING onshore wind and QUADRUPLING offshore wind by 2030! That means increasing onshore wind capacity from the current 15 GW to 30 GW, and offshore wind (where the UK is already the European leader) from 15 GW up to 60 GW. Bureau Veritas Group is well placed to assist the wind industry in the UK to meet these ambitious targets and support the country's overall #energytransition journey. As a global leader in testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services our teams have deep expertise in the renewable energy sector and have been at the forefront of wind farm development across the UK. #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #SustainableFuture https://lnkd.in/gpDUcwqS Graeme McLeish Darren Taylor Cristian Algar Juan Rivas Garrido Ignacio Romero-Sanz Numan Bilginer, PMP® Stephan Ciniselli Jakob Bjerg Ulrike Therhaag Bureau Veritas UK

🧐 Interested to see how the Gunaikurnai are involved in the consenting process and EIA’s for the Gippsland feasibility OW plans over the next 12-24 months. 🇦🇺 Unsure if the proposed IPA Plan in the area stretches far enough but, it would be a good framework to consider when supporting the First Nations cultural values and the identification of threats to those values. 🌏 The preservation of cultural heritage and values and the commitment to working with onshore communities, particularly where there are indigenous and spiritual connections to the land and seascape, is as important as any financial or feasibility constraint when considering a development. Whilst discussing the EIA’s for all the proposed development sites in AUS… The survey/geo investigations and impact assessments are going to be huge pieces of work to land!! 🤯 #australianwind #ausauction #ausoffshorewind #australia #netzero #offshorewind #feasibility #culturalheritage #culturalpreservation #onshorecommunities #eia #consenting

📣 More fantastic news for Scottish offshore wind with the signing of a partnership between our domestic arm Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Hyundai Heavy Industries,S.Korea 🤝 With offshore wind widely predicted to dominate the future of energy in the North Sea, particularly with floating turbines, and Scotland's total project pipeline currently including a sizeable 45 gigawatts of offshore wind power, there is much to be excited about. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is the world’s largest shipbuilding company and a major manufacturer of equipment that forms a critical part of the multi-billion offshore wind supply chain. This endorsement of Scotland will boost expertise in the production of floating offshore wind substructures 👏 Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning Division and Wind Energy Business, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hannae Choi, said: “We plan to expand the market by leveraging our world-class know-how in designing and manufacturing floating structures.” Deputy First Minister Shona Robison, who witnessed the MoU signing, said: “This partnership agreement is a vote of confidence in Scotland and our offshore wind industry – demonstrating our ability to develop the international relationships upon which investment that will help us reach our climate targets is founded. “Scotland’s offshore wind sector is key to our transition to net zero and this partnership is the next step forward in realising the economic opportunities from our floating offshore wind potential." #ScotlandIsNow #Renewables