Gippsland offshore wind project, Australia

19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Gippsland offshore wind project, Australia

Name of the Project
Gippsland offshore wind project.

Location
Off the coast of Gippsland, in Victoria, Australia.

Project Owner/s
Ørsted.

Project Description
The Australian government announced the granting of a feasibility licence for Ørsted’s first offshore wind project in May 2024.

The project entails the development of two offshore wind sites. Licence Area 1 has a potential capacity of 2.8 GW and Licence Area 2 a potential capacity of 2 GW.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The projects are expected to be completed in phases from the early 2030s.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Ørsted, Jakob Gøtzsche Vesterager, tel +45 99 55 78 21 or email javen@orsted.com.