Venterra Group and Tonkin & Taylor have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offshore wind projects in Australia and New Zealand.
With both countries setting ambitious offshore wind targets – Australia aiming for 32GW by 2030 and New Zealand exploring up to 8GW – this partnership is timed to capitalise on significant market opportunities.
Combining Venterra’s global expertise in entire lifecycle offshore wind solutions with Tonkin & Taylor’s deep regional knowledge and wide-ranging engineering capabilities, the alliance is set to “deliver world-class projects and accelerate the region’s clean energy transition”.
The partnership will offer owner’s engineering services, environmental and geotechnical investigation, analysis and support, foundation design including fixed or floating solutions, marine surveys including acoustics and hydrographic, project management and complete lifecycle engineering, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and metocean data analysis.
Paul Doherty, Chief Commercial & Growth Officer at Venterra Group, said: “Partnering with Tonkin + Taylor is a significant step in strengthening our offshore wind presence in Australia and New Zealand.
“Tonkin + Taylor’s deep local expertise, combined with Venterra’s full lifecycle service offering and global offshore wind experience, creates a powerful platform to drive project success.
“Together, we are well-positioned to support governments and developers in delivering large-scale offshore wind projects that will support the regions energy transition.”
Glen Nicholson, Sector Director, Energy at Tonkin & Taylor, added: “By combining our expertise with Venterra’s global capabilities, we are well-positioned to drive innovative, sustainable solutions that accelerate the region’s energy growth and transition.
“Together, we are committed to delivering projects that not only advance our shared renewable energy goals but also respect the environmental, cultural, and community values that are fundamental to their success.”