The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved EDF and Shell’s 2800MW Atlantic Shores South project, the second federal approval in as many days.
Atlantic Shores is located 8.7 miles off the coast of New Jersey, and consists of two projects of up to 195 turbines altogether.
The wind farm will also feature as many as ten offshore substations with subsea transmission cables potentially making landfall in Atlantic City and Sea Girt, New Jersey.
Atlantic Shores signed a contract with Riggs Distler for the expansion of the onshore substation at Cardiff last month.
“Today’s approval of the Atlantic Shores South Wind project follows an intentional collaborative process,” said Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Elizabeth Klein.
“At BOEM, our dedication to engaging with Tribal Nations, states, other government agencies, industry, environmental organizations, and ocean users remains paramount, ensuring responsible energy development while addressing community concerns and safeguarding our marine ecosystems.”
“Today’s approval of an offshore wind project that has a labor agreement with six New Jersey unions reflects the win-win opportunities that we are seizing to benefit local workers and communities,” President Joe Biden’s National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi said.
“We are grateful to BOEM and the consulting agencies for their rigorous evaluation in coordination with the extraordinary Atlantic Shores permitting team.
“We recognize the significance of this milestone and we’re excited to work with our supply chain partners to continue making near-term investments and creating great paying union jobs,” Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind CEO Joris Veldhoven said.