Atlantic Shores has partnered with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to use the New Jersey Wind Port as marshalling hub for its 1500MW offshore wind farm.
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind CEO Joris Veldhoven said the location offers “outstanding waterside access without barriers” to transporting assembled turbines vertically and allows the developer to tap into New Jersey’s highly “skilled talent pool and robust workforce development programs”.
“In conjunction with our on-site nacelle assembly facility, Atlantic Shores is proud to contribute to New Jersey’s infrastructure and clean energy economy,” he said.
Atlantic Shores’ lease is expected to start in mid-2026 for a period of up to three years and options to extend.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) between NJEDA and Atlantic Shores, through which the company will lease 35 acres of land at the New Jersey Wind Port, in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem County.
Atlantic Shores will initially use the New Jersey Wind Port for marshalling of the 1.5GW offshore wind project off the New Jersey coast being developed by Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project 1.
The announcement was made during the Governor’s keynote speech at the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s luncheon in Mt. Laurel.
“Atlantic Shores’ commitment in Salem County affirms the critical importance of the Wind Port to the nation’s offshore wind industry and toward a more robust, sustainable New Jersey economy,” said Murphy.
Atlantic Shores’ use of the Port is expected to create approximately 200 direct jobs, including trades, stevedores, preassembly and installation technicians, and project management personnel.
Atlantic Shores is the second wind developer to execute an LOI for use of the Port, following execution of an LOI with Ørsted in April 2022.