BlueFloat Energy and Origin Energy have announced a partnership and applied for a Feasibility Licence to develop the Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project in the declared Hunter offshore wind zone in Australia.
The proposed project is located off the Hunter-Port Stephens coast and has the capacity to generate 1.725GW of renewable electricity, the equivalent of powering approximately 825,000 homes.
The partnership brings together BlueFloat Energy’s international technical capabilities in developing floating wind projects with Origin’s Australian energy market experience.
The partnership submitted a Feasibility Licence application in November and the Federal Government is expected to announce successful applicants next year.
Both companies pride themselves on engagement with stakeholders, including local communities, energy consumers, Traditional Custodians and governments.
The Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project will continue to consult widely and with respect, the developers said.