The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) finalising the environmental review process for a 1100MW offshore wind project off New Jersey.
Ocean Wind 1, being developed by Orsted, is expected to begin operation in late 2024 or early 2025.
Founder and chief executive of the Business Network for Offshore Wind Liz Burdock said: “Momentum is building in the US offshore wind industry with two wind farms in the water and the next projects receiving approval to begin construction.
“Alongside this progress, the US supply chain is coming to life as factory workers in Paulsboro, New Jersey, fabricators in Baltimore, Maryland, and construction workers at New Jersey’s wind port are manufacturing Ocean Wind 1’s turbine components and ports.”
American Clean Power vice president for offshore wind Josh Kaplowitz added: “The stamp of approval from BOEM comes after a rigorous environmental and community impact review process, demonstrating the administration’s and industry’s shared commitment to building clean power in a responsible way.”