Project

Blue Mackerel North

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Blue Mackerel North

Blue Mackerel North is a proposed one GW offshore wind project to be located in the Gippsland Offshore Wind Zone. 

The project is being developed by Parkwind, a JERA company. 

PROJECT HISTORY

Dec 2022 Federal Government declares area in Bass Strait off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria as an offshore wind zone.
Jul 2023 JERA closes acquisition of Parkwind from Virya Energy.
May 2024 The Federal Government awarded or offered six projects feasibility licences for exploration of offshore infrastructure in the Bass Strait in the Gippsland Offshore Wind Zone, including Blue Mackerel North.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Victoria |
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