Project

South Pacific Offshore Wind Project

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
South Pacific Offshore Wind Project

The South Pacific Offshore Wind Project is a proposed 1.6-gigawatt offshore wind farm located in the Illawarra Offshore Wind Area.The scope includes 105 floating wind turbine generators.

The project has been proposed by BlueFloat energy.

Key Dates

Jan 2028 Expected Construction Commencement
Dec 2030 Expected Construction Completion

PROJECT HISTORY

Jun 2024 The Federal Government formally declared the Illawarra offshore wind zone. The South Pacific Wind Farm project falls into this declared offshore wind zone.
Feb 2025 The Federal Government announced that consideration of a feasibility license application by BlueFloat Energy for the project has been paused at the proponent’s request until after the 2025 Federal election.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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