Ørsted Forms Partneship for Offshore Wind in Japan

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The consortium will bid into two areas in Japan's first offshore wind auction.

Ørsted, Japan Wind Development Co. (JWD) and Eurus Energy have formed a partnership with the aim of jointly developing offshore wind projects in the Akita Prefecture. The three companies have been developing two designated offshore wind sites under Japan's Offshore Renewable Energy Act of 2018, both of which are located off the coast of Akita: The Noshiro/Mitane/Oga Offshore Wind Farm and the Yurihonjo Offshore Wind Farm. Both projects are currently progressing with the necessary permitting. The consortium is fully prepared to participate in Japan's upcoming offshore wind auction round which closes on 27 May 2021. The partnership combines market-leading strengths in global... ... More: Official Press Release Ørsted

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