Wind Energy – Tasmania
Norwegian oil giant Equinor has thrown its weight behind the offshore wind plans of Australian renewables company Nexsphere to build a 1GW project off the coast of north-east Tasmania.
Nexsphere said on Thursday the two companies were working up a deal, expected to be completed in the first part of 2023, to collaborate on the proposed Bass Offshore Wind Energy project (BOWE).
The project was first proposed roughly a year ago by Nexsphere, formerly Brookvale Energy, for up to 70 wind turbines off the coast of Tasmania, with a link to connect at George Town, close to the proposed Marinus Link undersea cable to the mainland.
The project also has its eyes on the big green hydrogen and green ammonia facilities planned by the likes of Fortescue, Woodside, and Origin for Bell Bay, as well as the potential to export electricity through the Marinus Link to Victoria in the future.
Nexsphere says Equinor will bring to the project its experience and expertise in the development and construction of offshore wind farms – starting with preparatory activities, already underway – while Nexsphere will focus on progressing the project.
