Wind Energy – Hub NYC
The New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) has approved Equinor’s design for the offshore wind operations and maintenance building to be constructed at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT).
The approval from the PDC allows for advancement of New York’s first-ever purpose-built offshore wind operations and maintenance facility, marking an important step in revitalizing a working waterfront at this historic port.
SBMT is on track to become a cutting-edge staging facility for the Empire Wind 1 project, which is posed to deliver 810 MW of renewable power to New York. Construction at the port is expected to begin this spring.
Equinor conducted significant community engagement during the design process to solicit input and ensure that public feedback was reflected in the final design. SBMT’s revitalization aims to increase diversity in waterfront construction by opening doors for minority- and women-owned business enterprises to create the green jobs of the future.
“The approval of the design for our operations and maintenance building at SBMT is a significant milestone in the transformation of SBMT into a hub for offshore wind and a staging area for our projects,” said Teddy Muhlfelder, Vice President for Equinor Renewables Americas.
“Our project team worked with City officials and community leaders for over two years to incorporate their input and arrive at a building design that reflects our commitment to partnering with New York City and the Sunset Park community. We are excited to move forward with our efforts to revitalize this port, create new jobs, and help boost the local economy while connecting New Yorkers to a reliable, long-term source of renewable energy.”
“This approval marks another step forward in New York City’s work to revitalize our waterfront infrastructure, build a clean energy future, and create skilled jobs for New Yorkers,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Chief Operating Officer Melissa Román Burch. “The NYCEDC is dedicated to working with our partners to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) into one of the largest offshore wind port facilities in the nation, and pave the way for meaningful job creation in the clean energy sector.”
