Wind Energy – South Korea
Haewoori Offshore Wind has secured approval for its Marine Traffic Safety Assessment (MTSA) from South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, marking a major regulatory milestone for the 1.5 GW floating wind project being developed off the coast of Ulsan.
The approval follows several years of close cooperation between the developer and national authorities, aimed at ensuring the project meets rigorous safety and environmental standards.
Haewoori Offshore Wind stated it will keep prioritizing safety and sustainability as the project advances, collaborating with local communities and stakeholders to support the country’s transition to clean energy.
Haewoori Offshore Wind is backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), with Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) overseeing development, operations, and maintenance.
Planned for a site roughly 80 kilometers offshore, the 1.5 GW floating wind farm is one of the largest of its kind in Asia.
The developer has already secured Electric Business Licenses (EBLs) for all three phases of the project and awarded a contract covering the production, transportation, and installation of the floating foundations.
The progress follows a similar milestone reached this week by Hexicon, which has completed the MTSA for its 750 MW MunmuBaram floating offshore wind project.
MunmuBaram now advances to the next phase of permitting, including the Radio Wave Impact Assessment (RWIA).
The developments underscore growing momentum in South Korea’s offshore wind sector as the country accelerates efforts to expand renewable energy generation.
