Developer Abandons $10 Billion Offshore Windfarm in Gippsland

Developer abandons $10 billion offshore windfarm in Gippsland

A policy expert questions whether Australia can still meet its renewable energy targets, as Blue Float Energy withdraws from a major Victorian renewables project, and from offshore wind internationally.

BlueFloat Energy bails on $6.5bn offshore wind project in Australia

The developer of the 2.1GW Gippsland Dawn offshore wind farm, BlueFloat Energy, has abandoned the project, set to be built in the Bass Strait off the coast of Australia. The proposed $6.5bn (AUD 10bn) project was cancelled despite receiving major project status from the Australian government in November. Construction was supposed to begin in 2029, …

Sun sets on Gippsland Dawn offshore wind project

The $10 billion Gippsland Dawn project has been shelved, after proponent BlueFloat Energy announced its withdrawal from the global offshore... Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content.

BlueFloat cancels Gippsland Dawn offshore wind project

Spanish renewables developer BlueFloat Energy has cancelled its 2.1GW Gippsland Dawn offshore wind project, which was to be built in the Bass Strait off the coast of Victoria. Related article: Iberdrola begins site studies for Aurora Green Offshore Wind Gippsland Dawn had been granted both a feasibility licence and Major Project Status by the federal government. Plans for the offshore wind project comprised up to 140 bottom-fixed turbines locate…

Spanish giant dumps Victoria project as part of “difficult decision” to end offshore wind ambitions across globe

BlueFloat Energy has dumped plans to build a 2.5 gigawatt offshore wind farm in Victorian waters as part of a "difficult decision" to cease global operations.