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Is Flotation out of the race? Offshore wind rumours swirl as Gippsland decision looms
As reports emerge that Flotation Energy’s 1.5GW proposal has been rejected, we look at what we do and don’t know about the projects that will make up Australia’s first offshore wind zone.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Jan 15, 2024

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Victoria needs to get grid connection underway if it wants offshore wind
Star of the South says the clock is now ticking for the Victoria government to finalise the transmission connections for its first offshore wind zone.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 26, 2023

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Flotation Energy starts Gippsland offshore wind work – before getting a licence
The Tokyo Electric-owned company has started all of the initial work it will need to undertake — if it gets a licence.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 19, 2023

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BlueFloat promises massive windfall as race for a spot in Gippsland offshore zone hots up
BlueFloat Energy says its 2.1GW offshore wind project could bring tens of billions of dollars to the regional economy and thousands of jobs.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 27, 2023

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Offshore wind giant hopes to avert skills crisis in training deal with Melbourne Uni
One of the biggest proponents of offshore wind projects in Australia fears a skills shortage as it competes for engineers and onshore workers.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 1, 2023

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Japanese energy giant joins rush to offshore wind in Australia as rules take shape
Japan’s biggest energy company becomes latest global heavyweight to claim a stake in Australia’s untapped offshore wind energy market, as government rules take shape.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 2, 2022

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Flotation Energy flags plan for offshore wind farm in Perth waters
Plans to install a 500MW wind farm 20km off the coast of Perth are being investigated by UK outfit Flotation Energy.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 10, 2022

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Three offshore wind projects get $40m boost from Victorian government
Victorian government allocates $40 million to kick start three major offshore wind projects by the Star of the South, Macquarie Group and Flotation Energy.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 23, 2021

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