Vestas granted agreement for US near-shore wind farm
The Louisiana State Office of Natural Resources has granted Vestas an operating agreement to develop a near-shore wind project off the US Gulf coast.
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USA, Louisiana: The Louisiana State Office of Natural Resources has granted Vestas an operating agreement to develop a near-shore wind project off the US Gulf coast.
Steelhead Americas, Vestas’ North American development arm, confirmed the Louisiana State Office of Natural Resources has granted Vestas’ Cajun Wind project an operating agreement. While the project remains in an early stage, the consent will allow formal development to commence including wind measurement campaigns, environmental studies and direct engagement with the local community. It is Louisiana’s first-ever wind operating agreement and the first US project in state waters.
“Near-shore wind on the Gulf Coast compliments Louisiana’s long and rich legacy of energy development,” said senior vice president of development for Vestas North America Chris Rogers.
“We look forward to this unique opportunity to actively engage with state leaders and work alongside local communities to spur investment in a safe, clean energy future, while securing significant economic benefits to support the local economy,” he added.
Steelhead was formed in 2016 and has since built a robust wind development pipeline and a proven track record of unlocking new markets as evidenced by its successful development of Delta, Mississippi’s first wind farm.
Source: renews.biz
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