Source - reNews - Mainstream, Ocean Winds secure EIA for Korean floater
Mainstream Renewables and Ocean Winds' 1125MW floating wind project off South Korea has received approval for its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
The EIA, granted by the Ministry of Environment, covers the project's two phases: East Blue Power (375MW) and KF Wind (750MW). The project, known collectively as KF Wind, will include 75 turbines on floating foundations, two fixed offshore substations, three 80 km submarine export cables, an onshore substation, and a 4.5 km high-voltage line connecting to Korea Electric Power Corporation’s (KEPCO) Shinonsan substation.
This approval follows over a year of onsite monitoring and multiple consultations with local communities, stakeholders, and fisheries.
Austin Park, KF Wind's project director, stated, “I am very proud of achieving this key milestone for our project.
“The KF Wind teams, supported by Ocean Winds and Mainstream Renewable Power, are working diligently for the future 1125MW floating offshore project to not only generate clean energy and contribute to Korea’s energy transition but will also adhere to the highest standards of coexistence with local communities, other sea users, and the environment."
KF Wind is a joint venture between Ocean Winds (66.7%) and Mainstream Renewable Power (33.3%).
The project is in advanced development, holding exclusive development rights through two Electric Business Licences (EBL) obtained in 2022.
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