Potential to supply around 10 per cent of Victoria’s electricity needs
Alinta Energy is developing the Spinifex Offshore Wind Project, a proposed 1 GW offshore wind farm off the coast of south west Victoria.
Significant regional economic opportunities
Thousands of potential jobs and training opportunities
Key milestones so far
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December 2021
Project announcement
2
July 2022
Wind monitoring equipment installed at Portland Aluminium Smelter
3
August 2022
In-person community engagement sessions
4
October 2022
Australian Renewable Energy Agency announces $1.5 million of funding as part of its Advancing Renewables Program
5
April 2023
Local Supply Chain and Industry Development Study released - learn more
6
June 2023
Australian Government proposes the Southern Ocean Region as a Declared Area for offshore energy infrastructure
7
July & August 2023
Consultation period for Southern Ocean Region proposed Declared Area
8
March 2024
Minister for Climate Change and Energy declares area of the Southern Ocean Region as suitable for offshore wind energy
We are here
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April 2024
We are here
Spinifex Project undertaking site selection process within the Declared Area
10
July 2024
Spinifex to submit Feasibility Licence application for a site within the Declared Area
We are currently reviewing the Australian Government’s Southern Ocean Region Declared Area for offshore renewable energy (pictured below) to identify a suitable site for the Spinifex Project.
