Potential to supply around 10 per cent of Victoria’s electricity needs
Alinta Energy and JERA Nex - Parkwind are developing the Spinifex
Offshore Wind Project, a proposed 1GW+ 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
1
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
9
April 2024
Alinta Energy and Parkwind announce collaboration to develop Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm and identify a project area in the Southern Ocean Region Declared Area.
We are here
10
July 2024
We are here
Spinifex submits feasibility licence application for a site within the declared area - learn more
Alinta Energy and JERA Nex - Parkwind have identified a site for the Spinifex Project (pictured below) and will continue engaging with local stakeholders to refine their proposal and progress the project.
