Shell and EDF’s Atlantic Shores Submits Proposal for New Jersey Offshore Wind Projects

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Shores Wind, a joint venture between and , has entered a proposal for 's Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation (NJ4), focusing on Projects 1&2 with a combined capacity of 2800 megawatts (MW).

According to the developers, the Atlantic Shores Projects 1&2 are positioned as the “most competitive and deliverable” offerings in NJ4, citing advantages such as an advanced permitting program, near-term supply chain investments, and a mature interconnection plan.

“New Jersey is ready for offshore wind renewable power, and so is Atlantic Shores,” remarked Joris Veldhoven, Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind. “Our proposal serves to expand and enhance existing strategic partnerships while growing our portfolio of economic development initiatives across the Garden State.”

Veldhoven added: “Working with our host community partners, we are keen to continue securing critical supply chain investments that will create great paying union jobs, support local workforce development, and contribute to economic prosperity across New Jersey.”

Recently, Atlantic Shores Projects 1&2 achieved a significant milestone with the issuance of their Record of Decision from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), marking the conclusion of the evaluation of their Construction and Operations Plan.

Full federal and state permit approvals for both projects are anticipated by the end of this year, underscoring the project's readiness to advance swiftly towards implementation.

In addition to their advanced permitting progress, Atlantic Shores Project 1 has engaged New Jersey-based infrastructure firms Riggs Distler for the Cardiff substation expansion and Creamer-Jingoli for engineering and designing the export cable route from Atlantic City to Egg Harbor Township.

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