Australian Government opens applications for OEI transmission and infrastructure licences
The Australian Government is now accepting applications for offshore electricity infrastructure (OEI) transmission and infrastructure licences (TILs).
This process is administered by the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar and proponents are encouraged to review their new guidance before making an application.
- Guideline: OEI licence administration feasibility licences and transmission and infrastructure licences
- Registrar forms guidance
For more information visit The Offshore Infrastructure Registrar | NOPTA
Minister for Climate Change and Energy awards feasibility licences
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has offered feasibility licences to Novocastrian Wind to assess the potential for renewable energy in the Hunter declared area and to Spinifex Offshore Windfarm in the Southern Ocean region.
These licences provide developers the right to assess whether a proposed offshore infrastructure project, such as a commercial offshore wind farm, would be feasible.
As part of the assessment process, licence holders will be required to carry out a variety of studies and investigations to ensure any uncertainties or risks are identified and ascertain whether it is viable to progress to a full-scale commercial project.
For more information, read the Minister’s media release here: Next steps for offshore wind to unlock regional jobs and energy security | Ministers