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Offshore renewables regulations – Have your say
Published: 12 April, 2024
The Australian Government has released an Exposure Draft of the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure…
Offshore renewables licence information disclosure
Published: 28 March, 2024
The Australian Government has made new regulations under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure…
Offshore renewables and interactions with fisheries
Published: 20 March, 2024
Based on stakeholder feedback the OIR has updated its Offshore renewables and interactions with…
Offshore wind zone declared in the Southern Ocean
Published: 06 March, 2024
The Offshore Infrastructure Registrar is now accepting feasibility licence applications for…
A simple look at the regulatory process for commercial-scale offshore renewables
Published: 22 February, 2024
We have created an enhanced regulatory roadmap which focuses on commercial-scale offshore…
Consultation launched for Bunbury offshore wind zone
Published: 20 February, 2024
The Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water has begun public consultation on…
What are geotechnical investigations for offshore renewables?
Published: 13 February, 2024
Geotechnical investigations are typically conducted to inform the feasibility of project from a…
FAQs for offshore renewables
Published: 11 December, 2023
The OIR has developed a series of frequently asked questions: Frequently Asked Questions | OIR
We…
Geophysical investigations for offshore renewables
Published: 24 November, 2023
What’s involved with geophysical investigations for offshore renewables?
Geophysical investigations…
Updated guidance on offshore renewables environmental approvals
Published: 07 November, 2023
The offshore renewables environmental approvals guidance has been developed to support efficient…
Area proposed for offshore renewables within Bass Strait
Published: 24 October, 2023
The Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is inviting feedback on…
What’s involved in developing an offshore wind farm?
Published: 19 October, 2023
The design, construction, transportation and installation of large structures offshore is…
Proposed Illawarra offshore renewables zone - Have your say
Published: 15 August, 2023
The Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Illawarra region in New South Wales has been identified by…
Updated Guidance for Feasibility Licence Applications now available
Published: 09 August, 2023
Updated guidance documents on the offshore renewables feasibility licence application and…
Australian Government declares offshore wind zone off the Hunter coast
Published: 12 July, 2023
Today, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy has declared an area in the Pacific Ocean off…
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