Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Alinta Energy and Parkwind are proposing to develop an initial 1GW+ fixed-foundation offshore wind farm in the Southern Ocean Region offshore wind zone. It could supply approximately 10% of Victoria's current electricity needs. The project is proposed to connect to the grid via the existing substation at Portland. The currently envisaged design which is subject to change includes: * Offshore Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) nominally between 15-18MW megawatts capacity * Offshore array cables and export cables * Offshore substation platforms * Onshore transmission cables * Switchyard works The project is being developed by leading energy investor, operator, retailer and developer Alinta Energy, and offshore wind energy company JERA-Parkwind. Timing The Spinifex project was announced in December 2021. It is currently in the feasibility and investigation phase of the project. The development of an offshore wind farm, including feasibility, planning and approvals and construction generally takes around 6 - 10 years. We hope to obtain the necessary legislative and regulatory approvals and make a financial investment decision by 2029. The project would be operational for around 35 years. Work Packages Closing Electrical Balance of Plant Maintenance 31 Jul 2027 Engineering Services 31 Jul 2027 General 31 Jul 2027 Geophysical and Geotechnical 31 Jul 2027 Grid Compliance 31 Jul 2027 Grid Connection 31 Jul 2027 Inter-Array and export cable system 31 Jul 2027 Metocean 31 Jul 2027 O and M Port 31 Jul 2027 Offshore Logistics 31 Jul 2027 Offshore substations 31 Jul 2027 Onshore substations and transmission 31 Jul 2027 Port Facilities 31 Jul 2027 Shore Crossing 31 Jul 2027 Structure maintenance 31 Jul 2027 Subsea cables maintenance 31 Jul 2027 Transport and Logistics 31 Jul 2027 Turbine Maintenance and Service 31 Jul 2027 Wind Monitoring 31 Jul 2027 WTG 31 Jul 2027 WTG - Substructure and foundations 31 Jul 2027 Express interest for any opportunities that may arise for this project.
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