Consultation opens for offshore wind industry off the Hunter
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has today launched a consultation period on a new offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter.
Australia’s first offshore wind area now open for feasibility licence applications
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has released an invitation to apply for feasibility licences in the Gippsland declared area.
New guidance on OEI Act licensing and authorisations for offshore infrastructure activities
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator has released new guidance to provide advice on compliance with the requirements of the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (OEI Act) to ensure offshore infrastructure activities are appropriately authorised and approved.
Australia's first offshore wind zone declared
Today, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy (the Minister) declared an area in the Bass Strait off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria as being suitable for offshore renewable energy.
Offshore renewables leadership forum
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, and the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner jointly convened a meeting of senior industry and government representatives in Melbourne.
New guidance to assist offshore renewable energy proponents
The offshore renewables environmental approvals guidance has now been finalised following a public consultation process.
The OIR is now on LinkedIn
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR), a legislated NOPSEMA function, now has its own LinkedIn social media profile.
First area proposed for offshore renewables – Have your say
The Bass Strait off Gippsland, Victoria has been identified as the first area for future offshore renewable energy development.
Offshore renewables legislation enters into force
The Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (OEI Act) has come into effect, extending our regulatory remit to include oversight of the offshore renewables industry.
Consultation on offshore electricity infrastructure regulations and cost recovery
The Australian Government is consulting on the draft regulations and proposed cost recovery arrangements under the offshore electricity infrastructure framework.