Atlantic Shores has obtained the necessary federal approvals to construct two offshore wind farms off the New Jersey coast, near Atlantic City. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) granted construction and operations plan approvals, while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Clean Air Act permit.
The projects, known as Atlantic Shores South Projects 1 and 2, will feature up to 200 offshore wind turbines along with substations and cables buried beneath the seabed to transport electricity to shore. These wind farms are expected to generate enough renewable energy to power over one million homes in New Jersey.
Joris Veldhoven, CEO of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, expressed satisfaction with the approval process: “Atlantic Shores is thrilled to receive approval to build our first two projects and deliver sufficient clean power to serve one third of New Jersey households.” He also highlighted that these approvals are crucial for starting construction next year and for advancing New Jersey's goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2035.
The project promises significant economic benefits for New Jersey, including job creation and supply chain investments. Located on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, the wind farms will produce approximately 2,800 megawatts of renewable power. The generated electricity will be transmitted via undersea cables connecting to New Jersey’s grid at Atlantic City and Sea Girt.
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind is a partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF-RE Offshore Development, LLC, both companies having extensive experience in developing energy projects worldwide.
