Asset management firm to lead $50 billion investment in offshore wind project
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Through its offshore wind unit Corio Generation Ltd., Macquarie Asset Management is investing $50 billion in offshore wind projects across various markets over the next seven years.
Despite challenges such as low power prices and cost inflation, which deterred many competitors, Corio and its partners, including TotalEnergies SE, are forging ahead.
CEO Jonathan Cole attributes their success to astute foresight regarding escalating costs and interest rates, which rendered existing power prices unprofitable for others.
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“Whether by good luck or excellent management, we find ourselves in a situation where we were born and came onto the market only two years ago,” Cole told Bloomberg. We haven’t found ourselves in a situation where we’ve had to cancel projects and write-offs.”
The outlook for offshore wind in the United States remains unclear amid inflation and supply-chain disruptions. Developers have encountered setbacks, leading to the postponement or cancellation of certain projects.
However, there have been notable exceptions, with the commencement of electricity transmission from two significant farms, Vineyard Wind near Massachusetts and South Fork Wind off the coast of New York, in the past few months.
Recently, Corio inked a memorandum of understanding with Brazilian port developer Prumo Logistica SA to investigate the potential utilization of a port in Rio de Janeiro state to advance Corio’s upcoming wind ventures.
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Corio’s objective is to establish five offshore wind farms in Brazil, with a combined capacity of up to 6 gigawatts.
Brazil possesses all the necessary natural prerequisites to emerge as a frontrunner in offshore wind energy.
The windiest areas are in shallow waters near the coastline, and the country boasts demand hubs spread along its entire coast. Additionally, Brazil benefits from robust port infrastructure.
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