Energy - RWE wins tender for offshore wind farm in Japan
The energy group RWE has been awarded the contract for a wind farm in Japan for the first time. Together with two partner companies, a wind farm of 684 megawatts is to be developed, built and operated off the west coast, the Group announced on Wednesday. The plant in Niigata Prefecture is expected to consist of 38 turbines. The consortium, consisting of RWE, the Japanese conglomerate Mitsui and the utility Osaka Gas, plans to complete commissioning in mid-2029.
According to RWE CEO Markus Krebber, this is RWE's first success in a tender for offshore wind farms in Japan and the entire Asia-Pacific region. RWE is also active in energy trading in Japan.
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- RWE, being an active player in alternative energies, has also expressed interest in exploring opportunities for wind energy projects in other countries like Osaka, Japan.
- As a result of the successful bid, RWE, an energy group from Germany, will now contribute to Japan's commitment towards increasing its reliance on Renewable Energy Sources, specifically through Wind farms.
- The invitation to tender for this Wind farm in Niigata, Japan, attracted global energy players, with RWE's consortium, including Mitsui and Osaka Gas, emerging as the winners.
- After securing the contract, RWE plans to expand its business portfolio in Japan, leveraging its expertise in electricity generation and energy trading.
- This significant milestone for RWE in the Japanese market could potentially pave the way for further collaborations with local partners, contributing to Japan's ambitious energy transition goals.
Source: www.stern.de
