About Flotation Energy

Flotation Energy is a specialist offshore wind developer with global experience in project delivery. With projects in the UK, Ireland, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. The team has been involved in building over 3 GW of offshore wind projects including Kincardine, the world's biggest operational floating offshore wind farm off Aberdeen, Scotland. There is a tremendous opportunity to make offshore wind a significant contributor to Australia's power generation and a net zero future. Flotation Energy's expertise and hands-on experience mean they are ready to deliver a successful outcome for the Seadragon project in Gippsland and help shape the new offshore wind industry in Australia.

About the Project

Seadragon is a proposed 1,500 MW offshore wind farm and electricity transmission project. The wind turbine generators will be on fixed foundations and installed 20 - 40 kms off Ninety Mile Beach between Paradise Beach and McGaurans Beach, in Bass Strait, Gippsland. Floating foundations are also under consideration. Inter-array cables will connect the turbines to offshore substation platforms and then HVAC transmission cables from those substations will connect the wind farm to onshore transmission infrastructure. There will be onshore substations and transmission infrastructure to connect into the grid in the Latrobe Valley.

Project development will include a program of environmental and cultural heritage surveys, geophysical / geotechnical / ground investigations, technical design, planning and environmental approvals, workforce development and work to build the supply chain and port capability.

The Seadragon project has been in development since 2019 and will be one of Australia's first offshore wind farms. The offshore wind farm is planned to commence construction in 2028 and expected to be operational from 2030.

Project Timeline

2022 to 2023

Scoping and Feasibility is underway and scheduled to be completed towards the end of 2022

2022 to 2025

Development phase begins, which includes environmental assessments, ongoing public consultation, and approval processes. This phase is scheduled to be completed toward the end of 2025

2025 to 2027

Detailed design phase begins, our team will be refining the design, plans and specifications

2028 to 2030

The execution phase begins, and construction is underway.

2030 Onwards

Operation begins. Flotation Energy start supplying renewable electricity into the grid for homes and businesses across Victoria. Operation, monitoring and maintenance of the wind farm is likely to be based at a local port.

Industry Briefing

Date and Time: Wed., 18 January 2023,5:00 pm - 6:00 pm AEDT

Location: Online

Click here to register for the Industry Briefing.

Useful Links

Click here to find out more about Flotation Energy

Click here to find out more about Seadragon Offshore Wind Farm.

Opportunities

During the development, construction and operational phases, Flotation Energy will be seeking support from experienced and capable suppliers and partners of all sizes and across a range of disciplines to help bring Seadragon to life.

In line with community values, Flotation Energy's preference is to support local Gippsland-based businesses and have already engaged with and built partnerships with several local businesses to date. Flotation Energy encourage all businesses to register interest.

HOW TO REGISTER AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

• To submit an EOI, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.
• This is an initial, generic EOI submission only. All companies who submit an EOI will be included in information presented to companies who are short listed to bid for this Project.
• The services, programmes and initiatives provided by ICN Victoria are aimed at complementing a company's existing Sales, Marketing and Business Development strategy and any EOI submitted should not be considered as an alternative to these activities.

ICN GATEWAY COMPANY REGISTRATION

• Click here to register your company profile on ICN Gateway.
• Support and assistance are available through the web links listed below.
• An ICN Gateway company profile that accurately and effectively summarises your company is critical to using the services of the ICN Group - please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.
• Companies should ensure that the email notification functionality within their ICN Gateway company profile is activated to include an appropriate level of coverage to Information & Updates, Major Projects and Regional Opportunities.

(1) ICN Gateway Setup Wizard

(2) ICN Gateway User Guide