BOEM designates two Wind Energy Areas offshore Oregon

CapPro Reference: CP-03970
Sector: Power - Offshore wind
Project Type: Greenfield
Project Size: 2400 MW
Project Status: Announced
Location: North America - USA, Oregon

Project Profile: the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the designation of two final Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore Oregon, collectively hosting a potential capacity of 2.4 GW. Spanning approximately 195,012 acres in total, these WEAs avoid 98% of areas recommended for exclusion due to their significance as commercial fishing grounds. The Coos Bay WEA covers 61,204 acres and is situated 32 miles from shore, while the Brookings WEA spans 133,808 acres and is located approximately 18 miles from shore. A map of the final WEAs can be accessed on BOEM’s website.

Source: boem.gov