Nova Scotia seeks contractor to study four sites for Wind West offshore wind project, targeting 5 GW by 2030.

Nova Scotia’s offshore energy regulator is seeking a contractor to assess four potential sites for the Wind West offshore wind project, evaluating marine life, archaeology, geotechnical conditions, and unexploded ordinance. The study aims to streamline future development, reduce duplication, and improve stakeholder understanding. The first phase, targeting 5 gigawatts by 2030, could cost $60 billion and require significant infrastructure, with the province seeking a 4% royalty. Additional phases could generate over 62 gigawatts. The regulator plans to award the contract by early February, with submissions due January 23. The project may export energy via overland or subsea routes, though it was not included in the federal fast-track approval group.