EIA approval for the 7SeasMed floating wind project is a first for the Italian floating wind sector (source: COP)
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the 250-MW 7SeasMed floating offshore wind project has been granted approval by the Italian Ministry for Environment and Energy Security
This is the first EIA approval for a floating offshore wind project in Italy and an important milestone in the country’s offshore wind industry.
Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is lead developer for the project, which is owned by a consortium including GreenIT, the Italian renewable energy joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and CDP Equity (CDP Group), and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).
7SeasMed will be located approximately 35 km off the coast of Marsala, Sicily. Approval of the EIA paves the way for construction and operation of the offshore windfarm.
COP Italy chief executive and project lead Michele Schiavone said, “We are delighted to receive EIA approval for the 7SeasMed floating offshore wind project. The project underscores our commitment to pioneering innovative solutions that balance energy needs with environmental stewardship.”
COP partner and Europe market development lead Alan Hannah said EIA approval said floating offshore wind “is moving from demonstration to industrialisation.”
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