Equinor scraps Hunter offshore wind project amid global woes

The decision by Equinor to withdraw from the Novocastrian Offshore Wind project is a setback for the Hunter’s clean energy transition and local job creation. However, the federal government’s commitment to research and development licences in the Hunter Offshore Wind Zone offers a vital opportunity to build regional capacity and prove new technologies. “With this setback comes opportunity,” said Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Justin Page, “The government’s R&D pathway allows the Hunter to assess and build capacity to host multiple large-scale offshore wind projects.”