Gunsan City’s Public-Led Offshore Wind Power Project Rated a "Success" in Final Evaluation

Full-Scale Promotion of 1.02GW Offshore Wind Power Complex

The large-scale public-led offshore wind farm development support project, which Gunsan City in North Jeolla Province has been promoting since 2022, has been officially recognized for its achievements and capabilities, having received a "success" rating in the final evaluation by the Korea Energy Agency.

Location map of Gunsan Offshore Wind Power Integration Complex. Provided by Gunsan City

According to Gunsan City on July 7, the city identified suitable offshore wind farm sites near Eocheongdo and resolved key issues such as grid connection, military operations, and marine use through consultations with Korea Electric Power Corporation, the military, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and other related agencies. In addition, the city secured public acceptance by holding 19 public-private council meetings with residents, fishermen, and experts, as well as conducting resident briefings.

Based on these achievements, in March of this year, the project site was designated as a 1.02GW offshore wind power complex. Gunsan City plans to use this as an opportunity to foster offshore wind power as a future growth engine.

The city is also working to attract offshore wind-related companies and is striving to build an industrial ecosystem by linking the Saemangeum RE100 industrial complex, its manufacturing base, and port and logistics infrastructure.

In particular, since Gunsan Port is expected to be designated as an exclusive offshore wind power port in the government's revised 4th National Port Master Plan, the city plans to strengthen the functions of Pier 7 as a hub for equipment assembly and transportation, as well as operations and maintenance (O&M).

Gunsan City aims to establish a "Gunsan-style offshore wind power industrial ecosystem" that links the wind power complex, Gunsan Port, and the adjacent industrial complex, covering all stages from manufacturing and installation to maintenance. Through this, the city plans to further vitalize the local economy and secure new engines for future growth.

A city official stated, "This success in the final evaluation is the result of the joint efforts of Gunsan City, residents, and related agencies for public-led offshore wind power development," adding, "We will do our best to ensure that the creation of a Gunsan-style offshore wind power industrial ecosystem, connecting the wind power complex, Gunsan Port, and the adjacent industrial complex, translates into revitalizing the local economy and securing future growth engines."

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