June 2, 2020 — Norwegian energy company Equinor has given the name Beacon Wind to a planned offshore wind farm off the US New England coast.
Beacon Wind will be located about 32km south of Massachusetts and 112km east of New York.
Wildlife surveys for the project kicked off last year and this summer more surveys will be undertaken to characterise conditions of the lease area, the company said.
These include looking at the geologic conditions, benthic habitat and checking for the presence of obstructions and sensitive resources.
Equinor Wind said its Boston-based team is actively engaged with commercial fishermen and their representatives to ensure that the development of Beacon Wind coexists successfully with traditional northeast maritime industries.
“Insights and feedback from the fishing industry are critical to the collaborative development of Beacon Wind,” the company said.