16th July, 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark and Ulsan, South Korea: 

The Haewoori Offshore Wind project has completed the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultation with Korea’s Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, marking the first for an offshore wind project in Ulsan, Korea. Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a world leader in development and construction of offshore wind projects, is leading development for the Haewoori Offshore Wind project on behalf of the project’s owner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its CI V fund. 

The Haewoori Offshore Wind Project is a 1.5GW floating project planned approximately 80 kilometers off the coast of Ulsan, Korea. The project will contribute toward Korea’s 2030 renewable energy goals and the global RE100 initiative, which aims for companies to source 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. 

Jonathan Spink, COP Korea Co-CEO and CEO of Haewoori Offshore Wind Co., Ltd., stated, “The completion of the EIA consultation is meaningful as we focus on corporate social responsibility and sustainable development across our entire floating offshore wind portfolio in Ulsan.” He added, “Haewoori Offshore Wind Co., Ltd. is committed to making continuous efforts to closely follow what we have discussed with MOE and actively communicate with relevant agencies in case of unexpected impact during consultation as a responsible member of the local community.” 

The EIA process involves a thorough analysis of potential environmental impacts on offshore and onshore ecosystems, encompassing marine and onshore environmental quality, noise, and socioeconomic factors. Haewoori Offshore Wind has engaged closely with local governments and the public to incorporate their feedback to ensure sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. 

About Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP)  

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. COP is accelerating the energy transition through development of a 50+ GW project portfolio. An industry pioneer, the group is leading project development in new markets, including four projects recently completed or currently under construction – Changfang and Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Korea. COP also specializes in system integration capabilities, including power-to-x. COP’s expert team are advancing projects across 17 offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management. Learn more at www.cop.dk  

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) 

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.  

CIP manages 12 funds and has to date raised approximately EUR 28 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 160 international institutional investors. CIP has approximately 500 employees and 12 offices around the world. For more information, visit www.cip.com 

26 June, 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark and Taipei, Taiwan:

Today it was announced that the Zhong Neng offshore wind farm has achieved a significant milestone and delivered first power. Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a global leader in offshore wind development and construction, has led project development activities for Zhong Neng on behalf of the project’s owners, a joint venture between China Steel Corporation (CSC) and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (“CI IV”). COP is the exclusive offshore wind development partner to CIP. 

Zhong Neng received local content plan approval from the Taiwanese government in November 2019 and is one of only two offshore wind projects in Taiwan’s offshore wind history to fulfill the highest localization requirements. This includes the CIP-owned and COP-constructed Changfang & Xidao offshore wind project, which was inaugurated this year.  

Installation of the first turbine on Zhong Neng was announced in May 2024, and currently one-third of the planned wind turbines are installed. Completion of all offshore installation work is expected in the third quarter of 2024, followed by full grid connection by year-end. Once fully operational, Zhong Neng will provide clean energy equivalent to the demand of approximately 300,000 Taiwanese homes. 

“The successful delivery of first power from Zhong Neng marks a pivotal moment for Copenhagen Offshore Partners,” said Joris Hol, COP VP and Zhong Neng project CEO. “Our focus now is on completing the installation and grid connection phases efficiently and safely, ensuring that Zhong Neng will soon deliver its full complement of clean energy to thousands of households in Taiwan.” 

“First Power from the Zhong Neng project is a major milestone that has been achieved in less than seven years since the partnership between CIP, CSC and COP was initiated. The project team and our suppliers have shown exemplary collaboration in resolving challenges during the construction phase whilst also building a local supply chain in Taiwan,” said Jesper Krarup Holst, Partner and Head of APAC at Copenhagen Offshore Partners.  

 “We are very pleased to have reached this important project milestone in close collaboration with our partner, CSC. The successful delivery of first power demonstrates our joint project execution capabilities and I would like to thank all our partners and congratulate the Zhong Neng team for reaching this landmark,” said Mads Skovgaard Andersen, Partner at CIP. “Zhong Neng achieving first power and last month’s inauguration of Changfang-Xidao are both significant contributions to Taiwan’s energy transition.” 

Since entering Taiwan in 2017, CIP and COP have been committed to unleashing offshore wind in the country. CIP has invested significantly in developing Taiwan’s offshore wind projects, supply networks and fostering a strong industry ecosystem. Together, CIP, COP, and other partners have developed three offshore wind projects in Taiwan with a combined capacity of approximately 1,400 MW: Changfang & Xidao (600MW), Zhong Neng (300MW), and Fengmiao (500MW).  

About Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) 

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. COP is accelerating the energy transition through development of a 50+ GW project portfolio. An industry pioneer, the group is leading project development in new markets, including four projects recently completed or currently under construction – Changfang and Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Korea. COP also specializes in system integration capabilities, including power-to-x. COP’s expert team are advancing projects across 17 offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management. Learn more at www.cop.dk 

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X. 

CIP manages 12 funds and has to date raised approximately EUR 28 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 160 international institutional investors. CIP has approximately 500 employees and 12 offices around the world. For more information, visit www.cip.com 

June 13, 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark & Utrecht, the Netherlands:

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a global leader in offshore wind development and construction, is proud to announce the successful award of a permit to construct the IJmuiden Ver Beta offshore wind project in the Netherlands. This landmark 2 GW offshore wind project will include a 50MW floating offshore solar farm on site and a new electrolyser at the Port of Rotterdam which will convert electricity of IJmuiden Ver Beta to green hydrogen.

The IJmuiden Ver Beta project is delivered by Zeevonk, a joint venture of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Energy Transition Fund and Vattenfall. As the exclusive offshore wind development partner to CIP, COP will be involved in the development of IJmuiden Ver Beta together with Vattenfall.

“We are thrilled to be awarded the IJmuiden Ver Beta project, which will become one of the largest renewable energy initiatives in Europe once complete,” said Keld Bennetsen, Senior Vice President at COP. “We look forward to working together with local stakeholders, as well as our CIP and Vattenfall partners, to contribute to the Netherland’s journey towards a renewable energy future.”

Felix Pahl, Partner at CIP, added: “The Netherlands is at the forefront of the energy transition with ambitious offshore wind and hydrogen targets and stands out as a pioneer in this field. We at CIP are confident that our strong partnership with Vattenfall will support and contribute to the Netherlands’ journey towards a carbon-neutral future. The award of IJmuiden Ver Beta is a milestone for CIP’s Energy Transition Fund and an important step in realizing an integrated energy system in the North Sea.”

The project’s 50 MW floating solar component is a major step forward in optimizing the use of offshore space. Alongside the wind farm, the solar farm will leverage shared grid connections for improved efficiency. This integration exemplifies how renewable energy sources can complement each other to maximize their benefits.

About Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP)

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. COP is accelerating the energy transition through development of a 50+ GW project portfolio. An industry pioneer, the group is leading project development in new markets, including four projects recently completed or currently under construction – Changfang and Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Korea. COP also specializes in system integration capabilities, including power-to-x. COP’s expert team are advancing projects across 17 offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management. Learn more at www.cop.dk

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X. This includes the largest dedicated greenfield green hydrogen fund worldwide, Copenhagen Infrastructure Energy Transition Fund I (CI ETF I). CI ETF I has built a market leading portfolio of Power-to-X projects, with around 6.5 GW of electrolyser capacity in its development portfolio globally.

CIP manages 12 funds and has to date raised approximately EUR 28 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 160 international institutional investors. CIP has approximately 500 employees and 12 offices around the world. For more information, visit www.cip.com

May 22, 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark and Taipei, Taiwan: 

Today, the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind project was inaugurated in Taiwan, marking completion of construction activities which represent a total installed capacity of 600 MW. The Changfang and Xidao project increases Taiwan’s combined offshore capacity by approximately 25% and contribute significantly to Taiwan’s energy transition and ambitious net-zero goals. Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a global leader in offshore wind development and construction, has led project development activities for Changfang and Xidao on behalf of the project’s owners. 

Changfang and Xidao is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) Flagship funds CI II and CI III. Thailand-based Global Power Synergy Public Company (GPSC) and two Taiwanese life insurance companies, Taiwan Life and Transglobe Life, each own minority stakes. COP is the exclusive offshore wind developer for CIP. 

The Changfang and Xidao project is the first offshore wind farms to be developed in Asia Pacific by CIP and COP. They have one of the highest degrees of localization, i.e. use of local suppliers and vendors in the history of Taiwan’s offshore wind industry. The project is located 11 kilometers off the west coast of Taiwan and consist of 62 Vestas V174 turbines and jacket foundations supplied by Taiwan’s Century Wind Power. When fully operational, Changfang and Xidao will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 650,000 local households and will deliver an annual expected CO2 reduction of 1.1 million tons. 

Located off the coast of Changhua, the Changfang and Xidao project was awarded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Energy Administration in 2018. The project generated first power in 2022 and now aims for the earliest electricity license approval to commence the commercial operational phase for the entire windfarm.  

“This milestone is a result of the dedication and collaborative efforts of the Changfang and Xidao project team, including COP, CIP, and our network partners who have worked together with local stakeholders in Taiwan to overcome challenges such as disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, typhoons, and earthquakes to meet the construction schedule,” said Dennis Sanou, Vice President at COP and Changfang and Xidao Project CEO.  

“Changfang and Xidao is our first project in Asia Pacific to complete the construction phase and only less than seven years ago since we opened our office in Taiwan,” said Jesper Krarup Holst, Partner at COP. “Completion of construction has been reached which is a massive achievement by the Changfang and Xidao project team in light of all the challenges the project has faced since entering the construction phase in early 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world.” 

The Changfang and Xidao project is the first windfarm in Taiwan’s offshore wind history to be completed with such a comprehensive level of localization. When combined with the Zhongneng Offshore Windfarm in Taiwan, which is jointly owned by CIP and China Steel and of which project development activities are also being led by COP, these two projects represent 900MW of capacity and the largest scale of localization opportunities for Taiwan-based suppliers.  

CIP has a significant portfolio of 21 GW offshore wind in the Asia Pacific and together with COP as lead developer of the portfolio, they are among the frontrunners in build-out of offshore wind in both Taiwan, Korea, and Australia. Since entering Taiwan in 2017, CIP and COP have been committed to offshore wind in the country, investing significantly in developing Taiwan’s offshore wind projects, its supply networks and in fostering a strong industry ecosystem.  

COP is leading development on behalf of CIP for three offshore wind projects in Taiwan with a combined capacity of approximately 1,400 MW: Changfang and Xidao (600MW), Zhongneng (300MW), and Fengmiao (500MW). Zhongneng is owned by CIP’s CI IV Fund and China Steel Corporation, and is under construction with commercial operations expected in 2025. Fengmiao is owned by CIP’s CI V Fund. 

About Copenhagen Offshore Partners  

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. COP is accelerating the energy transition through development of a 50+ GW project portfolio. An industry pioneer, the group is leading project development in new markets, including four projects recently completed or currently under construction – Changfang and Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Korea. COP also specializes in system integration capabilities, including power-to-x. COP’s expert team are advancing projects across 17 offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management. Learn more at www.cop.dk 

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners 

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X. 

CIP manages 12 funds and has to date raised approximately EUR 28 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 160 international institutional investors. CIP has approximately 500 employees and 12 offices around the world. For more information, visit www.cip.com   

May 1, 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark & Melbourne, Australia: 

As part of the team behind Star of the South, Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project, Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a global leader in offshore wind development and construction, is proud to have secured two of the country’s first feasibility licences, paving the way for increased jobs and investment in Australia’s clean energy future. The Australian Government today confirmed licence recipients following a detailed assessment of applications submitted for the Gippsland offshore wind zone last year.

Both projects are being progressed by Southerly Ten – a specialist offshore wind developer unveiled today by the team behind Star of the South and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). CIP has established Southerly Ten to unlock the energy, climate and economic benefits of offshore wind in Australia and New Zealand. Copenhagen Offshore Partners is the exclusive offshore wind development partner to CIP.

Southerly Ten’s two Gippsland projects are:

Star of the South – a 2.2 GW project within a 586km2 area located at least 10 kilometres off the Gippsland coast, between Port Albert and Woodside Beach.

Kut-Wut Brataualung – a 2.2 GW project within a 689 km2 area located 45 kilometres from the southern tip of Wilsons Promontory. The project is named in partnership with the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Corporation (GLaWAC) recognising a family group of the Brataualung peoples that lived in and around the Toora area.

Built to their full potential, these projects would power more than 2.4 million homes, inject $14 billion into the Australian economy – including up to $7 billion in the Gippsland region – and create up to 12,000 jobs over the life of the projects, including hundreds of ongoing long-term Gippsland-based jobs during 30 years of operations.

COP Australia CEO and Southerly Ten’s CEO, Charles Rattray, welcomed the licence announcements as a critical next step for driving near term jobs and investment in Australia. “These licences signal that Australia is open for business and open to the economic opportunities offshore wind can provide for our regional communities,” he said. “Star of the South is already well progressed – we’ve studied this area for five years under an Exploration Licence and know it’s in a location with strong winds, ideal sea depths and suitable seabed conditions. Kut-Wut Brataualung is at an earlier stage, so our first steps will be to study the wind and local environment and build a really comprehensive understanding of that specific area, while consulting with local Gippsland communities.”

COP Australia CDO and Southerly Ten’s CDO Erin Coldham said the result would bring more jobs and investment to Australia, while supercharging the nation’s efforts to meet its climate, energy and economic goals.“Offshore wind is a game-changer for Australia, representing a scale up in our global climate commitments and ambition, while bringing new economic opportunities to our shores,” she said. “Regions like Gippsland have powered our nation for the past 100 years – offshore wind can continue the tradition for the next generation and we’re already seeing the benefits flow. Star of the South has already created jobs for locals and injected millions into the Gippsland economy, supporting local businesses, vessels and fishers at this early development stage – we look forward to continuing this investment in Gippsland’s people and future with our two projects going forward.”

A feasibility licence is the first approval needed to start investigating and planning an offshore wind farm, while further approvals are needed to proceed to construction, incorporating years of community and stakeholder engagement as projects work through the different development stages.

Southerly Ten is powered by investment from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) – the world’s largest fund manager dedicated to greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind.

Head of CIP Australia, Jorn Hammer, said Southerly Ten will lead the development and delivery of CIP’s local offshore wind portfolio. “CIP was an early believer in Australia’s offshore wind potential, proudly working with our partner Cbus, local communities, government and industry to kick-start an offshore wind industry. since 2017,” he said. “We’re excited to move forward with Southerly Ten to explore more opportunities to bring investment, jobs and energy to regional Australia and New Zealand.”

The name Southerly Ten reflects the company’s dedicated focus on Australia and New Zealand, and its aspiration to deliver ten gigawatts of new offshore wind capacity across the region.

Southerly Ten is also pursuing a feasibility licence in the Hunter region for its Destiny Wind project, with a focus on early community and stakeholder engagement to understand local views and opportunities.

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About Copenhagen Offshore Partners 

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. COP is accelerating the energy transition through development of a 50+ GW project portfolio. An industry pioneer, the group is leading project development in new markets, including four projects currently under construction – Changfang Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Korea. COP also specializes in system integration capabilities, including power-to-x. COP’s expert team are advancing projects across 17 offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management. Learn more at www.cop.dk

About Southerly Ten

Southerly Ten is a specialist offshore wind energy developer for Australia and New Zealand, from the team behind Star of the South and backed by CIP. We bring unmatched commitment and capability to our mission – to advance a local offshore wind industry and leave a positive legacy of clean energy for future generations. www.southerlyten.com.au

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Southerly Ten is powered by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the world’s largest fund manager dedicated to greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. CIP has been progressing Star of the South since 2017 together with Cbus Super and Australian Founders. CIP partners with superannuation funds worldwide, including Cbus Super and NZ Super, to build worker’s retirement nest eggs with investments that support the global energy transition. CIP invests for impact, with a goal to deploy more than $150 billion equity to reduce global carbon emissions by 1% by 2030. www.cip.com

March 22, 2024 – Sicily, Italy and Copenhagen, Denmark:

Yesterday, the 250MW 7SeasMed Floating Offshore Wind Project was granted approval of its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) by the Italian Ministry for Environment and Energy Security. This is the first EIA approval for a floating offshore wind project in Italy and marks an important milestone to jumpstart the offshore wind industry and support Italy’s renewable energy and climate goals. Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a global leader in offshore wind development and construction, serves as 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), a global leader in greenfield renewable energy investments. 

7SeasMed is a 250MW floating offshore wind project that will be located approximately 35 kilometers off the coast of Marsala, Sicily. Approval of the EIA paves the way for construction and operation of the offshore wind farm, which will use cutting edge-technologies and environmentally-conscious practices. 7SeasMed also positions Sicily as an important hub for renewable energy generation in Italy and bolsters the country’s commitment to carbon neutrality.  

“We are delighted to receive EIA approval for the 7SeasMed floating offshore wind project off the coast of Sicily,” said Michele Schiavone, COP Italy CEO and Project CEO for 7SeasMed. “This represents a significant achievement in our mission to accelerate the energy transition and combat climate change. The project underscores our commitment to pioneering innovative solutions that balance energy needs with environmental stewardship.” 

“The EIA Decree is the result of our robust and collaborative approach to all environmental disciplines, including stakeholder engagement and dialogue the 7SeasMed team has conducted with public bodies at both the national and local levels” said Alan Hannah, COP Partner and Europe Market Development Lead. “Floating offshore wind is moving from demonstration to first industrialisation and we are proud to have 7SeasMed play a key role in this momentum.”

Floating offshore wind represents a transformative approach to renewable energy production, harnessing the vast potential of offshore wind resources in deeper waters where traditional fixed-bottom installations are unable to be deployed. By utilizing innovative floating platforms anchored to the seabed, 7SeasMed aims to unlock new opportunities for sustainable energy generation while minimizing environmental impact. 

7SeasMed will deliver numerous benefits to Italian communities and the economy, including: 

• Clean Energy Generation: With a capacity of 250MW, 7SeasMed will contribute to Sicily’s renewable energy capacity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions. 
• Job Creation and Economic Growth: The project will create job opportunities during the construction and operation phases, stimulating economic growth in the region and supporting local communities. 
• Technological Innovation: By deploying state-of-the-art floating platform technology, the project showcases advancements in offshore wind technology, driving innovation and expertise in the renewable energy sector. 
• Provide local, clean and affordable energy to more than 70,000 homes in Sicily or around 5% of Sicily’s total electricity consumption. 

 7SeasMed is part of a larger 3GW offshore wind portfolio in Italy owned by the GreenIT and CIP partnership, and of which COP serves as lead development partner. This is one of the largest floating portfolios in Italy and in addition to 7SeasMed it includes the Ichnusa (504MW, Sardinia) Tyrrhenian (500MW, Latium), Nurax (500MW, Sardinia), and Poseidon (1000MW, Sardinia) projects.  

About Copenhagen Offshore Partners 

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. COP is accelerating the energy transition through development of a 50+ GW project portfolio. An industry pioneer, the group is leading project development in new markets, including four projects currently under construction – Changfang Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Korea. COP also specializes in system integration capabilities, including power-to-x. COP’s expert team are advancing projects across 17 offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management. Learn more at www.cop.dk 

About GreenIT
GreenIT is a joint venture, owned 51% by Plenitude (Eni) and 49% by CDP Equity, for the development, construction, and management of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources in Italy. The joint venture, created in 2021, is part of the strategy aimed to support the country’s energy transition, increasing the generation of renewable energy, in line with the objectives set by the 2030 Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan. For more information, visit www.green-it.online/   

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focuses on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X. 

CIP manages 12 funds and has to date raised approximately EUR 28 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 160 international institutional investors. CIP has approximately 500 employees and 12 offices around the world. For more information, visit www.cip.com 

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January 16 , 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark & Taipei, Taiwan:

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a global leader in offshore wind development and construction, has appointed Claire Lohan as the new CEO of COP Taiwan. Lohan will take over from Dennis Sanou and oversee operations and development of COP’s growing 6.3 GW project development portfolio in Taiwan, including leading bid development for the second phase of Taiwan Round 3 auctions.

Lohan steps into the role after serving as CEO of the Taiwan Round 3 team at COP since 2022 during which time she led the team to secure an award for the Fengmiao 1 project. Dennis Sanou will continue to serve as CEO of the Changfang Xidao project and Joris Hol will assume the role of Fengmiao 1 CEO as well as carry on in his role as CEO of the Zhong Neng offshore wind project.

“I am delighted to take on the leadership of our extraordinary team in Taiwan. Time and again they have shown themselves to be amongst the most talented and high-performing teams in the industry. New and challenging market conditions mean we will draw even further on these qualities and our culture of delivery. I look forward to engaging with the Government and our other stakeholders to ensure the energy transition in Taiwan is a success.”

COP is developing offshore wind projects in Taiwan on behalf of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and project partners. The portfolio includes the 600 MW Changfang Xidao project and the 300 MW Zhong Neng project, in partnership with our partner China Steel Corporation and which are currently under construction, the 500 MW Fengmiao 1 project which is being developed towards financial close, and more than 6 GW of other sites in development.

About Copenhagen Offshore Partners

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. COP is accelerating the energy transition through development of a 50+ GW project portfolio. An industry pioneer, the group is leading project development in new markets, including four projects currently under construction – Changfang Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Korea. COP also specializes in system integration capabilities, including power-to-x. COP’s expert team are advancing projects across 17 offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management. Learn more at www.cop.dk

January 15, 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark / Manila, Philippines:

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), a global leader in offshore wind development and construction, has announced Rune Damgaard and Jesper Krarup Holst will serve as Co-CEOs of the group’s operations in the Philippines, including development of three offshore wind sites totalling 2 GW of capacity which are owned by a Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) managed fund.

Damgaard transitions into the role after serving as Deputy CEO and Procurement Director at COP for the group’s 500 MW Feng Miao 1 project in Taiwan. Holst, a Partner at COP, brings unrivalled global offshore wind experience including leadership of projects through the development phase and into construction in countries including Taiwan and South Korea. Holst will continue his regional leadership position at COP covering Asian markets including Taiwan, South Korea and now also the Philippines.

“I am excited to serve as co-CEO and lead development for our growing offshore wind portfolio in the Philippines, which COP is advancing on behalf of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners,” said Damgaard. “The Philippines government has demonstrated excellent ambition to unleash offshore wind as part of their renewable energy mix in the future, and together, our COP and CIP teams are committed and ready to partner with the domestic supply chain, foster relationships with local stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of a sustainable offshore wind market.”

“Similar to COP’s approach to offshore wind development in other new markets, we are excited about bringing our global expertise and track record to the Philippines market,” said Holst. “As we grow our local team and work together with stakeholders in the local community, we look forward to supporting the energy transition in the country and delivering low cost and affordable renewable energy whilst creating local employment opportunities.”

To support the development of the group’s Philippines portfolio, COP is opening a new office in Manila with CIP, the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments. COP is the exclusive offshore wind development partner to CIP.

The 2 GW portfolio COP is leading development for in the Philippines is expected to create around 4,500 jobs during the development and operations period, as well as generate enough electricity to power approximately one million households, which would offset 2.9 million tonnes in CO2 emissions per year for the duration of their 25-year contracts.

CIP and COP are targeting delivery of Philippines projects by 2028 and are committed to developing them in partnership with the Philippines government and local stakeholders to support the nation’s climate, renewable energy, and economic development goals.

About Copenhagen Offshore Partners

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. COP is accelerating the energy transition through development of a 50+ GW project portfolio. An industry pioneer, the group is leading project development in new markets, including four projects currently under construction – Changfang Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Korea. COP also specializes in system integration capabilities, including power-to-x. COP’s expert team are advancing projects across 17 offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management. Learn more at www.cop.dk