New regulations mean some information from applications made under the , will be available to the public.
The , provide for the Minister for Climate Change and Energy and the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar to disclose specific details from these applications.
In the case of a feasibility licence application this includes:
- the applicant’s name
- general details about the proposed licence area
- basic project information.
The regulations cover various types of licence applications such as:
- grants
- variations
- extension
- transfers
- surrenders.
Commercially sensitive information will remain confidential.
The offshore electricity industry is important for mitigating climate change boosting economic growth, and generating employment opportunities.
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