Cork headquartered DP Energy has announced a "significant advancement" in its efforts to construct a wind farm in southeast Australia.

The company has made progress in its proposed 700 megawatt (MW) wind farm down in Euston, New South Wales. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has provided DP Energy with the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs). Having received the SEARs, DP Energy has now commenced preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as a step towards Development Approval (DA).

The project is located eight kilometres north of Euston in New South Wales within the Balranald Local Government Area. It will contribute to New South Wales’s climate action targets of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The wind farm is expected to power up to 324,903 New South Wales homes through approximately 100 wind turbines and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

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DP Energy Australia's Head of Projects, Hugh Cantwell, said: "The receipt of the SEARs marks a key milestone in the Euston Wind Farm project, we are excited to be moving forward with this quality project which aligns well with the New South Wales Government’s goals to transform the electricity system into one that is affordable, clean, and reliable."

Jack Murphy, DP Energy Australia's Environment and Development Manager, stated: "As we move into the EIS phase, I am excited to further engage with the local community and the NSW Government. This project will play a crucial role in bolstering the NSW South-West Renewable Energy Zone and is a significant step toward Australia’s transition to achieving net-zero emissions."