Perth-based offshore and onshore wind developer Wind with Purpose (WWP or the Company) is delighted to sign a partnership agreement with Barrington Energy Pty Ltd (BE) and the Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation (GKB) for the Catalpa Offshore Wind Farm Project.
Highlights
- Wind with Purpose (WWP) signs a partnership agreement with Barrington Energy and the Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation (GKB) for Catalpa Offshore Wind Farm.
- Catalpa Offshore Wind Farm is a 2GW offshore wind farm located 40km off the Western Australian coast.
- The agreement grants GKB an equity shareholding, deepening WWPs commitment to drive meaningful economic and social benefits for the Gnaala Karla Booja community.
The Project – located 40 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia – is a breakthrough 2GW offshore wind farm, designed to boost industrial decarbonisation and energy security in the Kwinana Industrial Area.
The milestone agreement grants GKB an equity shareholding in the Project, reflecting a shared commitment to support the meaningful economic participation of First Nations communities.
The agreement empowers WWP, BE and GKB to deliver significant environmental, social and economic benefits – including employment and training – while supporting GKB-community-driven initiatives such as the Cultural Resilience Fund and Sea Ranger Project.
Commenting on the significance of WWP’s partnership with GKB, Chairman David Thomas said:
“We’re delighted to see this partnership with the Gnaala Karla Booja community become a reality. This partnership is a key milestone for the Catalpa Offshore Wind Farm and Australia’s energy transition.
“The partnership with GKB is a demonstration of our commitment to delivering economic and social benefits to Indigenous communities and other Western Australians,” said Thomas.
Commenting on the benefits of the partnership for the Gnaala Karla Booja community, GKB Chairman John Penny said:
“This partnership is aligned with our Moorditj Mila (Strong Future) Strategic Plan and helps us to build a stronger future for our community by creating employment, training and sustainable business opportunities.
“We look forward to playing a key role in feasibility studies – especially environmental stewardship and cultural heritage protection. We await the Australian Government’s decision on a feasibility license, which will enable detailed studies and planning to confirm the Project’s commercial and operational viability,” said Penny.
