en.Wedoany.com Reported - Pacifico Energy Korea, a U.S. offshore wind developer, has signed a memorandum of understanding with three suppliers in the Gwangyang Bay Area to build a localized supply chain for its 3.2 GW Jindo Offshore Wind Project Cluster.
The partners include Pacifico Energy Korea, offshore wind foundation manufacturer EEW KHPC, marine logistics and offshore wind vessel operator KMC Line Co., Ltd., and CS Energy Co., Ltd., which specializes in the manufacturing and supply of critical foundation components. Under the MOU, the four parties will leverage their respective expertise to jointly develop the 3.2 GW project cluster.
Pacifico Energy Korea leads overall investment and project management; EEW KHPC is responsible for manufacturing and supplying offshore wind foundation components, including pin piles; KMC Line provides marine logistics solutions covering component transportation, installation support, and operation and maintenance vessel operations; and CS Energy focuses on enhancing technology and production capacity to efficiently manufacture and supply critical foundation components. The parties aim to establish a collaborative model to activate the offshore wind supply chain in the Gwangyang Bay Area, promote the offshore wind industry in South Jeolla and Gwangju, and cultivate local talent, while agreeing to cooperate on long-term job creation and regional economic revitalization in Jindo County, Gwangyang Bay, and surrounding areas.
The signing ceremony was held in Gwangyang in July, with attendees including Seung-Ho Choe, Representative Director of Pacifico Energy Korea; Deok-Han Kim, Representative Director of EEW KHPC; Seung Shin, Vice President of KMC Line; Jun-Yong Park, Representative Director of CS Energy; Hyang-Yeop Kwon, Member of the National Assembly; and representatives from the Special City of Gwangju and South Jeolla, Gwangyang Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority, South Jeolla Development Corporation, and South Jeolla Wind Energy Association.
Seung-Ho Choe, Representative Director of Pacifico Energy Korea, stated that collaboration with local manufacturers and logistics companies is key to the successful development of large-scale offshore wind projects. The MOU reflects the company's core strategy of prioritizing the local supply chain and a collaborative model to help local suppliers expand into domestic and international markets. Deok-Han Kim, Representative Director of EEW KHPC, noted that based on this MOU, the company will pursue mutual growth with partners in the Gwangyang Bay Area, actively contribute to regional economic revitalization and job creation, and lead South Korea's carbon neutrality goals.
