Sumitomo Corporation, Inpex, Japan Petroleum Exploration, JR-EAST Energy Development, Kato Construction, Narita Construction, TEPCO Renewable Power and Venti Japan have formed a consortium to take on an offshore wind power project near the cities of Noshiro, Mitane and Oga in Akita Prefecture, Japan for which a public tender is scheduled.
Sumitomo Corporation has since 2018 been conducting environmental impact assessments, seabed surveys, wind condition studies and other research with the understanding of local governments and the cooperation of local fishermen. The consortium as the operating body will be making preparations for submitting a proposal for proprietary use and taking full advantage of the knowledge and know-how of its member companies to step up the process toward commercialisation.