ACCIONA has been selected by VicGrid as the development partner for the Gippsland offshore wind 2 gigawatt (GW) transmission project, the company announced on 15 October 2026.

The appointment covers the infrastructure required to connect the first 2 GW of offshore wind generation in the Gippsland region to Victoria's electricity grid.

Appointment marks milestone for Victoria's offshore wind build-out

The announcement, published through ACCIONA's Australian updates channel under its Energy category, described the project as critical infrastructure supporting Victoria's long-term energy security and renewable energy ambitions.

According to the company, the appointment marks a significant milestone in the development of one of Victoria's most important energy transmission projects.

Scope of the development partner role

As development partner, ACCIONA will be responsible for further developing the financing solution, the design, and the construction, operation, and maintenance scope of the Gippsland offshore wind 2 GW transmission project.

The role therefore spans the full lifecycle of the transmission asset, from early financing and design work through to how the project will be built and subsequently operated and maintained.

The company said it is proud to be working alongside VicGrid, government stakeholders, Traditional Owners, landholders, local communities, and industry partners to help shape and refine the project as it progresses towards delivery.

That collaborative framing was echoed in comments from the company's leadership, which placed partnership at the centre of its approach to the appointment.

Leadership response

Peter Regan, CEO of ACCIONA Infrastructure Australia and New Zealand, said ACCIONA was honoured to be selected for the project.

"ACCIONA is proud to bring the strength of our integrated business model, together with our extensive experience in delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects, to support Victoria's transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy future," Regan said.

"Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with our partners and stakeholders to create lasting value for Gippsland and deliver positive outcomes for all Victorians," he added.

Connecting Gippsland's offshore wind to the grid

The project's core purpose, as set out in the announcement, is to deliver the transmission infrastructure needed to link the first 2 GW of offshore wind generation in the Gippsland region to Victoria's electricity grid. By doing so, the project is intended to support the state's long-term energy security and its renewable energy ambitions.

The announcement did not specify a timeline for construction or energisation, nor did it disclose the commercial terms of the development partnership. It also did not identify the specific route, connection points, or technology to be used for the transmission works, stating only that ACCIONA, in its development partner role, will further develop the design alongside the financing solution and the construction, operation, and maintenance scope.

Stakeholder engagement from the outset

A notable emphasis of the announcement is the breadth of stakeholders ACCIONA says it will engage with as the project advances.

Alongside VicGrid and government stakeholders, the company named Traditional Owners, landholders, local communities, and industry partners as groups it will work with to help shape and refine the project as it moves towards delivery.

The company framed this engagement as central to its way of operating. In his statement, Regan described collaboration as being at the heart of everything the business does and pointed to the goal of creating lasting value for Gippsland and delivering positive outcomes for all Victorians.

ACCIONA's positioning in Australia

The appointment places ACCIONA Infrastructure Australia and New Zealand, led by CEO Peter Regan, at the centre of one of Victoria's most significant transmission undertakings.

In his comments, Regan referenced the strength of the company's integrated business model and its extensive experience in delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects, positioning the Gippsland role within that broader track record.

The company said it is proud to support Victoria's transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy future through the project, tying the appointment directly to the state's energy transition agenda.

What comes next

With ACCIONA now appointed as the development partner, the immediate work under the role involves further developing the financing solution, the design, and the construction, operation, and maintenance scope for the 2 GW transmission project.

The announcement indicated the project will continue to be shaped and refined with VicGrid, government stakeholders, Traditional Owners, landholders, local communities, and industry partners as it progresses towards delivery.

No further details on procurement stages, delivery dates, or capital costs were provided in the announcement.

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