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Pacifico Energy Advances 2.13GW Offshore Wind Cluster in South Korea

By MGN Editorial•August 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM

US-based Pacifico Energy Korea has been named sole developer of the 2.13GW Jindo Integrated Cluster Phase 2 offshore wind project, marking a significant milestone in South Korea's expanding offshore renewable energy programme.

## Pacifico Energy Secures Major South Korean Offshore Wind Contract US-based renewable energy developer Pacifico Energy Korea has been selected as the sole developer of the 2.13 gigawatt Jindo Integrated Cluster Phase 2 offshore wind project in South Korea, according to Splash247. The project, led by Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City as the implementing institution, represents one of the largest single offshore wind development mandates awarded in the Asia-Pacific region in recent years. The scale of the Jindo cluster underscores South Korea's ambitions to dramatically expand its offshore wind capacity as part of broader national decarbonisation targets. ### Strategic Significance South Korea has positioned offshore wind as a cornerstone of its energy transition strategy, with the government targeting substantial renewable capacity additions over the coming decade. The Jindo Integrated Cluster, situated off the southwestern coast of the Korean Peninsula, is considered a prime development zone given its favourable wind resources and proximity to grid infrastructure. For Pacifico Energy Korea, securing the sole developer role on a project of this magnitude represents a significant commercial milestone. The company has been steadily building its presence in the South Korean offshore wind market, and the Phase 2 designation suggests earlier groundwork has been laid in the cluster's development pipeline. ### Market Context The 2.13GW capacity would, if fully realised, represent enough generating capacity to power millions of South Korean homes and contribute meaningfully to the country's renewable energy mix. Projects of this scale also carry substantial implications for the maritime supply chain, including demand for specialised installation vessels, subsea cable-laying operations, port infrastructure upgrades, and long-term operations and maintenance support. South Korea's offshore wind sector has attracted growing interest from both domestic conglomerates and international developers, with the government offering structured procurement frameworks to accelerate project delivery. ### Outlook While the developer selection marks an important early-stage milestone, large-scale offshore wind projects of this nature typically require several years of environmental permitting, grid connection agreements, and financing arrangements before construction commences. Industry observers will be watching closely for further announcements regarding turbine supply agreements, marine contractor appointments, and project financing milestones. *Source: Splash247*

Source: Splash247

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