New project owner In May 2022 Ark Energy completed its friendly acquisition of Epuron, the proponent for the St Patricks Plains Wind Farm, and in October 2022 the Epuron brand…

Comment invited on project's assessment guidelines Draft guidelines for Hellyer Wind Farm's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) have been published by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).EIS Guidelines, prepared by the Board,…

Ark Energy welcomes joint announcement to deliver Marinus Link Ark Energy has welcomed the recent announcement by the Australian and Tasmanian governments that they will work together to deliver the…

Commonwealth to help guide assessment Ark Energy (formerly Epuron) referred the proposal for Hellyer Wind Farm to the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for review…

Project to bring local job opportunities As Tasmania takes advantage of Australia’s energy transition it provides a huge opportunity for job growth in the state, with the majority of new…

EPBC Act referral open for public comment Epuron has taken the first key step in the planning and assessment process for the Hellyer Wind Farm project, referring the proposal to…

Information sessions in Ridgley and Waratah Community information sessions for the proposed Guildford Wind Farm and adjacent Hellyer Wind Farm were held in Ridgley on Tuesday 7 June and Waratah…

Information sessions in Ridgley and Waratah Community information sessions for the proposed Hellyer Wind Farm and adjacent Guildford Wind Farm were held in Ridgley on Tuesday 7 June and Waratah…

Community information sessions Interested members of the local community are invited to information sessions next month to learn more about the project. Two drop-in sessions will be held:Ridgley: 4 -…

Community information sessions Interested members of the local community are invited to information sessions next month to learn more about the project. Two drop-in sessions will be held:Ridgley: 4 -…

Thank you Thank you to all those who have engaged with us throughout the planning and assessment phase of the project. This input has played a valuable role in helping…

RE Alliance spoke with residents from a number of townships around the Central Highlands about Tasmania’s role in climate action and the proposed St Patricks Plains Wind Farm.They shared their…

Thank you Thank you to everyone who attended the noise assessment briefings and information session held in the Central Highlands in February. More than 80 local residents and property owners…

Noise information sessions 18-19 February 2022 Epuron held local information sessions on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 February at the Steppes Hall adjacent to the St Patricks Plains Wind Farm…

Noise assessment briefings and information session The project team is planning to host local noise assessment briefings and a public noise assessment information session in February 2022.Small noise assessment briefings…

Ark Energy to acquire Epuron Ark Energy Corporation Pty Ltd (Ark Energy), a wholly-owned Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc Company Ltd (Korea Zinc), today announced it will acquire a 100%…

Investigations prove strong resource Over the past 12 months onsite investigations for the proposed Hellyer Wind Farm have shown an excellent wind resource.Epuron will soon submit a development application to…

Noise briefings The St Patricks Plains Wind Farm project team is hoping to hold noise assessment briefings and a public noise information session in February 2022.The public noise information session…

Assessment studies to start soon The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Tasmania has issued final Project Specific Guidelines for the project, identifying the key matters to be assessed for the Environmental…

Layout revision Further revision of the wind turbine layout has been completed and three wind turbines have been removed to reduce visual impacts and align with community feedback. Based on…