Wedoany.com Report-Oct 11,Nova East Wind, a joint venture between DP Energy and SBM Offshore, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) relating to the development, installation, and operation of its floating offshore wind project in Nova Scotia.
According to Nova East Wind, the joint venture and the Assembly are committed to cooperating in a mutually beneficial manner, ensuring the project’s progress while seeking to mitigate any potential impacts on the rights of the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq.
“This is an important first step for Nova East Wind as it seeks to establish meaningful Indigenous participation in the project, a key component of this MoU. We remain committed to developing this project in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner, respecting the views and rights of the Mi’kmaq”, said Simon De Pietro, CEO of DP Energy.
“The primary goal of the MoU is to embody the practices and values of the First Nations of Atlantic Canada and align with the need to protect onshore and offshore environments in Nova Scotia.”