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Q Energy France and Hanwha Ocean Enter Nova Scotia Offshore Wind Pre-Qualification

The regulator is now vetting applicants to set the field for the first seabed-lease auction.

Source: Government of Nova Scotia
Wind turbines stand in the water off Block Island, R.I., on Aug. 15, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP - Michael Dwyer
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Overview

  • The Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator closed its pre-qualification window on January 13 after opening in October 2025 and has begun reviewing submissions.
  • Q Energy France, partnered with Hanwha Ocean, confirmed it applied and positioned its bid as support for Canada’s clean energy transition.
  • If advanced from pre-qualification, Q Energy representatives estimate a potential project commissioning around 2035 due to construction and transmission timelines.
  • The regulator will not disclose the number or identities of applicants, and eligibility hinges on financial, technical, legal, and social criteria.
  • Four Wind Energy Areas have been designated for the first auction, and the province estimates roughly $60 billion for a first phase targeting about 5 GW, including major transmission needs.