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Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project 1 LLC announced Dec. 9 it signed a Pre-Commitment and Capacity Reservation Agreement (PCCRA) with EEW American Offshore Structures Inc. (EEW-AOS) at the Port of Paulsboro Marine Terminal.

The project, which will be located 10 to 20 miles off the coast of Atlantic City, is a partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF-RE Offshore Development LLC.

Atlantic Shores Project 1 – the largest single offshore wind project awarded in New Jersey and the third largest in the country – is estimated to generate enough clean energy to power more than 700,000 homes and bring more than $800 million in economic benefits to the state.

Additionally, EEW-AOS at the Port of Paulsboro Marine Terminal will be the largest offshore wind manufacturing facility in the nation.

The agreement will enable the project to fully fabricate its monopiles here in New Jersey, while providing EEW-AOS the commitments needed to support Phase 2 of its manufacturing facility. Atlantic Project 1 has also committed to providing future payments for start-up assistance to train and hire a local workforce at the facility.

“Atlantic Shores is thrilled to partner with EEW-AOS and signal our strengthen as the leader of New Jersey’s clean energy economy,” Joris Veldhoven, chief executive officer of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, said in a statement. “With the recent announcements of Vestas as our turbine supplier and Ramboll as foundations designer, this agreement with EEW-AOS represents significant progress towards ‘Made in New Jersey’ monopile manufacturing and the creation of quality jobs in the Garden State.”

He added that he is confident that EEW-AOS will have the site prepared to start manufacturing monopiles for the project in 2024.

“As a full-time resident of the Jersey Shore, I am keenly aware of our needs for both economic growth and solutions to address the significant impacts of climate change,” said Lee Laurendeau, chief executive officer of EEW American Offshore Structures. “EEW-AOS is proud to partner with Atlantic Shores Project 1 on developing clean energy infrastructure that will create jobs, contribute to the local economy, and support coastal community resiliency. We are working with our partners to ensure our Phase 2 facility expansion is ready for Atlantic Shores Project 1, and to help New Jersey achieve its bold and ambitious offshore wind goals.”