MEA notifies Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has notified the Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023. The central government now has the option to grant leases for offshore areas located within the exclusive economic zone for projects related to offshore wind energy and offshore wind transmission. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will designate the offshore region for the lease through an evaluation of wind resources and subsequent marine spatial planning.