Shell, Eneco to supply Amazon with 380 MW from Dutch offshore wind farm

Royal Dutch Shell PLC subsidiary Shell Energy Europe BV signed an agreement to provide Amazon.com Inc. with renewable power from a subsidy-free offshore wind farm being constructed off the coast of the Netherlands.

The wind farm will be operated by the CrossWind consortium, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco Groep NV, according to a Feb. 8 news release. Starting in 2024, Amazon will offtake 250 MW from Shell and 130 MW from Eneco for a total of 380 MW.

The project will enable Amazon to move closer to its pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its business by 2040 and continue its path to power its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025 — five years ahead of its 2030 target.