Federal Register #Project No. 15424-000

Preliminary Permit Application for Subsea-Compute & Infrastructure Hub Project in Maine

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has announced acceptance of a preliminary permit application for a subsea infrastructure project in the Bay of Fundy near Eastport, Maine. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - DeepGreen Western Passage SPV LLC (only OEM/vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Subsea Modular Universal Docking Cradle - 3.5 meters high, 24 meters wide - Subsea Compute Pods - Thirty-four units, each 12 meters long and 4.2 meters in diameter - Tidal Sensing Power Platform - 1.8 meters in diameter, spherical and elevated - Marine Hydrokinetic Turbine-Generator Units - Up to 16 units, each rated at 300 kW - Hybrid Power-and-Fiber Subsea Cable - 1.5 miles long, operating at 13.8 kV - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project is a behind-the-meter captive generation loop (no grid connection) - Permit is for feasibility study only; no construction or land-disturbing activities authorized - Notice solicits comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities beyond item counts provided - The permit does not grant access to land or waters without owner permission.

Description

DeepGreen Western Passage SPV LLC has filed an application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the DeepGreen Western Passage Subsea-Compute & Infrastructure Hub Project No. 15424-000. The project is proposed to be located in the Western Passage of the Bay of Fundy near Eastport, Maine. The project includes a subsea modular universal docking cradle, subsea compute pods, a tidal sensing power platform, marine hydrokinetic turbine-generator units, and a hybrid power-and-fiber subsea cable. The project is designed as a behind-the-meter captive generation loop without a grid connection. Comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications are solicited by October 19, 2026.

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