# EU Commission approves joint venture for Belgian offshore wind projects Seastar and Mermaid

The European Commission approved the creation of a joint venture between Otary RS NV, Eneco Wind Belgium N.V., and Electrabel NV (Engie) to develop the Seastar and Mermaid offshore wind projects in Belgian waters.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-07-06
- Where: Belgian waters, Belgium
- Status: announced
- Products: offshore wind energy
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Eneco](https://endata.com/companies/574.md) (partner)
- [Engie](https://endata.com/companies/999.md) (partner)
- [Otary RS](https://endata.com/companies/32958.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [ippjournal.com](https://ippjournal.com/update/eu-commission-approves-new-joint-venture-for-belgian-offshore-wind-projects), 2018-07-06: "The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the restructuring of two offshore wind projects located in Belgian waters, known as Seastar and Mermaid."

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