Trio to bid for offshore Norway wind projects

Offshore staff

FREDERICIA, Denmark – Ørsted has joined a consortium with Fred. Olsen Renewables and Hafslund Eco to develop offshore wind in Norway, and to participate in the country’s forthcoming application round for offshore wind areas.

According to Ørsted, the Norwegian part of the North Sea could accommodate large-scale offshore wind farms supplying energy not just to industry and homes in Norway, but also to other countries around the North Sea through development of an offshore grid.

The consortium aims to supply bottom-fixed and floating offshore wind farms, also supporting the Norwegian supply chain for the expected build-out of offshore wind in Norway and in Europe.

They plan to apply for licenses in both areas designated by the Norwegian government, Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II. The allocation round is expected to offer up to 4.5 GW across the two areas, with the technical potential being higher.

06/09/2021