Who won rights to bid in Norway’s first offshore wind auction?
Norway has confirmed the final roster of five consortia bidding for acreage in its first major offshore wind leasing round.
Utsira Nord
Oil firms among hopefuls in Norwegian wind auction
Seven consortia have submitted applications as part of Norway’s first offshore wind leasing auction, with strong interest from North Sea oil and gas majors.
Orsted quits Norway offshore wind venture as cost crisis deepens
Orsted A/S (CPH: ORSTED) has withdrawn from a partnership developing offshore wind projects in Norway as the company grapples with big losses resulting from rising costs.
Norway delays bids for Utsira Nord offshore wind zone
The bid deadline for the Utsira Nord offshore wind zone has been delayed to 2024, while the deadline for Sørlige Nordsjø II has also been pushed back due to changes in the bidding criteria.
‘Starting signal’ fired on Norway’s first offshore wind tender
Norway has opened its first competitive auction for offshore wind, with a view to procuring up to 3GW of new development capacity by the end of the year.
Fugro vessel dispatched from Aberdeen to survey Norwegian wind zone
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has mobilised a survey vessel to begin evaluating seabed areas set aside for the country’s first major offshore wind auction.
Norway looks to finally bring offshore wind home
Despite its resources being amongst the best in the world, Norway has yet to harness much of its offshore wind potential.
Norway moves forward with offshore wind auction
The Norwegian government has fleshed out plans for its 4.5GW offshore wind auction, confirming its intention to split one tranche into two 1.5GW phases.
Vattenfall, Seagust team up for Norway offshore wind bid
Vattenfall and Norwegian company Seagust have formed a joint venture to bid for offshore wind areas in Norway’s upcoming licensing rounds.
Equinor continues foray into floating wind with new North Sea partnership
Equinor has solidified its position as one of the frontrunners in floating offshore wind with a new collaboration agreement.