Norway’s Ministry of Energy has received two applications to develop floating wind projects in the Utsira Nord area, marking the next step in the country’s effort to expand renewable energy capacity…
Norway’s Ministry of Energy has received two applications to develop floating wind projects in the Utsira Nord area, marking the next step in the country’s effort to expand renewable energy capacity.
The first application is from the consortium between Equinor Utsira Nord and Vårgrønn Utsira Nord, while the second is from Harald Hårfagre, a consortium of Deep Wind Offshore Norway and EDF Renouvelables International.
The ministry launched the competition in May for the allocation of project areas in Utsira Nord, which is suitable only for floating offshore wind. The government views offshore wind as central to securing power in the years ahead, while also driving technology development and cost reductions.
Applicants must demonstrate they meet qualification requirements and will be evaluated on cost level, realism and maturity, innovation and technology development, implementation capacity, sustainability, and positive ripple effects.
The ministry expects to award the project areas in the first half of 2026, and will now begin the process of evaluating the applications.
“It is very positive that two groups with strong players are applying to take part in the competition for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord.
“Offshore wind is one of the government’s priority areas to ensure sufficient power in
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