The Norwegian government asks for input from the offshore wind industry
Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland has presented the framework for allocating the areas in Utsira Nord and the first phase of Sørlige Nordsjø II and asks for the industry’s input in the public consultation within 6 January.
– We are happy to see that our government is speeding up the process to develop the Norwegian offshore wind industry, says Kai Stoltz, Business Development Manager in GCE Ocean Technology.
The Government wants a close dialogue with the offshore wind industry and other users of the sea when the tender documents for Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II are to be drawn up, and wants input on, among other things, pre-qualification, auction model and support scheme, according to a press release of 6 December.
The deadline for making comments in the public consultation is 6 January 2023.
Read full press release and the consultation documents
Aasland emphasized that collaboration is the key to success, and he hopes that a lot of input from the industry will follow as a result of the governments public consultation as it “will set the standard for offshore wind in Norway” he says.
– The global competition is strong, and speed is important to maintain the Norwegian position in particular when it comes to floating offshore wind, says Stoltz.
– We are confident that many players from the ocean industry will respond to this ask with a lot of of smart advise and recommendations, Stoltz ends.
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