Norwegian Offshore Wind

Our member TP-Products AS deliver flanges for use within the O&G and the wind industry worldwide. Their patented structural wind flange solution for use in floating wind structures, transition pieces and turbine towers is based on proven technology, has very high strength capacity and is maintenance free (no retightening of bolts are needed and no corrosion on flange surfaces). Using TP-Products' structural flanges in floating structures, assembly time can be reduced considerably, smaller assembly sites are needed and more flexibility with respect to use of personnel compared to use of welded solutions. Used in transition pieces and turbine towers, smaller diameter and weight reductions up to 50% and more can be achieved together with OPEX savings compared to use of traditional flange solutions. TP-Products’ have already delivered structural wind flange to floater projects and the flange solution is under assessment for use in other wind projects/concepts as well. -We are working very hard every day to tell the wind industry that by using our flange technology cost savings and considerable assembly time reduction can be achieved, says Helle Hundseid, Sales & Business Development Director – Wind.

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A port visit in Portugal calls for a selfie, because the ports help us to really understand the big picture in offshore wind 📸 Despite stormy weather a Norwegian delegation visitied several of the ports in Portugal this week. One of them, Port of Aveiro, is among the main hubs for offshore wind. The Port of Aveiro has the fabrication capacities of Siemens Gamesa and CS WIND Offshore located near the port, and port authorities have announced that they will make available three areas, totaling more than 19 hectares, for the installation of component factories and structures. -It's very intersting to see Portuguese ports preparing for offshore wind operations. We are looking forward to more cooperation with them in our Working Group for Ports, says Astrid Green, who is responsible for port development in Norwegian Offshore Wind. Portugal has set the ambitious objective of 10 GW of offshore wind by 2030. -Portugal has great wind conditions and one of the largest areas of sea in Europe. Several developers are targeting the market and the Norwegian supply chain has great synergies with Portugal, says Einar Tollaksvik, Working Group Leader for Portugal in Norwegian Offshore Wind.    Thanks to DGPM - Directorate General for Maritime Policy – Blue Growth Programme, National Focal Point, EEA Grants Portugal, Norwegian Embassy in Lisbon and Innovasjon Norge for organizing the Port Modernization trip to Portugal for Norwegian companies. Rannveig Solumsmoen Gimse - Magnar Ødelien - FourPro Solutions -Oslo Havn KF - DNV -Kongsberg Norcontrol - Corvus Energy - TechnipFMC - PLUG- Vestervind Contractors - Zinus - Bergen Havn AS - Vest Kontakt AS - Maritime CleanTech - Massterly Fjuel AS - Rodrigo Ballesteros Cruz

The Conservative Party must secure a predictable future for offshore wind in Norway. This week Høyre has their national congress. Together with Norsk Industri, Norwegian Shipowners' Association (Norges Rederiforbund), Fornybar Norge and Offshore Norge we urge the conservative politicians to be clear on their offshore wind policy as they discuss their political strategy during their national congress. We have three important messages: ✅ Be clear in their support for continued investment in offshore wind in Norway, and actively contribute to long-term framework conditions, including good grid solutions. ✅ We challenge the Conservative Party on what their plan is for ensuring that the investment in floating offshore wind continues. Floating offshore wind offers great opportunities for Norwegian technological development, export, and jobs. This requires investments, support for innovation, and the development of a domestic market. ✅ Finally, we hope that the Conservative Party will secure a timeline for regular allocation of new areas for offshore wind in Norway. Read the full chronicle in EnergiWatch Norge in Norwegian in the comments section. Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde - Tina Bru - Nikolai Astrup Arvid Nesse - Hildegunn T. Blindheim - Harald Solberg - Knut Arild Hareide - Åslaug Marie Haga

The energy landscape is changing. Our member Westwood Global Energy Group is evolving in-step to answer offshore wind questions 🙋♀️ Building on three decades of offshore energy experience, Westwood is supporting clients in Offshore Wind, Hydrogen, CCUS and Asset Decarbonisation. Within the offshore wind space, their highly intuitive WindLogix solution helps clients actively track market movements, identify actionable opportunities and make critical data-driven decisions, regardless of where they sit in the value chain. Covering existing and to be developed offshore wind projects globally, WindLogix encompasses detailed information on leasing activity, progression of projects, specifications and awards of key components, vessel deployments – all updated in real time. As the industry's first platform to incorporate a 'Project Certainty' feature, WindLogix facilitates a risk-based assessment of the offshore wind pipeline, enabling a data-driven approach to resource and asset allocation. The WindLogix solution is accompanied by quarterly reports, thematic briefings, as well as regular insights and webinars. Further complementing their data service is their offshore wind advisory offering that caters to bespoke corporate strategy and transaction support mandates. Work executed includes market sizing and forecasts, competitive landscaping and peer group benchmarking, route to market analysis, business planning and commercial due diligence. -The global offshore wind sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, but is undergoing significant evolution in its next phase of growth. Westwood's solutions are designed to assist both established and emerging markets in navigating this dynamic landscape. By providing in-depth knowledge of market trends, evolving policies, and key players, we empower clients to adapt their strategies, identify new opportunities, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the offshore wind industry, says senior analyst Bahzad Ayoub. The picture shows Executive Director David Linden presenting during Floating Wind Days 2024. Peter Lloyd-Williams - Michelle Gomez

We are not subsidizing unprofitable technology when we provide initial support for a large-scale investment in offshore wind. In Norway's biggest newspaper VG - Verdens Gang AS we answer critics who want to pause offshore wind in Norway, claiming it will never be profitable. CEO Arvid Nesse and Leader of our steering committee Ivar Slengesol write: "Of course, we support investments in research and development of new technologies. To ensure profitability in offshore wind, it is crucial that Norway leverages its pioneering role in floating offshore wind to test new solutions and research innovations. However, we must remind ourselves that the lesson from bottom-fixed offshore wind is that industrialization is the most important driver for reducing costs. The energy costs (LCOE) for bottom-fixed offshore wind have halved several times in the last ten years. Pausing the investment in offshore wind would therefore be unwise". Read the full chronicle via the comments below (In Norwegian only).

Hats off for port investments in the UK! Highlands and Islands Enterprise has approved up to £10 million to support the Port of Nigg 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 This support will result in the creation of a new heavy-duty quayside and the introduction of roll-on roll-off capability. The project, which is subject to formal approval by Global Energy Nigg Limited, will increase capacity and capabilities at the port, attracting new companies and investment while supporting operations across the country’s growing offshore wind operations, according to a press release. Highlands and Islands Enterprise investment forms part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to strategically invest up to £500m over five years to anchor the nation’s offshore wind supply chain. -This is great news from Scotland! Port of Nigg capabilities and strategic positions make it a gateway to the Scottish offshore wind market. With the investment strategy Port of Nigg will also have a unique position and timing to the emerging floating offshore wind market.  Norwegian Offshore Wind sees the Scottish Wind market as the most suitable for many of our members and we believe building partnership between Norwegian and Scottish counterparts is of utmost importance for creating a strong and sustainable supply chain in the North Sea, says Tor Arne Johnsen, EU advisor in Norwegian Offshore Wind.   The Clean Energy Cluster - Ragne Low - Alfred Risan - Claire Mack - Global Energy Group - David Oxley 📸 Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd

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Belgian Offshore Days - building on the strong offshore wind connection between Norway and Belgium 🤝 With Ventyr winning the first full scale offshore wind farm Sørlige Nordsjø 2 in Norway, the ties between our markets are naturally tightening. This week, Norwegian Offshore Wind participated at Belgian Offshore Days and presented the status of offshore wind development in Norway. This is the most important meeting place for the Belgian Offshore Industry, and the conference attracts delegations from Greece, Bulgaria and Brazil.   Thanks to Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) for organizing in a brilliant manner and to our members who participated.   Geoprovider - Wim Lekens - HydePoint - Nils Magne Reilstad- Jiska van de Koevering - Velichka Terzieva - Belgian Offshore Cluster vzw - De Blauwe Cluster (Blue Cluster) vzw - Arvid Nesse

Full packed house with offshore wind suppliers boosting their contract strategy at our Boostcamp with ABB today ⚡ This full day workshop aims to connect supply chain companies with Level 1 suppliers and EPCIs. Thank you to the fantastic people in ABB and their suppliers for sharing their expertise in offshore wind! Follow our newsletter and our events page to get updates on the next Boostcamp. Kristin Davidsen - Elizabeth Heuch Olbjørn - Tor Arne Johnsen - Karen Buchar - Frida Lindestad Blomquist - Martine Elise Farstad