Norway’s ambitions to help unlock renewables

Energy from renewables such as wind power has been chosen as the subject for the company’s first appearance at maritime trade fair, Nor-Shipping, in 2022.

Norway, with its unique strength in both maritime operations and offshore energy production, is perfectly positioned to both add value to projects and client businesses, as well as accelerate its own clean energy transition, says Jon Dugstad, director wind and solar, Norwep.

“If you look at plans in the EU, where the goal is increasing offshore wind production capacity from around 12 GW today to 300 GW by 2050, and beyond, including the UK, US and Asia, we see that this is probably the renewable sector with the clearest growth ambitions,” he said.

Indeed, Norwep predicts that annual revenues from offshore wind could reach €10 billion by 2030.

“The potential for a national base of expertise that encompasses everything from specialised shipyards, to sea state and weather monitoring, digital O&M solutions, offshore equipment supplies, shipowners, smart management system, advanced vessels, heavy lifting, installation expertise – the list really does go on – is huge,” said Jon Dugstad.

“With Cop26 on the agenda and the need to build a renewable energy base fit to realise our climate ambitions – and build it now – we have to realise the enormous offshore wind potential we have in front of us,” he concluded.

Nor-Shipping 2022 is taking place from 10 – 13 January in Oslo and Lillestrøm and is expected to welcome 50,000 visitors from around the world.