Norwegian company Odfjell Oceanwind has entered into a memorandum of understanding with compatriot exploration and production company OKEA and utility TronderEnergi to jointly evaluate the potential of developing a floating offshore wind farm connected to the Draugen platform.
The wind farm would provide renewable power to the Draugen platform using the latter’s infrastructure, including a planned power from shore cable.
It may also serve the purpose of a flexible storage location for Odfjell Oceanwind’s mobile offshore wind units, producing renewable energy in between contract periods for off-grid applications.
The study will include early stage technical, economical and regulatory evaluations, as well as the potential impact on the environment and climate.
Odfjell Oceanwind chief executive Per Lund said: “We look forward to further exploring this exciting opportunity in close collaboration with OKEA and TronderEnergi.
“The Draugen wind farm project also fits well with Odfjell Oceanwind`s long term strategy to become a leading global floating wind farm O&M and technology provider.”