The Blavinge partnership between Fred Olsen Seawind, Hafslund Eco and Orsted is teaming up with Rosenberg Worley to develop floating offshore wind farms off Norway.
The agreement covers an exclusive partnership in which Blavinge and Rosenberg will jointly develop plans for how large-scale floating wind farms can be established in Norway with the help of Norwegian suppliers.
If Blavinge is granted a permit to develop offshore wind at the 1.5GW Utsira Nord offshore wind zone, major investments will be made including within the construction of foundations for the floating offshore wind farms, the partners said.
Blavinge is hoping to develop both bottom-fixed and floating wind projects, while also contributing to develop competitive Norwegian supply chains that can deliver the large-scale expansion of offshore wind farms in Norway.
Fred Olsen Seawind chief executive Lars Bender said: “Large-scale floating offshore wind farms have not yet been built. By combining the unique expertise of Rosenberg and Blavinge, together we can find the best solutions for such a development.
“We’re therefore very pleased to have joined forces with Rosenberg who are one of the strongest players in planning, construction and assembly of large steel constructions.”
Hafslund Eco CEO Finn Bjorn Ruyter said: “With this collaboration, Blåvinge is demonstrating how it’s possible to build on the Norwegian supply chains for the offshore wind industry.
“In order for offshore wind to become a new industrial adventure, we’re dependent on the authorities following up and announcing new areas for both floating and bottom-fixed wind farms.”
Orsted head of continental Europe Rasmus Errboe said: “Norway has unique potential for developing offshore wind energy, not least with floating offshore wind farms.
“Together with our strong Norwegian partners Fred Olsen Seawind, and Hafslund Eco, we’re ready to write the next chapter of Norway’s energy story.
“The fact that we’ve now got such a talented player as Rosenberg on board testifies to the quality and knowledge that already exists among the suppliers in the Norwegian market.”
Rosenberg Worley managing director Jan Narvestad said: “Fred Olsen Seawind, Hafslund Eco, and Orsted have unique expertise and experience in offshore wind, power market, and marine operations.
“Their solidity and credibility make them the perfect partner in our goal of becoming a leading supplier to the offshore wind industry.”