Parkwind of Belgium has formed JV with NorSea Group to apply in the upcoming Norwegian offshore wind licence round.
The project team will be based in the Norwegian region of Stavanger and strengthen its position as the country’s energy capital, according to Parkwind.
Both companies will also work alongside the Wilhelmsen group, NorSea’s majority shareholder, to “contribute substantially to Norway’s ambitious goal to be a low-emission society”.
Parkwind co-chief executive Francois Van Leeuw said: “Together with our Norwegian partners, we are able to offer a competitive value proposition by matching local expertise with over a decade of offshore wind experience.”
Together the companies have 65 years of experience in the offshore sector.
NorSea chief executive John E. Stangeland added: “We will benefit from NorSea’s 55 years of experience in the Norwegian offshore industry, as well as our valuable insights from other wind ventures both in the NorSea group and Parkwind’s extensive portfolio.”
Wilhelmsen group’s executive vice president for New Energy Jan Eyvin Wang said: “This is a complementary, industrial alliance with reputable parties combining local, national and international experience, expertise and capital, sharing the long-term renewable energy mission and complying with the highest environmental standards.”