In June 2020, the Solberg government opened two offshore areas for renewable energy production; Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II in June 2021, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy undertook a public consultation allowing for comment on the Offshore Energy Act and the Offshore Energy Regulations. The consultation also included a draft of the offshore energy guidance note. The Ministry is currently assessing the consultation comments.
The offshore areas Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II were opened for wind power production.
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy put out several proposals for public consultation regarding development of offshore wind in Norway. The consultation was held in conjunction with the White Paper ‘Putting Energy to Work’.
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The Government announced plans to implement phase one of wind power production in the Southern North Sea II area. The electricity produced from these wind farms will be transmitted via subsea cable to the Norwegian mainland. The goal is to establish a model for allocating sea areas based on auctions.
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The government has decided to give Statnett the responsibility for the overall planning of the offshore grid. The government will use qualitative criterias in the allocation round of Utsira Nord.
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Today, the Government is presenting a major initiative to promote offshore wind power. The aim is to use offshore wind power to generate new electricity on a par with the total amount of electricity currently produced in Norway. The initiative will enhance access to electricity for individuals and businesses across the entire country.
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