Portugal Ushers in Floating Wind Era
foresight. Through cooperation, shared expertise, and innovative strategies, I am confident we can overcome the challenges ahead of us. More importantly, we can establish a model for international cooperation in offshore wind development - one that combines ambition with mutual benefit.”The Norwegian Government is also making significant progress following up on its ambitious plan to allocate project areas for 30 GW offshore wind by 2040. The next project areas for development on the Norwegian continental shelf will be announced in 2025.It comes as Norway proposes a 35 billion NOK support scheme
At Least Two Companies Seek Norway Seabed Mining Permits
. The company expects first ore from pilot production in 2028, according to a recent investor presentation.Environmental groups, including Greenpeace, have called for a global moratorium on mining for seabed minerals, arguing that it can cause irreversible harm to little researched life forms.The Norwegian government says the exploration phase should help to establish the potential impact of seabed mineral extraction, and also provide more knowledge about seabed organisms.Norwegian oil firm Aker BP declined to say whether it had submitted nominations, but has previously said it would be interested in exploring
Arctia to Map Offshore Wind Area in Norway
profiler in potential offshore wind area Sørvest F in the North Sea.The surveys will be conducted by the multipurpose research vessel Pohjanmeri. Departure to the Norwegian waters is expected as soon as ice has cleared, and the ship will return to Finland near the end of the summer.The Norwegian government has an ambition to develop offshore wind to increase access to renewable energy.The contract marks Arctia's third time participating in the Mareano program, which maps depth and topography, sediment composition, biotopes and habitats in Norwegian waters
Deep-sea Mining: A New Gold Rush or Environmental Disaster?
where most deep-sea minerals are found.Governments are racing to obtain a secure supply of critical minerals for low-carbon technologies, but have also made major commitments to protect nature - including a historic deal in March to defend marine biodiversity on the high seas.For example, the Norwegian government last month announced a proposal to open its national waters to deep-sea mining, whereas in January, France banned the practice in its waters.However, it was the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru that sparked controversy and concern in mid-2021 when it notified the ISA of plans to start deep-sea
Norway Moves to Open Its Waters to Deep-sea Mining
The Norwegian government on Tuesday proposed opening its waters to deep-sea mining despite opposition from green campaigners and some countries, as it seeks to shift from a reliance on hydrocarbons to new sources of economic activity.Norway, whose vast oil and gas reserves made it one of the world's wealthiest countries, has taken a leading role in the global race to mine the ocean floor for metals that are in high demand as countries transition away from fossil fuels."We need minerals to succeed with the green transition," Oil and Energy Minister Terje Aasland said in a statement.
Norwegian Government Backs Project to Develop Offshore Charging Solutions
The Norwegian government awarded Maritime CleanTech partner Vard Group and the Ocean Charger project partners 38 million NOK (approx. US$3.9 million) for the development of offshore charging solutions that would support zero-emissions operations at offshore wind farms.The Norwegian support scheme (The Green Platform Initiative) aims to accelerate the growth of green businesses in Norway. Today, Norwegian Minister of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Jan Christian Vestre, launched the new project at a press conference in Oslo. "We are carrying out the largest restructuring of the Norwegian
Ocean Sun, Partners Get Norwegian Gov't Green Funds
Norwegian floating solar tech company Ocean Sun has received, through its participation in consortiums Scatec and Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian government green funds.The funds have been granted through the Green Platform, a new initiative that gives companies and research institutes funding for research and innovation-driven green growth. The purpose of the initiative is to create green jobs and a more sustainable future.The consortium between Ocean Sun - Scatec and has been awarded NOK 79 million to develop the world's first large-scale hybrid hydro and floating solar power plant.At the same time
Wilhelmsen, NorSea Acquire Stake in Norwegian Deep-sea Mining Firm
, the oilfield services giant TechnipFMC has also joined as a co-investor in Loke, with an ownership of 18%.Norway is one of the only countries to have formalized marine mineral legislation with the Seabed Mineral Act in in 2019. Following a detailed public consultation earlier this year the Norwegian government is now preparing an in-depth environmental impact assessment, ahead of its final decision on licensing approval for exploration and production. The decision is expected in the second quarter of 2023
TechnipFMC Joins Seabed Mineral Extraction Arena
areas with common overlap is an ideal match with our ambition of becoming an international leading marine minerals company.”The NCS is known to have copper, zinc, cobalt, and other rare earth elements. Norway is one of the only countries to have formalized marine mineral legislation. The Norwegian government is expected to make a final decision on licensing approval for exploration and production in 2023.Subsea Mining: All Eyes on Marine Minerals Offshore Norwa
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