The Norwegian government has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi, the winner of the recently held auction, for an offshore wind farm in the Sørlige NordsjøII area.

Ventyr Energi, a consortium consisting of Parkwind and Ingka Investments, has been awarded the right to develop the wind farm in the Sørlige NordsjøII area with a winning bid of NOK 1.15 (EUR 0.099) per KWH.

"This marks an important milestone in Norway's commitment to renewable energy. I firmly believe that Sørlige NordsjøII can be a catalyst for the realization of our ambitions for the Norwegian offshore wind industry." The project is also an opportunity for the Norwegian supplier industry to play a central role in the new industrial era." Terje Aasland, Norway's energy minister, said.

The Ventyr Energi Consortium also maintains a strategic partnership with NorSea Group, based in Norway.

The Norwegian government aims to allocate 30,000 MW of offshore wind energy areas by 2040. In 2020, the first areas of the Norwegian continental shelf were opened for offshore renewable energy production, and since then authorities have been working to further develop the regulatory framework. Conditions for cooperation with companies and other maritime users.

"At Ventyr, we are excited to take the next step in the development of Sørlige NordsjøII. Our goal is to create positive change through renewable energy innovation while contributing to a ripple effect for local communities and Norway. "We are honoured to be part of Norway's renewable energy future and contribute to the goal of 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040," said Francois van Leeuw on behalf of Ventyr.

The Norwegian government officially opened the application period for Norway's first offshore wind auction on March 29, 2023, offering a total of 3 GW of installed capacity in two regions, Sørlige NordsjøII (Nanhainorth Phase II)1.5 GW and Utsira Nord 1.5 GW. Editor/Xu Shengpeng