• Consortium combines world-leading expertise with local knowledge
  
• NTE and RWE to submit application for Utsira Nord in 2024 – without Kontiki Winds, a Havfram Company

NTE and RWE are to continue their collaboration on the development of floating wind at Utsira Nord, located around 25 kilometres off the coast of Norway. The area has been designated by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and offers the possibility to build up to 1.5 gigawatts of new floating offshore capacity.

Originally, there were three companies in the consortium. Kontiki Winds, a Havfram Company, left recently, and praised the excellent working relationship with the consortium partners.

This decision will not affect the further preparations for the upcoming auction. NTE and RWE are continuing to finalise the documentation to submit their joint application in 2024.

The two partners bring complementary expertise and years of experience to the table

The consortium combines world-leading expertise with local knowledge. RWE is one of the world’s largest players in offshore wind with more than 20 years of experience and 19 offshore wind farms in operation in Europe. The company’s ambition is to safely develop, build and operate competitive commercial floating projects around the world. To gain prior experience, RWE is participating in floating demonstration projects. The most advanced project is the TetraSpar Demonstrator, which has been in operation off the Norwegian coast since 2021. In addition, RWE is participating in the DemoSATH project, which was recently commissioned off the Spanish coast.

RWE’s technical expertise and international experience will be complemented by NTE’s local expertise in producing electricity from hydropower for over 100 years and developing and building onshore wind farms including grid connections. This includes deep knowledge of engaging with local stakeholders throughout Norway. The company is owned by 19 Norwegian municipalities.