Blåvinge, a long-term offshore wind partnership between Fred. Olsen Seawind, Hafslund and Ørsted, have taken the initiative for a pilot project under the Green Shipping Programme.
In particular, the goal of the project, initiated under the Green Shipping Programme (GSP), is to bring forward zero-emission solutions for the installation and operation of floating offshore wind turbines which, according to the three partners, may already be employed for the Utsira Nord floating wind project in Norway.
If we are successful with this pilot, it will be a solid contribution that can make Utsira Nord the world’s most sustainable floating offshore wind project.
..said Blåvinge’s Erlend Gjelstad Jakobsen.
In Norwegian waters, emissions from offshore vessels currently account for the single largest emission item, due both to great activity on the Norwegian continental shelf, and also to the fact that energy-intensive operations are being performed, according to the consortium.
Installation and maintenance of offshore wind farms require extensive use of offshore vessels and especially anchor handling vessels. A 100 per cent emission reduction can only be achieved through carbon-neutral fuels, such as green ammonia.
..Jakobsen said.
The Green Shipping Programme is a partnership between private and public actors whose goal is to contribute to Norway developing the world’s most efficient and environmentally friendly shipping.
In addition to realising emission reductions for floating offshore wind in Norway, we see a potential for further use and application of the technology in the Norwegian and international offshore industry.
…said DNV’s Magnus Eide, who is the project manager for GSP.