As of today, no Norwegian ports can accommodate commercial offshore wind projects. Establishing marshalling ports in Norway is a key concern going forward.
“If we can extend the operational lifetime of oil rigs, wind turbines, and other highly valuable offshore assets, it would have tremendous financial and environmental benefits,” says Geir Grasmo, Professor at the University of Agder.
Development of the Sørlige Nordsjø II offshore wind project could directly and indirectly employ 2,100 people in Agder and create ripple effects worth NOK 7.9 billion for the region, according to a new analysis from PwC.
With a common goal to support the creation of more jobs in Agder, the two largest industry clusters in the region – GCE NODE and Eyde Cluster – met in Kristiansand Friday.