The Port of Esbjerg has entered into a strategic partnership with the Norwegian port operator WindPort to strengthen its position in the Norwegian offshore wind sector and contribute to the development of the Southern North Sea II project.
The Port of Esbjerg writes this in a press release.
WindPort, located in Mandal and previously servicing the oil and gas industry, is in the process of converting to offshore wind. The port has a strategic location close to the upcoming offshore wind project and ambitions to become the main base for shipping wind turbines.
– Port Esbjerg is widely recognized as one of the most experienced ports within offshore wind globally and has unique competencies. Learning from their experiences and knowledge allows us to build smarter from the start and position WindPort as a leading shipping port, says Turid Storhaug, CEO of WindPort AS.
The collaboration will include, among other things, joint project development and knowledge sharing on quay design, logistics, sustainable energy solutions and new fuel types.
– WindPort has already proven itself as a strong maritime hub with solid infrastructure and a clear vision for offshore wind. They are already well on their way, and our collaboration is about realizing even greater potential. Together we can set new standards for how ports support the offshore wind industry – efficiently, sustainably and well thought out from the start, says Dennis Jul Pedersen, CEO of the Port of Esbjerg.
WindPort currently has approximately 200,000 square meters and has the opportunity to expand to 1 million square meters at three locations by the fjord. The deep and free shipping channel does not require further dredging and makes the port suitable for large installation vessels.
The port has a clear ambition to become a hub for wind turbine generation and logistics in connection with Sørlige Nordsø II. The project will be the first major offshore wind project on the Norwegian shelf and is expected to consist of 60-100 wind turbines with a total capacity of 1.5 GW. An almost 200 km long power connection will connect the offshore wind turbines to the electricity grid in southern Norway.
– This is a long-term opportunity for both Norway and WindPort. Through the collaboration with the Port of Esbjerg and by acquiring knowledge about efficient port operations, we are not only accelerating our own transition – we are also contributing to a sustainable energy future for Northern Europe,
says Turid Storhaug.
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