“Despite large cost increases for the global offshore wind industry recently, there are several strong players applying to be able to participate in the auction round for Sørlige North Sea II. We are now starting to assess the various applications,” said Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland .

According to the tender documents, the ministry will prequalify a minimum of six and a maximum of eight applicants. If fewer than six applicants can be prequalified, the ministry said it will assess whether the auction should be carried out.