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Just a few years ago, the cost of offshore wind was lower than ever and the future looked bright. But recently, investors cancelled projects in the face of rising costs. New ideas are needed to turn the tide.
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Europe’s energy system will already have to reach net-zero emissions in the 2040s. The timeline for developing the North Sea’s role in this is tight and requires an internationally coordinated approach. Rapid development of offshore electrolysis should complement an accelerated roll-out of high-voltage DC electric connections combined with strengthening interconnections, both for electricity and hydrogen. Offshore hydrogen storage in salt caverns and empty gas fields can be a valuable complement.
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News and blog posts
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The blustery business case for offshore wind: stormy paths ahead? Blog post
12 Apr 2024 -
Energy infrastructure in the North Sea: a time-sensitive international challenge Blog post
18 Jan 2024 -
Plan needed for multimodal CO2 transport Blog post
15 Jan 2024 -
European industries need to develop their strategy for hydrogen consumption in 2030 Blog post
12 Dec 2023 -
For a successful hydrogen economy, hydrogen storage is critical Publications
8 Dec 2023 -
We're digging ourselves into a hole with hydrogen storage… or are we not digging enough? Blog post
5 Dec 2023 -
Energy system optimisation requires new partnerships and business models Blog post
13 Oct 2023 -
Learning from offshore wind to reach renewable gas targets Blog post
29 Mar 2023 -
Time to start working on more dispatchable power generation capacity in the Netherlands Blog post
23 Mar 2023 -
Potential supply chains for hydrogen steelmaking in Europe Blog post
2 Jan 2023 -
North Sea renewable energy developments would benefit from more international coordination Blog post
9 Nov 2022 -
Energy System Optimisation: the next level in the energy transition Blog post
13 Oct 2022 -
Dispatchable power generation at sea – proposal for a next step in system integration. Blog post
2 Oct 2022 -
Comparing the cost of solar, wind and biomethane on a dispatchable basis Publications
26 Jul 2022 -
Biomethane Industrial Partnership announced in REPowerEU News
19 May 2022 -
Specific short term targets to reduce fossil energy consumption in the EU, at member state level and above. For Ukraine, energy prices, and climate. A growing overview. Blog post
30 Apr 2022 -
Plea for a Cooperation Programme for Rapid Energy Savings by and for citizens, companies and government:
15 Mar 2022
Five billion cubic metres less natural gas within a year News -
Commission announces groundbreaking biomethane target: ‘REPowerEU to cut dependence on Russian gas’ News
8 Mar 2022 -
A new biomethane initiative for energy security, emission reduction and Ukraine’s economy Blog post
5 Feb 2022 -
Don’t waste the current energy price crisis! Blog post
9 Dec 2021