en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Goliatvind consortium has withdrawn its license application for the construction and operation of the GoliatVIND floating offshore wind demonstration project in Norway.

In a letter to the Norwegian energy authorities, the project consortium stated its intention to inform the ministry of the project's current status and to withdraw the license application. Launched in 2023, the project is a demonstration initiative aimed at helping reduce emissions from Norway's oil and gas industry, and is part of the government's push to develop floating offshore wind power.

In March 2024, GoliatVIND received a commitment of NOK 2 billion in support from Enova, Norway's state-owned energy support agency, which the consortium described as crucial for project implementation. The grant was conditional on the facility becoming operational within five years, with funds to be disbursed after the final investment decision.

The letter noted that despite significant efforts and investments by the GoliatVIND consortium, developments in the supply chain and market meant the project could not be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Consequently, Enova decided to withdraw the 2024 grant for GoliatVIND. The GoliatVIND consortium hereby notifies that its license application is being withdrawn. The letter was signed by Gunnar Birkeland, Chairman of Goliatvind AS.

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