Energy Transition

Costs and intermittency challenges hinder wind power role in North Sea oil electrification

Offshore oil platforms require steady and uninterrupted energy, and linking them to renewable power presents challenges

Remote: A lack of grid connections and the North Sea’s harsh conditions make powering offshore infrastructure challenging.
Remote: A lack of grid connections and the North Sea’s harsh conditions make powering offshore infrastructure challenging.Photo: CENTRICA ENERGY
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Published 24 March 2023, 12:28Updated 27 March 2023, 15:03
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