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
Published 24 March 2023, 12:28Updated 27 March 2023, 15:03