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On 23 November 2023, the Finnish Government adopted a resolution to launch an auction procedure for five offshore wind sites in public water areas governed by Metsähallitus in Ostrobothnia and North Ostrobothnia, explicitly including the Siikajoki/Hailuoto area. The decision confirms this area as one of the designated offshore wind zones, to be leased to a future project partner for development, construction and renewable energy production under a lease of up to 50 years, contributing to an overall potential of about 7,500 MW across roughly 860 km².