Neutral
Informational - no clear directional impact
Low Impact
Minor progress or informational
On 27 March 2026, Utsira Nord Havvind DA, the Equinor (65%) and Vårgrønn (35%) project company for Utsira Nord’s southern area, submitted a notification of proposed development to the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE). This notification, which includes the proposed programme for the impact assessment of the up to 500 MW floating wind farm and associated grid infrastructure, constitutes the first formal step in the consenting process.