Norwegian offshore wind and maritime companies are eyeing opportunities in the Philippines, holding talks with government officials and industry players as the country seeks foreign expertise to help build its emerging offshore wind industry.
A 10-company Norwegian delegation met with officials from the Department of Energy (DOE), including Energy Secretary Sharon Garin and senior department officials, to discuss how Norway’s decades of experience in offshore energy could support the Philippines’ renewable energy ambitions.
The Philippines sees offshore wind as a key part of its energy transition and efforts to improve energy security, although the sector will require substantial investments in ports, transmission infrastructure, marine logistics and specialized services.
The Norwegian mission also participated in an industry forum at the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank titled “Accelerating Offshore Wind in the Philippines: Policy, Innovation, and Supply Chain Readiness,” held alongside the Asia Clean Energy Forum.
Organized by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP), the DOE, the Global Wind Energy Council and the Global Offshore Wind Alliance, the event brought together more than 200 representatives from government, developers, financiers, marine logistics firms and global supply chain companies.
Discussions focused on the infrastructure and technical requirements needed to support offshore wind projects, including port development, offshore grid connections, marine transport, safety standards and workforce training.
The Norwegian delegation also engaged with offshore wind developers operating in the Philippines, including Copenhagen Offshore Partners, Triconti ECC Renewables, Nexif Ratch Energy, and ACEN, to discuss supply chain readiness and maritime logistics.
Participating Norwegian companies included DNV, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, Fred. Olsen 1848, Glamox, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Reach Subsea, Øglænd System Group and Jorn Energy Corporation.
The Philippines has identified offshore wind as a key component of its long-term energy transition strategy, with the government seeking to attract investments and develop the regulatory and technical capabilities needed to support large-scale projects.
The mission highlights growing international interest in the Philippine offshore wind market, where foreign developers, technology providers and maritime service companies are positioning for projects expected to attract billions of dollars in investment over the coming years.