Shannon Foynes signs deal with Norwegian offshore wind group

The agreement "will strengthen the cooperation between the ports along the Norwegian coast and one of the hubs for floating wind in Ireland."

Jerry Hallissey (left) Shannon Foynes Port Company, Head of Business Development and Alfred Risan, Norwegian Offshore Wind at the Foynes Yacht Club in Co. Limerick. Picture: Arthur Ellis.

The Shannon Foynes Port Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Norwegian Offshore Wind to provide a framework for collaboration on future projects.

Norwegian Offshore Wind is a cluster of 350 companies that cover the entire supply chain for offshore wind projects. Norway has been seen as a leader in such projects with 30GW of capacity expected by 2040.