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Belgium postpones Offshore Wind Farm Tender

Wind Energy – Postponement

The Belgian federal government has decided to delay the tender for a new offshore wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth Zone I until 2026, resulting in a 1.5-year postponement.

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First steel cut for HVAC works for Belgian Offshore Energy Hub

General – First Steel Cut

Last week, the construction of the high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) infrastructure officially began with a first steel cut ceremony at the HSM Offshore Energy yard in Schiedam (the Netherlands).

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Elia welcomes decision to optimise Princess Elisabeth project

General – Energy Hub

The Belgian federal government, in collaboration with Elia, the federal administration, and the electricity and gas regulator (CREG), aims to develop an alternative concept for the next phase of the Princess Elisabeth offshore energy hub.

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Official launch of tender for 700 MW offshore wind farm  

Wind Energy – Belgium

Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten announces the launch of the tender for the construction of the first wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth area of the Belgian North Sea.

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Launch of Belgium’s first auction for Princess Elisabeth offshore wind zone

Wind Energy – Belgium

The European Commission has approved Belgium’s state aid mechanism, paving the way for the auction of the first 700 MW wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth Zone.

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Joint statement to further support study of hybrid interconnector

General – Interconnector

Last week, Belgian minister Tinne Van der Straeten and her Norwegian colleague Terje Aasland signed a joint statement to further support the study of a hybrid interconnector for the exchange of green electricity between our two countries.

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Letter of intent to fulfill joint ambitions

Wind Energy – Sustainability

Together with Irish and British colleagues, Eamon Ryan and Andrew Bowie, Tinne Van der Straeten, the Belgian Minister of Energy signed a letter of intent to create a connection between the wind farms off the Irish coast and Princess Elisabeth Island.

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