Hitachi Energy selected as NOAKA technology partner

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Hitachi Energy has been chosen by Aker BP as technology partner for the NOAKA power-from-shore project off the Norwegian coast. 

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A rendered image of NOAKA project offshore platform (Image: Aker BP, Equinor and LOTOS)

The project will be powered by up to 150MW of power from the mainland grid, making it the world’s longest power-from-shore AC connection at around 250km.

Hitachi Energy will perform front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies for a power quality solution that will enable the Aker BP operated NOA Fulla field and the Equinor operated Krafla field in the North Sea to be powered from the mainland. The contract includes an option to deliver the power quality solution when the FEED studies are completed.

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“This world-first solution will also enable progress toward mega-scale offshore renewable power installations, offering viable alternative pathways for connecting power from shore with AC over long distances,” said Niklas Persson, managing director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business.

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