2017

In 2017, the synthesis paper "Climate Gains in the North Sea" summarized findings from the North Sea Energy programme, primarily focused on assessing the benefits of platform electrification and optimizing electrification scenarios.

6.2 System market analysis.

2018

The 2018 North Sea Energy program explored scenarios combining different offshore system integration options, focusing on platform electrification with Power-to-hydrogen and CO₂ transport & storage. At three locations in the Dutch North Sea, researchers assessed the technical, economic, ecological, and regulatory challenges and benefits of system integration. The findings are summarized in the synthesis document: "Hybrid Offshore Energy Transition Options - The Merits and Challenges of Combining Offshore System Integration Options."

In addtion, in 2018, three reports were published focusing on special topics: (1) Regulatory framework (2) Offshore infrastructure (3) Environmental impact.

Hybrid Offshore Energy Transition Options; (1) Regulatory framework; (2) Offshore infrastructure; (3) Environmental impact.

2019-2020

In 2019/2020, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs under the Topsector Energy programme, the research results were brought together in the synthesis paper: Unlocking potential of the North Sea

The Key Topics in 2019/2020 from the research covered: Hydrogen Potential & Offshore Integration, Energy System Integration, Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS), and Offshore Infrastructure & Safety. These were covered in 6 additional reports.

Synthesis report: Unlocking potential of the North Sea; 2. Updated data set of the NSE Atlas; 3. Aligment with CCS roadmap; 4. Argumentenkaart, based in perception of involved actors; 5. Technical hydrogen transport assessment; 6. Power-to-X integration options; 7. Value of coordinated offshore power grid.

2021

In 2021, as in between results, we published a report on stakeholder perceptions. As a partner in the program, MSG Sustainable Strategies performed an extensive analysis of Dutch stakeholders’ views, concerns, needs and potential benefits related to North Sea system integration and specific integration options, such as reuse, CCS and hydrogen in particular.

Stakeholder analysis report

2022

In 2022 the programme results focussed on an integrated vision and the roadmap to unlock the North Sea’s climate-neutral energy potential while optimising its value for society and nature.

To provide policymakers, project developers and society clarity and certainty about the pathways leading there, the North Sea Energy Roadmap was developed.

To enhance actions in the short term, the Action Agenda for all North Sea stakeholders was developed.

The reports provide information on the current role and future potential of energy supply, transportation, demand, conversion, and storage in the North Sea.

1.1 Energy hubs and Transport infrastructure; 1.2 Activity interdepency exploration; 2.1 Standardization; 2.2 Legal challenges in Energy hubs; 2.3 Quick scan policy analysis 2.4 Stakeholder analysis; 3. Safety, integrity, reliability offshore hydrogen production installations; 4.1 Ecological values; 4.2 Carbon footprint offshore structures; 5.1 Logistics; 5.2 Digitalization; 6.2 System market analysis.