Project time period
2023(2025)–2027
Lead
Esbjerg Airport
Partners
Ems Maritime Offshore B.V. (NL), Esbjerg Airport (DK), Esbjerg Port (DK), Brest Port Company Brest (FR), Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft for the Promotion of Applied Research e.V. – Cuxhaven branch (DE), SeaTopic (FR), Catholic University of Vives North vzw (VIVES) (BE), Port of Ostend NV of public law (BE), Den Helder Airport (NL), H2X-ECOSYSTEMS (FR), Brittany Aviation (FR), Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG, Cuxhaven (DE), AquaSmart Engineering B.V. (NL), Skeydrone (BE), ÅKP AS / GCE Blue Maritime Cluster (NO) – new partner via Change Request #6
Total Budget
28,000,000 NOK
Funding
EU INTERREG North Sea
DIOL will support the realization of the Esbjerg Declaration: Transforming the North Sea into a Green Power Plant of Europe. The objectives are met through actions among partners from Denmark, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.
Key Goals:
Develop a transnational, resilient logistics chain to support the targets of 65GW offshore wind by 2030 and 150GW by 2050, along with 20GW green hydrogen production by 2030.
Enhance the infrastructure of essential hubs to accommodate next-gen offshore vessels and structures.
Define technical, legal, and business requirements for port and airport upgrades to meet the objectives.
Ensure the security of renewable energy supply and infrastructure through innovative technologies like smart drones, fences, robots, and AI.
Impact:
DIOL will deliver 8 pilot actions and solutions, and 3 roadmaps, allowing approximately 195 organizations to strengthen their readiness for the green energy transition in the North Sea Basin.
