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NESO announces further cooperation with European Transmission System Operators
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6 Nov 2025 - 2
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Today the Offshore Transmission System Operators Cooperation (OTC) group has published a Cooperation Paper with our partners @WindEurope and HyNOS, a cooperation of seven Northern Seas Hydrogen TSOs. NESO is proud to be one of the twelve European electricity transmissions system operators in the OTC, committed to coordination on the future of offshore energy in the Northern Seas.
This paper sets out a practical, interface-oriented approach to regional infrastructure planning in the Northern Seas.
It aligns planning and build-out of:
- electricity grids;
- offshore wind development together with WindEurope;
- hydrogen networks together with HyNOS.
Working together these partners aim to unlock the enormous offshore energy potential of the Northern Seas.
The aim is to accelerate Europe’s energy transition and strengthen the resilience of our energy system. This Cooperation Paper marks a strong step towards an affordable, secure, and integrated offshore energy grid for Europe. Together we are shaping the future of energy.
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Fintan Slye, CEO NESO
“Co-operation and co-ordination on future offshore energy in the Northern Seas will bring opportunities for both Great Britain and our European partners. At NESO we look forward to making the most of these opportunities by working closely with our TSO colleagues, WindEurope and HyNOS.”
Giles Dickson, CEO WindEurope
“This is a really welcome collaboration between the TSOs and offshore wind farm developers on the planning of the offshore electricity grid. Those generating energy offshore and those bringing it ashore must work closely together from an early stage, whether it is for radial connections or cross-border projects.”
Christoph von dem Bussche, CEO GASCADE Gastransport and representing HyNOS
“Offshore hydrogen production – integrated in the offshore electricity grid – can be a key enabler for the successful build-out of offshore wind energy. Therefore, a close collaboration around the Northern Seas between Electricity TSOs, Hydrogen TSOs and wind park developers is essential to create synergies in the build-out of the future energy infrastructure system.”
